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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on Mindoro Island, where P482 million in…
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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on Mindoro Island, where P482 million in subsidies failed…
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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on…
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Calapan Port Resumes Operations After Super Typhoon Uwan, Delays Expected
Vessel operations at the Port of Calapan gradually resumed Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, 2025, following the lifting of storm…
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Supertyphoon Uwan Leaves Over 30,000 Displaced in Oriental Mindoro
Super Typhoon Uwan left more than 30,000 people displaced in Oriental Mindoro province as the storm exits mainland Luzon…
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Mindoro under Signal No. 2 and 1 as Super Typhoon Uwan intensifies
The two provinces of Mindoro braced for Typhoon Uwan on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 as the rapidly intensifying storm…
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Romel “Direk” Ferriol Bernardo
Bernardo Creative Ventures, Inc., the company behind Direk Fuels, Oriental Mindoro’s homegrown gas station chain, and Direk Builders, which rents out heavy equipment, is expanding its portfolio by venturing into online media and content production.
The company’s entry into news media is not surprising, as its founder and CEO, Romel “Direk” Bernardo, was a television writer, producer, and director for over 15 years. From 2002 to 2007, he served as a researcher, writer, and producer for GMA-7’s top-rating show Imbestigador before becoming the executive producer for ABS-CBN’s award-winning documentary program, The Correspondents.
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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on Mindoro Island, where P482 million in subsidies failed to reach intended beneficiaries, according to audit reports released this year. The Sitio…
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Mindoro Rep. Tarriela Among Officials Subject of Immigration Lookout Request
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DPWH cites Mindoro flood control projects in bid-rigging probe at PCC
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Mindoro coastal villages to benefit from US scholar’s marine protection research
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Oriental Mindoro power rates to increase as NPC wins case on generation subsidies
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Mindoro Towns Win Top Tourism Honors at National Awards
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Pola Brings DFA Passport Services to Residents Oct 6-8, 2025
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Mindoro Rep. Tarriela Among Officials Subject of Immigration Lookout Request
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DPWH cites Mindoro flood control projects in bid-rigging probe at PCC
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Mindoro coastal villages to benefit from US scholar’s marine protection research
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Oriental Mindoro power rates to increase as NPC wins case on generation subsidies
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Mindoro Towns Win Top Tourism Honors at National Awards
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Pola Brings DFA Passport Services to Residents Oct 6-8, 2025
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COA Uncovers Massive Irregularities in P482-M Sitio Electrification Program on Mindoro
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered massive failures in the implementation of a government rural electrification program on Mindoro Island, where P482 million in…
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Mindoro Rep. Tarriela Among Officials Subject of Immigration Lookout Request
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DPWH cites Mindoro flood control projects in bid-rigging probe at PCC
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Mindoro coastal villages to benefit from US scholar’s marine protection research
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Oriental Mindoro power rates to increase as NPC wins case on generation subsidies
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Mindoro Towns Win Top Tourism Honors at National Awards
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Pola Brings DFA Passport Services to Residents Oct 6-8, 2025
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Mindoro Rep. Tarriela Among Officials Subject of Immigration Lookout Request
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DPWH cites Mindoro flood control projects in bid-rigging probe at PCC
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Mindoro coastal villages to benefit from US scholar’s marine protection research
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