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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’...

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June 17, 2024

Less than 45% of households in BARMM have access to power

In this day and age, it seems unthinkable to live without electricity. Our day to day activities have shifted online, from learning, working, and banking, to shopping and paying...

January 15, 2024

Behind the Delays: Unraveling the Mystery of the Missing Philippine Energy Plan

A shroud of secrecy hangs over the missing Philippine Energy Plan. Like a lost manuscript in a labyrinthine library, its whereabouts remain an enigma, fueling speculation and suspicion. Senator...

January 15, 2024

The Cha-Cha Charade: Diverting Attention from Empty Plates (Critical Tone)

While the scent of sizzling adobo wafts from Filipino kitchens, a different kind of smoke hangs heavy in the air – the smoke and mirrors of Charter Change (Cha-cha)....