This study looks at two cases of resettlement programs initiated by the National Power Corporation with the involvement of two energy-producing companies in two different areas. They are the Mirant Power Plant (formerly Hopewell Inc.) in Pagbilao, Quezon, and the San Roque Multi-Purpose Dam Project in San Manuel, Pangasinan. The paper documents the experiences of the members of the two resettlement communities and discusses some insights that could improve their living conditions. Hopefully, this paper will contribute to the improvement and refinement of resettlement programs that the Philippine government undertakes as it implements large-scale development programs. It is imperative that the members of communities who were displaced and were asked to sacrifice their lot for the benefit of the members of an abstract category called the majority should partake of the benefits of the development initiatives of the Philippine government.