Philippine Space Agency

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. declared every 08 to 14 August as the Philippine Space Week to promote space awareness, highlight the contribution of Filipinos worldwide in the field of space science, and espouse the value, benefits, and impacts of space science and technology applications (SSTA) on the lives of Filipinos.

Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) Director General Joel Joseph S. Marciano, Jr. explains the significance of establishing the country’s own space week, “Ang space science, technology at mga applications nito ay may malaking papel sa ating pang-araw-araw na buhay. Ang mga panibagong kaalaman na nakukuha natin mula sa space exploration, ang mga satellites at mga produkto at services na bunga nito ay nagdulot ng maraming benepisyo na inaasahan na nating lahat.

Ang deklarasyon ng Philippine Space Week at ang kalakip na annual celebration ay nagbibigay kahalagahan sa mga space capabilities na binubuo at pinapalakas natin sa ating bansa, kasama ang mga kontribusyon ng mga Pilipino sa lahat ng dako ng space science, technology, innovation, policy and cooperation.”

In December 2022, the Philippine Space Council (PSC) chaired by President Marcos, recommended the declaration of the Philippine Space Week coinciding with the enactment of the Philippine Space Act on 08 August 2019.

DG Marciano expressed appreciation for President Marcos’ support, “We are grateful to President Marcos for being a strong advocate of science, technology and innovation, and for highlighting in his 2nd State of the Nation Address (SONA) the development of national space capabilities through satellites and their applications. PhilSA presented to the President, as Chair of the Philippine Space Council, the ongoing activities and plans that align with the President’s socio-economic agenda through value-added utilization of satellite images and space data for supporting food security, infrastructure monitoring, digital governance and transformation, and promoting high-value space industrial capabilities and human resources.”

PhilSA will promote the observance of the Philippine Space Week by identifying and conducting programs, projects, and activities that relate to SSTA.

Proclamation No. 302, s. 2023, in declaration of the Philippine Space Week, was signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin.

PhilSA marks 4th year with #YamangKalawakan tungo sa maunlad na kinabukasan

PhilSA marks its 4th anniversary during the Philippine Space Week with the theme, ‘#YamangKalawakan tungo sa maunlad na kinabukasan.’ According to Director General Marciano, “Yamang Kalawakan refers to space capabilities, resources, and infrastructure, and space as an environment that we can utilize for the benefit of the Filipino people. The theme stresses the significance of opportunities in the global space economy that the Philippines can seize and develop to enable lasting progress and prosperity.”

PhilSA DG Marciano calls on Filipinos to join the mission of the Philippine Space Week, “Sa kauna-unahang Philippine Space Week na ito, ipinagdiriwang rin natin ang ika-4 na anibersaryo ng Philippine Space Act at ang pagtatatag ng Philippine Space Policy at ng Philippine Space Agency, magsama-sama tayo at magkaisa sa temang, ‘#YamangKalawakan Tungo sa Maunlad na Kinabukasan.’

On 08 August 2023, PhilSA will enter into agreements with various government agencies to utilize SSTA and PhilSA’s expertise on satellite data acquisition.

PhilSA will also acknowledge its valuable media partners during an awarding ceremony for their important role in raising awareness about SSTA in the country.

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Full statement of PhilSA Director General Joel Joseph S. Marciano, Jr. on the declaration of Philippine Space Week

“Ang space science, technology at mga applications nito ay may malaking papel sa ating pang-araw-araw na buhay. Ang mga panibagong kaalaman na nakukuha natin mula sa space exploration, ang mga satellites at mga produkto at services na bunga nito ay nagdulot ng maraming benepisyo na inaasahan na nating lahat.

We are grateful to President Marcos for being a strong advocate of science, technology and innovation, and for highlighting in his 2nd State of the Nation Address (SONA) the development of national space capabilities through satellites and their applications. The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) presented to the President, as Chair of the Philippine Space Council, the ongoing activities and plans that align with the President’s socio-economic agenda through value-added utilization of satellite images and space data for supporting food security, infrastructure monitoring, digital governance and transformation, and promoting high-value space industrial capabilities and human resources.

Sa kauna-unahang Philippine Space Week na ito, ipinagdiriwang rin natin ang ika-4 na anibersaryo ng Philippine Space Act at ang pagtatatag ng Philippine Space Policy at ng Philippine Space Agency, magsama-sama tayo at magkaisa sa temang, ‘#YamangKalawakan Tungo sa Maunlad na Kinabukasan’.”

English translation

“Space science, technology, and its applications play a vital role in our daily lives. The new knowledge we get from space exploration, the satellites, and the resulting products and services have brought many benefits that we all expect and rely on.

The declaration of Philippine Space Week and the accompanying annual celebration give importance to the space capabilities we are building and strengthening in our country, along with the contributions of Filipinos in all areas of space science, technology, innovation, policy and cooperation.

In this first ever Philippine Space Week, as we celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Philippine Space Act and the establishment of the Philippine Space Policy and the Philippine Space Agency, let’s come together and unite under the theme, ‘#YamangKalawakan Tungo sa Maunlad na Kinabukasan’.”