Philippine Navy
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Mindoro Lawmaker Calls for Philippine Navy Modernization
A congressman from Mindoro has urged the government to dramatically increase naval spending to counter Chinese aggression in disputed waters, warning that decades of underinvestment have left the country vulnerable to foreign threats. Oriental Mindoro…
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Cong. Panaligan Joins Pres. Marcos Jr. at Navy Frigate Commissioning Ceremony
Oriental Mindoro First District Representative Arnan Panaligan attended the commissioning of guided missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG 06) alongside President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday (May 20, 2025), expressing congressional support for the Philippine…
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Cong. Panaligan: PH to Add New Guided Missile Frigate to Navy Fleet
The Philippine Navy is set to strengthen its maritime capabilities with the addition of a new guided missile frigate currently undergoing sea trials in South Korean waters, according to Oriental Mindoro Congressman Arnan Panaligan, vice-chairman…
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Philippine Fleet Displays Modern War Capabilities in Mindoro Strait Exercises
The Philippine Fleet (PF) showcased its modern naval capabilities in a series of warfare simulations conducted in the waters off Mindoro Strait, Zambales, and Bataan, as part of its unilateral exercise held last week. 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.
