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Recognitions
Davao Light Engineers Conferred as ASEAN Engineers
Engrs. Richard Regidor, Virmel Dabon, and Jonel Padillo, were accorded as ASEAN Engineers after being included in the prestigious ASEAN Engineering Register (AER).
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Business Highlights
Davao Light inaugurates new substation to enhance power reliability
Gredu Substation is Davao Light’s 29th substation and the fifth fully digital facility. It is also the first distribution substation of the company employing green approaches.
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Safety
Promoting Safety for Skilled Workers Operating Near Powerlines
"Safety is not just a priority—it is our foundation. When working near powerlines, each worker must always work with caution and safety at the top of his mind."
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People
Lighting the Path to Progress: The Journey of Jerome Ryan Deleonio
Jerome's efforts in AboitizPower’s SEP initiative are lighting up more than just homes — they are illuminating lives.


Davao Light To Build 43MVA San Pedro Substation in Panabo, Davao del Norte
San Pedro Substation. This is the 3D representation of Davao Light’s 43MVA San Pedro Substation in Panabo City, Davao del Norte. It is the company’s 29th distribution substation that will provide reliable power and support the area’s booming economic activity. Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. (Davao Light) is set to build its 29th distribution substation in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, to deliver reliable power and fuel the area’s growing economic activity, particularly servin
Nov 20


Higher Pass-Through Charges Raise Electricity Bills
Davao Light encourages customers to use electricity efficiently to avoid unexpectedly high bills, especially during the upcoming holiday season. The overall residential electricity rate of Davao Light for this month stands at P10.0612 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), reflecting a rise of P0.9080/kWh from last October’s rate of P9.1532/kWh. This rate applies to the November 11 to December 10 billing period. The recent rate increase is mainly due to higher generation and transmission c
Nov 17


AboitizPower’s electricity companies send power restoration teams to Cebu
by AboitizPower Corporate Affairs Davao Light and Cotabato Light deployed a total of 26 personnel to the franchise area of their sister company, Visayan Electric, to help restore power lines that were damaged by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi). The typhoon hit some parts of Mindanao and Southern Luzon, but mostly the Visayas, making landfall in Cebu, Southern Leyte, Negros Occidental, Guimaras, and Iloilo. The task force from Davao Light is composed of 10 linemen l
Nov 7


Task Force Tino
On November 4, following the devastation caused by Typhoon Tino, Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. deployed two teams of linemen to Cebu to assist in power restoration efforts. The AboitizPower distribution utilities, Davao Light and Visayan Electric, will work together to restore electricity to affected communities as quickly and safely as possible. This response highlights the bayanihan spirit in action—helping communities recover and bring back power in affected areas.
Nov 6


The electrification and rise of MSMEs in previously underserved areas in Davao City
AboitizPower’s Davao Light implements the Sitio Electrification Program by AboitizPower Corporate Affairs A revitalized mom-and-pop store in Sitio Kiman-anao. After their sitio was connected to the grid, husband and wife tandem Boyet and Mary Jane Sampiano (center) upgraded their variety store with a refrigerator, piso Wi-Fi, and a printing and photocopying machine, effectively increasing their daily income. The Department of Energy has determined that access to consistent an
Oct 25


Davao Light Urges the Efficient Use of Energy Amid October Power Rate Decrease
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light)'s overall residential electricity rate decreased by P1.4875 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) this October 2025, bringing the rate down to P9.1532/kWh from P10.6407/kWh in the previous month. This reduction means households consuming 200 kWh will experience an approximate decrease of P297.50 in bills received from October 11 to November 10, 2025. The decrease is mainly due to lower power supply costs from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Mark
Oct 18


AboitizPower units donate equipment to aid power restoration in storm-hit Masbate
by AboitizPower Corporate Affairs Donation of specialized materials for power restoration in Masbate. AboitizPower’s distribution utilitiesDavao Light and Visayan Electric rallied to provide electrical parts and materials for donation to aid in the power resumption in Masbate caused by a typhoon late last month. Photos show (left and center) items from the two companies being loaded in a truck in Cebu and (right) later received by members of Masbate Electric Cooperative (MASE
Oct 17


Davao Light Overall Residential Rate up by P1.56/kWh for September-October Billing
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light)'s overall residential electricity rate increased by P1.5625 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) this...
Sep 17


Now Open: Customer Service Center at Panabo City Market Complex Building
Davao Light’s Accredited Customer Service Center at the Panabo City Market Complex Building is now open to serve you! ✅ New Power Service...
Aug 18


Advisory: Transfer of Panabo Service Center
Starting August 18, Davao Light's Accredited Customer Service Center in Panabo will transfer to Panabo City Market Complex in Brgy. New...
Aug 15


Davao Light Strengthens Distribution Grid with Additional 138 kV Line
ERA Substation. Considered the backbone of the power distribution network, substations and lines are vital facilities that ensure the...
Jul 30


July 2025 Residential Rate Up; Davao Light Reminds Customers to Practice Efficient Use of Energy this Rainy Season
Switch to LED lights. With the recent rate increase, Davao Light encourages customers to practice energy efficiency to help manage...
Jul 17


May 2025 Power Rate Down; Davao Light Bares Energy Conservation Tips for the School Break
Energy Conservation Tip. Electric fans and air conditioning units should be regularly cleaned as they accumulate dust, affecting how they...
May 19


Davao Light Urges Energy Efficiency for the Warm and Dry Season
Energy Efficiency. During the warm and dry season, Davao Light emphasizes the importance of efficient power use due to anticipated higher...
Mar 28


Davao Light Highlights Safety Excellence in Contractors’ Appreciation Night
Valued Partners. Davao Light celebrated its valued 22 contracted service partners last February 2025 at its annual Contractors’...
Mar 12


Newest Davao Light Distribution Substation Powers Lanang, Davao City
Powering Lanang. The 50MVA Lanang Substation will serve the Davao Light customers in the area and accommodate future load applications,...
Mar 3


Davao Light Power Rate Now Down to P8.40/kWh
Davao Light customers can look forward to a lower bill this month as the overall residential electricity rate dropped by P0.5867 per...
Feb 20


Davao Light Commended for Swift Action on Anti-Spaghetti Wire Ordinance
Commendation. The Municipality of Santo Tomas in Davao del Norte recently commended Davao Light for its proactive support of the...
Feb 8


Davao Light Rate is Down at P8.99/kWh this January 2025
It is a great start of the year for Davao Light and Power Co., Inc.’s (Davao Light) customers as the overall residential electricity rate...
Jan 17


Davao Light Engineers Conferred as ASEAN Engineers
ASEAN Engineers. Three engineers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) namely (L-R): Richard Regidor, Virmel Dabon, and Jonel...
Jan 6
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