Crimes
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‘Basag Kotse’ Victim Decries Delay in CCTV Access at Puregold Calapan
A car owner has criticized Puregold Calapan’s handling of a vehicle break-in that allegedly occurred in the store’s parking area on January 24, sparking fears about security and personal safety in Mindoro. Bryan Escalona reported…
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.
