NORDECO Stands Ground In Samal Power Dispute
Nordeco urges Samal consumers to keep paying their power bills to the cooperative as a legal dispute with Davao Light over distribution assets unfolds.
Brownouts, Bills, and a Power Struggle: Nordeco in the Spotlight
An in-depth look at Nordeco’s history, achievements, controversies, and the impact of Davao Light’s takeover on consumers and local power.
Power Shift in Samal: Island Grid Enters New Phase
After years of crippling outages, Davao Light takes over Samal’s power distribution, launching an upgrade to restore stability and fuel growth.
Currents of Progress: ZAMCELCO Sparks Zamboanga’s Rise
ZAMCELCO has boosted power reliability, affordability, and local growth — illuminating the city’s economy and community development.
Nordeco Faces Calls For Greater Transparency As Power Rates Spike In January 2026
A Davao consumer group urges Nordeco to regularly publish and explain power rates following a sharp increase in January 2026 electricity bills.
High Bills, Weak Service: The Electric Cooperative Problem
Despite promises of lower costs, the Philippines faces grid instability, hidden expenses, and economic risks in its push for an energy transition that may not deliver savings. High Bills,...
Will Renewable Energy Lighten the Load on Filipino Households?
Despite promises of lower costs, the Philippines faces grid instability, hidden expenses, and economic risks in its push for an energy transition that may not deliver savings. Will Renewable...
Consumers Feel Impact of January Power Rate Increase In Davao
Consumer advocates sound the alarm over higher January electricity bills in Davao following a ₱2/kWh rate increase.
Consumer Advocates Demand Accounting Of Nordeco’s WESM Obligations
Consumer group Partners for Affordable & Reliable Energy (PARE) urges clarity on Nordeco’s WESM status, citing consumer risks, power outages, and the need for regulator intervention.
Tourists Flee as Samal Plunges Into Darkness
Samal drew over 276,000 tourists from January to August 2025, but unreliable power keeps the numbers from rising and leaves local businesses struggling.