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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…
FOUNDER’S Profile
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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TESDA Offers Free Masonry Training Scholarships in Puerto Galera
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Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center Honored for Anti-Drug Efforts
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
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ORMECO Launches Anti-Power Bill Shock Program for June 2024
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DTI Oriental Mindoro Issues Violations to Six Establishments for Non-Compliant Products
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TESDA Offers Free Masonry Training Scholarships in Puerto Galera
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Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center Honored for Anti-Drug Efforts
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
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ORMECO Launches Anti-Power Bill Shock Program for June 2024
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DTI Oriental Mindoro Issues Violations to Six Establishments for Non-Compliant Products
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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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TESDA Offers Free Masonry Training Scholarships in Puerto Galera
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Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center Honored for Anti-Drug Efforts
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
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ORMECO Launches Anti-Power Bill Shock Program for June 2024
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DTI Oriental Mindoro Issues Violations to Six Establishments for Non-Compliant Products
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TESDA Offers Free Masonry Training Scholarships in Puerto Galera
PUERTO GALERA, Oriental Mindoro – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is offering free masonry training scholarships through the Puerto Galera Training and Assessment Center, Inc. (PGTACI).…
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Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center Honored for Anti-Drug Efforts
In a powerful demonstration of the ongoing fight against drug abuse and trafficking, the Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (OMRRC) was awarded a plaque of recognition for its…
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Leadership Turnover at Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central Highlights Year of Community Service
In a ceremony steeped in tradition, the Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central (RCPC) in Oriental Mindoro ushered in new leadership for the 2024-2025 Rotary Year. The event, held on…
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Lights Out in Paradise: Mindoro’s Half-Century Struggle for Stable Power
(Second Part of the Series) As evening falls on Mindoro island, residents rush through familiar rituals — hurried dinner preparations, last-minute homework, quick tallying of shop receipts. Then, like…
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ORMECO Launches Anti-Power Bill Shock Program for June 2024
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) announced Friday the implementation of its Anti-Power Bill Shock (APBS) program to help consumers manage their electricity payments…
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DTI Oriental Mindoro Issues Violations to Six Establishments for Non-Compliant Products
ROXAS, Oriental Mindoro – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Oriental Mindoro has issued Notices of Violation to six establishments following surprise inspections conducted in Roxas, Oriental…