Panabo City in Davao del Norte is set to get a major boost in its infrastructure as plans for a new green power substation move forward, signaling the city’s growing role as a hub for sustainable industrial development in Mindanao.
The project, reported by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, aims to support the rising demand for reliable electricity in Panabo City and the broader Davao del Norte province. With the city’s Anflo Industrial Estate continuing to attract both local and foreign investors, the new substation is seen as critical to sustaining that momentum.
Local officials have emphasized that reliable power infrastructure is one of the key factors that make Panabo City an attractive destination for manufacturing, cold-chain facilities, and agri-processing businesses. The green energy component of the substation also aligns with broader national goals of transitioning to more sustainable power sources across the Philippines.
Panabo City, often called the Durian City of the Philippines, has been steadily transforming from an agricultural center into a diversified economic zone. The city is home to the Anflo Industrial Estate, a PEZA-registered zone that hosts companies from Thailand, Japan, and other countries looking to establish operations in Mindanao.
The power substation project is expected to create jobs during both the construction and operational phases, providing employment opportunities for Panabo City residents. It also complements other infrastructure improvements in the area, including road networks and water systems that have been upgraded in recent years.
Business leaders in Panabo City have welcomed the development, noting that consistent power supply is essential for the cold-storage and food processing facilities that have become a signature industry in the area. With multiple cold-chain warehouses already operating at Anflo Industrial Estate, the new substation will help ensure these facilities can operate at full capacity without interruption.
For residents and businesses in Panabo City and nearby towns in Davao del Norte, the green power substation represents another milestone in the city’s rapid transformation. As Panabo continues to position itself as Mindanao’s gateway for trade and investment, infrastructure projects like this will be key to sustaining long-term growth.
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