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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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.
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.