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has collaborated with Astranis and Orbits to improve the Philippines' internet connectivity in remote areas. On Wednesday, the Orbits and Astranis have collaborated to bring internet connectivity in remote areas in the Philippines through MicroGEO satellites which will cover up to 10 million users and 30,000 barangays. Jose Manuel Romualdez, the Philippine Ambassador to the United States, has named the first satellite "Agila" in an effort to promote innovation in technology and fortify international alliances. Globe has officially launched Starlink's satellite-to-mobile service in the Philippines after receiving approval from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), making it the first local telecom operator to commercially offer direct-to-device satellite connectivity in the country. The launch comes as the Philippines continues to face connectivity challenges due to its geography and frequent natural disasters. What We (Consumers) All Should Demand The broader ambition is clear: the Philippines wants to be a top‑tier ASEAN connectivity hub, with a Php 6 trillion digital infrastructure plan aiming for faster, cheaper, and more reliable networks nationwide. Read more in our articles including "PBBM sets up first satellites dedicated to Philippine internet connectivity dubbed Agila" and "Globe rolls out Starlink Satellite-to-Mobile Service in the Philippines".