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 along the Caliclic and Kinawitnon areas.

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 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Meanwhile, the normalization or return of loads to their normal setup will be conducted for 30 minutes any time between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Specifically affected are customers from Kinawitnon Rotunda going to Mambago B, Mambago A, San Miguel via Kinawitnon Road up to Phil-power Ventures (formerly MGC), and going to Catagman, Amaranta Beach, portions in Limao, and nearby areas.

Customers from Phil-Power Ventures (formerly MGC) to Babak-Kaputian Road up to Babak Public Market and to Tambo, Camudmud, Cogon, Balet, and nearby areas will also be affected by the 30-minute normalization any time between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. 

To facilitate the necessary works, a 5-hour power interruption will be conducted anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., affecting customers from Davao Light Caliclic Substation to Discovery Samal and portions of Limao.

A 3-hour power interruption will also be implemented from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., affecting customers from Phil-Power Ventures (formerly MGC) to Babak-Kaputian Road up to Babak Public Market and to Tambo, Camudmud, Cogon, Balet, and nearby areas.

Moreover, an 8-hour power interruption will be implemented to facilitate the necessary line works from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., affecting customers from Davao Light Caliclic Substation to Caliclic area up to Brgy. Villarica and Moncado, including portions of Kinawitnon Road near Kinawitnon Elementary School and nearby areas.

Davao Light apologizes for the inconvenience caused by these scheduled 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 Davao City Customer Contact Service at (082) 229 3572 and 0919 056 3572 or for Davao del Norte at 0919 057 3572, for any power interruption that falls outside the given schedule.