Vivant Lights the Last Mile: Solar Power Brings New Hope to Remote School in Coron, Palawan

In the island community of Canipo in Coron, access to reliable electricity has long been a challenge. While the surrounding aquamarine waters attract tourists, they also isolate residents—especially students of Canipo Integrated School.

For years, classrooms relied heavily on daylight and limited generator hours. Without stable power, access to computers, internet connectivity, and modern learning tools remained restricted. The result: a widening digital divide between mainland schools and this remote island community.

That changed on February 10, 2026.

₱3.6-M Solar Electrification Project Powers Canipo Integrated School

Through Project Liadlaw, the flagship corporate social responsibility initiative of Vivant Foundation, Inc., an 18.7-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar power system was officially turned over to Canipo Integrated School.

Valued at ₱3.6 million, the solar electrification project now provides clean, renewable, and reliable electricity to classrooms, teachers, and students—transforming daily learning conditions in this far-flung area of Palawan.

The project was implemented in partnership with Calamian Islands Power Corporation (CIPC), a subsidiary of Vivant Energy, and the Department of Education Schools Division of Palawan.

Bridging the Digital Divide in Remote Philippine Schools

Reliable electricity is essential for quality education. In many remote schools across the Philippines, limited power supply restricts access to digital tools, online resources, and extended study hours.

By installing a solar power system in Canipo Island, Vivant is helping bridge the digital divide in last-mile communities—areas often beyond the reach of conventional power infrastructure.

“Energizing last-mile areas has always been part of our mission,” said CIPC President Eric Omamalin, underscoring the company’s commitment to inclusive energy access.

Vivant continues to power households and businesses in northern Palawan through CIPC and mainland Palawan through Delta P, Inc. (DPI), reinforcing its long-term presence in the province.

Sustainable Energy for Long-Term Community Development

The Canipo solar project marks the 14th initiative of Vivant Foundation in the Coron Islands since 2015 and its second project in the municipality. In 2024, the foundation also provided a literacy resource grant to the school—strengthening both educational materials and now, energy infrastructure.

Project Liadlaw has received Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility recognition from the League of Corporate Foundations in 2019 and 2025.

But beyond awards, the true impact is visible on campus.

Today, lights remain on after sunset. Teachers can prepare lessons without worrying about generator schedules. Students can access computers and digital learning tools more consistently. Clean solar energy now supports a more inclusive and modern learning environment.

Renewable Energy Driving Education in Palawan

Across the Philippines, many island and rural schools still face unreliable electricity. Solar electrification projects like this demonstrate how renewable energy solutions can directly improve education outcomes and community development.

In Canipo, solar power does more than light classrooms—it powers opportunity.

By bringing clean and sustainable energy to a remote school in Coron, Vivant Foundation and Vivant Energy are proving that distance should never dictate destiny.

And in Palawan’s last-mile communities, progress is now shining brighter than ever.