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Tuesday 5th of November 2024

PhilSA Integrated Network for Space-Enabled Actions towards Sustainability (PINAS)

About PINAS

The PINAS project envisions a community empowered through space data mobilization wherein the full value chain of space data will be utilized. It envisions to be an active network of institutions and people working together toward sustainability using space data and information. These institutions include local government units (LGUs) as priority, national government agencies (NGAs), research and development institutions (RDIs), civil society organizations (CSOs), private companies, and citizens.

PINAS further aims to:

  • Provide an overview of the LGU and NGA capabilities and needs on Space Science Technology and Applications (SSTA).
  • Establish a network with diverse, responsive and cooperative members that will ensure sustained knowledge sharing throughout the country.
  • Develop, document and disseminate data processing workflows for the commonly-needed data products by LGUs and select NGAs.
  • Capacitate the LGUs in collection of ground data and field measurements.
  • Ensure that sufficient support is provided towards decision-making, policy formulation, and action implementation, in particular, in resource management, sustainable development and disaster response and mitigation.

Program Updates

PhilSA conducts PINAS Workshop in Cebu City

by Philippine Space Agency on 17 July 2024

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) held the PhilSA Integrated Network for Space-Enabled Actions towards Sustainability or the PINAS Workshop in Cebu City from 9-10 July 2024.  The first day featured a series of technical presentations on space data applications, an overview of the Copernicus Capacity Support Action Programme for the Philippines (CopPhil), and the PINAS […]

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PhilSA conducts PINAS Workshop in Zamboanga City in coordination with MinDA and AdZU

by Philippine Space Agency on 22 March 2024

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) conducted the PhilSA Integrated Network for Space-Enabled Actions towards Sustainability, or the PINAS Workshop, in Zamboanga City from 19 to 20 March 2024 in collaboration with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU).    The first day of the workshop featured technical presentations on the Philippine […]

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PhilSA in collaboration with MinDA conduct PINAS Workshop in Davao City

by Philippine Space Agency on 28 November 2023

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) conducted the PhilSA Integrated Network for Space-Enabled Actions towards Sustainability, or the PINAS Workshop, in Davao City from 21 to 22 November 2023 in collaboration with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA).   This collaboration with MinDA is a result of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between both agencies formalized last 08 […]

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PINAS Project Citizen Science Network

by Philippine Space Agency on 7 August 2023

The PINAS Project of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is launching its Citizen Science Network through a data gathering activity and competition from 07 to 12 August 2023 during Philippine Space Week.   Citizen scientists can collect, and upload field data related to landcover, marine environment, agriculture, and disaster-related incidents to the PhilSA ODK server.  Th […]

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PINAS space data use trainings held in Oriental Mindoro

by Philippine Space Agency on 5 July 2023

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) successfully organized the PINAS (PhilSA Integrated Network for Space-Enabled Actions towards Sustainability) workshop in Calapan City from 22 to 23 June 2023. Provincial Governor Humerlito Dolor, represented by Provincial Administrator Hubbert Christopher Dolor, welcomed the organizers, partners, and participants. Calapan Mayor Marilou Flores-Morillo, represented by City Administrator Atty. Reymund Al […]

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The PINAS Project conducts the first workshop for 2023 in Aklan Province

by Philippine Space Agency on 3 March 2023

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) held a two-day PINAS Workshop from 22 to 23 February 2023 at the Aklan State University (ASU), attended by over 90 participants from the local government unit (LGU), regional government agencies, civil society organizations (CSO), and the academe. Hon. Jose Enrique M. Miraflores, Governor of the Province of Aklan, and […]

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PhilSA conducts PINAS Workshop in Ilocos, highlights the importance of data from space to complement on-ground data and activities

by Philippine Space Agency on 1 December 2022

The Philippine Space Agency conducted the PINAS (PhilSA Integrated Network for Space-enabled Actions toward Sustainability) Workshop in Ilocos from 23 to 24 November 2022 at the Teatro Ilocandia, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte. Participants from local government units (LGUs), regional government agencies, and MMSU joined the two-day workshop that included […]

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PhilSA conducts PINAS Workshop in Palawan

by Philippine Space Agency on 20 September 2022

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) held the PhilSA Integrated Network for Space-Enabled Actions towards Sustainability or the PINAS Workshop in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan from 14 to 15 September 2022. Over 120 workshop participants joined from the local government units (LGUs), regional government agencies, research development institutions (RDIs), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Palawan.  During […]

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PhilSA marks 3rd year with month-long capacity-building activities for the public sector and partners

by Philippine Space Agency on 9 August 2022

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is marking its third anniversary this August with a month-long lineup of capacity-building activities. The celebration, themed Sama-samang Pagbangon Gamit ang Kaalaman Mula Kalawakan, will highlight the crucial role of end-users in harnessing information from space to benefit and empower communities. PhilSA PINAS, or the Integrated Network for Space-Enabled Actions […]

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PhilSA to boost capacity of LGUs, researchers, civil society in using space data

by Philippine Space Agency on 23 June 2022

The Philippine Space Agency has started the pre-implementation of a new project designed to capacitate and enable various sectors to sustainably access and use space data according to their needs. The project, named PINAS, which stands for PhilSA Integrated Network for Space-Enabled Actions towards Sustainability, will be implemented by the PhilSA Space Information Infrastructure Bureau […]

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PINAS Project Concept Note
The PhilSA Integrated Network for Space-Enabled Actions towards Sustainability (PINAS) project is envisioned to be an active network of institutions and people working together toward sustainability using space data and information. This project is implemented by the PhilSA Space Information Infrastructure Bureau (SIIB).
As shown in figure 1, the network will consist of the following:
  1. PINAS LGUs- Local government units
  2. PINAS NGAs- National Government Agencies
  3. PINAS Academe- State Universities and Colleges, Higher Education Institutions, Research and Development Institutions
  4. PINAS CSOs- Civil Society Organizations
  5. PINAS Enterprise- Private sector
  6. PINAS Citizen Science- Individuals

The various sectors from the same provinces, regions, municipalities or cities will have their own subnetworks wherein their activities will be centralized and synchronized. PhilSA members will co-manage these provincial or regional networks with key institutions identified from the subnetwork. Common goals or shared interests like preservation of river basins, watersheds, national parks and protected landscape and seascapes can motivate the formation of these subnetworks by neighboring members.

Through this synergy, the PINAS Project aims to attain the following objectives:

  1. Provide an overview of the needs and capabilities of LGUs and other institutions/organizations on Space Science, Technology, and Applications (SSTA).
  2. Establish a network of networks with diverse, responsive, and cooperative members that will ensure sustained knowledge sharing throughout the country.
  3. Develop, document, and disseminate data processing workflows for the commonly needed data products by LGUs, NGAs, and other institutions/organizations.
  4. Capacitate the LGUs and others in collection of ground data and field measurements
  5. Ensure that sufficient support is provided towards decision-making, policy formulation, and action implementation in resource management, sustainable development, and disaster response and mitigation.

Expectations from the network members

Network members, regardless of the sector and capabilities, are expected to contribute to the network in at least one of the following means:

  1. Collaboration in research and development
  2. Co-development and generation of space data products
  3. Coordination of training and workshops in their area
  4. Contribution of field data
  5. Assistance in fieldworks as site experts
  6. Assistance in fieldworks through provision of vehicles, boats, manpower or equipment
  7. Co-development of training materials and programs
  8. Formation and co-management of local network in close coordination with PINAS

Organizational or agency collaboration

Should an agency, department, organization, or institution be interested in collaborating with PhilSA for data product research and development through PINAS, discussions must be held for both parties to understand and assess the proposed collaboration. This partnership should proceed through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The MOA would entail comprehensive knowledge and resource sharing that will ensure attainment of goals for both parties.

Assessing members

Utilizing the information provided through the surveys and registration, the members will be classified into various levels depending on training needs, capabilities, and resources. Capacity building will be different for each level and will ensure improvement in relevant skills and capabilities. The PINAS team, consisting of members of the PhilSA SIIB, will be devising training programs unique for each level. These trainings can be held online, face-to-face, hybrid or through massive online open course (MOOC) platform. These will consist of theoretical and practical components. For practical trainings, the trainees’ outputs will be assessed and graded by SIIB personnel. Upon successful completion of training, certificates will be issued to qualify trainees for the next level.

Phases of the project

The first phase of the project aims to build core networks. This consists of workshops in selected provinces that aim to identify initial links and connections between LGUs and other participants. The PINAS project has conducted its initial workshops in Iloilo and Palawan. In parallel, the PINAS team is developing workflows for generation of space data derived maps and analyses for the usal and most pressing problems of the participants.

Capacity building activities will be conducted in the second phase, wherein actual theoretical and practical training will be conducted. With the PINAS team, the members will develop data products relevant to their needs. Another opportunity for collaboration with the networks and their members will be the conduct of fieldwork, wherein the members will take on roles as site experts and data contributors. The main goal of this phase is to elevate the knowledge levels of the members by providing the know-how on developing products and conducting ground measurements.

In the final phase, the utilization of the data products must be integrated into the operation of the member units, offices, or agencies. A concerted effort must be conducted to share data within the networks to support policy-making, environmental conservation, sustainable development, and disaster mitigation and response. A network manager will provide oversight and coordination in the activities of a particular network.

Join the PINAS Network
After review of this concept note, you can register through this link.
PINAS Project Launch