News Summary

• The Philippines and the EU are working together to improve digital connectivity, strengthen cybersecurity, and expand access to satellite data.
• The program is backed by €20 million from the European Union, along with additional contributions of €2 million from Finland and €600,000 from France.
• One of the key parts of the initiative is access to data from the EU’s Copernicus Earth observation system.
• The initiative is expected to help improve public services and support better decision-making for communities across the country.