The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the University of Antique (UA) have partnered to bring satellite data closer to local communities through a two-day workshop promoting sustainable development.
Held on July 2 and 3, the PhilSA Integrated Network for Space-Enabled Actions towards Sustainability (PINAS) Workshop brought together participants from local government units, civil society organizations, and the academic sector.
PhilSA Deputy Director General for Space Science and Technology Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez and Deputy Director General for Space Operations Denis F. Villorente led the agency’s team during the event.
Participants received a geospatial data package including satellite images, land cover maps, and historical flood data. These tools aim to support disaster risk reduction, land use planning, and environmental monitoring in local communities.
The workshop stemmed from a meeting between PhilSA and Senator Loren Legarda in December 2024, where both parties committed to advancing science-based development and community resilience.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “PhilSA, Antique university partner to make space data more accessible”
