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Davao Light Strengthens Distribution Grid with Additional 138 kV Line
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. is taking significant strides in strengthening its power distribution infrastructure and ensuring reliable service across its franchise area.
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Davao Light energizes long-awaited power lifeline for Samal’s tourism industry
After a rigorous cable-laying activity in the Pakiputan Strait—the first in the Company’s history—the 1,015 meter 69-kilovolt line will bring much-needed power network stability and support the growing load requirements of Samal.
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Davao Light energizes 29th substation to boost reliability in Davao del Norte
The new facility is designed to meet the power demands of the 63-hectare agro-industrial park, Anflo Industrial Estate (AIE), a Special Economic Zone accredited by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
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The electrification and rise of MSMEs in previously underserved areas in Davao City
The sitio electrification program is a project by the national government of the Philippines that aims to connect far-flung barangays and underserved rural areas to the electrical grid of distribution utilities.
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Davao Light deploys Mobile Transformer to ensure reliable electricity in Davao del Norte
"The mobile transformer serves as a vital safety net for our community and ensures grid stability by serving as a back-up high-capacity unit during emergencies."
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
Switching power interruptions on June 14 and 16 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct a series of switching power interruptions on Sunday and Tuesday, June 14 and 16, 2026, affecting different parts of Davao City. The first set of switching power interruptions is necessary to facilitate primary line works along Cabaguio Avenue. 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 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on
Jun 12
UPDATED: Switching power interruptions on June 7 and 8 in Davao City
This scheduled power interruption advisory has been updated. The switching power interruptions initially scheduled for June 7 to facilitate substation works at Ecoland Substation have been postponed due to logistical limitations. We will share the new schedule as soon as it is available. [Updated on June 6 at 10:25 a.m.] Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct a series of switching power interruptions on Sunday and Monday, June 7 and 8, 2026, affecting diff
Jun 4
8-hour power interruption on June 4 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct an eight-hour power interruption on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., affecting the southwest part of Davao City. This is necessary to facilitate line upgrading works in the area. Specifically affected are customers along Calinan-Baguio-Cadalian Road from the crossing of Bamboo Sanctuary up to Carmen, including Baguio, Cadalian, Wines, Tawantawan, and nearby areas. Davao Light apologizes for the inc
Jun 2
PRESS STATEMENT: Davao Light has FULL Authority to Operate THE ENTIRE Davao del Norte; Warns against unauthorized activities
Davao Light and Power Company, Inc. (Davao Light) urges the public to disregard false or misleading information circulating online, and among communities, concerning its operations in the entire province of Davao del Norte. Davao Light’s authority to operate in these areas is anchored on Republic Act No. 12144, which expanded its franchise coverage to the Provinces of Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro. THIS LAW HAS BEEN UPHELD BY THE SUPREME COURT. In addition, the Regional
Jun 1
Switching power interruptions on May 30, 31, and June 1 in Davao and Panabo
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 30, 31, and June 1, 2026, affecting different parts of the Cities of Davao and Panabo. The first set of switching power interruptions is necessary to facilitate line works at Buhangin Substation. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 45 minutes any time between 10:00 p.m.
May 27
Switching power interruptions on May 26 in IGACOS
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, affecting the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). These are necessary to facilitate repair works at the Phil-Power Plant. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 1 hour any time between 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Meanwhile, the normalization or return of loads to their normal setup wil
May 23
Davao Light Announces Lower Residential Electricity Rate for May Billing
Turn off and unplug. Standby power or phantom load refers to the power used by electrical items when switched off but still plugged in. Though minimal, the unused consumption from television units, computers, gaming consoles, printers, and the like draws power and adds to the monthly bill. Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) residential customers will see a drop in their electricity bills for the May 2026 billing, mainly due to a lower transmission charge. The overa
May 20
CANCELLED: 8-hour power interruption on May 21 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 May 20 at 3:53 p.m.] Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct an eight-hour power interruption on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., affecting the northwest part of Davao City. This is necessary to facilit
May 19
Switching power interruptions on May 16, 17, and 18 in the Cities of Davao and Panabo
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 16, 17, and 18, 2026, affecting the northern part of Davao City and Panabo City. These are necessary to facilitate line and substation works in the area. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 30 minutes any time between 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, and 12:00 a.m. on Sun
May 13
Switching power interruptions on May 16 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Saturday, May 16, 2026, affecting different parts of Davao City. This is necessary to facilitate electrical works and pole removal for Phase 2 of the Underground Cabling Project along R. Magsaysay Avenue. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 30 minutes any time between 12:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. Meanwhile,
May 13
Switching power interruptions on May 10 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Sunday, May 10, 2026, affecting different parts of Davao City. This is necessary to facilitate line works at Calinan and Tugbok Substations. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 30 minutes any time between 12:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. Specifically affected are those from Davao Light Tugbok Substation going to
May 7
Switching power interruptions on May 8 and 11 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Friday and Monday, May 8 and 11, 2026, affecting different parts of Davao City. This is necessary to facilitate preventive maintenance works at Puan 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. and 3:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8. Meanwhile, the normalization or return
May 5
Notice of Virtual Hearing and Order for ERC Case No. 2026-046 RC
Subject: “IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY AGREEMENT (EPSA) BETWEEN DAVAO LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY, INC. (DAVAO LIGHT) AND PHIL-POWER VENTURES, CORPORATION (PPVC), WITH PRAYER FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT OF INFORMATION” Date: 22 May 2026 (Friday) Time: 9:00 A.M. Date: 29 May 2026 (Friday) Time: 9:00 A.M.
Apr 30
Notice of Virtual Hearing and Order for ERC Case No. 2026-030 RC
Subject: “IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PROJECTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024” Date: 15 May 2026 (Friday) Time: 2:00 P.M.
Apr 30
8-hour power interruption on May 2 in IGACOS
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct an eight-hour power interruption on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., affecting some parts of the Island Garden City of Samal. This is necessary to facilitate the 13.8kV line reconfiguration works at Babak, Samal. Specifically affected are those from Flying V Gas Station along Babak Samal going to Poblacion Babak, Miranda, including Port of Babak, Tambo, Camudmud, San Isidro Babak, Cogon, Libuak, Ba
Apr 29
Switching power interruptions on May 1 and 4 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Friday and Monday, May 1 and 4, 2026, affecting different parts of Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate substation works at Bajada and ERA Substations and pole relocation along Cabaguio Street. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 45 minutes any time between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on Friday, May
Apr 29
Notice of Virtual Hearing and Order for ERC Case No. 2026-042 RC
Subject: “IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR CONFIRMATION OF THE TRUE-UP CALCULATION OF THE ACTUAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE TARIFF (AWAT) VIS-A-VIS THE APPROVED FINAL DISTRIBUTION RATE IMPLEMENTED DURING THE LAPSED PERIOD FROM 01 JULY 2014" Date: 06 May 2026 (Wednesday) Time: 9:00 A.M. Date: 13 May 2026 (Wednesday) Time: 9:00 A.M.
Apr 27
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