'First in Southeast Asia': DTI says SpaceX's Starlink registration 'underway'

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<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='A photo taken using a long exposure shows a string of SpaceX StarLink satellites passing over Salgotarjan, Hungary, May 12, 2021. The trail of lights was the result of a series of relatively low-flying satellites launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX as part of its Starlink internet service earlier this month. Peter Komka, EPA-EFE/File ' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/business/03/31/spacex-starlink-epa-efe-3312022.jpg' ><figcaption>A photo taken using a long exposure shows a string of SpaceX StarLink satellites passing over Salgotarjan, Hungary, May 12, 2021. The trail of lights was the result of a series of relatively low-flying satellites launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX as part of its Starlink internet service earlier this month. <em>Peter Komka, EPA-EFE/File </em></figcaption></figure></div><p><br/>MANILA - Preparations are "underway" for the registration of Elon Musk's SpaceX entry to the Philippines to deploy its Starlink satellite technology, the Department of Trade and Industry said Thursday.</p><p>Starlink is SpaceX's low earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband technology that is capable of bringing connectivity even in remote areas. </p><p>SpaceX is putting up a local Filipino entity that would be its wholly-owned subsidiary and is targeting to deploy 3 gateways in the first phase of the launch, the DTI said in a statement. </p><p>The DTI said SpaceX's application for registration "is being processed" while officials are visiting locations of potential gateways. </p><p>"The Philippines is set to be the first in Southeast Asia to avail of such technology that will bring high-speed satellite broadband connectivity to customers, particularly to areas where connectivity has been difficult or impossible," the DTI said.</p><div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Secretary Ramon Lopez, DFNN Executive Chairman Ramon Garcia Jr., and SpaceX executives. Handout' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/business/03/31/dti-3312022.jpg' ><figcaption>Secretary Ramon Lopez, DFNN Executive Chairman Ramon Garcia Jr., and SpaceX executives. Handout</figcaption></figure></div><p>The DTI also shared photos of Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez during a meeting with SpaceX Senior Manager for Government Affairs Rebecca Hunter and SpaceX Market Access Director Ryan Goodnight. </p><p>During the meeting, Lopez committed to assist the company in its planned establishment of the Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) unit in the country.</p><p>Lopez said the launch of SpaceX and Starlink in the Philippines would enable faster broadband speed and higher capacity for telecommunication services.</p><p>“Their system will augment as well as complement existing broadband capacities. This will further capacitate micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), facilitate online learning, e-commerce and fintech," Lopez said.</p><p>The development comes after President Rodrigo Duterte signed the amended Public Service Act, which would liberalize foreign ownership in several sectors, including telcos.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/02/28/22/govt-officials-spacex-meet-on-potential-starlink-in-ph'>Gov't officials meet with Elon Musk's SpaceX for potential Starlink expansion in PH</a></li>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/business/03/22/22/starlink-eyeing-ph-entry-as-telco-foreign-ownership-eases-eu-chamber'>Starlink eyeing PH entry as telco foreign ownership eases: EU chamber</a></li></ul><p>Several officials of the DTI Board of Investments earlier met with SpaceX officials to discuss the project.</p><p>Pure broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc founder Dennis Uy last year said he was also "<a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/03/12/21/philippines-converge-says-talks-with-elon-musk-spacex-starlink-ongoing'>in talks</a>" with SpaceX officials for the use of Starlink technology. </p><p>Starlink uses a constellation of over 1,600 satellites, which will eventually be increased to thousands more of mass-produced small satellites to connect with designate ground transceivers. </p><p>During Russia's invasion of Kyiv in Ukraine, Elon Musk sent Starlink transmitters and activated the service to provide much-needed connectivity.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/03/01/22/youre-most-welcome-starlink-internet-gear-lands-in-ukraine'>'You're most welcome': Starlink internet gear lands in Ukraine</a></li>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/17/22/isko-gets-approval-to-tap-elon-musk-for-manila-internet'>Isko Moreno gets green light to tap Elon Musk's Starlink for better Manila internet</a></li></ul><p><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=1638204' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more in <a href='//www.iwantv.com.ph/'>iWantv</a> or <a href='//tfc.tv/'>TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>The DTI said SpaceX's application for registration "is being processed" while officials are visiting locations of potential gateways. </p><p>"The Philippines is set to be the first in Southeast Asia to avail of such technology that will bring high-speed satellite broadband connectivity to customers, particularly to areas where connectivity has been difficult or impossible," the DTI said.</p><div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Secretary Ramon Lopez, DFNN Executive Chairman Ramon Garcia Jr., and SpaceX executives. Handout' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/business/03/31/dti-3312022.jpg' ><figcaption>Secretary Ramon Lopez, DFNN Executive Chairman Ramon Garcia Jr., and SpaceX executives. Handout</figcaption></figure></div><p>The DTI also shared photos of Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez during a meeting with SpaceX Senior Manager for Government Affairs Rebecca Hunter and SpaceX Market Access Director Ryan Goodnight. </p><p>During the meeting, Lopez committed to assist the company in its planned establishment of the Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) unit in the country.</p><p>Lopez said the launch of SpaceX and Starlink in the Philippines would enable faster broadband speed and higher capacity for telecommunication services.</p><p>“Their system will augment as well as complement existing broadband capacities. This will further capacitate micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), facilitate online learning, e-commerce and fintech," Lopez said.</p><p>The development comes after President Rodrigo Duterte signed the amended Public Service Act, which would liberalize foreign ownership in several sectors, including telcos.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/02/28/22/govt-officials-spacex-meet-on-potential-starlink-in-ph'>Gov't officials meet with Elon Musk's SpaceX for potential Starlink expansion in PH</a></li>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/business/03/22/22/starlink-eyeing-ph-entry-as-telco-foreign-ownership-eases-eu-chamber'>Starlink eyeing PH entry as telco foreign ownership eases: EU chamber</a></li></ul><p>Several officials of the DTI Board of Investments earlier met with SpaceX officials to discuss the project.</p><p>Pure broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc founder Dennis Uy last year said he was also "<a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/03/12/21/philippines-converge-says-talks-with-elon-musk-spacex-starlink-ongoing'>in talks</a>" with SpaceX officials for the use of Starlink technology. </p><p>Starlink uses a constellation of over 1,600 satellites, which will eventually be increased to thousands more of mass-produced small satellites to connect with designate ground transceivers. </p><p>During Russia's invasion of Kyiv in Ukraine, Elon Musk sent Starlink transmitters and activated the service to provide much-needed connectivity.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/03/01/22/youre-most-welcome-starlink-internet-gear-lands-in-ukraine'>'You're most welcome': Starlink internet gear lands in Ukraine</a></li>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/17/22/isko-gets-approval-to-tap-elon-musk-for-manila-internet'>Isko Moreno gets green light to tap Elon Musk's Starlink for better Manila internet</a></li></ul><p><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=1638204' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more in <a href='//www.iwantv.com.ph/'>iWantv</a> or <a href='//tfc.tv/'>TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Starlink is SpaceX's low earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband technology that is capable of bringing connectivity even in remote areas. </p><p>SpaceX is putting up a local Filipino entity that would be its wholly-owned subsidiary and is targeting to deploy 3 gateways in the first phase of the launch, the DTI said in a statement. </p>

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='A photo taken using a long exposure shows a string of SpaceX StarLink satellites passing over Salgotarjan, Hungary, May 12, 2021. The trail of lights was the result of a series of relatively low-flying satellites launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX as part of its Starlink internet service earlier this month. Peter Komka, EPA-EFE/File ' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/business/03/31/spacex-starlink-epa-efe-3312022.jpg' ><figcaption>A photo taken using a long exposure shows a string of SpaceX StarLink satellites passing over Salgotarjan, Hungary, May 12, 2021. The trail of lights was the result of a series of relatively low-flying satellites launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX as part of its Starlink internet service earlier this month. <em>Peter Komka, EPA-EFE/File </em></figcaption></figure></div><p><br>MANILA - Preparations are "underway" for the registration of Elon Musk's SpaceX entry to the Philippines to deploy its Starlink satellite technology, the Department of Trade and Industry said Thursday.</p>

Preparations are underway for the entry of Elon Musk's SpaceX to the Philippines to deploy its Starlink satellite technology, the DICT said.

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'First in Southeast Asia': DTI says SpaceX's Starlink registration 'underway'

'First in Southeast Asia': DTI says SpaceX's Starlink registration 'underway'