BUTUAN CITY, AGUSAN DEL NORTE — Temporary market spaces are being built at Langihan Public Market to help 84 vendors continue their businesses while the facility’s fish landing area undergoes rehabilitation. The block tiendas will accommodate sellers of coconuts, rice, fruits, vegetables, general merchandise, and other goods affected by the construction. Providing these temporary locations allows vendors to maintain their source of income and continue serving regular customers while work progresses on the market’s permanent facilities. The arrangement also helps preserve the flow of everyday commerce in one of Butuan’s important trading centers.
Temporary Spaces Keep Market Trade Moving
The relocation is part of the City Government of Butuan’s North Market Rehabilitation Project, which includes improvements to the Fish Landing Facility. Rather than requiring affected vendors to suspend their operations during construction, the temporary stalls provide designated spaces where they can continue selling their products. This is particularly important for small-scale traders whose daily earnings depend on regular transactions with marketgoers and other buyers. Keeping these businesses operational also helps maintain access to essential goods for customers who rely on Langihan for their daily purchases.
Market Improvements Include Traffic Adjustments
Alongside the construction of the temporary stalls, a traffic rerouting scheme has been implemented around the market to manage vehicle movement while construction activities continue. The adjustments are intended to help maintain access and reduce disruptions in the surrounding area during the rehabilitation period. The wider project is expected to improve market facilities, including the fish landing area, and provide a more organized environment for vendors, buyers, and suppliers. As the work moves forward, the temporary arrangements serve as a way to balance infrastructure improvements with the need to keep local businesses running.
