MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines may soon have its own space agency following the unanimous approval of the Senate. The upper chamber passed Senate Bill 1983, which seeks to establish a space development policy and create a Philippine Space Agency, during the resumption of sessions Monday. The proposed law is expected to serve as the Philippines' strategic roadmap for space development and propel the country to be space capable in the next decade. The bill was introduced by Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Sens. The House of Representatives passed House Bill 8541 or the “Philippine Space Development Act” last December.

Source: Philippine Star May 20, 2019 12:55 UTC