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.
NORDECO Denounces Samal Power Takeover As “Illegal”
NORDECO condemns the Samal power distribution takeover and says it will pursue legal remedies while continuing to serve consumers.
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.
Subsidized but Struggling: The Mounting Cost of Ailing Electric Cooperatives
Subsidized but Struggling. Billions in public loans prop up struggling Electric Cooperatives. Are taxpayers funding inefficiency instead of reliable power reform?
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,...
Electric Cooperatives and the Power Issues Stalling Mindanao’s Growth (2026 Update)
A closer look at Mindanao’s electric cooperatives reveals deep flaws in reliability, finances, and governance that continue to stall regional growth.
Davao Light vs NORDECO: A Long-Awaited Power Shift Promises Reliable Service for Consumers
The Davao electricity dispute heats up as Davao Light expands, promising better service amid NORDECO’s ongoing legal challenges.
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.
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.