Damosa Land, Davao Light to build new substation

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December 5, 2025 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Damosa Land Inc. is strengthening the energy backbone of the Anflo Industrial Estate (AIE) as it partners with Davao Light and Power Co. to build a new substation that will support the growing demand from industrial locators in the area.

The new facility will boost the estate’s power capacity and support the accelerating industrial activity in Davao del Norte.

Through the project, Damosa Land said that AIE is expected to reinforce its position as an investment-ready hub by ensuring reliable, efficient and future-proof energy for its growing locator community.

AIE is a 63-hectare PEZA-accredited economic zone that continues to attract companies involved in manufacturing, agribusiness, food processing and logistics.

The new substation, which will support major locators inside AIE, will provide 43-megavolt-ampere (MVA) of power capacity that will help sustain the estate growth and support the entry of new locators.

“This substation is a strategic infrastructure investment that strengthens our competitive edge and supports the long-term viability of industrial operations,” Damosa Land president Ricardo Lagdameo said.

Construction will be done in phases, with 10-MVA scheduled for energization by June 2026 and the remaining 33-MVA to be completed by December 2027.

“The San Pedro Substation is engineered to ensure uninterrupted power supply for both current and future load growth within the estate,” Davao Light senior assistant vice president for Panabo and Davao del Norte Arnel Bersabe said.

“This will also be Davao Light’s sixth digital substation, equipped with advanced automation, modern protection systems, a solar PV-powered control room and a rainwater catchment system,” he said.

Beyond serving AIE, the project is also seen enhancing power reliability in surrounding communities in Panabo City.

As part of the expanded Davao Light network in Davao del Norte and parts of Davao de Oro, it can back up nearby substations during service interruptions.

Damosa Land said the substation is set to become a crucial component of AIE’s future expansion and a significant contributor to Mindanao’s rising competitiveness as an industrial and investment destination.

“Looking ahead to 2026, we are planning targeted initiatives to enhance the AIE’s infrastructure and support our locators’ growth,” Lagdameo said.

“This substation is just the first of several strategic projects aimed at ensuring that AIE remains a world-class industrial hub that attracts new investors and generates more opportunities for the local workforce,” he said.