MINDANAO DAILY TRUTH | JUSTICE | PROGRESS
Volume XII, No. 089
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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More people and businesses converge in Uptown Kagay-an There’s a growing wave of excitement sweeping across Uptown Cagayan de Oro as people and businesses move up to the booming district in search of greener pastures.
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By Mike Baños
his has been partly fueled by the vastly improved roads and bridges infrastructure to upland barangays like Bayanga and Dansolihon, arterial roads to Bukidnon, Davao and Cotabato which have made it easier to access by residents from those areas who are apprehensive about venturing into the gridlock downtown. However, over and above these existing and upcoming developments, is the growing vibe pervading Uptown Cagayan de Oro as a healthy and clean environment to raise a family, stress-free and convenient shopping, a wide choice of places to play, relax and unwind, to mention a few. Residents and businessmen from downtown have also added to the uptown migration drawn by the proliferation of amenities such as a new hospital, leading elementary, high school and colleges, and new establishments such as the SM City CDO Uptown’s North Wing and the soon to open Gaisano Uptown. The SM North Wing, in
particular, is again catalyzing the wave of change with its eclectic mix of tenants for health, beauty and wellness (David Salon, MCM Salon, Enchante Nail Spa, Salon de Rose, Move Dance Studio), upscale bistros and restaurants (Raki-yata Ramen, Fat Chef, Vamoose a Comer, Out of Nowhere, Mindanao Basket, L’Buono by Resto Freeno), specialty shops (Luna Artisanal Boutique & Café, M Stone, Twin Head Furniture, Enovas Cabinets), luxury leisure (Virtue Luxury Lounge, 80 Degrees KTV, La Ilumina, Adventureland, HUGO Restaurant + Lounge), among others. The immediate area has also been a growing mecca for sports enthusiasts drawn by the world-class golf courses of Pueblo de Oro and Del Monte, Rosevale School soccer field, Northern Mindanao Pistol, Shotgun & Archery, Inc. shooting range in nearby Bulua where (besides getting an idea what it takes to make you a Legolas), you can experience shooting various firearms including hand guns, shotguns,
La Piazza Uptowen Plaza
SM City CDO Uptown Mall & North Wing (photo by Raphy Arcaina) and automatic weapons, including a World War II era .45-cal. Thompson submachine gun! The Xavier Ateneo Sports Centre at El Camino Real
Avenue, Pueblo de Oro is capable of hosting interschool and regional sports competitions with its basketball court and 2 subcourts for practices
and retractable bleachers which can seat over 2,000; 4 Badminton courts; semiOlympic size swimming pool; track and field oval (8 lanes); regulation size
football field; and amenities such as a shower area and locker rooms for athletes, and parking space for over 200 vehicles. See PEOPLE, page 15
A wedding reception at the Xavier Sports & Northern Mindanao Pistol, Shotgun & Archery Country Club Marquee Tent Range