Signify continued its community relamping initiative on 22 March 2026 to bring brighter and more energy-efficient lighting to households in need in the Sin Ming area, in partnership with the Bishan Toa Payoh Town Council. The programme builds on previous community lighting initiatives in Singapore and aims to improve living conditions for residents by replacing older lighting with the new generation energy-efficient Philips Ultra Bright LED bulbs.
This day marked the launch of an important distribution event led by Ms. Elysa Chen, Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC (Bishan East-Sin Ming), who also served as Vice-Chairperson of the Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council and Adviser to the Bishan-Toa Payoh Grassroots Organisations. She was joined by Mr. Chandra Vaidyanathan, Managing Director of Signify Singapore and President of Consumer for Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, along with Mr. Ernest Ng, CEO of the Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council.
Together, they engaged directly with residents to champion the relamping initiative. Alongside dedicated Signify employees and staff from Bishan-Toa Payoh, they visited local households to facilitate the installation of new lights, demonstrating their commitment to enhancing the community.
The programme will support 407 households in rental HDB flats along Sin Ming Avenue, with each home receiving Philips Ultra Bright LED bulbs. These new-generation bulbs deliver up to 40 percent higher brightness at the same wattage, helping residents enjoy brighter and more comfortable lighting while maintaining energy efficiency. The bulbs are also designed to last up to 30,000 hours nearly twice the lifespan of current Philips LED bulbs, which typically last around 15,000 hours.
Despite the improved performance, the new bulbs are designed to offer greater brightness and longer lifespan at an accessible price point, delivering better long-term value for households. Residents participating in this initiative will also be among the first households in Singapore to experience the new Philips Ultra Bright LED bulbs ahead of their retail launch in the coming months.
Beyond helping to reduce monthly electricity costs, the initiative also improves home safety through better visibility, creates more comfortable living environments and encourages more sustainable energy use within the community. Old bulbs collected from households will be responsibly recycled.
Signify Singapore has been recognised as a Champion of Good (2025 – 2028) by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), the highest tier under the Company of Good framework, reflecting its commitment to creating positive impact through community partnerships and initiatives.
In recent years, Signify has donated over 2,000 Philips LED bulbs to 770 low-income households in Toa Payoh East (2025), installed over 1,300 LED bulbs for 600 residents in Punggol West (2024) and provided lighting solutions for a wellness room at Stroke Support Station’s S3@Enabling Village (2023).
“At Signify, we believe light has the power to improve lives,” said Mr Chandra Vaidyanathan, Managing Director, Signify Singapore & President Consumer – Asia, Middle East, Africa & Latin America. “Through this initiative, we are proud to work together with the Bishan–Toa Payoh Town Council and community volunteers to bring brighter, more energy-efficient lighting to residents who need it most. The Philips Ultra Bright LED bulbs used here deliver at least 40 percent more brightness while maintaining excellent energy efficiency and lasting up to twice as long as typical LED bulbs, helping households enjoy better lighting quality while keeping energy consumption low.”
