• Support traditional ways of life of Dumagat Indigenous Peoples along Dupinga River
• Partnership with Markham Resources
• Green energy supply to Nueva Ecija II Area 2 Electric Cooperative

Overview

The cool, crystal clear Dupinga River tumbles down from the craggy peaks of the Sierra Madre, down into the riverbanks of Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija. These refreshing waters provide livelihood to the indigenous Katutubong Dumagat who have led traditional lives guided by nature. This practice continues today with their riverside picnic shacks for local tourists as they adapt to modern living. 

The Dupinga run-of-river hydro project of Dupinga Mini Hydro Corporation (DMHC) will generate 4.6 MW of power to local communities, with an annual energy projection of 22.04 GWh. DMHC was awarded with an exclusive Hydro Service Contract by the Philippine Department of Energy in 2017 to develop the renewable resource of the Dupinga River. Once completed, the project will provide almost 15 percent of the electricity for nearby settlements serviced by the Nueva Ecija II Area 2 Electric Cooperative (NEECO2 Area2).