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Mayor Jaraula’s The Golden Mile flagship project was initiated in an effort to bring in more investors and tourists into the city. The initial phase of the project involves the construction of a 600 meter long walkway that extends from the City Hall to the 5th bridge of the city.

The idea behind the Golden Mile Project is to come up with a mixed use development that would become part of the city’s central business district. The goal of turning the area into Cagayan de Oro’s central business district would be consummated right after the completion of a 30-storey condotel designed by Korean proponents. The proposed location for the structure is at the posterior area of the amphitheater. In order to ensure the plausibility of the project, the city government recently purchased the substantial land area, which was formerly owned by the Chaves family. Fortunately, after selling their land, the Chaves family also made contributions for the separate amphitheater project.

This project complements Mayor Constantino Jaraula’s River Bank protection project that involves the construction of a kilometer long boulevard, extending from Toribio Chaves Street to JR Borja Street. The project’s main goal is to promote the city’s biggest asset, the Cagayan de Oro River. The River Boulevard was conceptualized as a part of the mayor’s efforts to enhance the tourism-related activities along the river. A budget has been set aside to include the construction of a walking bridge, a café station, a high rise fountain in the middle of the river, as well as a multi-level rotunda building housing a museum and a mini-library.

The construction of the River Boulevard Project has begun, as is evident in the ongoing pile driving happening behind the City Tourism Hall. Contrary to what most Kagay-anons believe, the River Boulevard Project is to be completed first before they start with the construction of a new Legislative Building.

-by Mara Tismo-

Arriba Telecontact Inc is a contact center solutions provider based in Cagayan de Oro. The company leverages the English proficiency skills of both college graduate and undergraduates in order to provide American, European and Australian clients with competitive services and solutions. Arriba maintains good agent quality by implementing a thorough English communication skills training among its highly motivated workforce. Aside from having highly qualified agents, Arriba is also equipped with state-of-the-art call center software that increases the establishment’s productivity.

Arribatel’s facility is strategically located near Cagayan de Oro’s bustling business hub. It can be spotted along the Rosario Arcade Strip in Limketkai Center, the prime commercial and shopping destination of Kagay-anons. Arriba is surrounded by several amenities like groceries, upscale coffee shops, 24-hr restaurants, as well as gym and spa facilities.

The establishment has been active in the global outsource industry since it was established in 2005. Arriba Telecontact Inc’s chief executive officer, Elpidio M. Paras, is one of the major players in the city’s technological development and progress. Being one of the region’s business pioneers, Paras is a strong advocate of the awareness and empowerment of information and communications technology throughout the country’s southern industrialized region.

Apart from Arriba Telecontact, Paras is also busy overseeing other ICT-related business ventures. He is responsible for founding Parasat Cable TV, a multi-system cable TV operator in Mindanao and Visayas. Apart from this, he also owns Cable 21 Technologies, Paramedix Inc and Syntactics Inc.

-by Mara Tismo