‘Isang Litrong Liwanag’ lights up PH homes

THE PHILIPPINES is, indeed, in a sweet spot, as it is now in the radar of more foreign investors, who have begun to flock the country to tap the various investment potentials offered by this “rising tiger” of Asia.

But while the country is now enjoying such an economic momentum, a lot of work still needs to be done on the ground.

Electricity, for instance, is not something that everybody is benefiting from. Despite major advances, there remained a lot of communities who do not have access to electricity, putting them into a disadvantage as far as progress is concerned.

Fortunately, there are groups that are tackling such concerns, such as the case of MyShelter Foundation, which pioneered the “Isang Litrong Liwanag” in the Philippines, a local implementation of the Liter of Light global movement.

The program aims to provide an ecologically and economically sustainable source of light to underprivileged homes. This initiative involves the use of empty one-liter soda bottles as makeshift solar bulbs which amplify the rays of the sun and act as light bulbs during the day. This provides an innovative way to bring illumination inside the house without using electricity.

Joining MyShelter Foundation in the said initiative is SIKA, a world leader in construction chemical. SIKA supports this program by providing for a reliable and strong sealant and adhesive to keep these solar bottle bulbs in place.

“We are thankful that SIKA has formed a partnership with us, to help shed some light both literally and figuratively,” remarked MyShelter Foundation founder Illac Diaz. “Our target is to make a small dent on the 20 million Filipinos who do not have access to light.”