Blog - Balitang-Mindanao

November 5, 2024

Cleanergy Park Offers Sanctuary to Davao’s Pawikans and Birds

Seven years ago, the illegal selling of pawikan was still commonplace in the Barangay Daliao public market in Toril, Davao City. There are anecdotes of local fishermen who would...

November 5, 2024

How to Care for Your Rooftop Solar Panels

Rooftop solar panels can significantly reduce electricity bills, promote sustainability, and even let you help lessen the burden on the Mindanao grid. But to reap the full benefits of...

November 3, 2024

Tips for Surviving Frequent Power Outages

Power outages can happen at any time. Whether caused by severe weather, infrastructure issues, or unexpected emergencies, these interruptions can pose significant challenges to people’s home life, work, and...

October 31, 2024

Mindanao Clean Energy Forum 2024 Highlights

Key Takeaways: The 2nd Mindanao Clean Energy Forum is taking place in Cagayan de Oro City, gathering policymakers, energy leaders, and development organizations to discuss renewable energy. The forum...

October 29, 2024

A New Lab in CDO Explores Renewable Energy Prospects for Mindanao

Key Takeaways: The “Green BioH2E” Research and Development Laboratory launched in Cagayan de Oro City to boost renewable energy (RE) in Mindanao. The lab, costing PHP 6 million, is...

October 24, 2024

Mindanao’s Energy Mix Set to 50% Renewable by 230

Key Takeaways: Mindanao aims to achieve a balanced power mix of 50% renewable and 50% non-renewable energy by 2030, as announced by MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno. The initiative...

October 21, 2024

This is Why Davaoeños Need Surge Protectors and UPS Devices

Frequent power outages can be more than just an inconvenience. The Island Garden City of Samal, for example, loses around P150 M per year due to the power crisis...

October 21, 2024

Powering Mindanao’s Energy Future: Davao Light’s Role

Davao Light’s Impact on Mindanao’s Energy Landscape Recent years have seen the energy landscape of Mindanao undergo significant change, and a subsidiary of AboitizPower, Davao Light and Power Company...

October 16, 2024

Boosting Mindanao River Basin Initiatives

Key Takeaways: The Mindanao River Basin spans the provinces of North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat, Davao del Sur, and Bukidnon. Considered one of the richest ecosystems in...

October 14, 2024

Davao Light Gets House Committee OK to Expand Franchise Area

A House committee report on the substitute bill that will expand the franchise area of Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) has been approved. The substitute bill allows the...