Davao: Davao Light and Power Company, Inc. (Davao Light) will officially take over electricity distribution services in Tagum City and three municipalities of Davao del Norte starting May 26, its president announced Monday. During a press briefing, 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.

According to Philippines News Agency, on Monday, the sheriff of the Regional Trial Court Branch 2 in Tagum City 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," he said.