[{"bbox": [97, 156, 1134, 359], "category": "Text", "text": "package pursues the objective to establish the necessary high bandwidth connections to allow for a feasible utili-\nsation and functionality of the Copernicus national mirror site. It will facilitate the establishment of local connec-\ntions between relevant government institutions and research and education institutions to allow data exchange (i.e.\nconnecting the Philippines Space Agency that hosts the Copernicus mirror site, with the Department of Science\nand Technology Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) with Indefeasible Rights of Use (IRU) or\ndark fibre, improving the network infrastructure allowing ASTI to become an operator and carrier neutral Internet\nService Provider and Internet point Exchange administrator, etc.)."}, {"bbox": [97, 374, 1133, 549], "category": "Text", "text": "Timely and unrestricted access to satellite data is important to tackle disaster risk management and climate change which is critical for a natural disaster-prone country like the Philippines. Copernicus data and its applications are essential in improving disaster preparedness and response. In this context, the TEI will enhance the functionality of the national Copernicus data repository facility (national Copernicus mirror site) established under the Copernicus Philippines at the Philippine Space Agency through the development of faster data access, storing, processing and exchange among Philippines authorities which utilise Copernicus for planning and emergency response."}, {"bbox": [97, 563, 1133, 619], "category": "Text", "text": "The TEI will boost gender-responsive education, research and innovation by facilitating exchange of data and\nservices among research centres and academic institutions."}, {"bbox": [97, 633, 1133, 691], "category": "Text", "text": "The package will contribute to creating a better enabling environment for 5G roll-out in the country, ensuring\nappropriate cybersecurity through policy and capacity building and uptake of skills."}, {"bbox": [97, 705, 1133, 792], "category": "Text", "text": "In this framework the Philippines TEI on Digital Connectivity, it will also prepare the ground for enhanced Co-\npernicus data uptake and exchange at regional level in ASEAN through high-speed broadband terrestrial and sub-\nmarine networks and will explore synergies with the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package."}, {"bbox": [97, 806, 161, 830], "category": "Section-header", "text": "Means"}, {"bbox": [97, 847, 1133, 933], "category": "Text", "text": "The action has been drawn up and will be implemented in line with the Multi-annual Indicative Programme for\nthe Philippines, and more specifically with Specific Objective 2 of Priority area 1 (Digital transformation and en-\nhanced connectivity)."}, {"bbox": [97, 948, 1134, 1386], "category": "Text", "text": "Under the **TEI Philippines Digital Connectivity**, the action will aim at securing connections link between EU and the Philippines by possibly peering Philippine PREGINET network with the European GÉANT network if possible. This connection would support the knowledge and skills building required to improve disaster preparedness and response in the Philippines. It will further facilitate connectivity between observational networks and relevant institutions by establishing dedicated broadband links to secure data transmission. Additionally, it will extend and modernise telecommunication infrastructures to improve routing and data delivery at national level via the establishment of new Internet Exchange points at are strategically selected locations. Copernicus data stored in the national mirror site will be protected against data loss and system's downtime to ensure continuous delivery of data, information and services to public authorities, research and education institutions. Resources will be dedicated to enhancing digital skills for the management, processing, and use of spatial data across a number of priority sectors for the Philippines. To this aim, the Action will support uptake of satellite imagery analysis at regional and provincial levels by working closely with authorities at central level in charge of preserving the environment and managing the country's natural resources. Delivery and accessibility of Copernicus data in the regions and in the provinces will be ensured by creating a content delivery network to bring data, information and services closer to the user, reduce latency, increase speed, and improve user's experience."}, {"bbox": [97, 1400, 1133, 1457], "category": "Text", "text": "Tailored produces and services will also be developed to meet Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023–2028 requirements to improve national and local climate and risk information management systems."}, {"bbox": [97, 1471, 1133, 1555], "category": "Text", "text": "At last, the Action will build capacities of officers, train and certify personnel, and educate users to enhance digital\nskills for the management of spatial data across sectors, as well as **build capacities on cybersecurity and 5G roll\nout.**"}, {"bbox": [1038, 1682, 1143, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 4 of 35"}]