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First PhilSA director resigns after 5 years
Dr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano Jr. has resigned as the inaugural Director General of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) after five years of service.
Marciano stated his resignation is irrevocable and has been officially acknowledged by the Office of the President.
He will return to the University of the Philippines to resume his role as a professor.
Under his leadership, PhilSA was established in August 2019 following the signing of the Philippine Space Act, with Marciano appointed in January 2020.
He led the agency from a small group of volunteers to an organization of 250 individuals.
During his term, Marciano also mobilized the Philippine Space Council, secured resources and grants for space researchers, implemented a Quality Management System, achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, and fostered collaborations with various sectors.
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