Signify Foundation, a non-profit organization funded by Signify, has joined forces with the Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) to improve learning environments and empower students throughout the Philippines. With on-ground implementation support from Signify Philippines, the Signify Foundation will donate sustainable LED lighting for at least 50 new public school classrooms that SBFI plans to build nationwide in 2026.
The partnership was formalized at the Security Bank Centre in Makati City, where leaders from both organizations came together to advance their shared mission of supporting education and enabling communities through sustainable lighting solutions.
The collaboration between Signify Foundation and SBFI reflects a shared vision: to create better spaces for learning while promoting sustainability and social responsibility. The initiative reinforces the importance of light as a tool for development and community progress.
Advancing Access to Light and Education
The Signify Foundation focuses on increasing access to light in underserved communities around the world. Its efforts aim to promote education, safety, and well-being by improving lighting conditions in areas where it is most needed. By combining sustainability and social equity, the Foundation works to help people live, learn, and thrive under improved lighting.
“Light has the power to uplift lives – it brings safety, hope, and opportunity,” said Yue Cui, Director of the Signify Foundation. “Through this partnership, we are illuminating more than classrooms; we are lighting up the dreams of Filipino children who deserve every chance to learn and thrive. Across the world, the Signify Foundation is committed to bringing light to communities where it’s needed most, and here in the Philippines, we are proud to help create brighter, more inspiring learning environments that empower every child to believe in a better tomorrow.”
The Foundation’s projects are anchored on the belief that proper lighting is not only a basic necessity but also a catalyst for human development. Access to quality lighting in classrooms allows students to study more comfortably and encourages better engagement with their lessons.
Lighting Up Learning Spaces
Proper lighting is essential in educational environments. It reduces eye strain, enhances focus, and supports concentration among students. The use of LED lighting also offers long-term benefits. Energy-efficient systems consume less electricity and require less maintenance, allowing schools to save on costs and allocate resources to academic programs and teaching materials instead.
“At Signify, we believe in the power of light to create meaningful change. Through this project, we’re not only lighting up classrooms, we’re helping students see, learn, and create under better light,” said Raghuraman Chandrasekhar, Commercial Leader for Professional Signify Philippines.
This commitment reflects Signify’s broader mission to advance sustainable lighting technologies that improve daily life and foster learning. The partnership with SBFI serves as a tangible example of how innovation in lighting can contribute to social impact.
A Shared Commitment to Education
Security Bank Foundation has long been an advocate for education in the Philippines. It has built classrooms, trained teachers, and supported scholars across the nation. Through its partnership with the Signify Foundation, SBFI continues to expand its reach by ensuring that every new classroom it builds is equipped with modern, sustainable lighting.
“Security Bank Foundation builds the classrooms, but our partners, like Signify, help us deliver our mission. The donation of light bulbs from Signify is a powerful reminder that elevating education is a shared responsibility, where every resource is vital to fully upgrade public school facilities,” said SBFI Chairman Rafael Simpao, Jr.
This collaboration highlights the importance of partnerships between corporate and non-profit organizations in addressing educational challenges. By combining resources and expertise, both foundations are able to deliver a larger and more lasting impact on students and teachers alike.
Creating Brighter Lives and a Better World
The partnership between Signify Foundation and Security Bank Foundation underscores how sustainable technology can be used to create better learning environments. Together, the organizations are proving that collective action can light the way toward a brighter, smarter, and more sustainable future.
Through this joint effort, new classrooms across the Philippines will soon become brighter, safer, and more conducive to learning. It is a partnership that brings together innovation, compassion, and a shared purpose: to build a better world where every child can study under the right light and see their future more clearly.
Both organizations continue to demonstrate that progress happens when purpose-driven partnerships come together. Their work stands as a reminder that a single act of illumination can spark countless opportunities for growth, education, and hope.
