Province of Davao del Norte
City Government of Panabo
Serving the people of Panabo, the Banana Capital of the Philippines
FeaturedCity Government of Panabo - Service to Panaboans, service to God!Read Frontliner Magazine Vol. VII →Services for residents5 entries
- 01Call emergency hotlinesPolice, fire, disaster, coast guard, power, and Mayor's Office mobile numbers.
- 02Download business permit formsGet the Business Permit form for new registration and renewal.
- 03Contact your barangayFind your barangay captain and secretary contact numbers.
- 04View Citizen's CharterSee service standards, steps, and processing times per office.
- 05Join bids and procurementCheck open biddings, RFQs, awards, and procurement notices.
Services and requirements
From the Citizen's Charter: what to bring, what to pay and how long it takes, for 161 services.
Services and requirements
161 services from 19 offices: requirements, steps, fees and processing time, read from the Citizen's Charter documents.
Read 02Issuance of Senior Citizens ID
Senior citizens aged 60 and above can get a Senior Citizen ID to avail of privileges under RA 9994.
Read 03Availment of Limited Financial Assistance
Indigent individuals in crisis can receive limited cash financial assistance up to 1,200 pesos.
Read 04Availment of Shelter Assistance
Families whose houses were damaged by disaster can receive shelter assistance up to 5,000 pesos.
Read 05Availment of Senior Citizens Burial Assistance
Families of registered deceased senior citizens can claim burial financial assistance by cheque.
Read 06Issuance of PWD ID
Persons with disability can get a PWD ID to avail of discounts and benefits mandated by law.
ReadDiscover Panabo
Profile, history, barangays, and how to reach the Banana Capital.
City Profile
Panabo is a 1st class component city in Davao del Norte with 211,242 residents in 40 barangays. It is known as the Banana Capital of the Philippines.
Read 02History
Panabo began as an Aeta settlement named after the bow and arrow, grew as the trading center of Taboan with settlers from Visayas and Luzon, and became a town on July 19, 1949 before rapid growth under the TADECO banana plantation led to cityhood.
Read 03Barangays
List of the 40 barangays of Panabo City, including four Poblacion barangays.
Read 04Getting Here
Guide to reaching Panabo City by land, air, and sea from Davao City and Tagum City.
Read 05Panabo Hymn
This page presents the official Panabo Hymn with an embedded video and the full lyrics in Cebuano.
ReadDo business in Panabo
Incentives, costs, and data for starting and growing a business.
Panabo Investment and Incentive Code
The Revised Panabo City Investment and Incentive Code of 2024 sets the policies and incentives for investors in Panabo City. The full code is available as a PDF download.
Read 02Cost of Doing Business
Reference tables showing the cost of operating a business in Panabo, including wages, telecommunications, power and water, rentals, land values, accommodation, transport, trucking, and taxes.
Read 03Socio Economic Profile
Key facts and figures about Panabo City, including income and spending, farm and fishery output, businesses, building permits, schools, health, and basic services.
ReadGovernment and transparency
Leaders, offices, and open records that show how the city works.
Executive Department
The Executive Department is led by the City Mayor and department heads who implement policies, programs, and public services for Panabo City.
Read 02Sangguniang Panlungsod
Meet the Vice Mayor and members of the 10th Sangguniang Panlungsod of Panabo City and their committee chairmanships.
Read 03Public Documents
Central repository for the City Government of Panabo's official public records, issuances, and reports.
Read 04Citizen's Charter
Download the 2026 and 2025 Citizen's Charter documents of the City Government of Panabo, including introductory pages and per-office charters, in line with the Anti-Red Tape Act.
ReadTransparency and accountability
Budgets, bids, plans and reports every local government must publish, plus the national portals that keep them honest.
Published by Panabo
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Anti-Red Tape Authority - Ease of doing business
Ayon sa Republic Act No. 11032, mayroong prescribed processing time para sa pagkumpleto ng iyong aplikasyon sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno at lokal na pamahalaan. Dahil dito maasahan mong mas mapapabilis na ang iyong transaksyon!
Binulig Festival
Binulig Festival is a celebration of the bountiful harvest of the city encompassing the empowered people, its rich culture, abundant products and the rich and exciting heritage of the City gifted by fusion of different cultures and sustainable agri-based economy as a gathering venue for tourism, trade and commerce.
Also featured: Panabo Mangrove Forest and Panabo celebration.
Frontliner Magazine Vol. VII (January-December 2025)
The latest issue of Frontliner, the official magazine of the City Government of Panabo, is now available. This edition features Mayor Jose E. Relampagos in Walk the Talk, highlighting his commitment to genuine public service, responsive leadership, and the continued pursuit of programs that uplift the lives of Panaboanons. Discover inspiring stories, government accomplishments, and community initiatives that reflect the city's vision of progress, resilience, and people-centered governance. Read the latest issue and stay informed about the milestones and developments shaping the future of Panabo City.
- Frontliner Magazine Vol. VII (January-December 2025) — The official magazine of the City Government of Panabo featuring Mayor Jose E. Relampagos in Walk the Talk.
Latest news
October 7, 2026 — Officials and representatives from the Local Government Unit of Maco, Province of Davao de Oro, visited the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Panabo for a benchmarking activity held at the Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall, Panabo City. The activity aimed to learn about the Legislative Tracking System and the effective practices of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
October 8, 2026 – The Local Government of Panabo formally received the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Government (SCFLG) recognition as a 2022 and 2023 passer during the Regional Conferment Ceremony held at Sotogrande Hotel, Davao City. Representing the Local Government of Panabo, City Administrator Pedrito A. Misoles personally received the recognition.
"Safe space, strong minds — An educational, spiritual, and legal approach to anti-bullying and self-care among college students" On October 4, 2026, the advocacy initiative engaged college students enrolled in Sunday School, followed by 1st-4th year regular college students from education courses on October 5, 2026 (M-156, F-542) at North Davao Colleges, Inc.
October 12, 2026 — The programs and services of the Fresh Water Hatchery Center of the Local Government of Panabo, through the City Agriculture Office (CAGRO), under the leadership of City Agriculturist Dr. Samuel N. Anay, were discussed during RAJOE Serbisyo Live. The facility is located at Purok 8, Barangay Manay, Panabo City.
The Local Government of Panabo, through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), under the leadership of Department Head Chareina Joy G. Lacquin, conducted a Therapeutic Community Training for Social Workers and Center-Based Staff on October 13-14, 2026, at the PCGEMPC Annex Building, Panabo City. The training aimed to deepen the participants' knowledge.
The mayor's ten point agenda
Building a stronger, progressive, and inclusive Panabo City through responsive governance and people-centered public service.
- Roads · R — Road construction and other infrastructure development
- Education · E — Educational support programs
- Land use · L — Land use planning and environmental management
- Agriculture · A — Agricultural support for farmers and fisherfolk
- Manpower · M — Manpower training and youth development
- Peace · P — Peace and order initiatives
- Alleviation · A — Poverty alleviation programs
- God-centered · G — God-inspired public service
- Organized · O — Citizen participation in environmental protection and disaster preparedness
- Services · S — Social and health services for every Panaboan
Advisories, services and transparency
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- Important announcementAnnouncements and public advisories from the city government
- Public advisoryPublic advisory notices
- No noon breakTuloy-tuloy ang serbisyo publiko - no noon break policy
- No deal with the tobacco industryTanggapan ng gobyerno, hindi magpapaloko - no deal with the tobacco industry
- Downloadable formsDownloadable government forms
- Invitation to bidInvitation to bid and procurement notices
- Full disclosure policy portal
- Gender and developmentGender and Development program
- Emergency hotlinesEmergency hotlines directory
- Frequently asked questions