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GERALD ANTHONY NAVARRO (CATHEDRAL)
Charmed life
Cagayan de Oro offers the best of both worlds with its city and
country delights. Resident Henrik Yu shows us around
Gain a glimpse of local life at
the St Augustine Cathedral
I’VE LIVED
in Cagayan de Oro (CDO) since
birth. I grew up going around the city on
Saturday afternoons with friends, watching
double feature films at the local cinema,
grabbing bites to eat in local cafés, and
spending time just exploring Divisoria, the
city center.
But what I love most about CDO is how
it has retained its small-town feel. Even
though we have all the major malls like
START THE DAY
RIGHT
Head to Missy Bon Bon Breadshop
(
various outlets,
com)
for a great all-day breakfast
menu. It’s the only place in CDO
where you can get freshly baked
Pastel — soft buns with
yema
(
custard)
filling. Plus they have a
wide variety of breads and pastries
to bring home. If it’s not too early,
score a free taste of their gelato.
Ayala, SM and Robinsons, you can still
easily go to the mountains or the beach
all in one day — and still make it home in
time for dinner. It’s a very casual city where
you can wear shorts to a business meeting
and be off to the beach after.
A lot of things are happening —
including the opening of a new mall — and
everybody seems eager to get into the
booming economy of CDO.
YOUR LOCAL GUIDE
Henrik Yu
LIVES IN
Cagayan de Oro
WORKS AS
The marketing manager of
Bigby’s Café & Restaurant
DO IT LIKE THE
LOCALS
Wake up bright and early on Saturday
and visit the St Augustine Cathedral or
the Xavier University Chapel. The day can
continue with leisurely strolls that include
shopping for
pasalubong
(
souvenirs). For
the most variety, make your way to Cogon
Market. Check out the sarongs, handicrafts,
and ethnic furniture. Another option is to
take a short drive to the beaches of Opol
for a quick dip in the clear waters.
c h i k k a
d i s p a t c h
Start your day on a sweet note
at Missy Bon Bon Breadshop
