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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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Mindoro Farmers Reap Bountiful Harvest with Homegrown Rice Seeder Technology
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Oriental Mindoro Bets Start Filing COCs for 2025 Elections
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Bamboo Festival Kicks Off in Gloria Town
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Oriental Mindoro Launches “Bakuna Eswela” Campaign
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Gov. Dolor Fortifies Political Hold in Oriental Mindoro
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Mindoro Farmers Reap Bountiful Harvest with Homegrown Rice Seeder Technology
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Oriental Mindoro Bets Start Filing COCs for 2025 Elections
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Bamboo Festival Kicks Off in Gloria Town
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Oriental Mindoro Launches “Bakuna Eswela” Campaign
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Gov. Dolor Fortifies Political Hold in Oriental Mindoro
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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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𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿: 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
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Mindoro Farmers Reap Bountiful Harvest with Homegrown Rice Seeder Technology
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Oriental Mindoro Bets Start Filing COCs for 2025 Elections
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Bamboo Festival Kicks Off in Gloria Town
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Oriental Mindoro Launches “Bakuna Eswela” Campaign
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Gov. Dolor Fortifies Political Hold in Oriental Mindoro
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For the 2019 and 2022 elections, it had been Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor’s practice to file his certificate of candidacy together with his complete lineup for the provincial and…
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Mindoro Farmers Reap Bountiful Harvest with Homegrown Rice Seeder Technology
A homegrown technology developed by a Mindoroño engineer has shown promising results in boosting rice production, with a recent harvest exceeding expectations. The Palatak Palay Seeder, created by Delfin…
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Oriental Mindoro Bets Start Filing COCs for 2025 Elections
Several candidates from Oriental Mindoro filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, for the May 12, 2025 national and local elections. Oriental Mindoro First District…
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Bamboo Festival Kicks Off in Gloria Town
GLORIA, Oriental Mindoro: The Kawayanan Festival began Tuesday (Oct. 1) in Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, celebrating the municipality’s abundant bamboo resources. The festival showcases kawayan (bamboo), a rich resource for…
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Oriental Mindoro Launches “Bakuna Eswela” Campaign
The Provincial Health Office of Oriental Mindoro has launched its annual “Bakuna Eskwela” (School Vaccination) campaign, urging parents to have their children immunized against preventable diseases. The vaccination drive…
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Gov. Dolor Fortifies Political Hold in Oriental Mindoro
The Galing at Serbisyo para sa Mindoreño (GSM) Party and the Partido MBS-Lakas CMD held their respective conventions on Saturday to formally proclaim their candidates for the upcoming 2025…