
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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Big oil price rollback seen July 12, next week, Goking says
Gov’t loses billions due to delay of Agus-Pulangi repair

Greens: Start Agus-Pulangi repair now
“The rehabilitation of Agus Pulangui hydropower complex should start immediately,” said Ceed executive director Gerry Arances, adding that the effort will help Mindanao reap the benefits of a clean energy facility that was under-utilized for decades.

Oro mourns the passing of Reuben Canoy
“His (Canoy) legacy of fighting for democracy will never be erased or eclipsed and will endure for years to come,” said Uy, adding that the latter’s “unselfish public service, commitment, and dedication to lead and generate great changes” in the city.

Mindanao lost one of its great intellectuals, public servants: Rufus

Voting 12-6: Minority bloc loses representation

Agus-Pulangi rehab: Gateway for more climate funding
“The Philippine government has been positioning itself as an authority not only in finance but also in climate engagements and endeavors using Agus-Pulangi facilities that have great potential to become a gateway for access to climate financing,” said Arances.

Agus-pulangi, the best way to power Mindanao, prospects say
‘Marcos has no energy plans amid oil price hikes’
“President Marcos Jr. did not lie when he said he did not talk much in his campaign,” said Arances.

Greens: Gov’t didn’t vow to stop new coal plants in Mindanao
“The government pushed for more climate finance, but doesn’t vow to stop building new coal plants,” said Arances.

Newly-sworn in Marcos’ climate change stand ‘deceptive’
He also said the new President continues to hail the Bangui wind turbines as an achievement of his ― falsely, as it was a private project funded by the World Bank ― as if renewables serve no other purpose than showing off as a sustainability trophy.
