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Tiger City in the Year of the Wood Snake

What exciting prospects lie ahead for Cagayan de Oro in the transformative Year of the Wood Snake?
“This vibrant city, characterized by its dynamic Tiger spirit, is poised at the cusp of remarkable growth and development. Now is the perfect moment to leverage the vast potential we have cultivated over the years,” says Feng Shui Expert Richard Yu.


SM Supermalls has previously hosted Master Yu at their SM CDO Uptown and SM CDO Downtown Malls. A freelance geomancer for the past 20 years, Master Yu has been a frequent guest of SM Supermalls during the Chinese New Year period and has graciously shared with us his forecast for the city and the individual Chinese zodiac signs (see related article on this page).
“Cagayan de Oro stands ready to establish itself as a premier destination for career advancement and financial success. Here, the fusion of exceptional performance and abundant opportunities empowers us to overcome obstacles that might derail others,” notes Master Yu.


Indeed, Metro Cagayan de Oro is projected to become the Philippines 4th Metropolitan area, following Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao, according to the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022.


“In this thriving environment, individuals can launch their aspirations or embark on a journey of reinvention, particularly benefiting those drawn to the rich realms of the arts and sciences. Together, let’s embrace this pivotal moment and set forth on a path of collective achievement and creativity!”

Golden Tiger City Cagayan de Oro City became a chartered city on June 15, 1950 which (are you ready for this?) believe it or not, a Gold Tiger Year! A most auspicious coincidence indeed for a City with de Oro in its appellation and The City of Golden Friendship as its tagline!


Ready for another surprise? There is actually a Gold Tiger in the Animal Kingdom!
According to the Zoological Wildlife Foundation, a golden tiger is one with an extremely rare color variation caused by a recessive gene that is currently only found in captive tigers. Like the white tiger, it is a color form and not a separate species. The golden tiger’s white coat and gold patches make it stand out from the norm. Their striping is much paler than usual and may fade into spots or large prominent patches. Golden tigers also tend to be larger and, due to the effect of the gene on the hair shaft, have softer fur than their orange relatives.

Tiger City in the Year of the Dragon
The performance of Region X’s economy in 2024 seems to bear out Master Yu’s prognosis made early last year. “Economy, although it’s not that well, it’s also not that bad. Dragons can only give luck but they do not have it by themselves, so it’s the signs on the lower six like the Tiger who will share luck with other people. Economy is good. but you will have to share your benefits with others, and that is where the gray area may happen,” noted Master Yu.


Indeed, during the recent Media Forum hosted by the National Economic and Development Authority Regional Office Region 10 (NEDA-10) the regional economy reportedly grew 5.3-percent growth in 2023, short of its 6.0-8.0 target. However, NEDA 10 Regional Director Mylah Faye Carińo clarified that while the region’s growth rate slowed down, its economy still expanded at 5.3 percent, lower than the 7.2% attained in 2022, and 6.3% in 2021.
While the 21 percent growth in the transportation and storage sectors and 17.8 percent expansion in the accommodation and food service sectors helped lift up the regional economy, the region’s overall growth was pulled down by downticks in the manufacturing (-1.3%), mining and quarrying (-2.0%) sectors in 2023, and slowdown to 0.3% of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors during the same time period.


Nevertheless, the region’s Gross Regional Domestic Product still increased by P50 billion to P985 billion in 2023 from P935 billion in 2022. It was also the 2nd biggest economy in Mindanao with the 3rd largest Per Capita GRDP, and 9th fastest growing economy in the Philippines.


The region is also expected to get another shot in the arm with the continued implementation of seven of the 15 Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs) this year.
Not the least, Cagayan de Oro City Cagayan de Oro moved up one spot to 6th in its overall ranking, on the 2024 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI), developed by the National Competitiveness Council, from being “Top 7 Most Competitive Highly Urbanized City” in 2023.


Furthermore, Cagayan de Oro was recognized as the ‘Most Resilient City’ in the country, earning the No. 1 overall ranking in the resiliency pillar. It also ranked 6th in the innovation pillar, 7th in the infrastructure and government efficiency pillars, and 9th in economic dynamism, and the ‘Top 7 Most Improved Highly Urbanized City’.


Richard Yu is the resident feng shui adviser at Pinoy Business Forum and has hosted talks and workshops including SM Davao, Marco Polo Davao, HSBC Binondo and Greenhills branches, and the Filipino-Chinese Federation of Professional and Business Women of the Philippines. He also personally assisted people in various regions of the Philippines, and guided others abroad through the use of modern technology.

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