#philippines satellite

The Philippines is expected to launch its first Filipino-made micro-satellite in April of this year according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). DOST Secretary Mario Montejo said that the agency has already made arrangements with an American provider of space shuttle services for the launch of the country's micro satellite, PhilStar reports. Select DOST scientists are also currently in Japan to collaborate with space scientist from Hokkaido for the satellite's assembly. Although aided by Japanese scientists, the satellite's design and fabrication activities are done by Filipino scientists. The micro satellite will use cutting edge remote sensing technology developed by the DOST to monitor the condition of our forests, mountains, and agricultural and marine areas. The DOST is planning to send two micro satellites in two years starting 2016 under the agency's Project DREAM (Disaster Risk Exposure Assessment for Mitigation). Waze has announced a new Motorcycle Mode designed specifically for riders, with the Philippines included among the first countries to receive the feature. Motorcycle Mode is rolling out now on both Android and iOS in the Philippines, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Malaysia, Mexico, and Peru, with additional markets expected to follow. Read more in our articles including "First Philippine-made micro-satellite expected to launch in April" and "Waze rolls out Motorcycle Mode, Philippines among first markets to get it".