Dig, Seal, Celebrate: Araay's Bridge Begins Its Story!

COURTESY: BALINGASAG MIO

BALINGASAG, MISAMIS ORIENTAL: The construction of the long-awaited bridge in Sitio Araay, Barangay Kibanban, Balingasag, was officially inaugurated after the successful Groundbreaking and Capsule Laying Ceremony on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Residents gathered early, and excitement filled the air. Indeed, they have waited years for this moment.

Congresswoman Karen Lagbas and Mayor Alexis S. Quina led the ceremony. Meanwhile, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the implementing agency, sent Engr. Gabriel L. Guinitaran, District Engineer of the DPWH Misamis Oriental 1st District Engineering Office.

He came with his fellow engineers and the contractor. Together, they will turn the plans into a real bridge.

Through this project, transportation and access to the area will become easier and faster. As a result, the bridge should greatly benefit the economy of the barangay and the entire town of Balingasag.

Moreover, people heading to Sitio Lantad and nearby areas will use it too. Ultimately, it will serve as a strong, safe link to the town center.

Barangay Chairperson Elizabeth Macabuhay expressed great joy. After a long wait, she said, the bridge will finally be completed.

Because of it, Sitio Araay residents will overcome their difficulties in crossing, especially during the rainy season. Finally, the community can look forward to safer journeys.

Rising in Cagayan de Oro: Gaisano City Mall Is Bulking Up!

IMAGE CREDITS: TIKPINIMACINDAB

Big things are happening in the heart of the city. The **Gaisano City Mall CDO Expansion** is moving along, and I caught the latest progress on October 15, 2026. I shot these updates from the Julio Pacana Side (Licuan) with my phone, so please forgive the **#phoneshot** quality!

Cagayan de Oro keeps growing, and this **#expansionproject** proves it. Every week, the site looks a little different.

First, the crew is working on the **concrete pile** foundations. These piles anchor the whole structure, so they come first. Next, workers will bring in **precast concrete** elements to speed things up.

Meanwhile, the site buzzes with **#constructionlife**. Trucks roll in, machines hum, and workers move with purpose. Honestly, it's fascinating to watch.

So, what's next? Soon, you'll see more structural work rising along Licuan. **#Constructionsoon** will turn into construction everywhere!

Furthermore, this **#expansion** should give shoppers more space and more options. Still, patience matters, because good things take time.

Thanks for following along, neighbors! I'll keep posting updates as the **#gaisanocitymall** project grows.

Until then, share your thoughts below. What would you love to see inside the new wing?

**#gaisanocity #CDO #buildingconstruction #whatsnext #CagayandeOro**

Stepping Up, Not Over: El Salvador City Breaks Ground on a Safer Crossing

COURTESY: Deputy Speaker Bambi Emano

On Friday, October 9, 2026, Barangay Molugan buzzed with excitement. Local leaders gathered to break ground on a P20 million pedestrian overpass that residents have long hoped for.

Deputy Speaker Bambi Emano led the ceremony, and city officials, clergy, and police joined him. Together, they celebrated a milestone that will change daily life in the community.

Crossing a busy highway worries many families. Students, workers, and vendors dodge speeding vehicles every day, so this overpass promises real relief for them.

Moreover, it will protect lives. Parents can walk their children to school with less fear, and drivers can travel more smoothly along the road.

Mayor Edgar Lignes and the local board members showed strong support for the project. Meanwhile, the parish priests offered prayers and blessings for the work ahead.

Police officials also attended and kept the event orderly. Clearly, safety belongs to everyone, and the community owns this effort with pride.

Now, construction begins. Residents can expect steady progress, and soon they will climb the stairs toward safer journeys every day.

Ultimately, this project shows service in action. Stay tuned, because more improvements may follow soon.

**Photo caption:** In the first picture, Deputy Speaker Bambi Emano, along with (from his side) El Salvador City Mayor Edgar Lignes, Vice Mayor Loloy Estrada, Board Member Pangky Acain, Board Member Nancy Madjos, Former Board Member Boboy Sabal, Board Member Dexter Yasay; Rev. Fr. Roniedon Valmoria, SSJV, Parish Priest, St. James the Apostle Parish, Molugan; Rev. Fr. Juliano Retiquez, and Police Colonel Al Martinez Abanales, during the groundbreaking event for the P20 million project pedestrian overpass in Barangay Molugan, El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental, on Friday, October 9, 2026.

#TatakEmano #BambiEmano #PaDayonPilipino #CongressmanBambiEmano