GAY JANE P. PEREZ, Ph.D.
Ad Interim Director General
Philippine Space Agency

Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez is a Filipino scientist and public servant known for her contributions to satellite remote sensing and the development of the Philippines’ space capabilities. She was appointed Director General of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) in January 2026, after previously serving as Deputy Director General for Space Science and Technology since 2021 and as Officer-in-Charge of the agency. She is also a Professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Dr. Perez led the science teams behind the Philippines’ first microsatellites, Diwata-1 and Diwata-2. Her research includes the use of satellite data for environmental monitoring, drought forecasting, and climate applications. Dr. Perez obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Physics from the University of the Philippines Diliman and was a Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.