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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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LAKAS-CMD and MBS Form Alliance in Oriental Mindoro
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Former NPA Rebels Receive Aid at Mindoro Summit
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Police Arrest Suspected Street-Level Drug Dealer in Mindoro
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New Weather Monitoring System in Mindoro Uses Internet of Things Tech
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Biyahe ni Drew Featuring Oriental Mindoro Wins Asian Academy Awards
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Tech Upgrade for Rice Farmers in Oriental Mindoro
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LAKAS-CMD and MBS Form Alliance in Oriental Mindoro
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Former NPA Rebels Receive Aid at Mindoro Summit
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Police Arrest Suspected Street-Level Drug Dealer in Mindoro
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New Weather Monitoring System in Mindoro Uses Internet of Things Tech
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Biyahe ni Drew Featuring Oriental Mindoro Wins Asian Academy Awards
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Tech Upgrade for Rice Farmers 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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LAKAS-CMD and MBS Form Alliance in Oriental Mindoro
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Former NPA Rebels Receive Aid at Mindoro Summit
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Police Arrest Suspected Street-Level Drug Dealer in Mindoro
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New Weather Monitoring System in Mindoro Uses Internet of Things Tech
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Biyahe ni Drew Featuring Oriental Mindoro Wins Asian Academy Awards
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Tech Upgrade for Rice Farmers in Oriental Mindoro
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LAKAS-CMD and MBS Form Alliance in Oriental Mindoro
The leading national political party LAKAS-CMD has formed an alliance with Mindoro Bago Sarili (MBS), the first local party in Oriental Mindoro, officials announced on Sunday. The alliance was…
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Former NPA Rebels Receive Aid at Mindoro Summit
Former rebels in Oriental Mindoro province received a range of government services during a three-day summit that ended recently over the weekend. The event, held in Roxas town, offered…
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Police Arrest Suspected Street-Level Drug Dealer in Mindoro
Law enforcers arrested a suspected street-level drug dealer in a buy-bust operation in Airport Road, Barangay Payompon, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro province, authorities said Saturday. The suspect, identified as alias…
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New Weather Monitoring System in Mindoro Uses Internet of Things Tech
The Mindoro State University has conducted training on a new weather monitoring system funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Oriental Mindoro province. The project, called…
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Biyahe ni Drew Featuring Oriental Mindoro Wins Asian Academy Awards
“Biyahe ni Drew: Oriental Mindoro” has won the National Award for Best Lifestyle Program at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. The show, which features travel and culture in the…
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Tech Upgrade for Rice Farmers in Oriental Mindoro
A project to modernize rice farming practices is underway in Calapan City, a top rice-producing area in Oriental Mindoro province. The “Smart and Sustainable Rice Farming Solutions in Calapan…