PH taps US space programs to monitor territorial waters

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

May 15, 2024 12:20 am

THE United States is helping the Philippines tap its space programs to monitor and document vessels in the country's territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, agencies from both governments announced on Tuesday.

In a joint statement, the US Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, the US National Space Council, and the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) said Earth observation is a priority area for bilateral cooperation.

Department of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Maria Teresita Daza. AFP PHOTO

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