MANILA, PHILIPPINES – In three months time the Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology (DOST) together with its counterpart the Tohoko University (TU), and Hokkaido University (HU) with the help of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is set to launch the first of two Filipino-assembled satellite in outer space, The “DIWATA” micro-satellite.

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The Philippines, “Diwata” micro-satellite, photo credit to DOST

Also, read this: Philippines first Filipino-assembled satellite to be launched into space this year 2016

But prior to the DIWATA Satellite launch, known leftist groups in the Philippines has opposed and criticized the very promising innovative project referring to that the Philippines ought not to dwell on this kind of luxury when millions of Filipinos are still poor.

According to the Maharlikan.info, Renato Reyes of BayanMuna has criticized and slammed the DIWATA Satellite project of the DOST which cost the Filipino taxpayers a burden of almost Php1 billion.

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Renato Reyes of BayanMuna, photos credit to newsinfo.inquirer.net
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Photos credited to pinoyweekly.org

Reyes said, “There are more beneficial ways that the Aquino government could have used the money from these satellites, it could have been used for the poor Filipinos.” As quoted by the Maharlikan.info

The first micro-satellite, PHL-Microsat-1, nicknamed Diwata, will be launched into space in 2016 from the International Space Station (ISS), a large, habitable satellite orbiting the Earth.

The second one, PHL-Microsat-2, will be launched in 2017. It has not been given a nickname yet. The satellite program is a joint project by the Philippine and Japanese government. It aims to enhance the capability of the Philippines in the field of Satellite development and technology.

A Department of Science and Technology (DOST) program lead official Dr. Joel Marciano, for this particular project, explained that the “DIWATA” satellite project are government projects named as the Philippine Scientific Earth Observation Micro-Satellite (PHL-Microsat) Program aims to send two micro-satellites into space to assist in disaster management programs, weather forecasting, agriculture, fisheries, forest protection, mining, even the protection of cultural and historical sites, and helping the Philippine authorities in monitoring its territorial borders and boundaries. – Carl E.

Also, read this: Philippines satellite slot in outer space grabbed and occupied by China

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  1. Death to Renato Reyes..!!! a true example of a very Hypocrite Filipino.. Using mindless people to rally behind him.. Bunch of Dumb people flocking together blaming everything to the government, everything that happens to them.. Lazy Free loading people.. all they know is Talk and complain.. Hindi na kasalanan ng gobyerno kng maraming mahirap.. madami rin nmng tamad.. Di obligasyon ng gobyerno na intindihin pa ang mga taong tamad at radikal ang pag iisip para dlhin sa posisyon na di mapakinabangan ng nakararami…. hindi ito para sa inyong mga raliyista gnawa para sa aming mga pinoy ito.. wala kaung iniba sa NPA..

    • Yes tama ka at tanggalin na ang Bayan muna di nmn totoo yan ang totoo jan makasarili cla walang nagawang tama para sa kanila

  2. We cannot settle for less, we have upgrade our capabilities together with our economic program. STOP crab mentality instead we have to be more prayerful for the advancement of every Filipino. Help and support our government intead of rallying for nothing!

  5. Populist sentiment would always be the lie money is good for the people. They are against advancement that would uplift the life of Filipino people. GMO and now satellite. Poe na Poe ang dating.

  7. Even if… these people will lead our country, their idealist nonsense will never realized in a real society. THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS PERFECT GOVERNMENT UNLESS THE PEOPLE ITSELF WILL HAVE A BIG HEART TO HELP AND CONTRIBUTE GOOD FOR A HABITABLE SOCIETY..

  9. Si Renato at Bayad Muna ay mga tuta ng China napaka dalang nilang batikusin ang China sa issue ng West Philippine Sea minsan nga mukang pakitang tao lang. Ang Diwata micro-Satellite ay makakadagdag ng kakayanan sa pagbantay natin sa West Philippine Sea bakit kontra ang Bayad Muna? Dahil sa budget? Bakit hindi nila habulin na makulong ang mga kurakot na politiko kaya nauubos budget dahil sa kanila… Malaki naman maiitulong ng Diwata sa sambayanang Filipino bakit kontra ang Bayad Muna? kasi tuta sila ng China at taksil sa lahing Filipino…

  10. Just the most hypocrite of all Filipinos! This man is living in luxury…look at his house, the inside of his house. Would you believed is championing the poor? He is shouting in his supposed-to-be war for the poor but in reality, if he stops doing that no more funds will arrive mainly support to his lifestyle. Do anybody remember any Philippine governments this Renato Reyes and his minions supports? Because if they do their funds will stop coming in!

  11. satellite that will help monitor their illegal activities surely the NPA and the cohorts like Bayan Muna are scared.

  12. This personality do not want any progress at all. Instead of Barking against science, why not use your saliva to protest against Chinese occupation of our territory. The Chinese will later extract our precious natural resources in that area. If you really care for the poor, then switch side. Those resources are meant for the whole Filipino.

  15. Read between the lines. China stole our sattelite slot in outer space. This guy Renato Reyes is paid by China

  18. G_gong Renato Baba Reyes gusto yata ang Pilipinas bumalik sa stone age. Bakit di kaya dalhin sa asylum ito,

  19. Kasalanan ito ng mga koNyunista sa PDI, Bakit pinagka-abalahan ireport ang walang kuwentang si Renato Baba Reyes, Mayroon naman ibang 100 milyon Pilipino na puwedeng interbiyuhin, bakit si Renato Baba Reyes pa. Mga KEEPER OF THE COMMUNIST FLAME!!!!!!

  21. The satellite will be launched and will stay in outer space nagrereklamo mga leftist kasi hindi makakaextort mga NPA sa project at hindi pwede sunugin pag hindi nag bayad out of reach eh d Gaya ng cellphone towers at road projects

  24. Sulit para sa akin kong and tax ko ay mapupunta sa ganitong proyekto kasi alam ko na may bunga kesa naman maibulsa.

  25. Just like internet services. Does internet put food on the poor? Off course not. Does the country and people need internet? Very much yes.

  26. Ka Ato is scared that the satellites will be used to easily track the camps of his brothers the CPP – NPA… simulan mo nang magtago Ka Ato, kahit tatae ka makikita ka na!
    Your face is just a waste, mas lalo akong nagugutom sa mukha mo Ka Ato!

  27. ..never mine this communist !!! We´ll just wait for Duterte and they´ll be given chance to shut their mouth up or else……..

  28. Don’t mind Renato Reyes he is a waste to be thrown into the middle of the south china sea. He is not doing and contributing to the Philippine growth, he is a KSP guy and a dust. good luck Mr. Renato Reyes.

  31. “Saw an article attributing statements to me regarding a DOST satellite.
    The article is fake and is devoid of facts. Never said any of those
    supposed quotes. The article even got my
    designation wrong. The article is again intended to incite hate against
    myself and activists in general. Best not to share the article. Thanks Tochi Pat for the heads up. Feel free to share this reply to folks who are asking. Thanks.” -Renato Reyes, SECRETARY GENERAL OF BAYAN MUNA

  33. THIS REYES IS A BIG IDIOT !!!
    BAT HINDI KAYO NAGRALLY LABAN SA CHINA ?
    BAKA BINAYARAN ATA KAYO NG KOMUNISTANG TSINA !!!
    SARAP SAMPALIN ANG MUKHA !!! HOY REYES…IKAW AT SI PNOY PAREHO KAYO MAY TAMA SA UTAK !!!

  34. reyes et al know this will not only help prevent disasters, therefore, save lives and protect properties, but also track the whereabouts of leftist rebels. reyes et all do not mind if poor people die, livelihoods and properties are lost, so long as their activities are not monitored

  36. “Saw an article attributing statements to me regarding a DOST satellite.

    The article is fake and is devoid of facts. Never said any of those

    supposed quotes. The article even got my

    designation wrong. The article is again intended to incite hate against

    myself and activists in general. Best not to share the article. Thanks Tochi Pat for the heads up. Feel free to share this reply to folks who are asking. Thanks.” -Renato Reyes, SECRETARY GENERAL OF BAYAN MUNA

  37. hindi ko maintindihan dito kay kabayan renato reyes kung siya ay makabayan o maka pulahan(maoist) bakit niya hahadlangan ang Dost Micro Sattelites Project eh! para rin sa nga Filipino iyon ,hindi ba niya naiisip hindi tayo equal sa navy vessel ng china para mabantayan west Philippine sea iyon lang ang paraan para makita natin ang ating nasasakupan karagatan ,eh ang nga chinese cruise missile navy vessel eh tayo wala meron din naman tayo pero hindi kayang ipang harang sa sa malalaking chinese navy hindi ba niya naiisip inihain na reklamo sa arbitration tribunal

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