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Sen. Camille Villar presses PhilSA over low budget utilization
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian questioned the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on how its Multispectral Unit for Land Assessment (MULA) satellite could help combat corruption, particularly by identifying ghost projects.
During PhilSA's budget deliberation for fiscal year 2026, senators inquired if satellite technology could ensure project relevance and prevent funds from being misused.
PhilSA Deputy Director General Gay Jane Perez explained that MULA's satellite data, when combined with ground information, can aid in project planning and design by providing updated imagery of certain locations.
Perez affirmed that MULA, along with other satellite sources, can help monitor ongoing projects and identify discrepancies that might indicate corruption.
The first MULA satellite is slated for launch in 2026, with PhilSA reporting progress on the development of a second satellite.
Senator Camille Villar also flagged PhilSA's low budget utilization, noting that only 15.91% of its capital outlay was used by August 2025, prompting her to seek clarification on the delays.
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