Switching power interruptions on March 1 in Downtown, Davao City

Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in downtown Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate a pole relocation activity along STI, Acacia to Gaisano Mall Bajada.

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

Specifically affected are customers from portions of J. P. Laurel Avenue from Gaisano Mall to portions of Quirino Avenue up to Penong’s Mabini, and portions of Sta. Ana Avenue, portions of Quirino Avenue going to Gov. Duterte Street, Ilustre Street, portions of Pelayo Street, MacArthur Highway up to ADDU Grade School.

To facilitate the necessary works, an 8-hour power interruption will be conducted anytime between 12:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., affecting portions of J. P. Laurel Avenue from STI Acacia to Gaisano Mall and going to portions of Sta. Ana Avenue up to the Guzman Street overpass of San Pedro Hospital.

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 Customer Contact Service at (082) 229 3572 or 0919 056 3572 for any power interruption that will fall outside the given schedule.