Sample flood extent map (one out of 71) from available satellite data on 31 August covering areas of Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, CAR, and NCR

Satellite data show flood extents in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, CAR, and NCR due to enhanced Habagat 

(03 September 2026, Quezon City) The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) produced flood extent maps showing flooded areas in parts of Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, CAR, and NCR on 31 August at 05:45 AM PhST following heavy rains brought by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). The maps show flood extents on Monday morning after continued heavy rains last week. The flooded areas were detected with the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI) using a composite of three Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery. Please note that the maps show a snapshot of the flood extents at the specific time the image was captured by the satellite and may not reflect floods that have already receded. 

Satellite data show landslide in Lanao del Sur and flooded areas in Cotabato, Maguindanao del Sur, CALABARZON, and MIMAROPA due to Typhoon Inday

Sample flooded area map (one out of six). Other very high-resolution maps covering areas in Cotabato and Maguindanao del Sur can be found in this folder: https://tinyurl.com/Flood-20260714-KOMPSAT 

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) analyzed available satellite data following the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) due to Typhoon Inday and released landslide and flooded area maps to concerned stakeholders. 

Landslide and flooded areas from very high-resolution (VHR) satellite images 

First liquid-fueled sounding rocket launch from Philippine soil, highlighted in SONA

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the country’s upcoming sounding rocket launch during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27. The test launch in Cagayan in 2027 will help advance the Philippines’ launch capabilities, develop Filipino expertise in rocket technologies, and prepare for future space launch activities. 

“Cagayan is both geographically and economically primed to serve as our gateway to space and host the country’s first spaceport. A sounding rocket launch test is slated for next year,” said President Marcos. 

Satellite data show landslides from 7.8-magnitude earthquake

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is currently analyzing available satellite data on the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern portion of Mindanao on 08 June 2026. 

PhilSA produced maps showing earthquake-induced landslides affecting barangays Calabanit, Ilaya, San Vicente, Congan, and Calpidong in Glan, Sarangani; and barangays Butuan, Patulang, Sugal, Nuing, San Isidro, and Batulan in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental. The total combined area possibly affected by landslides is about 137.87 hectares (~1.38 sqkm), or more than half the land area of Bonifacio Global City. 

Satellite data show earthquake damaged areas, coastal uplift, and return of nighttime lights

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is currently analyzing available satellite data on the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern portion of Mindanao on 08 June 2026. 

PhilSA produced maps showing damaged structures in General Santos City, with areas in red indicating changes to buildings, structures, or the land surface as of 10 June 2026. This was derived using change detection between Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) images from Sentinel-1C and Sentinel-1D satellites of the European Space Agency (ESA). 

Philippines and Japan sign joint declaration to continue decades of space cooperation

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) signed a Joint Declaration of Interest in Space Cooperation on 27 May 2026, reaffirming their shared goals and objectives, and their interest in exploring cooperation and industry partnerships in Satellite Joint Mission Partnership and Data Applications, Space Exploration and Human Spaceflight, and Space Sustainability. The declaration was signed by PhilSA Ad Interim Director General Gay Jane P. Perez and JAXA President Hiroshi Yamakawa during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s state visit to Japan. 

“As we mark the 10th anniversary of the launch into orbit of the Diwata-1 microsatellite from the Japanese module of the International Space Station this year, we are reminded of how our partnership has quite literally reached new heights, symbolizing our shared commitment to innovation, science, and the industries of the future,” said President Marcos at the Summit Meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae on 28 May.  

Satellite data show barangays affected by ashfall from Mayon

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) produced a map showing areas covered by ash deposits (bounded in red) from the reported pyroclastic density current along the Mi-isi gully of Mayon Volcano on 02 May 2026. The ash deposits (shaded in red) were classified using change detection on a Sentinel-2 satellite image from 03 May 2026 (shown top) compared with a reference image from before the event (28 April 2026). The bottom map overlays the estimated ash deposit extent to show potentially affected barangays. Based on the analysis, at least 8,544 hectares (~85.44 sqkm) were covered by ashfall. For comparison, this area is around half the size of Quezon City. 

Satellite data shows NO2 concentration in Metro Manila down to pre-fire levels for two consecutive days

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has done daily monitoring of satellite data since the Navotas landfill fire reportedly broke out on 10 April 2026. Coinciding with reports on Tuesday (28 April) that significant progress has been made in suppressing the fire, satellite data shows that nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration in Metro Manila has fallen below 6 April (pre-fire) levels for two consecutive days. Nitrogen dioxide is a pollutant produced from burning and is a component of smoke, and lower NO2 concentrations indicate a reduction in the volume of smoke emitted from the landfill fire. Observations are consistent with measurements on the ground by EMB NCR and Central Luzon that particulate matter or PM over Metro Manila has improved on Tuesday (28 April) and Wednesday (29 April). PhilSA will continue monitoring of NO2 to assist in quantifying the impact of ground interventions. Please follow local and national health agencies for the latest advisories. 

Daily monitoring of satellite data shows air quality in Metro Manila has not returned to normal levels

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has done daily monitoring of satellite data since the Navotas landfill fire reportedly broke out on 10 April 2026. As of Thursday (23 April), the Bureau of Fire Protection has reported “smoldering conditions” onsite and satellite data show that air quality in Metro Manila has not returned to normal levels. Daily monitoring of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration over Metro Manila (taken every 8:45AM), shows that levels are still higher than on 6 April, prior to the fire. Nitrogen dioxide is a pollutant produced from burning and is a component of smoke.

The map shows the estimated smoke extent over Metro Manila and surrounding provinces at 8:45AM on Thursday, 23 April. Colors indicate the level of concentration of NO2, with darker red colors indicating higher levels of concentration.

Satellite data show smoke from Navotas fire reached as far as Bataan

This map shows how far smoke spread in the aftermath of the Navotas landfill fire, which broke out at approximately 8PM on April 10, 2026. The time-lapse map shows hourly snapshots from 7:45AM (featured) to 3:45PM on the following day, April 11. Darker colors indicate higher levels of nitrogen dioxide, a proxy for smoke extent, which can be measured during daytime using satellite data.

Satellite image on Thursday, 16 April, shows 28.6 hectares burned in Navotas landfill fire

This image shows the estimated burned area affected in the Navotas landfill fire, which reportedly broke out on 10 April 2026. As of Thursday (16 April, 10:33AM), six days after the fire reportedly broke out, there was an estimated 28.58 hectares (~285,800 sqm) of burned area (delineated in red). For comparison, this area is slightly larger than the Quezon Memorial Circle.

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) produced this map and provided it to the NDRRMC. PhilSA’s support through images and maps provides wide-area coverage that guides NDRRMC in monitoring the situation and prioritizing areas for response. By making space data accessible to stakeholders, PhilSA enables informed decision-making and strengthens disaster response.

ASEAN workshop advances regional cooperation on space safety and traffic management

Heads of Delegation. (L-R): Yvette Chee (Singapore); Dr. Soe Myint Maung (Myanmar); UNOOSA Director Aarti Holla-Maini; Dr. Gay Jane Perez (Philippines); Dr. Sittiporn Channumsin (Thailand); Nam Dork (Cambodia); Dr. Abdul Rachman (Indonesia); Dr. Terence Jerome Daim (Malaysia); with the organizers of the ASEAN SSA STM Seminar-Workshop (Photo credit: ASEAN NOC)

As space becomes more congested, understanding what is happening in orbit and sharing that knowledge is critical to avoiding collisions and protecting satellites and their space-based services that people rely on every day. The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), in partnership with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), convened the ASEAN Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Traffic Management (STM) Seminar-Workshop on 12-13 March 2026 in Manila.

Framework for rocket development and test launches in PH to be established through new PhilSA agreement

[L-R] Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Ferdinand Ferrer, DTI Sec. Ma. Cristina A. Roque, Ascend President Ramon C. Garcia Jr., DICT Secretary Henry R. Aguda, CEZA Administrator and CEO Sec. Katrina Ponce Enrile, PhilSA Ad Interim Director General Gay Jane P. Perez, Perigee Aerospace CEO Dong Yoon Shin, MOTIR Minister Kim Jung-kwan, and Federation of Korean Industries Chairman Jin Ryo Ryu during the MOU signing ceremony. (Photo credit: LinkedIn/Ramon Garcia Jr)

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), together with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA), Ascend International Gateway, Inc., and Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Perigee Aerospace, Inc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on a framework for rocket development training and experimental rocket launches in the Philippines. These initiatives will demonstrate the viability of the establishment and operation of a Philippine spaceport, with the goal of positioning the country as a gateway to space in the region.