Book 4, Title 0, Sec. 26The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. - The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration shall have the following functions:

(1) Maintain a nationwide network pertaining to observation and forecasting of weather and other climatological conditions affecting national safety, welfare and economy;

(2) Undertake activities relative to observation, collection, assessment and processing of atmospheric and allied data for the benefit of agriculture, commerce and industry;

(3) Engage in studies of geophysical and astronomical phenomena essential to the safety and welfare of the people;

(4) Undertake researches on the structure, development and motion of typhoons and formulate measures for their moderation; and

(5) Maintain effective linkages with scientific organizations here and abroad, and promote exchange of scientific information and cooperation among personnel engaged in atmospheric, geophysical and astronomical studies.