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78;
December 1972 as amended by
Presidential Decree No. 1149;
August 1977
Engage in studies of
atmospheric, 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
Sec. 5. DIRECTOR-GENERAL,
DIRECTORS of major organizational
Units, Other Personnel. The PAGASA
shall be headed by a DIRECTORGENERAL. The DIRECTOR-GENERAL
shall be appointed by the President of
the Philippines, subject to
confirmation by the Commission on
Appointments. He shall hold office
during good behavior, and shall not be
removed therefrom except for cause.
He shall be a citizen of the Philippines
with proven executive ability who
shall have distinguished himself in
Weather forecast
Weak El Nio is present in the
tropical Pacific with chances of
strengthening toward the end 2015;
Onset of the rainy season associated
with southwest monsoon is expected
to commence by mid-June 2015.
Higher air temperature may be
experienced during the forecast
period (May- September 2015).
10-15 Tropical cyclones may enter
the Philippine Area of Responsibility