By Ivy Tejano
DAVAO CITY – Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. (Davao Light) officially assumed electricity distribution services in Tagum City and three municipalities in Davao del Norte starting Tuesday, May 26.
Davao Light president and chief operations officer Enriczar Tia said the areas covered by the Supplemental Writ of Possession include Tagum City and the municipalities of Kapalong, New Corella, and Talaingod.
The takeover covers full operation and maintenance, new service applications, billing and collection, and other customer services.
The sheriff of the Regional Trial Court Branch 2 in Tagum City on Monday implemented the Supplemental Writ of Possession granting Davao Light authority to assume control and begin serving the four areas.
"This marks another major step in the transition of electricity distribution operations in Davao del Norte under Republic Act (RA) No. 12144," Tia said.
RA No. 12144, enacted on April 6, 2025, expanded Davao Light's legislative franchise to include Tagum City, the Island Garden City of Samal, and 19 municipalities across Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro.
The Supplemental Writ of Possession is based on the May 15, 2026 Order of the Court affirming Davao Light's lawful right to expropriate the entire distribution system in Davao del Norte previously operated by the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative Inc. (NORDECO).
"Beginning May 26, electricity consumption in these areas will be billed by Davao Light," Tia added.
He assured that the company is working to ensure stable and reliable electricity service for customers in the covered areas.
"We remain hopeful for the cooperation and coordination of NORDECO to help ensure a safe, orderly, and uninterrupted transition process for consumers and communities." (With PNA)
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