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October 17, 2025

Electrifying Basilan: How Reliable Energy Can Unlock Economic Growth

Basilan’s strong agriculture and growth potential can thrive once energy challenges are addressed, unlocking economic opportunities for the province.

September 24, 2025

Davao Light Begins Energization in DavNor

Davao Light installed poles in Kapalong, Davao del Norte, ushering in the new power provider’s operations in the area.

July 21, 2025

Aboitiz Wins Award for Empowering Indigenous Women

Courtesy: Hedcor Group FB Aboitiz Renewables Inc. and the Aboitiz Foundation were honored at the 2025 CSR Guild Awards for their cultural initiative, Project Tahi ‘Ta!, which supports Higaonon...

July 15, 2025

Mindanao Power Steady in 2025, Growth Needs Energy Push

The Department of Energy-Mindanao (DOE) reports that Mindanao is on track for reliable electricity in 2025, supported by strong reserves and a more stable grid, even as Luzon and...

July 9, 2025

Davao Light Lowers June-July Power Rates

Residents served by Davao Light and Power Company will see a welcome dip in their electric bills during the current billing cycle. The utility provider announced a decrease in...

May 28, 2025

Mindanao’s Top Power Generators Report Q1 2025 Earnings

The top three power generation companies in Mindanao—Aboitiz Power, San Miguel Corporation (SMC), and First Gen—have released their first quarter (Q1) earnings reports for 2025. Let’s take a look...

May 28, 2025

Survey Finds Strong Public Backing for Davao Light Franchise Bid

A large majority of residents in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro are in favor of Davao Light and Power Company (Davao Light) expanding its services into areas...

April 30, 2025

Mindanao Grid to Gain 232-MW Power Boost in 2025, Says DOE

The Department of Energy (DOE) expects the Mindanao power grid to receive a 232-megawatt (MW) increase in capacity this year, according to a DOE official. Engineer Mark Christian Marollano,...

April 10, 2025

Adequate Power Supply for Mindanao Until June 2025

According to an international climate and energy think tank, the Mindanao grid will have more than enough power to meet the island’s needs this summer and into the second...

February 18, 2025

Senate Hopefuls Pledge Steady Power for Davao

Senatorial hopefuls from the administration’s Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas alliance pledged to introduce legislation tackling Davao’s energy issues if they secure seats in the May 12 midterm elections.