
Erwin Mascarinas
Erwin Mascariñas is a veteran reporter and photojournalist for Mindanao Gold Star Daily covering the Caraga Region. With extensive experience in investigative and environmental journalism, Erwin provides readers with critical insights into the region's socio-economic landscape and local governance. His reporting from the frontlines of Butuan and beyond remains essential for understanding the nuances of Mindanao's development and environmental challenges.
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The dance of blessings

Sunrise spear fishing

Crab splash cleaning

Tuna labor

Morning spearfishing
Tuna on the move

Sunset fishing
A silhouette of fishermen pulling a large net together with other boat crews stands out on the horizon as the radiant colors of the setting sun provide a picturesque contrast of a fishing activity along the waters of Surigao Strait in Surigao del Norte. Photo by Erwin Mascariñas

Butuan takes spot in 50 Champion Cities Global Mayors Challenge
According to Bloomberg in a statement, Butuan faces high rates of hunger and food insecurity, in part because of its struggles around local food production. The city will fine-tune an ineffective agricultural market by giving farmers predictive data to make better decisions about the type and amount of crops to plant and fix some commodity prices to reduce risk on vegetables and high-demand foods.

Thousands displaced as Dante hits Butuan city, Agusan del Norte

Cops nab town police chief for extortion
BUTUAN City – The Philippine National Police-Integrity Monitoring Enforcement Group arrested the chief of police of Buenavista after an entrapment operation on Tuesday afternoon.

DOT airlifts 416 tourists in Siargao, more than 700 still stranded
BUTUAN City ― At least 416 foreigners have been airlifted from Siargao Island to Clark International Airport in Pampanga in a special flight meant to rescue stranded tourists off the island.
