Panabo City is fast gaining attention as the Heart of Mindanao’s agri-innovation, transforming from a traditional farming hub into a progressive center of sustainable living and agro-industrial growth. Long known for its vast banana plantations, the city is now experiencing a renaissance, driven by bold developments from homegrown real estate and agro-industrial developer, Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI).
At the core of this transformation is the Anflo Industrial Estate (AIE), a 63-hectare Special Economic Zone developed by DLI. AIE hosts world-class facilities including the world’s largest tennis ball manufacturing plant by Head Sport Philippines, Mindanao’s future largest cold storage by GMAC Logitech, and a major coconut export facility by Thai Coconut Public Company Ltd. This dynamic hub has already created 1,500 jobs and is expected to generate up to 5,000, significantly uplifting local employment.
Further boosting the city’s development is Agriya, a first-of-its-kind agri-tourism township that won first place in the 2025 DAVNOR Tourism Awards. It harmonizes modern living with countryside charm through its flagship residential enclave Ameria and the upcoming Agriya Gardens. Designed around eco-conscious values, the township offers green spaces, community farms, and a partnership with the University of the Philippines Professional School for Agriculture and the Environment (UP PSAE).
With strategic investments in infrastructure, education, and sustainable living, Panabo City’s future is taking root in innovation. As Damosa Land continues to steer progress, Panabo proves that agricultural heritage and modern development can flourish together—cementing its reputation as the Heart of Mindanao’s agri-innovation.
