THE MINDANAO Alliance for Progress (MAP) is calling on Davao Light and Power Company to provide a clear and understandable explanation for the P2.00 per kilowatt-hour electricity rate increase implemented in January 2026, saying the hike has an immediate impact on Davao City households. “A P2.00 per kilowatt-hour increase is not a small adjustment for families in Davao City,” said Mayet Valdez, MAP coordinator. Don’t expect ordinary Davao consumers to decode industry language just to understand their bill,” Valdez said. “Many Davao City households are already conserving — limiting appliance use, turning off lights early — because they have no choice.”According to MAP, transparency should not be treated as a mere regulatory requirement. “If this increase is necessary, then explain it clearly.