Bohol Light Company

What Bohol Light Company does

Bohol Light Company, Inc. (BLCI) is a regulated electric distribution utility incorporated on July 21, 2000, that holds the franchise to distribute electricity across Tagbilaran City and surrounding areas of Bohol Province, Philippines. The company is 70% privately owned with the remaining 30% held by the Provincial Government of Bohol (PGB), which also seats two of the seven directors on the Board. BLCI is overseen by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for rate-setting and by the Department of Energy (DOE) for power supply procurement, with current leadership under General Manager Engr. Paulino G. Almedilla.

The company's core technology is conventional electricity distribution infrastructure: a network of multiple feeders (named Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Eagle, Foxtrot, Gulf, and Hotel), transformers, switchgear, and metering systems delivering power to residential and commercial end-users within its franchise. Supporting services include new electric service connection applications, scheduled maintenance and emergency outage advisories, publication of unbundled power rates and generation mix reports, and participation in the national net metering program that enables customer-owned solar and other renewable systems to feed surplus power back to the grid. BLCI also conducts a Competitive Selection Process (CSP) under DOE guidelines to procure baseload supply, with recent solicitations covering 10-12 MW and 6 MW requirements, and has published an Amended Power Supply Procurement Plan covering 2026-2035.

BLCI earns revenue through regulated distribution and transmission charges on electricity delivered to customers, with rates set by the ERC and varying monthly by customer class (residential and commercial) based on generation, transmission, distribution, and other components. Customer acquisition occurs entirely through the franchise: customers apply for service connections at the main Tagbilaran City office, pay through accredited partners such as M. Lhuillier branches, and access 24/7 hotline support. The company does not disclose revenue, has no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, and operates solely in its single Philippine franchise territory.

Name

Bohol Light Company

Legal name

Bohol Light Company, Inc.

Website

https://boholpower.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bohol Light Company, Inc. is a regulated Philippine electric distribution utility, 70% privately owned and 30% owned by the Provincial Government of Bohol, that distributes electricity to residential and commercial customers in Tagbilaran City and surrounding Bohol Province under an ERC-regulated franchise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Power Distribution

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Utilities (22)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUADABAK

Community Choice Aggregators with Distribution Operations (CCA + Wires, where applicable)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Transmission & Distribution (T&D)/Distribution System Operators (DSOs) & Electric Distribution Utilities

Keywords

• Electric power distribution
• Electricity distribution services
• Regulated power utility
• Distribution franchise operations
• Net metering program

Headquarters

HQ city

Bohol

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Electricity Distribution and Transmission Services: As a regulated distribution utility, BLCI generates revenue through electricity distribution and transmission charges levied on consumers. Rates are regulated by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and vary by customer class (residential and commercial). The company publishes unbundled rates showing generation, transmission, distribution, and other charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BLCI is a regulated electric distribution utility that distributes electricity to residential and commercial end-users in Tagbilaran City and surrounding Bohol municipalities. The company manages the local distribution network — including multiple feeders, transformers, switchgear, and customer meters — and supports new service connection applications, outage notification, and the government-mandated net metering program for renewable energy customers.

Product overview

Bohol Light Company, Inc. (BLCI) operates as an electric distribution utility serving Tagbilaran City and Bohol Province in the Philippines. The company offers a single unified service focused on electricity distribution rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its core product is electric distribution services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Supporting services include new service connection applications, power rate information, power outage management (maintenance scheduling and emergency notifications), and a net metering program for customers with renewable energy systems. BLCI is regulated by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Department of Energy (DOE), with 30% ownership by the Provincial Government of Bohol.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Distribution Services Distribution of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial end-users within BLCI's regulated franchise territory in Tagbilaran City and Bohol Province; the company manages power infrastructure including distribution feeders, transformers, distribution lines, and customer meters.
• New Electric Service Connection Application service for new electricity connections covering residential and commercial applicants within the franchise area.
• Net Metering Program Grid-interconnection service under the government-mandated net metering framework, allowing customers with installed solar or other renewable energy systems to export excess generation to the grid and receive credit; BLCI publishes monthly hosting capacity reports for new connections.
• Power Outage Management Service Maintenance scheduling and emergency power outage notifications published online so customers can plan around scheduled and unsupply interruptions in their service area.

Quantifiable outcome

• P1.59 per kWh rate reduction for residential consumers during Christmas 2024 (from P12.27 to P10.67)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 7, Bohol Field OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2023BLCI partnered with DOLE 7 Bohol Field Office to conduct a Continuing Labor Education Seminar on February 22, 2023. DOLE provided speakers Mr. Janssen Ocana and Ms. Melody Malinao for training on Labor and OSH Laws.
• KEPCO SPC Power CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 August 2022BLCI cooperated with KEPCO SPC Power Corporation to conduct a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program at Ubujan District, Tagbilaran City. The partnership included parlor games with prizes, grocery pack distribution, and feeding programs for children in the community.
• Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerERC is the regulatory body overseeing BLCI's operations, rate-setting, and compliance. BLCI regularly participates in ERC hearings and filings for rate adjustments and regulatory approvals.
• M. LHUILLIER (Payment Partner)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorM. LHUILLIER branches serve as accredited payment partners where BLCI customers can pay their electricity bills, providing convenient payment options especially during office closures.
• Department of Energy (DOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBLCI participates in Competitive Selection Process (CSP) for power supply procurement as mandated by DOE guidelines. The company has issued invitations for 10-12 MW and 6 MW baseload power supply requirements.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Manila Electric Company (Meralco): Philippines' largest franchise distribution utility serving Metro Manila and surrounding provinces. Comparable ERC-regulated distribution business model but vastly larger scale and breadth.
• Davao Light and Power Company: Large franchise distribution utility serving Davao region, majority-owned by AboitizPower. Similar ERC-regulated franchise distribution model but at materially greater scale and customer base.

Direct peers

• Bohol Electric Cooperative (BOHECO I & II): Electric cooperatives serving other parts of Bohol province outside BLCI's franchise area. Operates analogous distribution and metering functions under NEA supervision, competing for adjacent service territory.
• More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power): Privately-held franchise distribution utility serving Iloilo City under ERC oversight. Direct comparison to BLCI as a smaller non-cooperative franchise holder in the Visayas; also referenced on BLCI's website footer.
• Visayan Electric Company (VECO): Regulated franchise distribution utility serving Metro Cebu. Closely comparable as another Visayan-region, ERC-regulated franchise holder serving residential and commercial consumers with similar tariff structure.
• Cebu Electric Cooperative (CEBECO): Electric cooperative distribution utility in Cebu province operating under NEA oversight. Comparable to BLCI's distribution function and customer segments, though cooperative (member-owned) rather than corporate structure.

Others

• KEPCO SPC Power Corporation: Power generation joint venture operating in the Visayas grid. Comparable as a Philippine power sector operator and has a documented partnership with BLCI; functions as an upstream supplier rather than a distribution peer.
• National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP): Privately-held concessionaire operating the country's high-voltage transmission grid. Comparable as a regulated Philippine power infrastructure operator and frequent counterparty for distribution utilities' transmission charges.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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