Lawmaker lauds Marcos 'Agila' internet satellite program

By Javier Joe Ismael

Nov 18, 2023 1:01 am

MANILA, Philippines: President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.'s plan to bring the first two internet satellites solely dedicated to the Philippines to serve far-flung areas was hailed by members of both houses of Congress.

During the President's working visit to the United States, Astranis Space Technologies Corp. formally signed the agreement with Orbits Corp. to bring internet connectivity to unserved and underserved areas in the Philippines by launching MicroGEO satellites.

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