Rough Groove

CDO: Altis taxis

Nothing beats the white Toyota Corolla Altis taxis in Cagayan de Oro City. Not even the Vios taxis in Makati. Just good, comfy ride.

CDO: Defeated

A pall of gloom swept through the country yesterday as news of Manny Pacquiao’s defeat filtered through the airwaves, SMS and word of mouth. Bets wagered were lost while some were reaping their rewards. At the local Shakey’s outlet in Ororama, Cagayan de Oro City, almost all tables were taken, pizza and beer flowed. Spectators were watching intently, clapping and cheering at the start but by the middle of the game, became sporadic. While the Mexicans were partying, shouting that Barrerra was vindicated, Filipinos were silent.

Well, there will always be a next time. And this next time, I hope Pacquiao is ready.

CDO: New Limketkai

Its good to be back here in Cagayan de Oro City since I was here last November. Yesterday was quite hot and sunny but now, it has been overcast and weather’s wet. Not so much has changed but the newly renovated Limketkai Mall, an institution in this city is making progress.

Cagayan de Oro has been considered as the fastest growing city in the country and much development has been going on in terms of infrastructure and opportunities in this northern Mindanao hub looks rosy. Henry Sy’s SM Mall has put up shop as well as the Gokongwei’s Robinsons. Limketkai, which is one of the pioneers in this city (the other is Gaisano) renovated its old and dilapidated commercial center into a behemoth, enclosed and airconditioned mall that is attracting again crowds and now offers different kinds of shops.

Entrance to the enclosed mall. A far cry from its original design that was open-air but old and dilapidated.

At the 2nd floor of the mall.

2nd floor, overlooking one of the wings of the mall.

The old Plaza Fair.

The underpass that connects the mall with Robinson’s Big R Supercenter.

Another mall across Limketkai.