DAVAO LIGHT and Power Company Inc. (DLPC) inaugurated the San Pedro Substation at the Anflo Industrial Estate (AIE) in Panabo City on Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026, to provide the agro-industrial park with reliable electricity and strengthen Davao del Norte’s economic growth.
The substation is designed to meet the power demands of AIE with a 10 megavolt-ampere (MVA) capacity to benefit its locators in their manufacturing and operations, as well as supporting Panabo City’s economic progress.
It is also currently in its first phase and will add another 33 MVA upon the implementation of Phase 2, which is set to be completed by Dec 2027.
Upon its completion, the facility will operate as a fully digital substation with real-time data transmission for convenience and include a solar power system for lighting or other needs for sustainability.
The ceremony was attended by key representatives of DLPC, Damosa Land Inc., and AIE’s locators.
Damosa Land president Ricardo Lagdameo said they had been working closely with DLPC to ensure customers have no power interruptions in their businesses, as he believed that the company will provide better electrical services.
“Davao Light has also decided to invest even more to make sure that the power situation here is constant and stable,” Lagdameo said in his opening remarks.
AIE is a Special Economic Zone accredited by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) with an area of 63 hectares. Presently, it has an occupancy rate of 85 to 89%, 24 locators, and nearly 2,000 employees.
Major industries in the park include agro-processing, packaging, warehouse and storage, and manufacturing. It holds the Glacier Megafridge Inc. and AC Logistics partnership (GMAC) 11-728-pallet cold storage, and the HEAD Sports factory.
