NAMRIA

What NAMRIA does

NAMRIA (National Mapping and Resource Information Authority) is the central mapping agency of the Republic of the Philippines, mandated to act as the depository and distribution facility for natural resources data and to provide mapmaking services to the public. Operating under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and headquartered in Taguig with a workforce of 101-250 employees, the agency is led by Administrator Usec. Peter N. Tiangco, PhD. Its core products comprise topographic maps, nautical charts, satellite imagery, and official publications, supplemented by services in surveying, GIS development, geomatics training, and data processing.

The agency's technical infrastructure rests on several proprietary platforms and frameworks. The Philippine Geoportal provides public web-based access to geospatial data, while the Philippine Integrated Geospatial Information Management (PIGIM) framework standardizes how geospatial information is coordinated across institutions. Positioning accuracy is anchored by the Philippine Reference System 92 (PRS92) national geodetic datum and the Philippine Active Geodetic Network (PAGENET), a GNSS-based station network. Hydrographic capabilities are being modernized under Project HELM (Hydrography Excellence through Leadership and Modernization), and the agency also supports maritime safety through NAVPHIL navigational warnings, monthly Notice to Mariners bulletins, and tide prediction services for stations across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

NAMRIA's business model blends government appropriations with fee-based revenue from commercial map sales. Pricing is set under NAMRIA Memorandum Circular No. 2026-005 (Series of 2026), supplementing the rates established under MC No. 1 dated 14 March 2011. Distribution occurs through physical Map Sales Offices (MSOs) nationwide, the eMapa online storefront, and free downloads via the Geoportal. Customer segments span the maritime industry (mariners, shipping companies), other Philippine government agencies, surveying and GIS professionals, and the general public. The agency is also executing the Philippine ECS Delineation project for Extended Continental Shelf boundaries under UNCLOS requirements.

Name

NAMRIA

Legal name

National Mapping and Resource Information Authority

Website

https://namria.gov.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NAMRIA is the Philippine government's central mapping agency under DENR, providing official topographic maps, nautical charts, satellite imagery, and geodetic infrastructure (PRS92, PAGENET) to maritime, government, surveying, and public users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Mapping and Geospatial Information Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330)

akta.pro primary industry

GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nautical Safety, Navigation Aids & Hydrographic Services (TLAHAFAE), Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

Keywords

• Geospatial information services
• Topographic mapping
• Nautical charting
• Hydrographic surveying
• Geodetic reference systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Taguig

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NAMRIA is the central mapping agency of the Philippines, mandated to produce and distribute topographic maps, nautical charts, satellite imagery, and geospatial data products, alongside surveying, mapping, and GIS development services. The agency operates the Philippine Reference System 92 (PRS92), the Philippine Active Geodetic Network (PAGENET), and the Philippine Geoportal, while providing maritime safety services such as tide predictions and NAVPHIL navigational warnings.

Product overview

NAMRIA operates as the central mapping agency of the Philippines, offering a comprehensive geospatial portfolio centered on its core mapping and hydrographic products. The product suite includes topographic maps, nautical charts, and satellite images distributed through both the Philippine Geoportal online platform and the eMapa online shop for printed materials. Supporting infrastructure includes the Philippine Reference System 92 (PRS92) and the Philippine Active Geodetic Network (PAGENET) for GNSS positioning. Service offerings encompass surveying and mapping, GIS development, geomatics training, and data processing. NAMRIA also produces navigational warnings (NAVPHIL), Notice to Mariners, and tide prediction data for maritime safety, alongside the Philippine ECS Delineation project for maritime boundary delineation. The agency functions under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Topographic Maps

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO): The UK government's hydrographic office producing admiralty nautical charts and hydrographic data. Directly comparable to NAMRIA's nautical chart, Notice to Mariners, and hydrographic surveying functions, including Project HELM equivalents.
• Survey of India: India's national mapping agency under the Department of Science and Technology, providing topographic maps, geodetic data, and surveying services. Comparable government-mandated role with similar product mix in a large emerging-market context.
• NOAA Office of Coast Survey: The US federal hydrographic surveying and nautical charting office within NOAA. Closest US analog to NAMRIA's hydrographic and nautical chart production capabilities.
• Geoscience Australia: Australia's national geoscience and geospatial agency. Comparable as a government-mandated provider of national topographic maps, geodetic reference data, and satellite-derived geospatial products.
• Ordnance Survey: The United Kingdom's national mapping agency, providing topographic maps, geospatial data, and mapping services. Most directly comparable peer: government-mandated monopoly provider of authoritative national geospatial data, similar role to NAMRIA in the Philippines.
• Institut national de l'information géographique et forestière (IGN): France's national mapping agency, producing authoritative topographic maps, aerial imagery, and geodetic infrastructure. Directly comparable in mandate and breadth of geospatial product suite.
• Land Information New Zealand (LINZ): New Zealand's national land and seabed information agency, providing topographic maps, geodetic reference, and hydrographic data. Directly comparable mandate and product mix to NAMRIA.

Regional players

• Badan Informasi Geospasial (BIG): Indonesia's national geospatial information agency, the most direct regional peer in Southeast Asia. Comparable mandate in topographic mapping, geodetic reference, and nautical charting, with an active Ina-Geoportal platform analogous to NAMRIA's Geoportal.

Broad incumbents

• HERE Technologies: Global commercial provider of map data, navigation, and location services. Comparable to the commercial navigation/mapping data side of NAMRIA's nautical chart and geodetic reference offerings, though operating as a private commercial entity.
• Esri: Global commercial GIS software platform provider. Adjacent incumbent whose ArcGIS platform is widely used by national mapping agencies (including NAMRIA) and competes for the analytical/visualization layer of national geospatial ecosystems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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