Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI) and Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) have officially broken ground on the San Pedro Substation inside the Anflo Industrial Estate (AIE), marking a major infrastructure milestone that will boost the estate’s power capacity and support the accelerating industrial activity in Davao del Norte. The project, formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement signed on August 19, strengthens AIE’s position as an investment-ready hub by ensuring reliable, efficient, and future-proof energy for its growing locator community.
AIE, a 63-hectare PEZA-accredited economic zone, continues to attract global and local locators engaged in manufacturing, agribusiness, food processing, and logistics. The new 43MVA substation is designed to provide sufficient and stable power capacity needed to sustain the estate’s growth trajectory.
“As more global companies invest and expand within AIE, ensuring reliable and cost-efficient power becomes essential,” said Ricardo Lagdameo, President of Damosa Land, Inc. “This substation is a strategic infrastructure investment that strengthens our competitive edge and supports the long-term viability of industrial operations. It demonstrates our commitment to sustaining Mindanao’s economic momentum and elevating the region as a top investment destination.”
Construction of the substation will proceed in phases, with the first 10 MVA expected to be energized by June 2026, followed by the remaining 33 MVA by December 2027, for a total capacity of 43 MVA. The facility directly supports major global locators inside AIE, including HEAD Sport Philippines, Inc., operator of the world’s largest tennis ball manufacturing facility, GMAC Logitech Refrigeration Corporation, which will operate a 12,000-pallet-capacity cold storage facility, and Thai Coconut Public Company Limited (COCOCO), which is developing a large-scale coconut milk production plant.
“The San Pedro Substation is engineered to ensure uninterrupted power supply for both current and future load growth within the estate,” said Arnel D. Bersabe, Senior Assistant Vice President for Panabo and Davao del Norte at DLPC. “Constructing the substation inside AIE improves reliability, as distribution lines delivering power directly from the facility are less prone to outages. This will also be DLPC’s sixth digital substation, equipped with advanced automation, modern protection systems, a solar PV-powered control room, and a rainwater catchment system.”
Beyond serving AIE, the substation will strengthen power reliability for the surrounding communities in Panabo City. Integrated into Davao Light’s expanded network in Davao del Norte and parts of Davao de Oro, it can support neighboring substations during emergency interruptions, minimizing disruptions for customers. The continued growth of AIE and the entry of additional locators are also expected to boost employment opportunities for the local workforce.
The groundbreaking ceremony gathered executives from Damosa Land and Davao Light, local government officials, and members of the locator community. With construction underway, 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,” added Lagdameo. “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.”
To know more about the partnership between Damosa Land and Davao Light and Power Company, visit https://damosaland.com/.
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