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May 7, 2026

Proposed SOCOTECO II Restructuring Draws Questions On Consumer Ownership Rights

Ignite Power denied ongoing negotiations on a SOCOTECO II deal as stakeholders questioned plans for private sector participation.

May 6, 2026

Beyond the Recognition: EC Awards Don’t Always Match Consumer Experience

Are award-winning EC Electric Cooperatives truly reliable? A closer look shows a gap between awards recognition and everyday power service.

April 29, 2026

The Hidden Charge on Every Electric Bill Hurting Filipino Families

Why Filipino electric bills keep rising: diesel dependence, hidden subsidies, blackout risks, and the smart hybrid energy fix the country needs now.

April 19, 2026

PARE Urges Accountability Over Privatization Amid Samal Power Dispute

PARE urges reforms over privatization in electric co-ops, as the Nordeco-Davao Light dispute raises concerns on power reliability in Samal Island.

April 14, 2026

Driving Development Through Energy: Mindanao’s Notable Electric Cooperatives

Mindanao’s top electric cooperatives are powering communities with stronger grids, better reliability, and growing renewable energy integration.

April 3, 2026

DCM Claims Nordeco Pullout Left Critical Assets Missing, Complicating Takeover

DCM flags missing equipment after Nordeco’s exit, warning of risks to service reliability as Davao Light begins Tagum takeover.

March 31, 2026

Davao Light Power Shift Begins: Substation Takeover Signals New Energy Era in Davao del Norte

Davao Light and Power Company has assumed control of four major substations in Davao del Norte, marking a pivotal step in its expansion into Tagum City and nearby areas,...

March 26, 2026

Nordeco Mounts Legal Defense To Stop Aboitiz Power’s Davao Grid Expansion

Nordeco eyes legal action against Davao Light’s (Aboitiz Power Corp.) expansion, raising questions over franchise rights and power distribution control in Davao.

March 24, 2026

Samal’s Grid Transformation Brings Promise and Pushback

A contested power transition unfolds in Samal as Davao Light takes over, balancing improved service with ongoing legal and public concerns.

Bantay Kuryente, SOCOTECO II Form Partnership Amid Power Reform Debate In GenSan

March 18, 2026

Bantay Kuryente, SOCOTECO II Form Partnership Amid Power Reform Debate In General Santos

Bantay Kuryente teams up with SOCOTECO II to improve consumer engagement as rival proposals from Ignite Power and Meralco shape the cooperative’s future.