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Pueblo De Oro Uptown Cagayan de Oro
The rafting capital of the Philippines and also known as the ‘City of Golden Friendship’, Cagayan de Oro continues its rise as a major player in regional and national development through its flourishing economy, multicultural heritage, and thriving master-planned communities. With its strategic location along the deepwater harbors of Macajalar Bay, the largest city of Northern Mindanao has earned its place as a commercial gateway, an innovation hub, and a model of sustainable urban growth.
Economic prospects
The economy of Cagayan de Oro is marked by diversity and resilience, with agro-industrial ventures, trade, and services forming the backbone of its progress. As the commercial and logistics center of Region X, the city plays a crucial role in the distribution of high-value agricultural products. These are supported by a modernized industrial base, which includes manufacturing and food processing facilities, and a logistics system that facilitates the transit of goods nationwide and beyond.
Cagayan de Oro is recognized as one of the Next Wave Cities of the Philippines, a designation given to emerging hubs for information technology and business process management (IT-BPM). This recognition highlights the potential of the city to attract investments in outsourcing and technology-driven sectors due to its skilled workforce, advanced infrastructure, and business-friendly environment. Tourism also flourishes, with Cagayan de Oro offering a wealth of natural attractions and adventure experiences, including international-caliber whitewater rafting and eco-tourism hotspots like Dahilayan Adventure Park and Mapawa Nature Park.
Infrastructure projects
A critical enabler of its development, several flagship projects are transforming Cagayan de Oro into a regional powerhouse. Laguindingan Airport, situated just outside the city, has enhanced connectivity for both local and international travel, with expansion plans underway to accommodate the increasing volume of passengers and cargo.
The Cagayan de Oro Coastal Road aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve access to the industrial zones and ports of the city. The 12-kilometer thoroughfare provides a faster and more efficient route for transportation, enhancing the trade competitiveness of the city. The Mindanao Railway Project, which includes Cagayan de Oro in its network, is poised to shift movement across Mindanao and stimulate activity on the island.
Pueblo de Oro Golf Course
Cultural tapestry
At the heart of the cultural identity of Cagayan de Oro is its ethos of friendship and hospitality—not only a moniker but a lived experience reflected in the warmth of its people. Kagay-anons are known for their genuine openness, making visitors and newcomers feel at home. This spirit of camaraderie underpins the celebrations and daily interactions of the city, making it a truly unique place to live in.
Festivals that showcase the communal spirit and religious devotion are central to the way of life in Cagayan de Oro. The Kagay-an Festival is the highlight of the cultural calendar, held every August in honor of its patron, Saint Augustine. This observance features colorful parades, street dancing, fluvial processions, and artistic presentations, drawing thousands to witness its dynamic energy and creative expressions.
Also known as a food lover’s preferred destination, Cagayan de Oro offers a mix of traditional Mindanaoan dishes and Tagalog and Visayan cooking. Delicacies such as pastel or sweet bun with various fillings, sinuglaw, or a combination of grilled pork and ceviche-style fish, cashew-based treats showcase the regional bounty. Food fairs, culinary events, and weekend markets provide opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy these culinary delights while creating a circular economy for homegrown entrepreneurs.
Residential landscape with Pueblo de Oro
The City of Golden Friendship has a residential terrain that mirrors its rapid urbanization and growing population. Cagayan de Oro offers a wide range of housing solutions catering to a variety of socio-economic groups, from young professionals and families to expatriates and retirees.
At the forefront of the evolving landscape is Pueblo de Oro (PDO) Development Corporation, a leading mixed-use property developer of the Investment & Capital Corporation of the Philippines (ICCP) Group, a diversified conglomerate engaged in investment banking, venture capital, industrial estate, township and residential development, and exhibition halls operations. For three decades, Pueblo de Oro has made significant investments in the 400-hectare Pueblo de Oro Township designed by Louis Berger International, featuring residential subdivisions for different market segments. The master plan is further refined by the first Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)-registered IT ecozone in Mindanao, an all-weather championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II, a 40-hectare urban rainforest, commercial complexes anchored by Gaisano Grand Malls and SM Supermalls, and educational institution such as Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan.
Pueblo de Oro has launched the second phase of Familia Verde, a key addition to its master-planned community in Cagayan de Oro. Spanning 3.8 hectares and connected to the western side through Camarahan Pahiron Road, Familia Verde offers affordable options with flexible financing schemes, providing hardworking Filipinos the opportunity to own the home they have always dreamed of. The two-storey townhouses in an elevated topography come equipped with efficient spaces for living, dining, kitchen, and service areas, as well as lush trees and pocket lawns that encourage relaxation and meaningful connections among residents. Depending on individual needs, the house models also feature provisions for two to three bedrooms, ensuring flexibility and comfort for every household.
Comprising 4.3 hectares, La Aldea del Rio creates living spaces designed for families to thrive. Aside from the standard deliverables provided by Pueblo de Oro, the Modern Asian townhouses come with provisional parking slots, offering convenience for residents with vehicles. This makes it easy for them to access nearby destinations such as the Pueblo de Oro Golf & Country Club, Lumbia Airport, and other essential locations in the locale. Another benefit is the presence of functional amenities such as a multi-purpose hall for community events and gatherings, a basketball court and children’s playground for sports and recreation, and landscaped entrances and parks for family picnics, morning jogs, and sunset walks.
Setting the benchmark for community living
Pueblo de Oro sets the benchmark for community living with Familia Verde and La Aldea del Rio by creating value-for-money homes in ideal locations that ensure a better quality of life for its residents. For more information, contact 088-858-8976 or 0917-102-8736 or visit www.pueblodeoro.com and follow their Facebook page Pueblo de Oro Township CDO Official.