Davao City Power Rates Surge Despite Lower Transmission Charges
Power bills in Davao City surge as volatile market prices and renewable energy charges outweigh lower transmission rates from NGCP.
Consumer Group Raises Alarm Over Alleged NORDECO Lease Deal
Consumer group questions NORDECO’s alleged ₱325M lease deal over Samal power facilities, citing lack of transparency.
Davao Light Gears Up to Serve Expanded Franchise Area Despite NORDECO Resistance
Davao Light pushes forward with RA 12144 franchise expansion in Davao del Norte, promising lower electricity rates amid NORDECO’s continued protests.
Tagum Businesses Eye Stronger Investment Climate With Davao Light’s Power Transition
Tagum City’s business sector embraces Davao Light’s entry, foreseeing reliable power and enhanced investor confidence in the region.
Consumers Hail ERC Hearing as Turning Point for Davao’s Power Future
The Davao Consumer Movement welcomes the Energy Regulatory Commission’s latest hearing on Davao Light’s franchise expansion, calling it a vital step toward reliable and affordable power for Davao del...
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.
Nordeco’s Samal Submarine Cable: A 6-Year Promise Still Out of Reach
Nordeco’s Samal Submarine Cable, launched in 2021, remains unfinished amid controversy over an alleged ₱1B loan.