DOH
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Philippines Reports First Mpox Case in Calabarzon Region
Health officials on Thursday (August 29) reported the first case of mpox in the Calabarzon region, as the country remains vigilant following the World Health Organization’s declaration of the disease as a Public Health Emergency…
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DOH Trains Health Workers on New Clinic Information System in MIMAROPA
The Department of Health’s MIMAROPA Center for Health Development has been conducting a series of trainings on an integrated clinic information system across four provinces, aiming to strengthen health services through improved technology use. The…
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Mindoro Grapples with Surge in HIV Cases
Mindoro is grappling with a growing health crisis as HIV cases surge in the region. Puerto Galera, a beach town in Oriental Mindoro known for its pristine shores and vibrant nightlife, is at the epicenter…
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.
