Supplemental Writ of Possession

DAVAO LIGHT and Power Company Inc. (DLPC) will officially commence its power distribution services in the areas of Tagum City and the municipalities of Kapalong, New Corella, and Talaingod after the implementation of the supplemental writ of possession on Monday, May 25, 2026.

During a press conference, DLPC president and chief operating officer Engr. Enriczar Tia announced that full operations will take effect on May 26 at 12 am, and the company will start billing electricity consumption for the covered areas.

The Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 2, Tagum City, implemented the supplemental writ of possession, which is based on the May 15, 2026, order of the court granting DLPC’s lawful right to expropriate the distribution system previously owned by the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative Inc. (Nordeco) in Davao del Norte.

The enforcement of the court order follows the Supreme Court decision affirming the validity of Republic Act No. 12144, which allowed the company to extend its franchises in the province.

Areas covered by the said writ will include electrical maintenance, new service applications, billing and collection, and other customer services.

DLPC continues to remain hopeful for the full cooperation of Nordeco and its board of directors to ensure a safer and orderly transition process for the consumers.

Davao del Norte governor Edwin Jubahib highlighted that all complaints, such as brownouts, damaged electrical lines, or posts, will be addressed by DLPC. He hopes that businesses in the province will thrive without having the worry of power interruptions once operations are in full swing

Last Mar 25, 2026, DLPC acquired Nordeco’s substations after the writ of possession (dated Feb 27, 2026) issued by the RTC Branch 2, Tagum City, which aimed to benefit residents with reliable and affordable electricity services.

The company had also begun power distribution operations in the Island Garden City of Samal with the recent inauguration of the 1.25-kilometer submarine cable project on April 17.

The project was designed to connect the Davao City mainland grid to the island to meet its electricity demand.

CONSUMERS are calling on Davao Light to strengthen the reliability of its power distribution system following the issuance of a Supplemental Writ of Possession granting the company operational control over distribution assets previously managed by Nordeco in parts of Davao del Norte.

The Regional Trial Court Branch 2 in Tagum City issued the Supplemental Writ of Possession on May 15, 2026, granting Davao Light the lawful right to possess and operate distribution assets covered under Republic Act No. 12144.

With the order, Davao Light now has full operational control in Tagum City and the municipalities of Asuncion, San Isidro, Kapalong, Talaingod, and New Corella. Some barangays in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) remain under NORDECO operations pending the possible issuance of another writ covering the remaining areas.

The court order allows Davao Light to fully implement its expansion and rehabilitation plans in Davao del Norte, including efforts aimed at improving the reliability and stability of power service in the province.

However, the Davao Consumer Movement emphasized that expansion must be matched with stronger operational performance and improved grid reliability across both its new and existing franchise areas.

Consumers in several parts of Davao Light’s current coverage area continue to report recurring and prolonged power outages. While we acknowledge Davao Light’s efforts to maintain transparency through public advisories and consumer engagement, these concerns show that stronger technical and operational improvements are still needed.

As Davao Light upgrades infrastructure in its expanded franchise area, it must also ensure that reliability concerns within its existing coverage area are not neglected.

With greater franchise coverage comes greater responsibility. Consumers expect that Davao Light’s expansion will not only result in wider service coverage but also in a more stable, reliable, and responsive power distribution system for all affected communities.

Ryan Amper
Convenor
Davao Consumer Movement
0905-5634083

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