Ben Balce is the Associate Editor of Mindanao Gold Star Daily. A veteran journalist since 1997, Ben has served as a city reporter, editorial cartoonist, and regional correspondent for national dailies like Malaya and Abante. An active member of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club, he specializes in regional governance, investigative reporting, and visual commentary.
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The Philippine Statistics Authority expands its subnational economic surveys and data integration efforts as Lanao del Sur posts a ₱80.78-billion GDP, emphasizing the need for local government units to translate statistical growth into targeted anti-poverty programs.
Camiguin rolls out an 11-day itinerary for its 47th Lanzones Festival from Oct. 15 to 25, blending agricultural forums, street dancing, and tourism capacity-building with island-wide cultural festivities.
The Securities and Exchange Commission in Cagayan de Oro reminds the public to verify online lending apps before borrowing and details strict penalties for financing companies that engage in borrower harassment or illegal debt collection tactics.
DA-10 and PIA-10 train field communicators in mobile journalism at a Bukidnon research facility, aiming to deliver direct agricultural updates, El Niño advisories, and market intelligence faster to farming communities across Northern Mindanao.
Architectural rendering and project breakdown of the new passenger terminal and runway expansion at Ozamiz City Airport in Misamis Occidental.
Led by seven-year-old Yhona Cosin’s four-gold sweep, the Mindanao Mixed Martial Arts Academy Inc. dominates the 1st Bukidnon Invitational Karate Tournament with an 18-medal haul as athletes prepare for Batang Pinoy 2026.
Iligan City and PSA-Lanao del Norte launch the 37th National Statistics Month to highlight how accurate data on tourism, spending, and community demographics drive inclusive economic growth.
Leaders from PWD organizations in Cagayan de Oro partner with the Anti-Red Tape Authority through the ARTA-X volunteer initiative to enforce service standards and streamline public transactions for persons with disabilities.
More than 1,000 TESDA scholars across Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro complete their technical-vocational courses, gaining national certifications to drive local employment and family livelihoods.
TESDA Secretary Kiko Benitez stresses the need to harmonize technical skills certifications and qualifications across Southeast Asia to unlock broader employment opportunities for Filipino TVET graduates.
ABAMIN Party-list Rep. Maxie Rodriguez appeals to TESDA Administrator Kiko Benitez for increased scholarship allocations to provide young Northern Mindanaoans with accessible, job-ready technical training.
City Hall spokesperson Janboy Actub defends Mayor Rolando Uy’s proposed ₱8.5-billion Government Complex in Upper Carmen, framing the project as a phased long-term investment to streamline public services and spur urban growth.