Philippines Sovereign Teleport Gateway and Network Operations Center
Brightside Group S.A., together with SES S.A. (SESG), is building a national Teleport Gateway and Network Operations Center inside the Bataan Morong Technology Park, near Subic Bay, Philippines. This facility will serve as the secure connection point between satellites in space and the networks that power daily communications in the Philippines. It enables the Philippines to operate its own high speed, sovereign satellite services for government, defense, education, healthcare, and remote communities. 

What is the Brightside Teleport Gateway
The teleport gateway is the ground station where signals are transmitted to and received from satellites. It includes antennas that track satellites as they move, baseband systems that manage data traffic, and secure network infrastructure that connects communications back into the national network. These gateways ensure uninterrupted service by transferring traffic between antennas as satellites come in and out of view, a process managed automatically by systems and software. 

Why the Philippines Needs Its Own Gateway
The country has over 7,000 islands, and much of the nation remains underserved by terrestrial fiber networks. Government agencies require secure communications across mountains, oceans, and disaster-prone regions. Modern national security also demands control over critical space communications infrastructure, not reliance on foreign systems with no guaranteed availability. Brightside and SES are deploying sovereign gateway infrastructure in the Philippines so all national services remain under Philippine control. 

How the Gateway Works
The initial system will anchor satellite connectivity into the Philippines through SES’s MEO O3b mPOWER constellation, which delivers high throughput and low latency performance. The gateway uses three tracking antennas for continuous service and a fourth for future expansion as satellite capacity grows. This configuration provides high uptime and the ability to expand from 2.5 Gbps to 10 Gbps or more as demand increases. A second, redundant teleport is planned, with its location to be announced soon.

A Secure Conduit for the Philippine Government and People
Connectivity from this gateway will serve the DICT, DOTr, DepEd, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), disaster response agencies, state-run banks, hospitals, schools, and local governments. This single infrastructure platform allows secure communications within the Philippines' territorial boundaries, including maritime zones. It strengthens sovereignty and reduces dependency on foreign commercial networks. 

Foundation for Future National Satellites
The gateway is the first major element of the long-term Brightside sovereign satellite initiative. Brightside and SES have secured multiple Philippine orbital positions in advance of the launch of a high-throughput sovereign satellite in 2027. This enables long-term ownership and control of national satellite assets. 

Built in the Philippines, Creating Local Capability
Construction of the gateway inside Morong Technology Park will create technical jobs, expand Philippine aerospace and telecom expertise, and establish the country as a regional communications hub. Brightside SES will provide training and operational knowledge transfer to build a skilled local workforce and ensure sustainable national operations under Philippine control.

A Strategic Project for National Sovereignty
The Teleport Gateway and Network Operations Center is a visible and strategic step toward full digital independence. It protects national interests, strengthens defense posture, and unlocks opportunities for every Filipino to connect, learn, work, and participate in the digital economy.

This is infrastructure that promotes national pride, economic inclusion, and technological leadership across Southeast Asia.