Infrastructure
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New Bridge Boosts Connectivity in Pinamalayan
A third bridge has been completed in Barangay Lumangbayan, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, connecting previously isolated areas and improving access for thousands of residents, the DPWH has reported. The bridge project, built by the Department of…
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Cong. Panaligan: P19.5M Seawall Project to Protect Coastal Community in Calapan City
Oriental Mindoro First District Congressman Arnan C. Panaligan has announced the successful completion of an AGILA Congressional Project aimed at bolstering seawall protection in Bgy. Navotas, Calapan City. The initiative, part of the Aksyon ng…
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.
