Republic Act 11363 "Philippine Space Act"
The Philippine Republic Act 11363 was signed on 08 August 2019: "An Act Establishing the Philippine Space Development and Utilization Policy and Creating the Philippine Space Agency, (and for Other Purposes)." Also known as the Philippine Space Act, it mandates the Philippine Space Agency to be the primary policy, planning, coordinating, implementing, and administrative entity of the Executive Branch of the government that will plan, develop, and promote the national space program in line with the Philippine Space Policy.
Key development areas
The Philippines will focus on space applications that can preserve and enhance the country's national security and promote development that is beneficial to all Filipinos.
The Philippines will develop and utilize space S&T applications to enhance its hazard management and disaster mitigation strategy as well as ensure the nation's resiliency to climate change.
To spur rapid scientific growth, the Philippines will focus on conducting research and development (R&D) endeavors in vital areas of space science, technology and allied fields.
The Philippines will create a robust and thriving space industry to support the country's space program through private sector involvement and cooperation.
The Philippines aims to establish a pool of trained space scientists, engineers and communicators that will be critical for the country's future space program and increasing public awareness on its value and benefits.
Through international partnerships and collaborations, the Philippines will become a key player in the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) and global space community by providing significant contributions and capabilities on space S&T applications.
Strategic directions
- Spur scientific growth that fosters patriotism and accelerates national progress.
- Promote improved public access and resource-sharing for the utilization of spaceborne data, space-enabled services and space-related facilities.
- Accelerate the transfer and diffusion of space technologies and knowhow throughout Philippine society towards developing a robust and vibrant local space industry and economy.
- Create a coherent and unified strategy for the development, utilization and promotion of Space Science and Technology Applications (SSTA) in line with the Philippine Space Policy.
- Enhance the Philippines’ official representation and contribution in the international space community for establishing cooperation.
Hexagon diagram labeled SPACE in the center, surrounded by six areas: National Security & Development, Space Research & Development, Hazard Management & Climate Change, Space Education & Awareness, Space Industry Capacity Building, and International Cooperation.