The United States government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAid), launched on November 8 the Adlao Azul, a solar-powered boat that will help improve mobility and delivery of basic services across remote island communities in Palawan.

Developed by Oceantera Energy Corporation through a P25-million grant under USAid's Energy Secure Philippines project, the Adlao Azul is equipped with a US-made battery system and high-efficiency bifacial solar panels, allowing it to cruise for over six hours on clean energy. It comes with a cooler and freezer storage for the transport of food, vaccines, medical supplies, and other essential goods for residents on the islands of Coron, Culion, and Busuanga. The boat also allows the timely delivery of emergency supplies during power outages and natural disasters.