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March 12, 2025

DOE reviews 232-MW coal plant shutdown

As the planned rehabilitation of the aging 1,000-megawatt (MW) Agus-Pulangi Hydroelectric Complex (APHC) in Mindanao gets underway, the Department of Energy (DOE) is reviewing the planned shutdown of the...

February 20, 2025

SC: No Exclusive Franchise Rights for Electric Cooperatives

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition of Iloilo Electric Cooperative (ILECO I, II, and III) challenging Republic Act 11918, which expanded the franchise of MORE Electric and Power Corp....

February 20, 2025

Samal Island fights power woes with energy projects

The Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) needs reliable power for progress, and its city officials believe Davao Light and Power Co. can provide it. Senate Bill No. 2888/House...

February 10, 2025

ERC approves P2.34B NGCP substation project in Northern Mindanao

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recently approved the Laguindingan 230 kV Substation Project of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). Valued at P2.34 billion, it will address...

February 6, 2025

Senate Approves Davao Light’s Franchise Expansion

Davao Light’s franchise area will expand to Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro (Courtesy of Davao Light and Power Co.’s official FB) The Senate has passed Senate Bill...

January 13, 2025

House Bill Expanding Davao Light’s Franchise Clears Second Reading

House Bill 11072, which aims to expand the franchise area of Davao Light and Power Company (Davao Light), passed its second reading on December 10, 2024. This legislative move...

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November 22, 2024

Better Power Service Doesn’t Necessarily Mean It’s More Expensive

Contrary to popular belief, better does not always mean more expensive. Quality service and low costs are not mutually exclusive, and this is especially important to understand when discussing...

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...

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October 11, 2024

Nordeco called out on false claims by Davao Consumer Movement

Reacting to the assumption of claims of a P0.30/kwh increase The statement of the Energy and Regulatory Commission (ERC) during the committee hearings that there would be a P0.30/kwh...

June 23, 2024

Davao Launches Survey To Assess Power Needs

To create a reliable blueprint for Davao’s future energy strategy, the local government must be able to capture the pulse of the region. Getting an accurate read on residents’...