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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
A major dredging project along the Balete River in Oriental Mindoro has been approved by provincial authorities, despite growing fears from communities about its environmental…
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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
A major dredging project along the Balete River in Oriental Mindoro has been approved by provincial authorities, despite growing fears from communities about its environmental and social…
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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
A major dredging project along the Balete River in Oriental Mindoro has been approved by provincial authorities, despite growing…
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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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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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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
A major dredging project along the Balete River in Oriental Mindoro has been approved by provincial authorities, despite growing fears from communities about its environmental and social impacts. Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor has granted permission to Southern Concrete Industries Inc.…
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Top MIMAROPA Drug Dealer Arrested in Calapan City
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Marijuana, Shabu Seized From 21-year-old Suspect
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PSA Warns Public Against Fake National IDs
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Health Officials Warn of Waterborne Diseases as Rains Hit Mindoro Island
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Oriental Mindoro Establishes Tourist Rest Areas to Boost Tourism
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DOLE Clarifies TUPAD Program for Mindoro Fishermen Hit by 2023 Oil Spill
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Top MIMAROPA Drug Dealer Arrested in Calapan City
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Marijuana, Shabu Seized From 21-year-old Suspect
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PSA Warns Public Against Fake National IDs
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Health Officials Warn of Waterborne Diseases as Rains Hit Mindoro Island
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Oriental Mindoro Establishes Tourist Rest Areas to Boost Tourism
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DOLE Clarifies TUPAD Program for Mindoro Fishermen Hit by 2023 Oil Spill
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Oriental Mindoro’s Massive River Dredging Project Approved Despite Environmental Impacts
A major dredging project along the Balete River in Oriental Mindoro has been approved by provincial authorities, despite growing fears from communities about its environmental…
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Top MIMAROPA Drug Dealer Arrested in Calapan City
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Marijuana, Shabu Seized From 21-year-old Suspect
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PSA Warns Public Against Fake National IDs
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Health Officials Warn of Waterborne Diseases as Rains Hit Mindoro Island
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Oriental Mindoro Establishes Tourist Rest Areas to Boost Tourism
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DOLE Clarifies TUPAD Program for Mindoro Fishermen Hit by 2023 Oil Spill
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Top MIMAROPA Drug Dealer Arrested in Calapan City
Authorities arrested a top drug suspect in a buy-bust operation in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro the other day. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) identified the suspect as Alexi…
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Marijuana, Shabu Seized From 21-year-old Suspect
Police authorities arrested a 21-year-old suspect in a pre-dawn raid on Tuesday, seizing suspected marijuana and shabu (methamphetamine) in a crackdown on illicit drugs in Occidental Mindoro province. The…
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PSA Warns Public Against Fake National IDs
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has issued a public advisory warning against the unauthorized printing and issuance of National IDs, including the Digital National ID. According to an advisory…
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Health Officials Warn of Waterborne Diseases as Rains Hit Mindoro Island
Health officials in Oriental Mindoro province urged residents Thursday to ensure safe food and water consumption following recent heavy rains, in a bid to prevent waterborne illnesses. The Provincial…
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Oriental Mindoro Establishes Tourist Rest Areas to Boost Tourism
The Oriental Mindoro provincial government has passed an ordinance establishing Tourist Rest Areas and Souvenir Stops (TRASS) to support tourism development and enhance visitor experiences. Provincial Ordinance No. 172-2024,…
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DOLE Clarifies TUPAD Program for Mindoro Fishermen Hit by 2023 Oil Spill
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) MIMAROPA Region, in a statement, has addressed the complaints of several fishermen’s groups regarding the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD)…