CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 13 -- The municipality of Laguindingan is positioning itself to become Northern Mindanao's premier aerotropolis and a future component city under its 2050 Comprehensive Master Plan.

During the municipality's convocation program Monday, Mayor Roy Macua said the long-term development blueprint envisions Laguindingan as the future Aerotropolis and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) hub of the proposed Metro Cagayan de Misamis, anchored on the growth of the Laguindingan Airport.

Laguindingan Airport currently serves as the primary international and domestic gateway for the Northern Mindanao Region. It primarily provides air access to the cities of Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and Marawi, as well as the provinces of Misam...