Cagayan de Oro at the center of gold-rich areas based on old Mindanao Map (1894)

Here's an old Mindanao map attached to a book written by Jesuit priest published in 1894 and found in a library in Oxford by a Jesuit priest a hundred years ago (Fr. Albert Alejo a.k.a Paring Bert) --- in 1994.

Tree of Life

A couple of days after the commemoration of 'Sendong', the city government of Cagayan de Oro unveiled the Tree of Life which is said to be the savior of more than 50 residents during the wake of the typhoon.

Vicente de Lara Park glitters at Night

Dubbed by many kagay-anons as the 'park that never sleeps' once again glitters at night as Christmas is fast approaching. Here are photos taken at Vicente de Lara Park along Velez street and a few blocks from Centrio or commonly known as McArthur Park.

Centrio Tower sales update: only 51 units left

 

There are only 51 units left out of 522, as revealed by latest sales inventory of Centrio Tower as of December 11, 2012. Centrio Tower is Ayala’s first high rise condominium project in Cagayan de Oro City.
As shown below, only one 2-bedroom unit is left while the rest are studio units. All 1-bedroom units are sold out. You’ll probably notice all units along Macajalar View are sold out. The highest available unit is a studio unit on the 11th floor. The only available 2-bedroom unit is at the 2nd floor. Click the image below for larger view.

Ato Gyud Ni! – Limketkai Mall’s Pasalubong Shop

 

Ato Gyud Ni! – Located across the entrance of East Concourse of Limketkai Mall features various popular products of the city and the region which can be good as pasalubong goodies.
From the popular Vjandep Pastel, Cheding’s Toasted Peanuts and Suka Pinakurat of Iligan City to Salay Handmade Paper’s crafts and to the stone pottery of Bulua, the Pasalubong Shop is really meant for tourists and visitors. Homegrown Limketkai Mall is also advertising their mall in the form of polo t-shirts (with the Chinese name of Limketkai Mall printed). Malunggay Pastel even made it to the shop. Others include the crunchy Chicharon of Cagayan de Oro’s Darling Foods, Piniato, Barquillos, Turrones de Mani and a lot more delicacies. Just click on the photos below.

Normin is highest in labor productivity

 

THE National Statistics Office (NSO) released on Dec. 9 a report citing Northern Mindanao as the highest in labor productivity.  

Vice guv favors transfer of provincial jail

 

 MISAMIS Oriental Vice Governor Norris Babiera said the Provincial Government will prioritize the transfer of the provincial jail to a more strategic location.

iPhone 5 launched in CdeO, other cities nationwide

 

The much awaited iPhone 5 was launched by Smart Communications yesterday in selected cities nationwide including one at Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro City.
The iPhone 5 is a touchscreen-based smartphone developed by Apple. It is the sixth generation of the iPhone and succeeds the iPhone 4S. The phone is a slimmer, lighter model that introduces a higher-resolution, 4-inch screen to the series with 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio support.
As shown below, it was simultaneously launched in Manila, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao… this makes CdeO a major market launch pad.

Limketkai Expansion

 

Here are the latest updates of the "undying"expansion of the city's largest mall and the VISMIN's largest commercial center.

Aerial View: Dahilayan

Here's a captured aerial view of Dahilayan Adventure Park, Forest Park and Dahilayan Gardens and Resort.

Cagayan de Oro City skyline 2012

Here is a foggy skyline of Cagayan de Oro with mountain ranges on the background. The growing skyline of CDO is now taking shape as more high rise buildings are now mushrooming.

photo by Gustavo Guerrero Adaza

Jamie Joy Bantigue to compete for Miss PASUC 2012

 

Pamahaw Espesyal TV host and former Miss Kagay-an 2011 candidate Jamie Joy Bantigue will be competing for Miss Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) 2012.

She posted this on her facebook account. Miss PASUC 2012 will feature the various Miss PASUC winners in all regions in the country.

Kenyan runners top Prycegas International Marathon in CdeO

 

James Tallam of Kenya clocked 2 hours, 24 minutes and 28 seconds to top the 42-kilometer Prycegas International Marathon in Cagayan de Oro City held last Sunday, December 2, 2012.
Tallam edged fellow Kenyans David Kipsang and Abraham Missos. In the distaff side, Kenyan Jepkorir Monik Mengic clocked three hours, six minutes and 19 seconds to bag the women’s crown.
Veteran runner Miscelle Gilbuena clocked 3:08.52 to finish second, while Cresabel Cadion placed third with a time of 3:20.30. In the 21k, Kenyan Willy Rotich grabbed the top spot with a time of 1:08.03 while Kenyan Jackeline Nzivo outran Mary Joy Tabal in the distaff side with a time of 1:22.39. Sonny Wagdos and Crisylen Jaro topped the 5k category with times of 14:52.10 and 18:54, respectively.
The race started and finished at Cagayan de Oro Gardens. The event was overshadowed by the preparations for the coming of super typhoon Bopha.

SEDA Centrio introduces Urban Lifestyle Experience

 

 

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Centrio Tower: Living to new heights in Cagayan de Oro City

Official rendering of the 23 floors Centrio Tower by Avida Land

CENTRIO TOWER is set to rise like a jewel at the heart of the City of Golden Friendship—Cagayan de Oro. It’s the most anticipated, first high-rise residential condominium property in the area and is part of a 3.7-hectare mixed-use development that will include the Centrio Mall, an urban lifestyle hotel, and BPO centers—altogether offering an unmatched, complete living experience.

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Cagayan de Oro reports ZERO casualties

 

Cagayan de Oro City achieved a target of zero casualties during typhoon Pablo, in contrast to its experience in 2011 when tropical storm Sendong claimed hundreds of lives.

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MOVING FORWARD

" WE ARE NOW BACK ON OUR FEET AND MOVING FORWARD"

-Hon. Mayor Vicente Y. Emano