RANDOM SHOTS: The old Gold City Coliseum

December 18, 2014, 5:44 pm

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Decades ago, the Gold City Coliseum in Cagayan de Oro City had its glory days hosting several professional boxing bouts. It was also a home to cockfighting enthusiasts.

But today, it is now closed and dilapidated, unfit for occupancy and could topple down anytime… Kagayanons often wonder…when will it be demolished?

As you can see, the facility is right at the center of the city’s booming commercial district of Limketkai Center.

It is also just a stone’s throw away from the under construction SM CDO2 Premier….

It sits on a prime lot…but still no takers…

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PROJECT WATCH: One Oasis CDO latest update

December 22, 2014, 1:58 am

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Construction of Filinvest’s One Oasis Cagayan de Oro continues with work progressing on the first building’s basement.

As shown, concreting of wall partitions of the basement are still ongoing while preparations are underway for the flooring of the ground floor. The building in the background is the commercial building behind Juan Fuel where Rooftop Bar is located.

all photos by @JapsCE of SSC

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December 27, 2014, 2:01 am

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2014 is coming to an end….the year was good for Cagayan de Oro City and nearby areas. Lets review the various developments in Cagayan de Oro City and Misamis Oriental as posted in CDODev.com.

1.RE-OPENING OF HIGH RIDGE

Perhaps the most viewed, read, and shared post in CDODEV.COM… High Ridge opened last December 16. Though still on soft opening, the restaurant with the “ultimate view from the top” has drawn so much interest.

photo by Kim Lao

2. AVIDA TOWERS ASPIRA

Probably, the tallest under construction building in the city…the 29-storey Tower 1 began ground movements in October.

3. CM CDO 2 PREMIER BEGINS CONSTRUCTION

We finally got an updated rendering of SM’s 2nd mall in Cagayan de Oro and site development began in October.

4. THE LOOP GROUND BREAKING

The official ground breaking of The Loop’s North Tower was held in May.

5. COMPLETION OF NAVIGATIONAL AIDS AT LAGUINDINGAN AIRPORT

Laguindingan Airport is finally ready to take in night flights.

photo by Mac Norel Bacas

6. VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION OF CENTRIO TOWER

The 23-storey Centrio Tower is now rising.

7. COMPLETION OF JR BORJA BRIDGE

The Spanish-funded bridge is finally completed.

8. TOPPING OFF OF PRIMAVERA RESIDENCES TOWER 2

Italpinas’ 2nd tower topped off in September this year.

9. COMPLETION OF MUST ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE COMPLEX

MUST’s mid-rise buildings added to the changing city scape of CM Recto Avenue.

photo by Jo Marc Libre

10. CAGAYAN DE ORO IS 2ND MOST COMPETITIVE CITY

It’s quite an achievement being ranked next to Makati.

11. CITY WINS LIVEABLE CITIES DESIGN CHALLENGE

Cagayan de Oro City’s “ORO CENTRAL” was named winner of the Liveable Cities Design Challenge for the Government Evacuation Center Category during the awarding ceremony held in October at the Philippine International Convention Center.

12. OPOL – BAYABAS HIGHWAY OPENED.

The new alternative highway was opened to traffic.

13. SEVEN SEAS WATER PARK AND RESORT

The much anticipated water park and resort in Opol was finally started.

14. LIFESTYLE DISTRICT SIZZLES

The Lifestlye District continues to shine, expand and capture the top night spot in the city.

15. OTHERS

New hotel openings – The Pacifico Boutique Hotel, Hotel Xentrio, and Marianne Suites.

Burger Wars – Barney’s Burger, Backyard Burgers, J Burger

Shrimp Wars – Redtail, Bucket O’ Shrimp & More

Notable openings – Grand Central, Fully Booked, BonChon, Globe Gen3, Razon’s, Tonkatsu, Bobson Japan, Island Souvenirs, Alavar’s Seafood & Grill, Chingkeetea, Jollibee Drive-Thru Velez, Malunggay Pastel, McDonald’s (Puregold), Chowking (Ororama), CBTL, Roy’s Bistro, Circa 1850, Haze, Stargaze DVD Movie House, Wash & Go, Big Tree Arcade, DFA Centrio,

Notable constructions – One Oasis, Pioneer House, Gaisano Puerto, Ororama Carmen, Limketkai Center Expansion, Grand Central, Cepalco Green Bldg, G Galyx Hotel

 

PROJECT WATCH: Construction buzz in 2015

December 27, 2014, 2:20 am

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So what’s in store for Cagayan de Oro next year? Here are some projects we should be watching for.

1. AYALA LAND’S BELLA VITA AND AMAIA SCAPES

Although no official announcement has been made, local real estate agents are already entertaining inquiries on Ayala Land’s two residential development projects in the city: Bella Vita in Indahag, and Amaia Scapes in Bulua. Bella Vita is a socialized housing project while Amaia is an economic housing undertaking.

2. CEBU LANDMASTERS, INC. 3-TOWER CONDO COMPLEX

Cebu Landmasters Inc. is set to develop a three tower condominium complex in the city’s commercial district. SOURCE

3. PRIMAVERA CITY

Italpinas is pursuing its next big project in the city.

4. 12-STOREY HOTEL (PLANNED)

A new mid-rise hotel is being planned in the downtown area. It is currently negotiating for financial closure.

5. JR BORJA BRIDGE OPENING

This is a given. Every one is optimistic this will help ease the traffic in the downtown.

6. SM CDO 2 FULL BLAST CONSTRUCTION

We may see full blast construction inside the property.

7. LIMKETKAI CENTER DEVELOPMENTS

More developments are in the pipeline….in the southern part. Also, an all new cinema experience will open.

8. CENTRIO TOWER SURPASSING LIMKETKAI LUXE

At the rate, Centrio Tower could be city’s tallest building late next year.

9. 3-TOWER CONDO COMPLEX IN KAUSWAGAN (PLANNED)

This is a long rumor. It will rise near a school.

10. RAFTHON

The race which combines water rafting and marathon and a Higalaay fellowship at night….an event which could put the city in the world’s adventure map.

 

RANDOM SHOTS: Cagayan de Oro City urban landscape as of December 2014

December 30, 2014, 9:19 pm

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See the latest urban landscape of Cagayan de Oro as it enters the year 2015.

Expect tower cranes to rise next year as three (3) high rises are expected to be sprouting during the year: Centrio Tower (23F), Aspira Tower 1 (29F), and The Loop North Tower (26F).

photo by Vincent Tom Udasco

PROJECT WATCH: Seven Seas Waterpark & Resort to begin construction this quarter

January 5, 2015, 2:35 am

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The construction of buildings and pool infrastructure of the Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort in Brgy. Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental will commence on the first quarter of 2015.

This was revealed by Engr. Elpie Paras together with aerial views of the 5-hectare themed water park facility which is targeted for completion by 2nd quarter of 2016. You  can see the 1,500 square meter events tent which will be used as a storage and staging area for construction. The project also includes a wakeboard winch park on phase two of the resort. The latest themed water park is accessible from the new coastal highway.

photos by Engr. Elpie Paras

New escalator installed at Cogon Market

January 5, 2015, 3:34 am

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Several years ago when the new Cogon Public Market in Cagayan de Oro City was opened, it hosted a rare sight in Philippine public markets – an escalator.

But then, the escalators located near the market’s atrium stopped functioning as kids in the market continue to toss in objects in the open slots of the escalator. After a thorough renovation, UNITOP, a general merchandise store occupied much of the market’s second floor and the market’s atrium have been sealed off with air-conditioned hallways with commercial stalls. And just lately, a new escalator was installed right at the northwest corner with entrance along the sidewalk.

with photos by Seventeen snapshots and giojoe amoguis

 

Mambayaan Bridge now under repair

January 6, 2015, 8:47 pm

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The Mambayaan Bridge in Balingasag town in Misamis Oriental is now undergoing major repairs.

The said bridge was temporarily closed to traffic at the height of Tropical Storm Seniang after rampaging waters of Balatukan River scoured the foundations of the bridge’s piers. Motorists traveling between Cagayan de Oro and Butuan City have to be re-routed. Accordingly, the bridge repair work is estimated to be completed by end of the month.

photo by Aljun Fermo of People’s Palace Photo Bureau 

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JR Borja Bridge opens January 23

January 8, 2015, 1:45 am

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The 300-meter JR Borja Bridge, the 6th bridge spanning the Cagayan de Oro River will be formally inaugurated and opened to traffic on January 23, 2015.

Read more HERE.

photo by Vincent Tom Udasco

VJANDEP to place iconic landmark in Cagayan de Oro

January 9, 2015, 2:44 am

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In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Vjandep Pastel of Camiguin is set to place a new iconic landmark in Cagayan de Oro City right in front of its Commissary in Bulua.

As shown above, the site is now enclosed with the big announcement. Its tasty pastel is one of the must-have pasalubongs for visitors in the city. Can you guess what Vjandep will place there?

photo by Vjandep Pastel of Camiguin

RANDOM SHOTS: CDO International Convention Center – how long will we wait?

January 9, 2015, 3:12 am

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photo by Matoy Elipe

An infrared photo of Cagayan de Oro Convention Center taken by Matoy Elipe shows the promise of this facility….but for how long?

Construction (or stoppage) of the said facility located in Taguanao is now on its …perhaps….nth year already. Our previous post was in March last year (LINK). No workers onsite…no construction equipment.

“Boasting of a 7,700 seating capacity, the Convention Center has several amenities like a multi-purpose hall that could accommodate 1,000 guests, a convertible indoor playing court, an exhibit area for 1,500 viewing guests with demountable partition for flexibility of expansion, 12 function rooms for 1,000 guests, 4 clubrooms with lockers and showers, cafeteria with approximately 100 seating capacity, and an administrative office, storage room and other support facilities.”

It remains a promise at all….except for photography enthusiasts who regard the idle facility as a major subject to learn and enhance your photography skills.

Construction of the project started on June 30, 2001 with the original target date of completion on August 18, 2003 and with a contract price of P349.9 million….in June this year, it will be the 14th year already. The controversial Iloilo Convention Center which began construction in 2013 is even set to be finished ahead of this one….

PROJECT WATCH: Tuscania Towers

January 9, 2015, 9:32 pm

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Tuscania Towers, a three tower mid-rise condominium complex is set to rise soon in Cagayan de Oro City.

Shown below are screenshots from a teaser video of the project which shows three 12-storey buildings.

Info gathered revealed this complex will rise at the back of Kong Hua School right beside Tuscania Subdivision in Kauswagan. Watch the teaser video below.

Video made by Visual Octane Xperience

PROJECT WATCH: Ongoing bored piling works for Aspira Tower 1

January 14, 2015, 8:22 pm

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In its official website, Avida Land revealed ongoing bored piling works for Aspira Towers as of December 2014.

Shown below is the stock of piles ready to be bored into the ground. This is basically the same procedure undertaken with Centrio Tower.

This is still ongoing as of today.

Tower 1 will be 29 storeys and is Ayala’s 2nd high rise condominium project in Cagayan de Oro.

PROJECT WATCH: Familia Apartments

January 16, 2015, 6:42 pm

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FAMILIA PARTMENTS, a one-hectare residential complex composed of seven (7) mid-rise buildings is the latest housing project at the  sprawling Pueblo de Oro in Cagayan de Oro City.

Conveniently located along PN Roa Avenue (Macapagal Drive), the project sits at the edge of the Pueblo Urban Rainforest and is only a few minutes away from modern conveniences like top schools, commercial areas, a church, and golf course. Accordingly, a shuttle service will also ply a route between the project and SM City Cagayan de Oro.

Familia Apartments offers 528 economic and socialized housing units ranging from a floor area of 23 to 34 sq.m. complemented by a community multi-purpose hall, picnic tables and benches, park with playground equipment, and a parking area.

See the site development plan below.

Below is latest photo onsite.

Below are the floor plans and building layouts.

More info below.

 

 

all images from Familia Apartments Facebook page HERE

PROJECT WATCH: Centrio Tower now on 8th floor

January 19, 2015, 10:40 pm

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The use of pre-fabricated materials as partition walls has accelerated the construction of Centrio Tower which is now on the 8th floor.

As shown, work on the 8th floor ceiling as well as 9th level flooring is underway. Steel columns are still rising 3 more floors up.

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PROJECT WATCH: SM CDO2 Premier latest update as of January 20, 2015

January 20, 2015, 1:22 am

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A large pile driving equipment has been positioned at the northwest corner of the project site for SM’s 2nd mall in Cagayan de Oro City.

As shown below, this machinery is complemented with a crane at right. This means pile driving will start anytime soon.

Here’s the view from the Limketkai Skybridge.

You can see some earthwork in the foreground.

Here’s a closer look of the pile driver.

The entire property has been cleared already.

And by the way, do you see some components of a tower crane?

Here are shots taken along CM Recto.

JR Borja Bridge opening moved to February 6, 2015; bridge lights installation underway

January 21, 2015, 11:46 pm

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The official opening of the JR Borja Bridge will not push thru tomorrow, January 23 but has been tentatively moved to February 6, 2015. This after a meeting between the DPWH and the TFHD-RTA held last January 20.

Accordingly, the DPWH will do some repainting [especially the portions that were vandalized], transfer of the obelisk marker to clear the sidewalk, and installation of additional lighting facilities. Read press release below.

image from CDO Info Network

Meanwhile, this is the marker which resembles three rays of the sun that will be transferred. There are two markers placed on the bridge, one at each approach. There were complaints that these markers obstruct the sidewalk.

You could see a new pedestal has been placed believed to be the new location of the marker.

Installation of lights on the bridge has been observed. Shown below is one lighting fixture with a solar panel.

Here is one solar panel.

Here is a closer look of the panel.

Here is the specification of the panel.

Many of these panels are already seen at the bridge but many lighting fixtures are yet to be installed.

With regards to repainting, here are some of the vandalism observed. You can find these basically in almost all trusses of the bridge.

  

The absence of security and bridge lights made it easier for vandals.

  

PROJECT WATCH: Other construction updates 85

January 23, 2015, 6:02 pm

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Here are some of the latest construction updates around Cagayan de Oro City.

1. 7-storey Commonwealth Insurance Company, Yacapin – Corrales (NEW)

Area is fenced with the large notice painted. This is just across City Central School.

2. 3-storey Commercial Building and Bachelor Pad, Tomas Saco St. (OLD)

Construction progressing to the 2nd and 3rd level.

3. 3-storey with roof deck Commercial Building, Tiano-Montalvan Sts. (OLD)

Construction progressing to the 3rd floor.

4. 4-storey Commercial Building, Tiano-Mabini Sts. (OLD)

Interior works ongoing.

5. Commercial Strip, Corrales Avenue (beside Trinidad Bldg) (OLD)

Interior works ongoing. Rumored site of a popular barbecue restaurant in Cebu.

6. MINI- STOP, Lifestyle District, Corrales Extension (NEW)

Interior works ongoing.

7. 3-storey Commercial Building, Corrales Ext. beside Gaisano Mall Parking Area (OLD)

Construction work progressing on the 3rd floor.

8. Commercial Building Renovation/Expansion, CM Recto Ave. (NEW)

Previously the temporary terminal for Magnum Express now undergoing major vertical expansion works.

More projects to follow….

PROJECT WATCH: Gaisano Puerto opening reset indefinitely

January 23, 2015, 8:46 pm

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Gaisano’s latest branch at Puerto will NOT be opening tomorrow, January 25 as earlier announced.

As shown below, the management has reset the opening but no specific date has been given. They will be releasing notification soon with regards to the new opening date.

 

A quick photo update yesterday showed roof works are still underway at the building. Nevertheless, the building’s facade now has a blue tint…to say the least.

VIDEO WATCH: Redevelopment of Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Complex

January 25, 2015, 9:09 pm

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The Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Complex in Cagayan de Oro City, built in 1969 and hosted the first Palarong Pambansa outside Manila and so far the largest sports complex in Mindanao, is being proposed for redevelopment.

A video of the conceptual redevelopment plan was recently uploaded by LG+V Architects at its website HERE showing the proposal. As shown in the video, there will be major changes which includes a mall and boutique hotel, a spectators area at the existing open air basketball and volleyball courts, a parking building with a large digital monitor, a grandstand with roofdeck shops, a much larger swimming pool area with 2 olympic-sized pools, a covered basketball curt and multi-purpose hall, a much modern tennis court, badminton court and fitness area. Here are some screenshots of the video.

Parking Building

Spectators Area

Mall and Hotel

A view of the field and the large digital monitor

Grandstand with shops at roof deck

Swimming Pool

Watch the full video below.

Whether this proposal will push thru, it certainly deserves a second look.