Philippines & Japan Team Up for Space Tech to Combat Climate Woes

The Philippines and Japan are joining forces, leveraging space technology to better protect Filipinos from climate-related challenges and natural disasters. This partnership aims to improve weather tracking and disaster response across the archipelago.

A New Collaboration

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos announced a new collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The two agencies intend to utilize space technology to enhance the lives of Filipinos. The plan involves better satellites for improved tracking of typhoons and swift disaster responses.

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“We’re working with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), together with our very own Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), to use space technology that helps protect and improve the lives of Filipinos,”

—President Marcos

The Philippines, with its geographical vulnerability, is highly susceptible to natural disasters. The country experiences approximately 20 typhoons annually (World Bank, 2013).

Deepening Ties in Space

President Marcos met with JAXA executives during his business meetings in Osaka, Japan. The meeting came during a four-day working visit to Japan that concluded on June 22.

JAXA has a history of collaboration with the Philippines via the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in space science, technology, and applications programs. The DOST has worked with Japanese universities to develop and launch several microsatellites and nanosatellites.

JAXA, established in 2003, is Japan’s primary space agency, tasked with space and aeronautics research, development, and utilization. It transitioned into a national research and development agency in April 2015 and focuses on international cooperation, public relations, and partnerships with industries and educational institutions.