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Davao Light Promised Cheaper Power. Will It Deliver?
  • September 2, 2026

Davao Light Promised Cheaper Power. Will It Deliver?

Davao Light vowed reliable, affordable electricity for former Nordeco areas. But are consumers finally getting what they were promised?
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Davao Light Expansion Gains Court Support, Strengthens Samal Power Supply
  • May 26, 2026

Davao Light Expansion Gains Court Support, Strengthens Samal Power Supply

Court rulings cleared Davao Light’s expansion into key Davao del Norte areas, enabling full takeover of Nordeco-operated power assets.
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Davao Light Links Samal to Mainland Grid, Unlocking Power Stability and Growth Potential
  • April 23, 2026

Davao Light Links Samal to Mainland Grid, Unlocking Power Stability and Growth Potential

A 50-MW submarine cable connects Samal to Davao’s power grid, enhancing energy security as planners weigh demand versus capacity.
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PARE Urges Accountability Over Privatization Amid Samal Power Dispute
  • April 19, 2026

PARE Urges Accountability Over Privatization Amid Samal Power Dispute

PARE urges reforms over privatization in electric co-ops, as the Nordeco-Davao Light dispute raises concerns on power reliability in Samal Island.
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Samal’s Grid Transformation Brings Promise and Pushback
  • March 24, 2026

Samal’s Grid Transformation Brings Promise and Pushback

A contested power transition unfolds in Samal as Davao Light takes over, balancing improved service with ongoing legal and public concerns.
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