Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is the meteorological agency of the Republic of the Philippines, attached to the Department of Science and Technology. The PAGASA shall provide adequate, up-to-date data, and timely information on atmospheric, astronomical and other weather-related phenomena using the advances achieved in the realm of science to help government and the people prepare for calamities caused by typhoons, floods, landslides, storm surges, extreme climatic events, and climate change, among others, to afford greater protection to the people. It shall also provide science and technology-based assessments pertinent to decision-making in relevant areas of concern such as in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and integrated water resources management, as well as capacity building. The PAGASA shall ensure that the country fulfills its commitments to international meteorological and climate change agreements. (Sec. 3, R.A. No. 10692)