Tag: disaster response

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PhilSA uses AI-powered satellite imaging to map floods after Typhoon Inday

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has released artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted flood extent maps to help government agencies assess flooding caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon triggered by Typhoon Inday. Using Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery captured on July 10 and 11, 2026, PhilSA identified flooded areas across Regions 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, […]

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PhilSA Uses Satellite Data to Map Landslides After Magnitude 7.8 Mindanao Earthquake

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is leveraging satellite technology to assess the impact of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao on June 8, 2026, providing critical data to support disaster response efforts. Using imagery captured by the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2A and Sentinel-2B satellites, PhilSA identified potential earthquake-induced landslides across Glan, Sarangani, and […]

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PLDT Enterprise Deploys Starlink Connectivity in Mindanao Hospitals

PLDT Enterprise has partnered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and local government units in Mindanao to deploy Starlink satellite connectivity in hospitals affected by the recent earthquake in southern Mindanao, helping strengthen emergency communications and healthcare operations during recovery efforts. The initiative has already enabled connectivity at the Malungon Sarangani Provincial […]

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Globe Deploys Starlink Satellite-to-Mobile Service After Mindanao Earthquake

Telecommunications provider Globe has activated Starlink’s satellite-to-mobile technology in parts of Mindanao following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that disrupted communications across South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani. The deployment, launched under a demo permit granted by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), marks Globe’s first use of satellite-to-mobile connectivity for disaster response in the Philippines. The […]

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PLDT, Smart Boost Emergency Connectivity in Mindanao Earthquake Response

PLDT and Smart Communications are providing critical connectivity support in General Santos City following the recent earthquake in Mindanao, enabling faster coordination among local government units, emergency responders, and affected communities. The PLDT Group immediately activated network and connectivity assistance at the General Santos City command center, helping ensure continuous communication for relief operations, emergency […]

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PLDT and Smart Launch Mental Health Resilience Program for Quezon City Frontliners

PLDT and Smart Communications, in partnership with the Philippine Mental Health Association, recently conducted a holistic stress management workshop for emergency response frontliners from the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the Quezon City Citizens Services Department. The initiative forms part of PLDT and Smart’s #KonektedForResilience advocacy program, which focuses on strengthening […]

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