Switching power interruptions on October 18 and 19 in Davao City

Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Sunday and Monday, October 18 and 19, 2026, affecting different parts of Davao City. 

The first set of switching power interruptions is necessary to facilitate test and repair work on the underground cabling in Aldevinco. 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 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18. Meanwhile, the normalization or return of loads to their normal setup will be conducted for 30 minutes at any time between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19.

Specifically affected are customers from portions of J. P. Laurel Avenue from GMall to portions of Quirino Avenue up to Penongs Mabini and portions of Sta. Ana Avenue.

Meanwhile, customers from Davao Light Ponciano Office to C. Bangoy Street up to Bonifacio Street and portions of C. M. Recto Street from San Pedro Cathedral to RCBC Claveria, including Palma Gil Street, will also experience the 30-minute transfer of loads at any time between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18.

To facilitate the necessary work, an 8-hour power interruption will be implemented from 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18 to 6:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19, affecting customers along Palma Gil Street, from Cocogen Insurance up to Central District Hotel; C. M. Recto Street, from RCBC up to MCBS, Jacinto Extension, including Freedom Park, Red Cross, City Triangle Mall, BDO C. M. Recto, Avida Towers up to portion of Roxas Avenue to AdDU and Peaklane, and nearby areas.

The second scheduled power interruption is necessary to upgrade the Gumalang line. This will be an 8-hour power interruption from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18. Specifically affected are customers from Seaoil near Apo Agua along Davao-Buda National Highway, covering Apo Agua and areas of Barangays Lacson, Gumalang, Suawan up to Buda 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.