Davao Light pushes for paperless billing

A REPRESENTATIVE from Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) urged Dabawenyos to opt for paperless billing, emphasizing its positive impact on the environment.

Fermin Edillon, the head of the Reputation Enhancement Department at Davao Light, underscored the company’s significant customer base of at least 500,000, equating to an equivalent amount of paper consumption monthly.

He said that promoting paperless bills could contribute to reducing the environmental impact associated with traditional paper billing.

“This is just one way to help the environment kay para sa mga papers natu so isa kini ka lakang not only for convenience in adopting technology karun (This is a step not only for the sake of convenience in embracing current technology but also as a contribution to environmental conservation, addressing our paper consumption),” Edillon said in Wednesday’s AFP-PNP Press Conference on January 24, 2024, at The Royal Mandaya Hotel.

Despite the availability of paperless billing options, Edillion acknowledged that some Dabawenyos still prefer traditional paper bills delivered to their homes.

He noted that the preference for paperless bills increased during the pandemic, with Davao Light enhancing its paperless bill services, introducing additional options for the convenience of Dabawenyos.

For those with internet access, the MobileAP app is available for download on Android and iOS. Alternatively, for those without a signal, the Ebill text option allows consumers to receive bills through text messages. (Read full story on sunstar.com.ph/davao)