Bonbon-Macabalan Bridge: Pier Power Moves Happening Right Now!

IMAGE CREDITS: AJ MCINDB

Hey everyone, the Bonbon-Macabalan Bridge & Viaduct project keeps charging forward, and the latest update from March 7, 2026 shows serious action on the ground.

Latest Update: Pier 11 and Pier 13 Stealing the Show

Workers push ahead with the on-going pier extension at Pier 11. They already installed the circular rebar cage, so that beast stands ready for the next concrete pour. Meanwhile, crews stripped away the pier cap formwork from the double-pier foundation at Pier 13. Removing formwork means the concrete cured perfectly and the structure looks rock-solid. These steps bring the whole crossing closer to reality for drivers tired of the old routes.

Why This Matters in the Bigger Picture

This bridge forms a key piece of the 7.88 km CDO New Western Diversion Road plus the Punta Macabalan Coastal Bypass Road. Engineers connect these massive infrastructure pieces so traffic flows smoother across Cagayan de Oro. Commuters will soon skip heavy congestion, reach destinations faster, and enjoy safer coastal travel. Progress like Pier 11’s rebar cage and Pier 13’s clean formwork removal proves the team stays on track despite challenges. Stay tuned—more big wins come soon!

CDO Runners Crush It: Santé Barley Trilogy Run Asia Kicks Off Epic!

COURTESY: SM City CDO Uptown

CDO runners charge forward and finish strong at the Santé Barley Trilogy Run Asia – Cagayan de Oro Leg 1! Runners blast through the course with insane energy and pure grit. Everyone cheers wildly as participants cross the line, dripping sweat but grinning huge. That determination lights up the entire event.

After crushing those kilometers, head straight to SM City CDO Uptown. Celebrate your epic finish right here at your most-loved spot. Grab tasty rewards, snap victory pics, and soak up the post-race vibes with friends. The fun ramps up even more when you max out the experience together.

Everyone keeps talking about the electric atmosphere. Friends high-five, families clap, and total strangers bond over shared sweat and smiles. CDO shows once again why it rocks the running scene. Next legs, watch out—local runners already set the bar sky-high. Keep that fire burning! 

MinDA Champions Mandulog River Basin Unity: Forging Iligan's Resilient Watershed Future

COURTESY: Mindanao Development Authority

Mindanao Development Authority actively supports Mandulog River Basin Collaborative Initiative. Stakeholders converge at MSU-IIT Board Room in Iligan City. They forge a powerful path toward climate resilience and environmental security. Consequently, isolated efforts transform into coordinated, science-driven action across Iligan's interconnected river systems.

EnP. Lordilie S. Enjambre leads MinDA's Northern Mindanao Area Management Office. Together with MSU-IIT's WE CARE Office, School of Interdisciplinary Studies, LGU-Iligan City, and dedicated faculty teams, they institutionalize an Integrated Watershed Governance Framework. This bold framework embraces all eight major watersheds: Dalipuga, Mandulog, Iligan, Tominobo, Abaga, Agus, Iponan, and Cagayan basins. Therefore, fragmented approaches finally yield to unified, ecosystem-based management.

Breaking Silos: Why Iligan Demands Integrated Watershed Governance

Flood dynamics, sedimentation, upstream land-use changes, and coastal impacts relentlessly cross basin boundaries. Typhoon Sendong and Typhoon Basyang brutally exposed these vulnerabilities years ago. However, past watershed initiatives operated in isolation. Now, stakeholders decisively reject that outdated model. They embrace interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle forest degradation, flood risks, and fragmented planning head-on.

Dr. Hilly Ann Roa-Quiaoit spearheads the Mandulog River Basin Program with unwavering focus. The initiative institutionalizes a unified governance mechanism. It aligns institutional priorities, strengthens inter-agency coordination, and integrates Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment, Forest Land Use Plans, and Community-Based Monitoring Systems into one centralized technical repository. Moreover, participatory ecosystem mapping identifies high-risk zones. As a result, vulnerability-informed planning drives long-term sustainability for Iligan's communities.

Building the Roadmap: Next Steps Toward Lasting Resilience

The collaborative team strengthens institutional alignment with regional and national partners. They develop a consolidated watershed governance roadmap. Simultaneously, they advance policy and technical engagements to unlock sustainable financing and robust implementation mechanisms. MSU-IIT Chancellor Alizedney M. Ditucalan firmly reaffirms the university's commitment. It pledges academic leadership, technical expertise, and research support to champion resilient watershed systems.

This groundbreaking initiative signals unbreakable unity. Stakeholders protect ecosystems, reinforce governance, and safeguard Iligan's future. Indeed, the Mandulog River Basin Collaborative Initiative marks a decisive stride toward a truly resilient and sustainable Iligan.