Alegria Hills

Developed in 2007, Alegria Hills in Cagayan de Oro is Ayala Land Inc.’s first housing society in Mindanao. The exclusive residential community is perched on a highland plateau, allowing residents to bask in the picturesque 360° views of the city and Macajalar Bay. At Alegria Hills, where residents can truly enjoy the wonders of nature, an enduring nothing-less-than-golden life awaits.

Cagayan de Oro is increasingly becoming a formidable force for living, working, and doing business. Besides its tourism attractions and activities, the city’s competitiveness also draws real estate investors. Add up how safe the place is, CDO is easily one of the most livable cities in the Philippines.

Facts about living in CDO

Cagayan de Oro is a first-class, highly urbanized city in Northern Mindanao.

Cagayan de Oro is Northern Mindanao’s regional hub. In 2014, the United Nations dubbed CDO the “emerging city of tomorrow.”

Cagayan de Oro is a multilingual and multicultural city. The city is considered the ‘melting pot of Northern Mindanao.

Kagay-anons are some of the most hospitable and friendliest people you will ever meet. Hence, the moniker “City of Golden Friendship.”

Cagayan de Oro is a safe city, ranking 7th in the 2017 Southeast Asia Crime Index with a safety index of 44.51.

Compelling reasons why you should live in CDO

Below are the reasons you should consider leaving Manila for CDO.

1) CDO has a small community vibe.

Despite the ongoing infrastructure developments here and there, the local government was able to preserve the small community feel of the city. CDO has a population of 728,402 and a household count of 158,021 based on the 2020 census. The city is not saturated, enjoying a low population density.

2) Kagay-anaons value relationships.

Cagayan de Oro is the place for you if you are looking for a tight-knit community. Kagay-anons, or the locals, look for each other; they even protect strangers who want to spend the rest of their lives there—this is true even for foreigners. Everyone exerts effort to make other people feel safe and comfortable while visiting the city or even staying there for good. Kagay-anons pride themselves on putting a premium on relationships, not doing anything to ruin an otherwise strong bond between two individuals or families.

3) Cagayan de Oro is a safe city.

Local government units from the barangay to the mayor’s office prioritize the city’s peace and order. Today, CDO is one of the safest cities to live in in the south. In 2016, the city had a safety index of 57.54, whereas the following year, it had an index of 44.51. It means that the safety of the people is further enhanced. The good thing about living in Cagayan de Oro, which is also the core of the city, is the people who take an active role in ensuring that their respective barangays are safe. Additionally, the barangays team up with police to form anti-crime partnership initiatives to curb crime at the barangay level. As a result, crime volumes constantly drop throughout the years.

4) Cagayan de Oro prioritizes the livability of the city. 

CDO is considered the south’s compensating feature—being one of the most livable cities in the country. In 2014, Cagayan de Oro was one of the two cities awarded in the First Liveable Cities and Design Challenge. This initiative honored cities that sought livability and resilience in architectural design and land use planning. In 2016, the Mindanao Economic Boom (MEB) surveyed the most livable cities in Mindanao. Cagayan de Oro ranked second, garnering 96.7% of the votes. Living here would not be a problem because real estate development is growing steadily. There are residential buildings and townships and premium lots for sale to choose from.

5) Cagayan de Oro has an efficient road network. 

CDO proactively addresses its traffic problem. Mobility is one of the top considerations when relocating to another place. The local government implemented Oplan Hapsay Dalan through its Roads and Traffic Administration. The program primarily aims to lessen traffic congestion, especially in urban areas, so that people can commute safely and comfortably. Jeepneys, vans, and the local version of tricycle, motorelas, are the available transportation mode.