Rizal Occidental Mindoro
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Mindoro Mayor Updates Situation on Capsized Dredging Vessel
A large-scale rescue operation is underway after the dredging vessel “Hong Hai 16” capsized in Barangay Malawaan, Rizal town, Occidental Mindoro, according to Mayor Ernesto “Sonny” Pablo. Pablo said authorities have been working continuously since…
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Coast Guard Intensifies Search for 7 Missing After Ship Capsizes Off Mindoro
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is escalating search and rescue efforts for seven individuals missing after the MV Hong Hai 16 capsized off Occidental Mindoro on April 15, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m. The vessel,…
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New Road Project Boosts Agricultural Transport in Rizal, Occidental Mindoro
RIZAL, Occidental Mindoro — A newly completed road project in a remote barangay of Occidental Mindoro is set to boost agricultural transportation and economic activities in the region, officials said Friday. The Department of Public…
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.
