The former dumpsite in Barangay Umapad in Mandaue City, Cebu is now transforming into a Cherry Blossoms Park or Kalidhay Park.

This, as Mayor Jonas Cortes with City First Lady Sarah Walker Cortes and Sixth District Provincial Board member Glenn Soco and other stakeholders planted at least 1,000 Palawan cherry blossoms or Balayong at the five-hectare former dumpsite.

The project hopes to attract investors and provide a decent livelihood to scavengers.

"The recreational facility will house food and beverage stalls that will be distributed among scavengers in the area," said the Mandaue City First Lady, adding that the actual beneficiaries will be tasked to maintaining the park.

"People can enjoy hiking, jogging, and recreational activities there. It would have no entrance fee, but overnight stays are not allowed for safety," Cortes said.