Davao City Council Acts vs Soaring Power Bills

Davao City Council acts vs soaring power bills

DAVAO CITY – Mounting public outcry over soaring electricity bills has pushed members of the Davao City Council to call for urgent regulatory interventions,...

Why an autopsy matters after eight-year-old dies following reported notebook attack in Davao City

A forensic pathologist questioned the parents’ decision to refuse an autopsy after their eight-year-old daughter died following an incident in which a male classmate struck her on the head with a notebook. The eight-year-old student from Lapulapu Elementary School in Agdao District, Davao City, died on July 21 after she was reportedly hit on the head several […] The post Why an autopsy matters after eight-year-old dies following reported noteboo…

Soaring electricity rates in Davao prompt calls for EPIRA review

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Residential electricity rates in Davao surged 34.8 percent over seven months, sparking renewed demands from consumer advocates and city officials to overhaul the nation’s power industry policies as households struggle with mounting bills. For the billing period spanning July 11 to August 10, Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (DLPC) raised residential rates by ?0.79 per kilowatt-hour, bringing the total to ?13.09/kWh from …