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MANILA, June 02, 2026 – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the nation’s official weather and climate bureau, announced today, Tuesday, its commitment to continuing investment in its sovereign, on-premise email platform, ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of critical national weather alerts and climate information to communities across the Philippines.
One of the attached agencies of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the move of PAGASA (Filipino for Hope) comes amid calls to adopt sovereign, locally controlled digital infrastructure.
Building on a seven-year partnership with Ubaldo Reidenbach Solutions (UR Solutions), Inc., a trusted local technology provider, PAGASA’s Zimbra-powered on-premises email system delivers greater control over uptime, security policies, and operational continuity for the organization’s 1,000 mailboxes. This sustained investment underscores PAGASA’s commitment to data sovereignty and operational autonomy, as part of the highly regulated Philippine government.
The partnership takes on added significance with the Philippines’ heightened exposure to extreme weather. Facing an average of 20 typhoons a year, the country relies on PAGASA’s ability to disseminate timely and accurate weather data without interruption, making the security of its communication infrastructure a matter of public safety.
PAGASA views this as a vital step in reinforcing resilience. “For several years, our Zimbra platform has reliably managed the mailboxes dedicated to communicating severe weather data. This project with UR Solutions, Inc., is not a new start, but a strategic enhancement to secure this vital infrastructure,” said PAGASA Assistant Weather Services Chief Rolymer Canillo.
“It guarantees that critical public alerts and national data are protected and delivered, reinforcing our commitment to national safety and uninterrupted service.”
The long-standing use of the platform demonstrates its strategic value. “PAGASA’s continued use of Zimbra reflects the growing importance of data sovereignty for key national infrastructure. As an open-core platform, Zimbra gives organizations like PAGASA meaningful control over where their data resides and how it is secured, on their terms. We’re proud to support such an essential public service, alongside our trusted local partner,” Ivy Lee, VP of Sales, APJ, Zimbra, affirmed.
Local expertise is central to the project’s success. “As a long-term Philippine partner, we are proud to lead the modernization of PAGASA’s digital backbone,” said Patrick Reidenbach, president and general manager of UR Solutions, Inc.
“Our local expertise ensures the organization’s existing on-premise Zimbra system is continually optimized for the highest availability and stringent security protocols. This successful, sustained collaboration is a powerful testament to the strength of combining global, transparent technology with dedicated local service.” — Media Release (/)