29/09/2026
JUST HAPPENED: Strengthening Philippine Subsea Connectivity for ! 🇵🇭🌊
Did you know? Contrary to popular belief, our internet doesn't float through the air via satellites—over 99% of international data flows through physical cables hidden deep beneath our ocean floors! 🌐⚡
As part of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo), NAMRIA partnered with The Asia Foundation to host the Archipelagic Governance for Subsea Cables Forum at Dusit Thani, Makati City! 📍
The forum brought together leaders from government, industry, academia, and development partners to tackle a critical mission: building, protecting, and sustaining the hidden subsea networks that keep the Philippines connected.
With the strong support of NAMRIA Administrator Usec. Peter N. Tiangco, PhD, 𝘊𝘌𝘚𝘖 𝘐, our delegation—led by OIC-Deputy Administrator Concepcion Bringas—actively engaged with key stakeholders. Participants also visited NAMRIA’s interactive exhibit highlighting our hydrographic mapping products and services that underpin subsea and maritime governance.
Together, we safeguard the waters that connect our islands to the world! 🌏⚓