The Davao Light and Power Company (Davao Ligth) has urged the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative Inc. (NORDECO) to stop spreading what it described as misleading information that confuses consumers and disrupts the transition of services in Samal Island.

In a press statement, Davao Light maintained that its mandate as the sole power distributor in the island is backed by Republic Act 12144, a law that allows Davao Light to expand its franchise area, a writ of possession from the Regional Trial Court, and a provisional certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

Davao Light said it has a legal, technical and moral obligation to provide residents on the island with reliable and cost-effective service.

The power company urged NORDECO to yield to and accept the necessary, peaceful, and purposeful transition.

“We call on upon Northern Davao Electric Cooperative Inc. (NORDECO)’s management and board to cease the spread of misleading information and, in the interest of public service and the good of the people, to yield to and accept the necessary, peaceful, and purposeful transition mandated by RA 12144,” Davao Light said.

For its part, NORDECO maintained that it is still the authorized power provider in Samal and vowed to continue collecting payments from consumers.

In a statement, NORDECO argued that the implementation of the writ of possession on February 25, 2026, which allowed Davao Light to assume control of its assets in the island, was “premature and illegal.”

NORDECO said it is still waiting for the decision of the motions that they filed before the Regional Trial Court, Branch 4, in Panabo City, including the motion for reconsideration for the writ of possession, omnibus motion to lift the notice to vacate, and motion for the issuance of status quo order.

NORDECO reiterated that it remains authorized to operate in Samal until the court resolves the pending motions.