More than 200 representatives from government, industry, and academia in Japan and the Philippines convened for the Space Economy Co-Creation Symposium, jointly hosted by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA).
The event featured presentations on expanding applications of space technology, including carbon stock monitoring, maritime observation, disaster risk reduction, water resource management, satellite manufacturing, and launch services. Organizers emphasized that these fields are becoming central to economic development and climate resilience efforts across the region.
In opening remarks, Ambassador Endo Kazuya highlighted the longstanding Japan–Philippines partnership in space. He cited collaborative achievements such as the Diwata and Maya microsatellite programs—developed with support from JAXA and Japanese universities—and the use of Sentinel-Asia, an international disaster-response platform that enables emergency satellite imaging. He also referenced President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s meeting with JAXA officials during his June 2025 visit to Osaka as a recent reaffirmation of bilateral commitment to space cooperation.
Ambassador Endo expressed optimism about expanded collaboration between JAXA and PhilSA, noting that deeper cooperation in space-related industries will support both nations’ scientific advancement, disaster preparedness, and participation in the growing global space economy.
