Cagayan de Oro Makeover Of Plaza Divisoria Amphitheater

THE PLAZA Divisoria Amphitheater in Cagayan de Oro, popularly referred to as Amphi and was the center of entertainment up until the 1990s, is getting a makeover through a P76 million rehabilitation project under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In a statement, DPWH-Northern Mindanao (DWPH-10) said the groundbreaking ceremony is set on April 4, but initial work such as temporary fencing and the demolition of existing structures already started last April 1. The project includes the construction of a new amphitheater, multi-level parking building, monument, office, footbridge and ramp structure, site development and utility works. DPWH-10 said the Amphi was “the center of historic, cultural, civic and political events (and) huge crowds used to enjoy events” there, but its attraction “faded” with the development of new entertainment sites in the city.