# Davao region electricity supply and rate issues > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/davao-region-electricity-supply-and-rate-issues > Updated: 2026-10-26T04:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Electricity consumers in the Davao region are facing rising costs and supply instability. Davao Light and Power Co. implemented a residential rate increase to P13.33 per kilowatt-hour for the October to November 2026 billing period, citing higher generation charges from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market and tight supply conditions. To address these challenges, the Davao City Council has sought additional power allocations and capacity expansion from Therma South Inc. to mitigate market price fluctuations. While Davao Light maintains that the supply remains stable through a diversified energy mix, concerns persist regarding the impact of El Niño on hydroelectric capacity. In Davao Oriental, the local business chamber has called on the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives to extend Davao Light’s legislative franchise to Mati City and other municipalities currently served by the Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative Inc. The chamber cited frequent brownouts, unannounced interruptions, and voltage fluctuations as significant threats to the province’s tourism, agriculture, and small business sectors. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Davao Oriental business chamber urges entry of Davao Light to address power crisis PCCI-Davao Oriental is urging Congress to extend Davao Light and Power Company’s franchise to the province to combat frequent brownouts and voltage fluctuations affecting businesses and residents. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davao-oriental-business-chamber-urges-entry-of-davao-light-to-address-power-crisis ### 2026-10-20: Davao Light raises residential electricity rates amid supply concerns Davao Light raised residential electricity rates to P13.33/kWh due to high spot market prices. Davao City officials are seeking more power from Therma South Inc. to stabilize costs amid El Niño concerns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davao-light-raises-residential-electricity-rates-amid-supply-concerns --- Cite as: Davao region electricity supply and rate issues. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/davao-region-electricity-supply-and-rate-issues