Occidental Mindoro
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Travelers Take Note: Updated Trip Schedules to Occidental Mindoro
Planning a trip to Occidental Mindoro? Travelers now have updated schedules for sea transport services connecting the province to Coron, Palawan, and Batangas, making it easier to experience the beauty of the island. Caminawit Seaport…
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DPWH Completes Two Farm-to-Market Roads in Occidental Mindoro
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed two farm-to-market roads (FMRs) in Occidental Mindoro, boosting agricultural trade and economic productivity. In Barangay Purnaga, Magsaysay, a 1.61-kilometer, two-lane road project costing P19.79 million…
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Mindoro Governor’s Facebook Page Hacked, Probe Underway
The official Facebook page of Occidental Mindoro Governor Ed Gadiano has been hacked, his office announced Friday. According to a statement from the governor’s office, unknown individuals gained unauthorized access to the page, prompting an…
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Occidental Mindoro Distributes P7.26-M Aid to El Niño-Affected Farmers, Fishermen
Occidental Mindoro Gov. Ed Gadiano distributed special financial aid to farmers and fishermen affected by the El Niño phenomenon in Sta. Cruz town on Monday. The aid, amounting to P10,000 pesos each, was given to…
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More than 800 Trees Planted in Occidental Mindoro’s Disaster Resilience Drive
Over 800 trees were successfully planted in Barangay Casague, Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro on August 02 as part of the 2024 National Disaster Resilience Month celebrations. The initiative, led by Governor Eduardo B. Gadiano and…
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San Jose Municipal Council Holds Inaugural Session in New Plenary Hall
The Municipal Council of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro on June 4, 2024 held their 22nd Regular Session in the newly constructed Plenary Hall of the Legislative Building, marking a significant milestone in the town’s legislative…
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.
