Did NORDECO Deserve to Lose Its Franchise Areas to Davao Light?
NORDECO continues expanding electricity access despite losing franchise areas to Davao Light. But was the decision justified?
Davao Light Rules Out Franchise Expansion As Cause of Higher Electricity Bills
Davao Light denies that its franchise expansion caused higher power rates, citing tighter electricity supply, WESM prices, and generation costs instead.
GenSan Court Rejects Bid To Stop SOCOTECO II-Ignite Power Talks
A GenSan court ruled that SOCOTECO II may continue negotiations with Ignite Power after denying a request to temporarily stop the talks.
Davao Light Begins Sole Operations In Expanded Franchise Areas After ERC Order
Power distribution shifts to Davao Light in parts of Davao del Norte and Samal following an ERC directive aimed at preventing consumer confusion and double billing.
Multi-Awarded, Yet Consumers Still Suffer Poor Power Service
Consumer group urges NEA to review electric cooperative award criteria as several recognized ECs face complaints over unreliable power service.
Power Struggle In Davao Del Norte Leaves Consumers Seeking Answers
Nordeco and Davao Light continue to dispute operational control in Davao del Norte, leaving consumers uncertain about billing and services.
New Power Shifts Reshape the Future for Mindanao Electric Cooperatives
Mindanao’s power sector shifts highlight EC challenges, private partnerships, and the urgent need for reliable electricity to support growth and stability.
AboitizPower Unit Inks Emergency Power Deal With Misamis Occidental Co-Op
AboitizPower subsidiary Therma South signs a 2-MW emergency power supply deal with MOELCI-I to stabilize electricity service in Misamis Occidental.
Davao Light Expansion Gains Court Support, Strengthens Samal Power Supply
Court rulings cleared Davao Light’s expansion into key Davao del Norte areas, enabling full takeover of Nordeco-operated power assets.
Rising Electricity Demand In Mindanao Boosts Alsons Revenue
Strong electricity consumption in Mindanao and improved performance across its power businesses lifted Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc.’s earnings in the first quarter of 2026, even as the company...