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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.


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
4 hours ago


Notice of Virtual Hearing and Order for ERC Case No. 2025-038 MC
Subject: ““IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN THE ADDITIONAL AREAS INCLUDED TO DAVAO LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY, INC.’S FRANCHISE AREA PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 12144, WITH MOTION FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT OF INFORMATION AND PRAYER FOR PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY AND/OR INTERIM RELIEF." Date: 24 November 2025 (Monday) Time: 2:00 P
5 days ago


Switching power interruptions on November 15, 16, and 17 in different parts of Davao City and Davao del Norte
This advisory has been updated on November 15, reflecting changes to the third set of switching power interruptions. A separate advisory is posted reflecting changes to the scheduled power interruption. Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, November 15, 16, and 17, 2025, in different parts of Davao City and Davao del Norte. The first switching power interruption is necessary to facilitate the
5 days ago


Scheduled power interruption on November 13 in Panabo City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct an 8-hour power interruption on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in Panabo City, Davao del Norte. This is necessary to facilitate line works along J.P. Laurel Panabo for the Bunawan Substation. For the crew to safely conduct the necessary work, customer loads will be temporarily isolated from 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.. Specifically affected are those from portions of Daang Maharlika Highway in Panabo, from Panabo City Hall u
Nov 10


Switching power interruptions on November 10 in different parts of Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Monday, November 10, 2025, in different parts of Davao City. The first switching power interruption is necessary to facilitate the deloading of the Buhangin Substation. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 30 minutes anytime between 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.. Specifically affected are those from AFPSLAI, Ca
Nov 7


Switching power interruptions on November 9 in the southwest part of Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in the southwest part of Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate line works for Tugbok Substation and substation works for Calinan Substation. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 45 minutes anytime between 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.. Meanwhile, the normalization or return of
Nov 5


Switching power interruptions on November 7 and 8 in Downtown Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Friday and Saturday, November 7 and 8, 2025, in downtown Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate line works along J. Luna Street for the R. Magsaysay Underground Cabling Project. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 45 minutes anytime between 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7. Meanwhile
Nov 4


Switching power interruptions on October 31, November 2, and 3 in Davao City and Davao del Norte
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Friday, Sunday, and Monday, October 31, November 2, and 3, 2025, in different parts of Davao City and Davao del Norte. This advisory reflects changes to the October 31 and November 3 power interruption schedules initially released by the company on October 28, 2025. The first set of switching power interruptions is necessary to facilitate the preventive maintenance activities for Bunaw
Oct 30


Switching power interruptions on October 31 and November 3 in Davao City and Davao del Norte
This advisory has been updated on October 30, reflecting changes to the second set of switching power interruptions. A separate advisory is posted reflecting changes to the scheduled power interruption. Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Friday and Monday, October 31 and November 3, 2025, in Davao City and Davao del Norte. The first set of switching power interruptions is necessary to conduct line works for the DRA Subs
Oct 28


Switching power interruptions on October 25 and 26 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26, affecting customers in different parts of Davao City. This advisory reflects changes to the schedule initially released by the company on October 22, 2025. The switching power interruptions are necessary to facilitate pole relocation activities for the Samal Bridge Project and conduct line works at the Pampanga Substation. To avoid a longer power
Oct 23


Switching power interruptions on October 25, 26, and 27 in Davao City and Davao del Norte
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, October 25, 26, and 27, affecting customers in different parts of Davao City and Davao del Norte. The first set of switching power interruptions is necessary to conduct emergency substation works at Tadeco Substation and facilitate the demobilization of Sto. Tomas Mobile Substation. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines wi
Oct 23


Switching power interruptions on October 24, 25, and 26 in Davao City
This advisory has been updated on October 23, reflecting changes to the second set of switching power interruptions. A separate advisory is posted reflecting changes to the scheduled power interruption. Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 24, 25, and 26 in different parts of Davao City. The first set of switching power interruptions is necessary to conduct line works at Bangkal Subst
Oct 22


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


Switching power interruptions on October 19 and 20 in the southern part of Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Sunday and Monday, October 19 and 20, in the southern part of Davao City to facilitate line works for the Binugao to Toril 69kV line. This advisory reflects changes to the schedule initially released by the company on October 15, 2025. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 45 minutes anytime between 12:00
Oct 17


Switching power interruptions on October 19 in Davao City and Davao del Norte
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Sunday, October 19, in Davao City and Davao del Norte. The first set of switching power interruptions is necessary to conduct line works for the Gredu 69kV line and substation works at NGCP Bunawan. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 45 minutes anytime between 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Meanwhile, the norm
Oct 16


Switching power interruptions on October 18 and 19 in different parts of Davao City
This advisory has been updated on October 17, removing the October 19 schedule on line works for the Binugao to Toril 69kV line. A separate advisory is posted reflecting changes to the scheduled power interruption. Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19, in different parts of Davao City. The switching power interruptions are necessary to conduct pole relocation along Cabantian Road fro
Oct 15


HOW TO APPLY AS DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCE (DER)
Initial Assessment- The applicant must undergo an initial assessment to determine the feasibility of installing DER by submitting a letter of intent (LOI) to the DU. The LOI must include information about the total DER capacity, Single Line Diagram (SLD), and location of the DER. The DU will conduct pre-evaluation to determine if the distribution network can accommodate the connection of the DER. The applicant will be informed if they have passed the initial assessment and wi
Oct 15


Accredited Customer Service Centers Resume Operations
After a thorough inspection of facilities to ensure the safety of customers and frontliners, we are pleased to inform you that our...
Oct 11


Davao Light cancels scheduled power interruptions on October 12, 13, and 14
Following the recent earthquakes that struck the Davao Region, Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) has canceled all scheduled...
Oct 11


Advisory: Temporary Closure of Accredited Customer Service Centers
Due to the recent earthquake, our accredited customer service centers in the following areas are temporarily closed until further notice...
Oct 10
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