Electronics company LG Philippines has renewed its partnership with the National Museum of Fine Arts through the donation of LG PuriCare Dehumidifiers to help preserve valuable artworks and artifacts. The units have been installed across key galleries to maintain stable humidity levels essential for protecting delicate materials.
Museums require strict environmental control to prevent damage caused by fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Excess moisture can lead to mold growth, warping, and pigment deterioration. By helping regulate these conditions, the LG PuriCare Dehumidifiers play an important role in extending the life of artworks and artifacts housed in the museum.
“Through this donation, we’re helping to create the right conditions for protecting priceless artworks,” said Nakhyun Seong, managing director of LG Philippines. “It’s a privilege to support institutions that celebrate Filipino identity and creativity. Life’s Good when history, heritage, and innovation come together.”
Each LG PuriCare Dehumidifier features a Dual Inverter Compressor for faster moisture removal and improved energy efficiency. The units also include UVnano technology, which inhibits bacterial growth in the water tank, and operate at a quiet 33 decibels to avoid disrupting conservation work. Designed for convenience, the units have ergonomic handles, smooth wheels, continuous drainage options, and smart connectivity through the LG ThinQ app for real-time monitoring and remote control.
The donation supports the National Museum’s efforts to strengthen its climate control systems and meet professional conservation standards. These measures help protect some of the country’s most important works, including Juan Luna’s “Spoliarium” and pieces by National Artists such as Fernando Amorsolo, Félix Resurrección Hidalgo, and Benedicto Cabrera. Each dehumidifier can remove up to 30 liters of moisture per day, ensuring stable conditions even in the Philippines’ humid climate.
“ ‘Spoliarium’ is the most iconic work of art in the Philippines,” said Jeremy Barns, director-general of the National Museum of the Philippines. “When it won the gold medal in Madrid in 1884, it inspired none other than José Rizal himself — and it continues to inspire every generation since. That’s why we must protect it — not just as a piece of history, but as a living symbol of our national identity, for all who come after us.”
Barns said humidity remains one of the biggest threats to the collection.
“Fluctuations in temperature can severely damage fragile works — paintings, wood, canvas,” he said. “That’s why we need environmental control. LG’s dehumidifiers are exactly what we need to fight moisture and ensure these pieces endure.”