Manila, PH – 4 June 2025 – Get ready for a dazzling spectacle at the heart of Manila!

The National Museum will host a breathtaking art installation that dazzles the eyes and brings hope to communities across the Philippines.

Over 3,500 handcrafted solar lamps will light up the National Museum of Natural History’s open area in a stunning display. Each lamp tells a story of Filipino ingenuity and sustainability, glowing together as one mesmerizing Circle of Light. Sun Life Philippines is marking its 130th anniversary by aiming for a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title this coming July 1.

From July 2 to 9, 2025, visitors may wander through the luminous exhibit, admiring the interplay of light and shadow. But here’s what makes it special: After the exhibit ends, the solar lamps will be sent to off-grid communities. These beautiful lights will brighten homes and classrooms in Talim Island and several areas in Region IV-A. The exhibit blends creativity and advocacy, using solar energy to light the way for a brighter, sustainable future.

Circle of Light Unites Art, Science, and Sustainability at the National Museum

The National Museum, known for its commitment to showcasing Filipino heritage, sees this collaboration as a blend of art, science, and social responsibility. “Through the Circle of Light, the National Museum is able to showcase its shared dedication with Sun Life of supporting creative, green, and sustainable advocacies and presenting them through this illuminating installation,” Jorell Legaspi, Deputy Director-General for Museums for the National Museum of the Philippines, said.

Furthermore, the Circle of Light also highlights the solar expertise of global changemaker Liter of Light and local pottery advocate Odangputik Art Space.

Empowering Communities Through Solar Innovation and Ceramic Art

Liter of Light Co-Founder and Board Director Ami Valdemoro recounted how their hand- built solar lights are guided by three principles: to utilize readily available and local materials, teach green skills, and create livelihoods for the communities served. “Likewise, Sun Life’s Circle of Light initiative fulfills those principles,” she said. “We are all united in the idea that everybody can make a difference, and we will soon have 3,500 examples of what we can do when we give our time and talent to a meaningful project.”

The program also fosters cultural appreciation for the art of ceramic pottery. Lin Bajala, Co- Founder and Curator of Odangputik Art Space explained, “Ceramic pottery isn’t easy.

Through our community gatherings, we help people understand that this is an interdisciplinary collaboration between art and science. In a way, the Sun Life Circle of Light is helping us build cultural appreciation for this type of art.”

For its part, Sun Life expressed gratitude for the support for Circle of Light. “It’s remarkable how Circle of Light has brought together organizations and volunteer lamp-builders within the Sun Life community in pursuit of a noble mission. Together, we are turning science into art, and art into hope,” Carla Gonzalez-Chong, Sun Life Philippines Chief Client Experience and Marketing Officer said. “It not only mirrors the trust that Sun Life has received over the years but it also stands for our commitment to make more lives brighter for the next 130 years and beyond.”

To know more about Circle of Light, visit http://www.sunlife.co/CircleofLight or follow @SunLifePH on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to stay updated on the program.

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