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June 16, 2025

Inside Mindanao’s Grid: Power Gains and Gaps

For most of us, turning on a light or charging a phone is second nature—electricity just works. But behind that simple flick of a switch is the power grid,...

June 16, 2025

No Power, No Progress: The Critical Role of Baseload Power in Mindanao’s Growth

Mindanao, the Philippines’ second-largest island and a vital economic hub, is undergoing rapid growth. Over the last six years, Mindanao’s economy has grown at an impressive average rate of...

May 13, 2025

NEA to Study Power Grid Link for Tourist Island Camiguin

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has partnered with Spanish engineering consultancy firm Osprel SL to explore connecting Camiguin Island to the Mindanao power grid through submarine power cables. According...

April 23, 2025

Nordeco Asserts Legal Standing Despite Passage of New Law on Davao Light Expansion

The Northern Davao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Nordeco) announced it will pursue all available legal avenues to safeguard its franchise territories. This comes in response to the recent enactment of...

April 11, 2025

Davao Consumer Group Welcomes Study Highlighting Energy Woes in Samal

The Davao Consumer Movement expressed support for the recent focus group discussion (FGD) study by ILAW, which shed light on the struggles faced by business owners in the Island...

April 10, 2025

Davao del Norte Governor Urges President to Sign Senate Bill 2888 into Law

With just a signature, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has the power to solve the ongoing electricity issues affecting residents and businesses in 16 towns and two cities across the...

April 3, 2025

Consumer Group Urges Approval of Davao Light Franchise Bill

In February, the Philippine Senate approved Senate Bill No. 2888 on its third and final reading. This bill proposes to extend the service area of Davao Light and Power...

March 31, 2025

99% of Sitios in Davao City Now Energized, Says Councilor

Davao City 2nd District Councilor Louie John Bonguyan shared that 99% of the city’s sitios now have electricity and improved access to power. At the Aprubado sa Konseho meeting...

March 24, 2025

Davao Light Awaits Presidential Approval to Deliver Reliable Power

Last February, the Philippine Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2888, which seeks to expand the franchise area of Davao Light and Power Company, Inc....

March 24, 2025

Power Woes in Tourist Spots a Bane for Business — Study

Businesses in popular tourist spots like Siargao Island, Puerto Galera, Cebu, and the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) suffer devastating profit losses due to ongoing power shortages in...