Friday, August 5, 2011

The New Business Frontier: Cabantian Central Business District and the Expanding North



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Photo courtesy of Google street view, Dec.2015 | edited by SouthernDC Post 


Rising North: Cabantian CBD and the New Face of Davao City’s Growth

By: Ree Amante


CABANTIAN, Davao City
Davao City is no longer just expanding—it’s evolving. As the skyline of the downtown Central Business District transforms with modern towers and mixed-use developments, a new economic powerhouse is emerging quietly but surely in the north: Cabantian Central Business District (Cabantian CBD).

Located in the heart of Barangay Cabantian, a once quiet residential area, the Cabantian CBD is fast becoming the next growth frontier in Davao’s urban landscape. What was once known primarily for peaceful subdivisions and family-friendly neighborhoods is now one of the most sought-after zones for business expansion, lifestyle destinations, and real estate investment.


A Strategic Growth Corridor

Cabantian’s location is one of its strongest advantages. It is not just centrally placed within Davao City's northern district—it’s also becoming a gateway to the greater Davao Region.

The Cabantian–Indangan Road now serves as a key access route for northbound vehicles heading to major economic zones such as Panabo City, Tagum City, and other parts of Davao del Norte and beyond. This makes the area strategically important for logistics, mobility, and business connectivity. It’s no surprise that investors and transport-focused developments are keeping a close eye on this corridor.


Real Estate Boom: From Affordable to Exclusive

The Cabantian area has seen a surge in housing developments, accommodating Davao’s growing population and urban migration. From low-cost residential enclaves to exclusive high-end subdivisions, the choices are as diverse as the people moving in. Developers are racing to cater to demand, transforming open lots into gated communities, townhouses, and vertical condominiums.

This population growth brings a domino effect—where people go, business follows.


Commercial Expansion: Business Blossoms Like Mushrooms

With residential development comes the demand for convenience. In recent years, Cabantian has seen a boom in commercial establishments—from banks, restaurants, coffee shops, and supermarkets, to schools, fitness centers, and clinics. Major retail brands are opening branches in the area, while local entrepreneurs are finding fertile ground for niche businesses.

And this wave of progress is not stopping at Cabantian.


The Ripple Effect: Indangan and Communal On the Rise

Nearby barangays Indangan and Communal are now feeling the same pulse of rapid urbanization. With new subdivisions being constructed across these areas, the population is rising fast—and with it, the demand for goods, services, and convenience.

Businesses are beginning to take notice. Small commercial hubs, local markets, and service-oriented establishments are starting to sprout, paving the way for Indangan and Communal to become the next mini business districts in Davao’s ever-growing northside.

Together with Cabantian, they now form a thriving belt of progress—a developing urban corridor that is reshaping the economic landscape north of the city.


A Promising Investment Destination

Real estate experts and urban planners alike are calling the northern growth area—especially Cabantian, Indangan, and Communal—one of the most promising investment hotspots in Davao City. Property values have steadily increased, driven by infrastructure improvements and rising demand. With land becoming scarcer downtown, investors are looking to the north, where opportunities are plenty and growth is organic.

For families, it means a better quality of life in a less congested yet fully serviced area. For businesses, it means a new market teeming with potential. For investors, it means being part of the next big thing—before everyone else gets there.


Why the Northside Matters

As Davao City continues to be a model of urban resilience and smart development in the Philippines, the northside—anchored by Cabantian CBD and now joined by the emerging centers of Indangan and Communal—is taking center stage. Here, community, commerce, and convenience come together in perfect synergy.

And with the Cabantian–Indangan Road strengthening the city’s northern gateway, this district is no longer just a growing suburb—it’s a strategic corridor of growth linking Davao City to the larger regional economy.

So whether you're planning to invest, settle down, or set up shop, take a closer look at Davao’s north. This is where the future of the city is rising—one building, one business, and one community at a time.



Here are some of the list of establishment found in Cabantian CBD (As of Year 2011 to 2016)

Banks:
One Network Bank
Enterprise Bank

Bakeries | Pastries:
Bread Factory by NCCC
Panaderia
Maquis
Goldilocks
Merco
Rolls & Buns
Rose Bakeshop - Victors Executive 
Rose Bakeshop - Country Homes opens on Dec.2016
Bread Delight - Deca Homes Cabantian open on Dec.2016

Drugstore:
Mercury Drug
Generika
Assured Generics
HB1 Drugstore by NCCC Choice

Pawshops | Money Remittance:
Helens Pawnshop
Rosver
RD Pawnshop
Palawan Pawnshop
M.Lhuilier
Pag asa Pawshop
Global Pinoy
Enterprise Bank

Food Chain | Resto Bar:
Jollibbee Cabantian 24/7
Mang Inato
Panga Restaurant
Patok sa Manok Restaurant - Victors Executive
Grillled Tuna - Deca Homes Cabantian
Gypsy Cafe - Victors Executive

Stores | Groceries | Supermarket:
NCCC Supermarket & Dept. Store 
DCCSI (Convenience store)
NCCC Choice (Supermarket) - Country Homes
TEPCO (wholesaler)
7 Eleven  Cabantian - opens on Dec.2016
Lots for Less - Cabantian




Check out below the available store, bank, drugstore, meatshop, fastfood chain, pawnshop and other businesses around the Cabantian CBD.




HB1, Generics Pharmacy, Hardwaremaxx, etc.










DCCSI - Located at the corner of 
Country Homes Subd. and Cabantian road.

Davao Central Convenience Store Inc. (DCCSI)



 Businesses along the Cabantian-Indangan road (at the
 Country Homes Subdivision area).

Note: 
An ATM Machine of One Network Bank (ONB) located outside the Mercury Drug. So, if you run out of money, you can use your ATM card to withdraw some cash from there.





MEAT SHOP → at the crossing of 
Deca Homes and Emily Homes.

Fruit Stand, Bakeshop, Hair Salon, Fastfood,
Sari2x store in commercial area of Deca Homes.

Phoenix Gas Station at the corner of  Emily Homes.






New Business Establishment in Cabantian CBD as of 2012.
It has Pawnshop, Internet Shop, Mini Groceries, Bakeshop and etc.


RD Pawnshop, Pru pac (internet shop) and Global Pinoy.


M.Lhuillier Pawnshop

Pag asa Pawnshop (an affiliated company of RosVer)








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