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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” — literally “gold mine.” This etymological origin…
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” — literally “gold mine.” This etymological origin speaks to…
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” —…
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New School Building Eases Overcrowding in Calapan City
A newly constructed school building is bringing relief to students and teachers at a vocational school in Calapan City,…
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Occidental Mindoro Dredging Under Scrutiny for Alleged Environmental Violations
A dredging permit holder in Occidental Mindoro is under investigation over alleged violations of environmental regulations, amidst revelations that…
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2 Bodies Recovered as Search Continues for Missing Crew of Capsized Sand Carrier
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recovered two bodies from the wreckage of MV Hong Hai 16, a sand…
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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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” — literally “gold mine.” This etymological origin speaks to the island’s complex history of colonization, resistance, and more recently, rapid tourism development…
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Oriental Mindoro Congressman Panaligan Secures Unopposed Second Term Bid
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Suspected Drug Peddler Arrested in Pinamalayan
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Oriental Mindoro Governor Race Begins as Orven Rabino Files COC
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DILG Urges All LGUs to Use eGovPH App
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Anti-Drug Operation Nets Suspect in Calapan City
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NBI Speeds Up Clearance Processing in MIMAROPA Region
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Oriental Mindoro Congressman Panaligan Secures Unopposed Second Term Bid
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Suspected Drug Peddler Arrested in Pinamalayan
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Oriental Mindoro Governor Race Begins as Orven Rabino Files COC
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DILG Urges All LGUs to Use eGovPH App
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Anti-Drug Operation Nets Suspect in Calapan City
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NBI Speeds Up Clearance Processing in MIMAROPA Region
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Paradise Lost and Found: The Complex History and Transformation of Mindoro Island
The name “Mindoro” echoes with a tantalizing promise of riches, derived from the Spanish phrase “Mina de Oro” — literally “gold mine.” This etymological origin…
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Oriental Mindoro Congressman Panaligan Secures Unopposed Second Term Bid
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Suspected Drug Peddler Arrested in Pinamalayan
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Oriental Mindoro Governor Race Begins as Orven Rabino Files COC
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DILG Urges All LGUs to Use eGovPH App
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Anti-Drug Operation Nets Suspect in Calapan City
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NBI Speeds Up Clearance Processing in MIMAROPA Region
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Oriental Mindoro Congressman Panaligan Secures Unopposed Second Term Bid
Congressman Arnan Panaligan of Oriental Mindoro’s First District is set to serve a second term unopposed after no challengers filed certificates of candidacy before the deadline today, October 8,…
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Suspected Drug Peddler Arrested in Pinamalayan
Authorities arrested a 43-year-old man in a buy-bust operation in Sitio Bawangan, Barangay Pagalagala, Pinamalayan on Oct. 7, 2024. Alyas Sherwin, a resident of the area, was apprehended by…
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Oriental Mindoro Governor Race Begins as Orven Rabino Files COC
Business leader Orven Rabino filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for the gubernatorial race in Oriental Mindoro on Monday, October 7, marking the first official candidacy for the province’s…
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DILG Urges All LGUs to Use eGovPH App
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced Monday it will launch a nationwide campaign to promote the government’s unified digital services platform, eGovPH. The awareness initiative,…
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Anti-Drug Operation Nets Suspect in Calapan City
Calapan City – A joint anti-illegal drugs operation in Calapan City resulted in the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of suspected shabu, authorities announced over the weekend.…
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NBI Speeds Up Clearance Processing in MIMAROPA Region
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the MIMAROPA region has announced it will dramatically reduce processing times for criminal clearance certificates, cutting standard wait times to just five…