CANCELLED: Switching power interruptions on October 12 in different parts of Davao City

October 11, 2025 Update: This scheduled power interruption has been cancelled to give way to the necessary power restoration works after the recent earthquake.

Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Sunday, October 12, in different parts of Davao City. 

The first set of switching power interruptions is necessary to facilitate line works along the Talomo-Puan Bypass Road. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 45 minutes anytime between 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.. Meanwhile, the normalization or return of loads to their normal setup will be conducted for 45 minutes anytime between 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m..

Specifically affected are those from McArthur Highway, Bangkal, along 1Rotary going to Jollibee Puan to Davao-Bukidnon Road along Bambu Estate, Catalunan Pequeno, including portions of Talomo-Puan Bypass Road.

In connection, an 8-hour power interruption will be conducted to facilitate the necessary works from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., affecting customers in the entire area along Talomo-Puan Bypass Road up to Gas Island, including Barrientos Commercial Building along Catalunan Pequeno.

The second set of switching power interruptions is necessary to conduct line works for the new DRA Substation line. The loads from the affected lines will be transferred for 45 minutes anytime between 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., while the normalization will be conducted for 45 minutes anytime between 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., affecting Steel Asia.

To facilitate the necessary works, a 10-hour power interruption will be conducted from 1:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., affecting customers in the Bunawan area, from Davao Central Convenience Store near Bunawan overpass to the Bunawan Public Market, Mahayag, Gatungan, Bosque, Piatos, 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 Customer Contact Service at (082) 229 3572 or 0919 056 3572 for any power interruption that will fall outside the given schedule.