Olutanga Island banks on hydrogen power to end years of blackouts

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – Separated by a strait from the mainland of Zamboanga Sibugay, Olutanga Island is a place of breathtaking beauty, where turquoise waters meet lush green landscapes. But behind its idyllic scenery lies a community grappling with a persistent and crippling energy crisis.

For years, residents have endured daily power interruptions lasting anywhere from two to eight hours, a problem that has stifled growth, disrupted lives, and left many feeling forgotten.