The local government of Opol in Misamis Oriental announced on Tuesday it will begin the construction of the PHP100-million seaside boulevard project as early by January 2026.<\/p>\n
In an interview, Mayor Jayfrancis Bago said the project is funded by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, after it was approved by the Northern Mindanao Regional Development Council.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project will boost tourism and strengthen our local economy, as more investors will likely come in,\u201d Bago said.<\/p>\n
He said the existing Boardwalk will be completely demolished to make accommodate a new project.<\/p>\n
He said the redevelopment aims to transform the seaside area fronting the municipal hall into a modern coastal park with dedicated parking spaces, an events center, and a lighted fountain.<\/p>\n
The major upgrade will require reclaiming more than two hectares of land, marking a significant expansion of the town\u2019s premier coastal attraction.<\/p>\n
Bago said the soon-to-rise Opol Boulevard is envisioned to be one of the most beautiful and modern tourism infrastructures in Mindanao.<\/p>\n
Situated near the soon-to-be-upgraded Opol Fishport and a row of seafood restaurants, the site is only 30 minutes away from Cagayan de Oro City and less than an hour from Laguindingan International Airport, making it a strategic destination for tourists. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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