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.
1453 stories
LABOR groups are entering 2026 with a dual mission: demanding economic justice for workers in Northern Mindanao while sounding the alarm on global conflicts that threaten the working class worldwide.
TOMORROW marks the final opportunity for property owners in Cagayan de Oro to secure a 20% discount on their Real Property Tax (RPT) for 2026
THE National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has officially assumed control of the Caticlan-Unidos 69kV transmission line, a move intended to stabilize a power supply long crippled by salt-air corrosion and recurring outages.
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines is pushing for a clearer breakdown of your monthly electricity bill, arguing that consumers deserve to know exactly which fees go to the grid operator and which are simply passed on to power generators.
