PROGRESS WATCH: Metro Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao

Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) is set to launch Two Manresa Town, its second high-rise condominium project at Manresa Town in Cagayan de Oro City, in the second half of 2026. CLI Chief Operating Officer Jose Franco B. Soberano disclosed the planned launch during the company’s 1st Half 2026 Investors and Analysts Briefing on August 12, 2026, where he also announced 10 other proj...

The City Government of Cagayan de Oro is set to construct a 10-meter-wide road connecting Masterson Avenue to the Manresa Access Road, which is currently being developed by Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI). The new road will provide an additional access route between Uptown Cagayan de Oro and the Balulang area, complementing the Manresa Access Road. City Engineer Joel Momongan dis...

Joshua Alain N. Iglesia of Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) ranked 6th in the August 2026 Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination. Meanwhile, fellow MSU-IIT graduate Job Joshua M. Butanas placed 3rd in the Certified Plant Mechanics Computer-Based Licensure Examination. Both achievers brought pride to MSU-IIT and highlighted the universit...

Sweet news for dessert lovers! Miss Caramel is opening soon at Gaisano City Uptown, taking up a space on the 5th Level, across from Lighthouse Restaurant. The brand made waves during the Big Bite event at Ayala Centrio Mall last March, where it showcased what it calls the first cake ATM in the Philippines. Now, Kagay-anons can look forward to enjoying Miss Caramel’s signature...

Another pickleball facility is coming soon to Cagayan de Oro, with Torralba Pickleport set to rise across Lumbia Airbase in Lumbia. The proposed multi-court covered facility is expected to provide a dedicated venue for pickleball enthusiasts and serve the growing community in the area. Its opening is tentatively scheduled for later this year. Keep posted.