Davao Oriental business group seeks franchise expansion for power company
What happened
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Davao Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. called on the Senate and the House of Representatives to pass legislation. The business group is seeking to expand the franchise of Davao Light and Power Company, Inc. across the entire province of Davao Oriental. This request is driven by concerns over persistent electricity supply problems, including frequent brownouts and voltage fluctuations, which disrupt businesses and tourism.
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Why it matters
The call stems from chronic power outages and subpar electricity services that are reported to be hampering economic growth in Davao Oriental. Expanding the franchise aims to address unstable and insufficient power supply within the current service area of Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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Who's involved
- Davao OrientalThe business group calling on Congress to pass legislation regarding power distribution.
- house of representativesThe legislative body being urged to pass new laws.
- senateThe legislative chamber being urged to pass new laws.
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Davao Oriental
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house of representatives
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senate
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