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Davao Light secures substations in Davao del Norte

by Gio Tanudtanud March 26, 2026

written by Gio Tanudtanud

THE DAVAO Light and Power Company, Inc. (DLPC) officially acquired the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative Inc.’s (Nordeco) assets in Davao del Norte on Mar 25, following the writ of possession issued by the Regional Trial Court Branch 2, Tagum City.

Pursuant to a court mandate, four substations (three in Tagum City and one in the Municipality of Asuncion) previously operated by NORDECO were lawfully turned over to DLPC to begin its operations in Tagum City and to the rest of the province, where residents will soon benefit from reliable and affordable electricity services.

The writ of possession dated Feb 27, 2026, granted DLPC to obtain the utility assets, and is in accordance with the Republic Act No. 12144, which authorized the company to expand its franchises in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro.

During a press conference, DLPC president and chief operating officer Engr. Enriczar Tia says he is hopeful that Nordeco’s board of directors and officers will cooperate to facilitate a smooth and orderly transition.

Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib continued to share his optimism about DLPC’s services, believing that citizens in the province would have sufficient electricity supply, which is crucial for conducting business.

Last Feb 16, 2026, DLPC energized the Davao del Norte Hospital Kapalong Zone to provide the facility with uninterrupted power to meet the electricity demands when performing healthcare operations.

Amidst the oil price hikes triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran, Jubahib also shared that the transition of Davao Light in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCOS) is timely since the island is operated by gensets (generator sets).

The company took over power distribution operations in IGaCOS on Feb 25, 2026, and recently completed its submarine cable in the Pakiputan Strait to connect the island to Davao City.

March 26, 2026 0 comments

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Nordeco challenges DLPC’s writ of possession issued by RTC Tagum City

by Nova Mae Francas March 24, 2026

written by Nova Mae Francas

NORTHERN Davao Electric Cooperative (Nordeco) filed a petition before the Supreme Court for review and certiorari and the issuance of a temporary restraining order against the writ of possession issued by RTC Branch 2-Tagum City in favor of Davao Light and Power Company.

“With the enforcement of Regional Trial Court Branch 2-Tagum City of the writ of possession, Nordeco informs our valued member-consumer-owners (MCOs) that it is not final,” Nordeco said in a press release on Monday.

Nordeco stressed to avail all legal remedies available to prevent power interruption in Tagum City.

It noted that the writ issued only covers the four substations in Tagum City and Asuncion, all in Davao del Norte, and the Nordeco Tipaz Office, but excludes the distribution lines serving Tagum City.

Nordeco warned that the Municipalities of New Corella, Talaingod, and Kapalong, all in Davao del Norte Province, and the Municipality of Laak, Davao de Oro Province, will be deprived of power supply as their power is sourced from Nordeco’s Asuncion Substation, which is included in the Writ filed by DLPC.

“Hence, Nordeco will still continue to serve as it still holds the franchise year until 2028,” it stressed.

Nordeco reaffirmed that it is still the legitimate distribution utility of these areas following the Supreme Court (SC) ruling on Iloilo I, II, and III Electric Cooperatives, Inc. versus MORE Power case, as cited by the recent SC ruling in response to Nordeco’s petition.

It emphasized that “monopoly in franchise is unconstitutional and co-existence is permitted pursuant to Section 11, Article 12 of the 1987 Constitution.”

On the other hand, it can be noted that the RTC Branch 34, Panabo City, has issued the writ of possession for Davao Light and Power Co. (Davao Light), allowing the utility company to take over some of the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative’s assets in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS).

The writ for the power distribution system in the IGaCos was enforced last Feb. 25. This is part of the implementation of Republic Act 12144, granting Davao Light the authority to expand its franchise in areas in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro.

March 24, 2026 0 comments

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Davao Light secures writ of possession over some Nordeco’s assets in IGaCoS

by Nova Mae Francas January 29, 2026

written by Nova Mae Francas

THE REGIONAL Trial Court Branch 34, Panabo City, has issued the writ of possession to Davao Light and Power Co. (Davao Light), allowing the utility company to take over some of the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative’s assets in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS).

Fermin Edillon, Davao Light spokesperson, announced the development during the Davao Peace and Security Press Corps on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

The move is in connection with the expropriation proceedings that Davao Light filed involving the power distribution system serving the island.

Edillon said this is part of the implementation of Republic Act 12144, granting Davao Light the authority to expand its franchise in areas in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro.

“The issuance of the writ enables the utility company to assume responsibility for the distribution system, ensuring the continued, safe, and reliable delivery of electricity to consumers,” he added.

With the issuance, Davao Light will undertake this process in line with established legal, regulatory, and operational procedures.

Edillon expressed optimism for the full cooperation of the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Nordeco) in the transition process.

“We believe the earlier Davao Light can start operating in its expanded areas, the earlier we can start delivering cost-effective and world-class service to benefit households, the business sector, and the Local Government of IGaCoS,” he stressed.

Nordeco, in a statement issued on Tuesday, Jan. 27, acknowledged the receipt of the order granting the writ of possession.

“We received an order granting the writ of possession of Nordeco’s distribution systems assets found at 26 barangays out of the 46 barangays of the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS),” it said in a Facebook post.

Nordeco said it will exhaust all available legal remedies under the prevailing laws and the rules of court to prevent power interruptions in the island. It also assured to protect the equity of the member-consumer-owners, the donated capital of the national government through the Department of Energy, National Electrification Administration, and the City Local Government Unit of Samal, if any.

“Nordeco, as the implementing arm of the government’s electrification program, shall remain steadfast in its mandate for missionary electrification and rural electrification program,” it stressed.

January 29, 2026 0 comments