Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) customers will experience lower electricity bills this February 2026 due to a decrease in the generation charge.
Applicable to bills received during the February 11 to March 11 billing period, the overall residential electricity rate is now P10.30 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This reflects a P1.42/kWh decrease from last month’s rate of P11.72/kWh. The adjustment is mainly caused by lower power supply prices from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), one of Davao Light’s supply sources.
“The decrease in February’s power rate reflects a drop in generation charges. This brings some relief to power consumers after the rate hike last January and demonstrates our ongoing effort to manage supply costs efficiently while ensuring the delivery of reliable service,” said Fermin Edillon, Davao Light Reputation Enhancement Department Head. “For a typical household consuming 200 kWh, this translates to a bill reduction of P283.20 compared to their previous monthly bill.”
The lower generation charge has cushioned the impact of a higher Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification (UC-ME) as directed by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) under Case No. 2025-060 RC. Beginning in February, electric bills will reflect a P0.0713/kWh increase for the UC-ME Basic Subsidy Rate and P0.0057/kWh for the UC-ME Renewable Energy Developers’ Cash Incentive (REDCI) Rate. The UC-ME helps subsidize power generation in remote and unenergized areas in the country.
In addition, under-recovery rates are implemented in accordance with ERC Resolution No. 14, Series of 2022, which revises the rules on over- and under-recovery of pass-through charges collected by distribution utilities like Davao Light. Under-recoveries and over-recoveries, which are inherent to power distribution utilities, result from the timing difference between when power suppliers bill Davao Light and when Davao Light, in turn, bills its customers. This involves differing rates and billing cycles. The under-recovery rates this billing period are reflected as additional charges in bills.
Generation charges are remitted to power generators or suppliers. Government-mandated fees, on the other hand, are paid to respective agencies, such as the National Power Corporation (NPC), where the Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification is forwarded.
Davao Light encourages customers to continue efficiently managing their power consumption to avoid high electricity bills.
“We remind our customers that monthly bills are based on rates and electricity consumption,” Edillon added. “Even with the rate decrease, we can still have a high electricity bill due to our usage. It is best that we make energy efficiency and conservation a habit at home or in the office.”
For the complete monthly rates, customers may check Davao Light’s official website at www.davaolight.com.
A subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation, Davao Light aims to provide its customers with a front-seat vantage point regarding its services, including the sourcing and pricing of its electricity. This aligns with the company’s mission of delivering safe and reliable electric service at the most reasonable cost to the people and businesses it serves.
