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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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.
Examining why newsrooms must apply consistent standards of evidence, context, and verification when reporting on high-profile political claims.
Lanao del Sur records drops in theft and injury cases, but a surge in murders and 45 active rido disputes show security hurdles remain.
Barangay Agunod farmers and residents gain better market access and safer streets following the completion of a ₱10-million road and solar lighting project.
The Civil Service Commission awards a PRIME-HRM Bronze Award to Cagayan de Oro after the city achieved a 100% score in core HR management systems.