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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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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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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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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.


6-hour power interruption on August 5 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct a six-hour power interruption from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, for pole replacement along Malagamot, Davao City. Specifically affected are customers in Malagamot from Shell Gas Station to Cambridge Subdivision, including DCWD Panacan Water System and nearby areas. Davao Light apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this scheduled power interruption. But it will exert all efforts to restore
2 days ago
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[UPDATED] Switching power interruptions on August 1 and 2 in Davao City and Davao del Norte
This scheduled power interruption advisory has been updated. The second set of switching power interruptions (indicated in gray text) has been cancelled. This decision follows the July 31 emergency power outage caused by a bumped pole incident, which affected customers served by the Bangkal, Matina, Puan, and Dumoy Substations. [Updated on August 1 at 5:00 p.m.] Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Saturday and Sunday, Au
5 days ago


CANCELLED: Switching power interruptions on July 26 and 27 in Davao City
This scheduled power interruption has been cancelled. All Davao Light crews are currently deployed to prioritize power restoration in areas hit by the recent flooding. We will share the new schedule as soon as it is available. [Updated on July 25 at 10:00 a.m.] Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Sunday and Monday, July 26 and 27, 2026, affecting various parts of Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate substation w
Jul 23


Higher Generation Charge Drives July 2026 Electricity Rate
The overall residential rate of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) for the billing period of July 11 to August 10, 2026 increased by P0.78 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), bringing the rate to P13.09/kWh from P12.30/kWh in the previous billing period. The increase was primarily driven by higher generation charges, particularly the higher cost of electricity purchased from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). Higher spot market prices were mainly caused by the outa
Jul 20


Switching power interruptions on July 22 in IGACOS
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, affecting some parts of the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). These are necessary to replace pin insulators from Caliclic Substation to Phoenix Gas Station. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 30 minutes at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Meanwhile, the normalizati
Jul 17


Switching power interruptions on July 18 and 19 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, 2026, affecting some parts of Davao City. The first power interruption is necessary to facilitate line works in the Indangan and Acacia areas. This will be an 8-hour power interruption from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, affecting customers from Palos Verdes Indangan entrance to Acacia up to Purok San Roque, Acacia
Jul 16


Power interruptions on July 17, 18, and 20 in Davao City and IGACOS
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct a series of power interruptions on Friday, Saturday, and Monday, July 17, 18, and 20, 2026, affecting some parts of Davao City and the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). The first power interruption is necessary to conduct line maintenance in IGACOS. This will be an 8-hour power interruption from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, affecting customers from Central Convenience Store Anonang to Poblacion Kapu
Jul 15


Ancillary Services Charges to Appear as Separate Line Item in Electric Bills
In compliance with ERC Resolution No. 04, Series of 2026, Davao Light will reflect Ancillary Services (AS) Charges as a separate line item in customer electric bills. Ancillary Services Charges cover the cost of services that help maintain the stability, reliability, and efficiency of the power grid. These services support the continuous and secure delivery of electricity from the transmission system to distribution utilities and customers. Please note that this is not a new
Jul 14


Temporary suspension of the Green Energy Auction Allowance (GEA-ALL) Collection extended until August
Good news for Davao Light customers! The temporary suspension of the Green Energy Auction Allowance (GEA-ALL) collection has been officially extended until August 2026. What this means for you: 📉 Save ₱0.0371 per kWh on your July and August 2026 billing cycles. ✅ This automatic deduction applies to all Davao Light customers. This advisory is in compliance with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Order dated July 06 under ERC Case No. 2025-127 RC. For questions or clarific
Jul 14


Switching power interruptions on July 5 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Sunday, July 5, 2026, affecting some parts of Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate the replacement of poles along Maa Flyover Road. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 45 minutes at any time between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Meanwhile, the normalization or return of loads to their normal setup wil
Jul 2


Switching power interruptions on July 3 and 8 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Friday and Wednesday, July 3 and 8, 2026, affecting downtown Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate substation works in Gaisano Substation. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 45 minutes at any time between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3. Meanwhile, the normalization or return of loads
Jul 1


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
Jul 1


UPDATED: Switching power interruptions on July 1 in IGACOS
This scheduled power interruption advisory has been updated. Adjustments were made to affected areas in consideration of the July 1 holiday commemorating the 59th Araw ng Davao del Norte. Please refer to texts in blue font. [Updated on June 30 at 8:55 a.m.] Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, affecting the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). These are necessary to facilitate various line works
Jun 27


Switching power interruptions on June 28 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Sunday, June 28, 2026, affecting the northern part of Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate massive vegetation clearing activities along Eliong, Tibungco. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 30 minutes at any time between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Meanwhile, the normalization or return of loads to
Jun 24


Davao Light Overall Residential Rate Up For June 2026
Track and Save. Davao Light encourages customers to download and use its free MobileAP application to monitor electricity consumption and manage bills. The app also allows users to view and pay bills conveniently and get information on power outages. An increase in the generation charge, driven by higher Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) power supply prices, has caused an uptick in the overall residential rate of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) for the bi
Jun 19


Switching power interruptions on June 21 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Sunday, June 21, 2026, affecting different parts of Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate the shutdown of Davao Line 2 as requested by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, and the substation works at Ecoland Substation. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 30 minutes starting at any t
Jun 18


PRESS STATEMENT: Davao Light Clarifies June 13 Power Interruption in Tagum City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) clarifies the circumstances surrounding the power interruption that affected several areas in Tagum City on June 13 and extends its apology to customers for the inconvenience caused by the extended outage. The interruption was due to a fault in one of the distribution lines serving the area. Upon receiving reports of the outage, Davao Light immediately dispatched line crews to locate the source of the problem and restore service a
Jun 16


Switching power interruptions on June 18 and 19 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Thursday and Friday, June 18 and 19, 2026, affecting downtown Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate the removal of lines and poles for the underground cabling project along R. Magsaysay Avenue and the installation of a transformer along Suazo Street. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 1 hour sta
Jun 15


30-minute power interruption on June 17 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct a 30-minute power interruption on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at any time between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., affecting different parts of Davao City. This is necessary to facilitate the normalization of Bajada Substation following emergency repair works. Specifically affected are customers along portions of J. P. Laurel Avenue from the crossing of Bacaca Road up to Davao Light Bajada Substation, DMSF, Abreeza, and nearby
Jun 13
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