Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST - PAGASA) -Philippines - contributions to address the Ocean Decade Challenges

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), one of the attached agencies of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) under its Scientific and Technical Services Institutes, is mandated to “provide protection against natural calamities and utilize scientific knowledge as an effective instrument to insure the safety, well being and economic security of all the people, and for the promotion of national progress.” (Section 2, Statement of Policy, Presidential Decree No. 78; December 1972 as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1149; August 1977)

Mission
Protecting lives and properties through timely, accurate and reliable weather-related information and services.

Vision
Center of excellence for weather related information and services

Values
Integrity, Commitment and Patriotism

Function (Executive Order No. 123; January 1987)

Maintains a nationwide network pertaining to observation and forecasting of weather and flood and other conditions affecting national safety, welfare and economy;
Undertake activities relative to observation, collection, assessment and processing of atmospheric and allied data for the benefit of agriculture, commerce and industry;
Engage in studies of geophysical and astronomical phenomena essential to the safety and welfare of the people;
Undertake researches on the structure, development and motion of typhoons and formulate measures for their moderation; and Maintain effective linkages with scientific organizations here and abroad and promote exchange of scientific information and cooperation among personnel engaged in atmospheric, geophysical, astronomical and space studies.
https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/

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