Pinamalayan
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Police Seize P1.8M in Unregistered Cooking Oil in Pinamalayan Raid
Operatives from the Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) seized an estimated P1.8 million worth of unregistered and prohibited cooking oil in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro. The confiscated products lacked the required registration from…
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Pinamalayan Mayor Stands Firm Against Dredging Operations
Pinamalayan Mayor Aristeo Baldos Jr. has expressed strong opposition to any dredging operations in his municipality, citing environmental threats and potential damage to the town’s coastline. His statement was made in the heels of ongoing…
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Mang Inasal Expands Footprint with New Branch in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
Filipino food enthusiasts in Pinamalayan have reason to celebrate as popular quick-service restaurant chain Mang Inasal announces the blessing and grand opening of its newest branch this weekend. The Pinamalayan branch, located at Sitio Abada,…
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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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Coast Guard Intensifies Search for Missing Ship OJT
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified search operations for an on-the-job trainee who went missing from Motor Vessel (M/V) Trans-Asia 20 while docked at Calapan Port in Barangay San Antonio, Calapan City. Aivan R.…
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Police Find No Evidence of Reported Kidnapping Attempts in Pinamalayan
Police authorities have said they have found no evidence to support recent social media claims about attempted kidnappings in the Pinamalayan area. Police Lieutenant Colonel Joel G. Paningbatan, chief of the Pinamalayan Municipal Police Station…
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Mindoro Student Wins Gold at International Science Olympiad in Texas
A 10-year-old Filipino student from Oriental Mindoro has clinched a gold medal at the 6th Copernicus Olympiad held in Texas, USA, showcasing the emerging scientific talent of the Philippines on the global stage. John Mariñas,…
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Pinamalayan PNP Clarifies FB Post on Alleged Child Abduction Attempt
The Pinamalayan Police Station has released a public advisory to clarify a social media post that sparks fears about a child abduction attempt at a Pinamalayan school. The post, which surfaced on Facebook on Sept.…
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Community Unites for Flood Prevention in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
Residents of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro have come together in a massive cleanup effort aimed at preventing further flooding in the municipality. The initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Aris Baldos Jr., focuses on clearing major waterways to…
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Puregold Pinamalayan: A Beacon of Progress in Oriental Mindoro
PINAMALAYAN, Oriental Mindoro — On May 23, 2024, the bustling province of Oriental Mindoro celebrated a landmark moment with the grand opening of Puregold Pinamalayan, the latest expansion of the nation’s beloved retail chain. As…
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.
