Through its subsidiary Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. the 117-hectare project is nestled in the highlands of Cagayan de Oro City.

Located along J.R. Borja Road in the highlands of Barangays Gusa and Indang overlooking Downtown CDO, The Upper Central will feature residential villages, a pedestrianized commercial and shophouse district, mixed-use developments, and its own town center highlighted by scenic views of the Macajalar Bay and the Malasag Mountain Range.

With its rolling terrains and a highest elevation of around 245 meters above sea level, the township will also have a central park, distributed landscaped open spaces, and several viewing decks for future visitors and residents. There will also be mountain and bike trails as well as its
own adventure park.

Around 40% of the entire township will be dedicated to green and open spaces, including roads.
It is strategically located just 10 to 15 minutes away from the city’s downtown area, and less than an hour away from Laguindingan International Airport, the main airport of Cagayan de Oro and the entire region of Northern Mindanao.

“We are envisioning to build a whole new lifestyle district in this higher part of Cagayan de Oro. The views are just amazing and breathtaking, and we are excited about how this area will be transformed into a vibrant community,” says Monica T. Salomon, president, GERI.
With GERI as the primary developer of The Upper Central, it is allocating an initial P5-billion to develop the entire integrated lifestyle community in the next 10 years.

Latest data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) this year showed that Cagayan de Oro is the second richest city outside of Metro Manila in terms of per capita GDP.

Meanwhile, UK-based Oxford Economics also ranked Cagayan de Oro as the third city in the Philippines with the largest urban economy, next only to Manila and Cebu.

“Ever since, we have already set our eyes on Cagayan de Oro City because this is the gateway to many parts of Northern Mindanao. For the past years, our Group has been carefully evaluating the concept of development that we want to put in this bustling city. Now is the perfect time to take part in the booming real estate industry of this side of Mindanao,” says Kevin L. Tan, president and CEO, Alliance Global Group, the parent company of Megaworld.

“The Upper Central will be a milestone development as it is our 35th township launched on our 35th year in the Philippine real estate industry. As we develop this new township, our vision as a developer remains: to help uplift the lives of the community and also to help propel the local economy through the jobs that we create. We hope to impart this lasting impact to Kagay-anons and the rest of the people of Mindanao,” says Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso, president, Megaworld.

Yulo formally received today the P32-million three-bedroom, fully-furnished and designed condominium unit in one of its newest premier residential properties in McKinley Hill that comes with a parking slot, home appliances, furniture, fixtures, and other amenities. The Olympic champion also received P3-million in cash reward on top of the condo unit. 

Kevin L. Tan, son of tycoon Dr. Andrew L. Tan and the president and chief executive officer of Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI), the parent company of Megaworld, and Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso, president of Megaworld Corporation, turned over the condo unit’s keys and cheque to Yulo. They also gave a special artwork to Yulo—an art piece featuring three leaves cut into images of Yulo, his winning gymnastics form in the Paris Olympics, and McKinley Hill’s iconic Venice Grand Canal.

“Together with the rest of the nation, we thank Carlos for giving us so much pride as he showcased to the world the best of the Filipinos’ competitive spirit. We recognize his passion and dedication to excellence, and we take pride in welcoming another Olympic champion in our Megaworld township, just like how we celebrated and welcomed Hidilyn Diaz in Eastwood City when she won the Philippines’ first-ever Olympic gold medal in Tokyo, Japan back in 2021,” says Tan.

A home fit for the PH’s ‘golden boy’

The interiors of Yulo’s three-bedroom condominium unit are inspired by modern contemporary interior design, characterized by clean sleek lines, and neutral tones that emphasize simplicity and attention to detail. The space, which features generous hues of gold inspired by Yulo’s gold medals, was custom-curated by Megaworld’s in-house interior design team.

The unit has been furnished with home appliances such as refrigerator, microwave oven, four-burner cooktop with oven, washing and drying machines, four smart televisions, and even a game console, which Yulo can enjoy even with his friends and family during his free time.

Two balconies that can be accessed both in the living room and the master’s bedroom offer Yulo views of the township and the rest of the property.

Among the standout pieces that adorn the living room is a custom-made nesting coffee table that bears a replica of the gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games. 

The dining area, meanwhile, features a custom dining table, which can be transformed and configured to accommodate anywhere from 6 to 8 people at a time. Also lending a tribute to the Olympic gymnast’s historic feat in his new home is a gallery in the hallway leading to the bedrooms, which features framed newspaper clippings that celebrate Yulo’s historic success on the world stage.

One of the three bedrooms inside Yulo’s unit, on the other hand, was designed to be an entertainment room fitted with a custom day bed with a pull-out single bed, where Yulo can relax and unwind after hours of hard training.

Aside from his unit, Yulo will also enjoy a variety of amenities in his condo community, including a sprawling infinity pool and pool deck, a two-level fitness center where he can train and do conditioning exercises, and function rooms. There’s also an outdoor fitness area, children’s playground and daycare center, a game room and entertainment room, a business center, and a bar and lounge.

Shortly after formally receiving and touring his condo community, Yulo also graced a brief hero’s parade at Venice Grand Canal where he was warmly welcomed by his fans, visitors, and members of the McKinley Hill community.

“We are very excited to finally welcome Carlos here in McKinley Hill. Having someone like him as a full-fledged resident of one of our pioneer Megaworld township developments is already a cause for celebration. Aside from his new home, we look forward to seeing him enjoy the rest of the township as his new address is surrounded by several iconic destinations, including the Venice Grand Canal which features hundreds of themed restaurants, cinemas, and retail establishments. This gift is a well-deserved reward for all his hard work, sacrifices, and commitment to excellence that really made us all proud to be Filipinos,” shares Gutierrez-Alfonso.

During the turnover of his condo unit, Yulo also received lifetime free delivery service and exclusive goodies and merchandises from premium lifestyle delivery app PICK.A.ROO.

Surrounded by lush gardens and colorful landscapes, Yulo’s address in McKinley Hill is also just a short walk away from the McKinley Hill Stadium, international schools, office towers, and embassies, among others. The township is also just beside C5-Road and a few minutes away from the central business districts of Makati, Taguig, and Ortigas, as well as the South Luzon Expressway, Skyway, and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

“This 2024, we are celebrating our 100th year of participating in the Olympic Games, and what a way to celebrate this milestone than by recognizing the superb competitive spirit of our newest Olympic gold medalist and welcoming them to McKinley Hill,” said Megaworld president Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso.

The Philippines is represented by 22 athletes in this year’s Olympic Games. This delegation includes EJ Obiena (athletics), Lauren Hoffman (athletics), John Cabang-Tolentino (athletics), Carlos Yulo (gymnastics), Levi Jung-Ruivivar (gymnastics), Aleah Finnegan (gymnastics), Emma Malabuyo (gymnastics), Elreen Ando (weightlifting),

John Ceniza (weightlifting), Vanessa Sarno (weightlifting), Joanie Delgaco (Rowing), Eumir Marcial (boxing), Nesthy Petecio (boxing), Carlo Paalam (boxing), Hergie Bacyadan (boxing), AiraVillegas (boxing), Jarod Hatch (swimming), Kayla Sanchez (swimming), Dottie Ardina (golf), Bianca Pagdanganan (golf), Sam Catantan (fencing), and Kiyomi Watanabe (judo).

The township is home to the famous Venice Grand Canal, one of the most photographed malls in the country today.

McKinley Hill is one of four Megaworld township developments within Fort Bonifacio, and currently enjoys the distinction as one of the company’s biggest townships in Metro Manila. It is home to the exclusive McKinley Hill Village, residential condos and villas, office towers, schools, foreign embassies, and the McKinley Hill Football Stadium.

“As one of the most celebrated addresses in Fort Bonifacio, McKinley Hill is home to several world-class athletes, including members of the Philippine national teams for basketball and football. This makes it a perfect home for Filipino champions who live a life of passion and excellence through and through,” Alfonso said.