The Philippine delegation for Space Camp DYCI Explorers 2024 and FELTA Multi-Media led by Mylene Abiva with Jed Abiva Sazon conducted a Courtesy Call to Philippine Space Agency Director General Joel John Marciano . The students will join Space Camp Turkey on August 14-20,2024.
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is the central government agency addressing all national issues and activities related to space S&T applications. Created under Republic Act No. 11363 or the Philippine Space Act, the PhilSA is an attached agency of the Office of the President for purposes of policy and program coordination, and to ensure alignment in national policies and priorities.
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.
FELTA will introduce the Space Program to Philippine Education ecosystem.