DTI Mimaropa
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Mindoro Town Market Wins Regional Consumer Excellence Award
After winning the provincial level crown, the Bongabong Public Market has been named Regional Champion in the inaugural Pamilihang Bayan ng Bidang Mamimili (PBBM) Awards, recognizing excellence in consumer-friendly markets across the MIMAROPA region. The…
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DTI MIMAROPA Spearheads Coffee Industry Consultation in Oriental Mindoro
In a significant move to bolster the coffee industry in the MIMAROPA Region, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA Regional Director Rodolfo Mariposque recently led a pivotal consultation session with prominent figures in the…
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.
