The Limketkai Story

Our Heritage to Skyline

From agricultural roots to the economic engine of Northern Mindanao.

Feature Presentation

Building the Future of Mindanao

FIG. 01 — LKKS HISTORY AVP

Don Lim Ket Kai

Founder, 1954

"Build with integrity, and the community will follow."

Before the high-rise towers and the bustling atriums, there was a simple commitment to industry. Limketkai Sons, Inc. began not as real estate developers, but as pioneers in manufacturing and agriculture, producing the household staple Marca Leon.

Don Lim Ket Kai envisioned a Cagayan de Oro that could rival the metropolises of Manila and Cebu. His acquisition of a vast tract of land in Lapasan—then considered a marshland outskirts—was met with skepticism. Yet, it became the foundation of the city's first central business district.

1954 Year Established

40ha Land Developed

1927

heritage

Agricultural Beginnings

The Limketkai family begins with agricultural and manufacturing enterprises, producing household staple Marca Leon, laying the foundation for future development

1954

heritage

The Founding

Limketkai Sons, Inc. establishes its roots, envisioning a commercial hub that would transform the landscape of Cagayan de Oro

1991

development

The Mall Opens

The opening of Limketkai Mall marked the beginning of modern retail in Northern Mindanao, setting a new standard

2009

development

Gateway Tower 1

Gateway Tower 1 commences operations, adding premium office space to the district

2010

development

BPO Hub

Cybergate and Cyberpark establish the IT corridor, positioning Limketkai as a major BPO destination

2013

development

Limketkai Luxe Hotel

Limketkai Luxe Hotel opens as the city's first high-rise, establishing the hospitality vertical

2016

development

Gateway Tower 2

Gateway Tower 2 completed, expanding office capacity in the district

2021

development

Annex Renovation

Annex Building renovation completed, modernizing the mixed-use facilities

2030+

development

Future Vision

Continuing expansion with high-rise towers, techno-hubs, and sustainable living spaces

The archives

A visual record of our evolution.

Heritage

Early Days of Limketkai Center