Emergency switching power interruptions on May 23 in the southern part of Davao City

Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct emergency switching power interruptions on Friday, May 23, 2025, affecting customers in the southern part of Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate primary line transfer and pole removal as requested by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 30 minutes anytime between 12:01 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.. Meanwhile, the normalization or return of loads to their normal set-up will be for another 30 minutes anytime between 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m..

Specifically affected are those from crossing Maa and Diversion Roads, Magtuod and Waan areas, and portion of Langub, including Monteritz.

An eight-hour power outage will also be conducted from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., affecting customers from a portion of crossing Maa and Diversion Roads, from Ballistics Shooting Range to crossing Magtuod.

Davao Light apologizes for the inconvenience brought about by these emergency switching power interruptions. But it will exert all efforts to restore electric service as scheduled or earlier. However, there may be instances where restoration may extend beyond the schedule due to unavoidable circumstances.

Safety is paramount to the company, and Davao Light reminds the public to always take extra precautions when passing by activity areas where line repairs and maintenance are being done. Please heed and follow warning signs, especially in areas where personnel operate heavy equipment.

Please contact our 24/7 Customer Contact Service at (082) 229 3572, (084) 655 3572 (Panabo), or 0919 056 3572 for any power interruption that will fall outside the given schedule.