In celebration of the UNESCO International Day of Light last 16 May 2019, PH NatCom Secretary Lila Ramos Shahani joined the Liter of Light Foundation, G Diaries and ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya at the turnover programme of the 100 solar lamp bottles to the communities in Tawi-Tawi, Cotabato, Benguet, and Zamboanga with no access to electricity.
During her opening remarks, Philippine National Commission for UNESCO (PH NatCom), otherwise known as UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines (UNACOM) SecGen Shahani highlighted the many roles of light and how it has revolutionized society through communications, science, and culture. Meanwhile, Ms. Gina Lopez of G Diaries noted how these inexpensive and sustainable solar lamps will empower these communities by equipping them with alternative source of light. Mr. Illac Diaz, Founder of the Liter of Light Foundation, facilitated a solar-lamp creation workshop participated by several ABS-CBN executives and celebrities.
