The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) are working together. They signed a new agreement to use satellite data. This partnership will improve how the country manages water.
The agencies will use satellite analytics for irrigation systems. This data will help with planning and development. It allows for real-time monitoring of water resources.
PhilSA Ad Interim Director General Gay Jane P. Perez signed the agreement. NIA Administrator Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen also joined the signing.
The two groups will share research and technology. PhilSA will train NIA staff to use space data. This will improve technical skills at the irrigation agency.
New tools will help officials make faster decisions. These tools use data to manage irrigation more effectively. The goal is to support sustainable farming.
A future agreement will outline specific projects. The current partnership lasts for three years. The agencies may extend the deal later.
This move highlights the role of space technology in national goals. It focuses on food security and climate resilience.
PhilSA is the central space agency of the Philippines. It was formed in 2019. The agency develops the national space program.
NIA manages irrigation across the country. It started in 1963. Both agencies are under the Office of the President.
Space Tech to Boost Philippine Irrigation
