The generation charge for December 2024 saw a slight increase, pushing Davao Light and Power Co., Inc.’s (Davao Light) overall residential electricity rate up by P0.0957 per kilowatt hour (kWh). This adjustment brings the overall rate to P9.2058/kWh, compared to P9.1101/kWh in November. The higher rate applies to residential bills received from December 12, 2024, to January … [Read more...] about Higher generation charge increases Davao Light rate by P0.0957/kWh in December
Davao Region
Japan lowers travel advisory in parts of Mindanao: Boost to tourist arrivals and local economy
DAVAO CITY — Good news for Mindanao! The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has revised its overseas travel safety information, lowering the risk levels (Travel Advisory) for several areas in Mindanao, Philippines. Ishikawa Yoshihisa, Consul General of Japan, announced the changes in a press statement released on December 20, outlining the following updates: 1. Davao … [Read more...] about Japan lowers travel advisory in parts of Mindanao: Boost to tourist arrivals and local economy
30-minute switching power interruption on December 22 in some parts of Davao City
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct a 30-minute switching power interruption on Sunday, December 22, affecting customers in some parts of Davao City. This interruption is necessary to facilitate substation works in the Calinan Substation. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation … [Read more...] about 30-minute switching power interruption on December 22 in some parts of Davao City
Two Davao City van drivers test positive for illegal drugs in surprise inspection
DAVAO CITY — Two public utility van drivers tested positive for illegal drug use during a surprise drug test conducted at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) and a van terminal located in a mall on J.P. Laurel Avenue. The inspection was part of Oplan Harabas, a joint initiative of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Land Transportation Office (LTO) … [Read more...] about Two Davao City van drivers test positive for illegal drugs in surprise inspection
Davao Social Welfare Office conducts rescue and monitoring Efforts for indigenous peoples
DAVAO CITY ---To prevent Indigenous Peoples (IPs) from becoming victims of road accidents and abuse, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), in collaboration with the Davao City Police Office and the Women and Children Protection Desk, conducted surveillance and rescue operations targeting IPs who come from outside Davao City and beg for money during the … [Read more...] about Davao Social Welfare Office conducts rescue and monitoring Efforts for indigenous peoples
