Ravaged by tropical storm Sendong (international name: Washi) just a little over a month ago, the wonderful city and its spirited Kagay-anons have long since rehabilitated the area as they tirelessly help each other restore their lives to normal.
Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan donated this area in Lumbia as a relocation site for the Kagay-anons that were displaced by Sendong. The construction of the bunkhouses and this project is supervised by
MR. ELPIDIO PARAS, Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Rio Verde Water Consortium bulk water treatment facility at Brgy. Pualas, Baungon, Bukidnon.
This facility supplies wholesale to the Cagayan de Oro Water District.
The roads to and from the white water rafting places and portions of the Cagayan river where the white water rafting tours are being run are now restored and remain safe and enjoyable.
Official Travel Advisory from the Department of Tourism Regional Office -10
declaring that white water rafting activities in CDO is again SAFE and FULLY OPERATIONAL.
Cagayan de Oro is also the gateway to the nearby Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon where Dahilayan Adventure Park, Forest Park, Saddle Ridge Camp and Dahilayan Gardens are. The road going there remains intact and unharmed. The whole area is just gorgeous plus all the offerings are top notch - from the picturesque natural landscapes and pleasantly cool weather, to the fun exciting (READ: adrenaline pumping) activities up to the food, and amenities! Remember KC and Sam’s Forever and A Day movie? That dreamy charming locale is Dahilayan!
The longest dual zipline in Asia.
The Dahilayan Adventure Park has shuttles from Cagayan de Oro city
and also offers a zip and white water rafting adventure package.
For more info, visit: http:// www.dahilayanadventurepark.com/
The strength of the Kagay-anons, and the beauty of Kagay-an is a true testament to the Filipinos’ spunk. Even a natural calamity as destructive as Sendong has not stopped Cagayan de Oro from continuing to be The City of Golden Friendship and the White Water Rafting Capital of the Philippines.
Revisit CDO and help revive its tourism industry. It’s a GO for CDO!
Ms. Regine brought me here... Nice pics! Great article! Bangon, Lambo CDO! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time out to read our actual account from our visit just last January 18-23.
ReplyDeleteHope this helps check the misconceptions people have on how CDO is doing after Sendong. Mabuhay ang Kagay-an, kudos to the Kagay-anons!:-)
I spent a week in Cagayan de Oro when I was a senior in college doing field work. I'll never recognize the place from your pics -
ReplyDeleteit looked like a different world!
Im Dave from Davao. Nice checking your blog. Will read more. Keep your trails going. Im following you :)
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Thanks for this blog! were going to CDO on Feb 17-19, 2012 now were convince that CDO tourist spot is ready for us...
ReplyDeleteHi Bert! I hope the difference is on a positive note:-)
ReplyDeleteHi Dave! Thank YOU!:-)
Hi Anon! CDO needs you and is waiting for you. Hope you have as much fun as we did! Please do share your experience with us:-D
Mabuhay Cagayan!
ReplyDeleteMabuhay!:-D
Deletegreat to see that CDO is up and running... yey! i enjoyed the place so much while i was there. whenever i think of CDO, it's always about adventure. let's hope that CDO's progress continues and no more tragedies in the future
ReplyDeleteWe agree with you Gladys, yay! Cagayan de Oro indeed is one of the adventure capitals of the country. The white water rafting was awesome and a must do!
DeleteWe are with you too on hoping and praying that that the progress and healing continues:-)
Great experience !!
ReplyDeletePeople in Cagayan are survivor!! Go!! Go!! Go!!
ReplyDeleteImpressive resilient lot indeed our Kagay-anon brothers!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that Cagayan de Oro is back again on her own foot. CDO is my real hometown. Got to take the challenge and experience the adrenaline rush in river rafting. As always, you a good photos.:-).
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