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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."
Switching power interruptions on September 13 and 16 in Davao City and IGACOS
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Sunday and Wednesday, September 13 and 16, 2026, affecting some parts of Davao City and the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). The first switching power interruption is necessary to facilitate line works in Catigan, Davao City. This will be 8 hours, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, affecting customers in Catigan, from the Task Force checkpoint corner Sirawan and
Sep 11
Switching power interruptions on September 10, 12, and 13 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 10, 12, and 13, 2026, affecting some parts of Davao City. The first switching power interruption is necessary to facilitate line works in Ecoland. 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. on Thursday, September 10
Sep 7
Scheduled power interruption on September 8 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct a ten-hour switching power interruption from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to facilitate net metering and recloser installation at Hedcor Talomo Plant 3. Specifically affected are customers from Purok 24 Samulco Village along Catalunan Pequeno Road going to Cawa Cawa, including Hedcor Talomo Plant 3, Villa Constancia Subdivision, and nearby areas. Davao Light apologizes for the inconvenience ca
Sep 5
Switching power interruptions on September 6 and 7 in the Cities of Davao and Panabo
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Sunday and Monday, September 6 and 7, 2026, affecting some parts of Davao City and Panabo City. The first switching power interruption is necessary to facilitate substation works at San Pedro Substation. This will be for 45 minutes at any time between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 6, affecting customers in the Panabo Wharf area, from Petron Gas Station to Anflo Industri
Sep 4
CANCELLED: Switching power interruptions on September 5 and 6 in Davao City
This scheduled power interruption has been cancelled due to necessary operational adjustments. We will share the new schedule as soon as it is available. [Updated on September 5 at 8:35 a.m.] Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6, 2026, affecting some parts of Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate line works along MacArthur Highway. To avoid a longer power interruption, the lo
Sep 3
CANCELLED: Switching power interruptions on September 3 in Ecoland, Davao City
This scheduled power interruption has been cancelled due to necessary operational adjustments. We will share the new schedule as soon as it is available. [Updated on September 2 at 6:30 p.m.] Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Thursday, September 3, 2026, affecting some parts of Ecoland, Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate line works in the area. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affecte
Sep 1
Davao Light cancels the emergency power interruptions on August 28, 29, 30, and 31 in Talicud Island
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) has canceled the emergency power interruptions scheduled today, August 28, until Monday, August 31, affecting portions of Talicud Island. Initially set for 4 hours starting at any time between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., due to generator trouble at the National Power Corporation (NPC)-Talicud Diesel Power Plant, the power interruptions are now canceled after the NPC completed its repairs. For timely updates and information on sched
Aug 28
Emergency power interruptions on August 27 to 31 in Talicud Island
This emergency power interruption advisory has been updated. The power interruptions (indicated in gray text) initially scheduled for August 28, 29, 30, and 31 have been cancelled as NPC repairs for the Talicud Diesel Power Plant are now complete. [Updated on August 28 at 4:30 p.m.] Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct emergency power interruptions today, August 27, until Monday, August 31, 2026, affecting portions of Talicud Island due to generator tro
Aug 27
Scheduled power interruptions on August 30 and 31 in Davao City and Davao del Norte
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct scheduled power interruptions on Sunday and Monday, August 30 and 31, 2026, affecting various parts of Davao City and Davao del Norte. The first scheduled power interruption is necessary to facilitate DRA Substation 69kV line works along J. P. Laurel, Panabo. This will be for 45 minutes at any time between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 30. Specifically affected are customers from Bunawan Shell to J. P. Lau
Aug 27
Emergency power interruptions on August 26 in Talicud Island
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct emergency power interruptions today, August 26, 2026, affecting Talicud Island due to generator trouble at the NPC - Talicud Diesel Power Plant. The first 2-hour power interruption will start at any time between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., affecting selected areas of Brgy. Sta. Cruz – going to Dadatan – and Brgy. Dadatan. Meanwhile, the second 2-hour power interruption will start at any time between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.
Aug 26
Switching power interruptions on August 29 and September 1 in Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Saturday and Tuesday, August 29 and September 1, 2026, affecting various parts of Davao City. The first set of switching power interruptions is necessary to facilitate substation works in Calinan Substation. 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 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on Sat
Aug 26
Switching power interruptions on August 23 in Davao City and Davao del Norte
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Sunday, August 23, 2026, affecting some parts of Davao City, Panabo City, and the Municipality of Carmen in Davao del Norte. These are necessary to facilitate 69 kV DRA 3 line repair works. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 1 hour starting at any time between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Meanwhile, the norm
Aug 20
8-hour power interruption on August 23 in Catigan, Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct an eight-hour power interruption on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., affecting customers in Catigan, Davao City. This is necessary to facilitate line upgrading works. Specifically affected are customers from the entire Catigan, from the Task Force checkpoint corner Sirawan and Catigan Road and nearby areas. Davao Light apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this scheduled power interruption. B
Aug 20
8-hour emergency power interruption on August 19 in IGACOS
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct an eight-hour emergency power interruption on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., affecting the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte. This is necessary to facilitate massive clearing of vegetation from Cawag to Kaputian. Specifically affected are customers from Cawag to Kaputian Road, including Del Monte, Anonang, Bandera, Kaputian Poblacion, Aumbay, Libertad, Pangubatan, and nearby areas.
Aug 18
Switching power interruptions on August 14 and 15 in Davao del Norte
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Friday and Saturday, August 14 and 15, 2026, affecting the Municipality of Carmen and the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte. The first set of switching power interruptions is necessary to facilitate massive clearing of vegetation from Phoenix Caliclic to Babak on Friday, August 14. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred t
Aug 11
Switching power interruptions on August 8 and 9 in the Cities of Davao and Panabo
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, 2026, affecting various parts of Davao City and Panabo City. The first power interruption is necessary to facilitate line reconfiguration at Puan Switching Station. 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 12:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on Saturda
Aug 5
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
Aug 1
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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
Jul 29
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
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
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