ben balce

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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Diamond division honors 37 soldiers killed in Sulu crash

Newly assumed public affairs chief Garello on Tuesday also said that the 37 fatalities from the Army came from the following provinces such are Butuan City (two), Agusan del Norte (one), Agusan del Sur (four), Bukidnon (five), Camarines Sur (two), Camiguin (two), Lanao del Norte (two), Misamis Oriental (two), Misamis Occidental (two), North Cotabato (one), Panabo City (one), Sulu (three), Surigao del Norte (one), Surigao del Sur (one), Tawi-Tawi (one), Zamboanga Sibugay (one), Zamboanga City (two) and Zamboanga Del Sur (six).