Section 5Sec./Art. 5

Framework of the Space Policy. -The Philippine Space Policy will focus on six (6) Key Development Areas (KDAs) for SSTA development to ensure the States sustained progress:

(a) National Security and Development The Philippines will focus on space applications that can preserve and enhance the countrys national security and promote development that is beneficial to all Filipinos;

(b) Hazard Management and Climate Studies The Philippines will develop and utilize space S&T applications to enhance its hazard management and disaster mitigation strategy as well as ensure the nations resiliency to climate change;

(c) Space Research and Development To spur rapid scientific growth, the Philippines will focus on conducting research and development (R&D) endeavors in vital areas of space science, technology and allied fields;

(d) Space Industry Capacity Building The Philippines will create a robust and thriving space industry to support the countrys space program through private sector involvement and cooperation;

(e) Space Education and Awareness The Philippines aims to establish a sustainable pool of trained space scientists, engineers and communicators that will be critical for the countrys future space program and increasing public awareness on its value and benefits; and

(f) International Cooperation Through international partnerships and collaborations, the Philippines will become a key player in the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) and global space community by providing significant contributions and capabilities on space S&T applications.