President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. declared 08-14 August of each year as Philippine Space Week through Proclamation No. 302 (s. 2023).
This annual observance aims to promote space awareness, highlight the contributions of Filipinos worldwide in the field of space science, and emphasize the value, benefits, and impact of space science and technology applications (SSTA) on the lives of Filipinos.
It also serves as an opportunity to recognize the efforts of Filipinos both locally and internationally in advancing scientific knowledge, technological innovation, policy development, and international cooperation for the peaceful, responsible, and sustainable use of outer space.
Read the proclamation here.