His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Gay Jane P. Perez, Ph.D. as the Director General of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA).

Dr. Perez previously served as Officer-in-Charge of PhilSA beginning September 2025. Prior to this, she held the position of Deputy Director General for Space Science and Technology (DDGSST) from 2021, bringing with her extensive experience in space science, research and development, and institutional leadership.

Before joining PhilSA, Dr. Perez led the science team behind the development of the Philippines’ first microsatellites, Diwata-1 and Diwata-2, laying the groundwork for subsequent space technology initiatives.

Read the full announcement from the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA): https://philsa.gov.ph/news/president-marcos-jr-appoints-gay-jane-p-perez-ph-d-as-philsa-director-general/