Philippine Space Agency

Towards Nationwide Mapping of Seagrasses in the Philippines: Empowering Students through Remote Sensing Education

by Ayin Tamondong, Ariel Blanco, Kayziel Martinez, Christian Candido, and Kazuo Nadaoka

This study developed a satellite-based methodology for nationwide seagrass mapping using Sentinel-2 imagery and trained students in remote sensing techniques to support the BlueCARES Project Initiative. Preprocessing steps included land... Read more

Coral Bleaching Detection Using PRISMA Hyperspectral Satellite Imagery in Calatagan, Batangas

by Francesca Deighl Rivera, Ginell Elyza Buenavista, Ayin Tamondong, and Ariel Blanco

This study assessed the use of PRISMA hyperspectral data for detecting coral bleaching in Calatagan, Batangas, alongside sea surface temperature (SST) for validation. In-situ data and interviews with local experts... Read more

Increasing the Awareness of the Benefits of Earth Observation Applications through the Space Information Infrastructure Capacity Building and Training Program (SIICaP)

by Cyrus Nikko Pante, Kristine Bantay, Noel Jerome Borlongan, John Paul Almonte, Romer Kristi Aranas, and Ariel Blanco

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) launched the Space Information Infrastructure Capacity Building and Training Program (SIICaP) to promote EO awareness through free online webinars. This paper examines SIICaP's webinars, highlighting... Read more