Panabo City is taking a proactive role in addressing the concerns of local jeepney terminal vendors, as Mayor Jose E. Relampagos convened a meeting with them at the Mayor’s Office on Monday, June 22, 2026. The discussion centered on organizing and addressing the vendors’ situation regarding an upcoming relocation initiative that aims to improve the city’s transportation infrastructure and public terminal organization.
The meeting, which brought together city officials and jeepney terminal operators, focused on finding a smooth and fair transition plan for the affected vendors. Mayor Relampagos emphasized the importance of balancing urban development goals with the livelihood of the city’s transport workers, many of whom depend on the terminal operations for their daily income. The city government is working to ensure that the relocation process will be transparent, well-coordinated, and considerate of the vendors’ needs.
Jeepney operators and vendors in Panabo City expressed both optimism and concern about the planned changes. Many welcomed the city government’s effort to engage them directly in the dialogue, noting that such consultations are not always standard practice in other local government units. The vendors raised questions about the timeline, the proposed new locations, and the support that the city government would provide during the transition period.
City officials assured the vendors that the local government would provide assistance programs, including help with the logistics of the move and information about the new terminal facilities. The administration also committed to maintaining open lines of communication throughout the process, with regular updates and additional consultations planned in the coming weeks.
The vendor relocation initiative is part of Panabo City’s broader urban development strategy, which seeks to modernize the city’s transportation hubs, reduce traffic congestion in key commercial areas, and provide commuters with safer and more organized terminal facilities. As one of the major cities in Davao del Norte, Panabo continues to grow rapidly, and city leaders recognize the need to upgrade infrastructure to keep pace with the increasing volume of passengers and goods moving through the city daily.
Further details about the relocation timeline and the new terminal site are expected to be announced in the coming days as the city government finalizes its plans in coordination with the affected stakeholders.