Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 302)
The official period declared as the "Philippine Space Week" is from August 8 to August 14 of every year.
The legal basis is Section 17, Article II of the Philippine Constitution, which declares it State policy to give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports etc., to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development.
Republic Act No. 11363, known as the Philippine Space Act, supports the development, application, and utilization of space science and technology in the Philippines.
The period was chosen to coincide with the enactment of the Philippine Space Act on August 8, 2019.
The "World Space Week," which is celebrated from October 4 to 10 every year, is mentioned as an international event celebrating space science and technology.
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is mandated to promote the observation of the Philippine Space Week.
All agencies and instrumentalities of the National Government, including government-owned or -controlled corporations, state universities and colleges, local government units, non-government organizations, and the private sector are enjoined or encouraged to participate.
The purposes include promoting space awareness, celebrating the contributions of Filipinos in space science, and espousing the value, benefits, and impacts of space science and technology applications on the lives of Filipinos.
No, the proclamation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.