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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Testimony revealing the absence of Vice President Sara Duterte's signature on a ₱41-million joint bank account sparks sharp debate among Cagayan de Oro residents following the Senate impeachment proceedings.
Government communicators across Mindanao collaborate in Cagayan de Oro to translate the National Action Plan for Unity, Peace and Development into localized communication strategies that reflect concrete results on the ground.
The Oro Chamber urges Northern Mindanao entrepreneurs to bridge compliance gaps, scale up production, and acquire export certification to secure market shares across ASEAN and RCEP member states.
DHSUD Region 10 urges Homeowners' Association officers to maintain transparent financial records and regular reporting to build member trust and ensure proper fund management.
An AMLC official tells the Senate impeachment tribunal that Cale88 Foods Corp. may require further investigation after reporting ₱776 million in inflows and ₱319 million in remittances from China against a ₱125,000 capital base.
Camiguin’s Task Force Disiplina increases checkpoints and school outreach to address persistent traffic violations and promote island-wide road safety.
DOH's MAIFIP program assists approximately 63,000 patients across Northern Mindanao, easing out-of-pocket expenses for hospital bills and procedures.
CINEMAGIS 16 showcases a record 51 regional films at Xavier University, bringing Mindanao’s pressing social realities and community advocacy to the big screen.
Medina local officials consider stiffer penalties for public transport drivers who refuse passengers, disregard dress codes, or fail to observe basic hygiene standards.
Barangay Cartagena Proper in Plaridel receives a ₱5-million farm-to-market road, easing transport for local farmers and making daily commutes safer for students.
Nearly ₱35 million in DOH medical assistance supports 980 Mambajao residents with free medicines, local consultations, and off-island hospital referrals.
Authorities investigate roughly 200 foreign nationals and seize 2,000 mobile phones in a major anti-trafficking and scam raid in Zamboanga Sibugay.