Island Garden City of Samal Mayor Al David Uy disclosed that among industries in his jurisdiction, the tourism sector played a crucial role in pushing for the bill granting the expansion of the franchise coverage of the Davao Light and Power Company to other parts of Davao del Norte, which was later on vetoed by President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.
The power woes also created a significant setback in their tourism industry, with arrivals plummeting from 20 percent to 10 percent, prompting resort and business owners to procure their own generator set. At present, the official has already requested a separate bill, the so-called Davao Light Bill or House Bill 6740 authored by Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta Party-list Rep. Margarita Nograles and co-authored by Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos, Camiguin Lone District Rep.