Table of Contents p.1 Message from the Secretary ESTRELLA F. ALABASTRO, Ph. D. p.2 Message from the Undersecretary GRACIANO P. YUMUL, JR. p.3 Message from the Administrator PRISCO D. NILO, Ph. D.

What we have accomplished

p.6 p.11 p.12 p.15 MFO 1 MFO 2 MFO 3 MFO 4 Forecast and Warning Hazard Mapping Research and Disaster Services on Weather, and Risk Development Preparedness, Flood, Climate, Astronomy Assessment Risk Mitigation and Extreme and other Services Weather Events

p.47 Human and Financial Resources p.50 Recognition Awards

p.51 Future Directions and Challenges

p.52 Key Officials

would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the men and women of PAGASA for their excellent performance in the fulfillment of their mandated tasks in 2009. The agency’s efficient and competent handling of the Tropical StormI “Ondoy and Typhoon “Pepeng” tragedies truly deserved praises. This reflected the success of government’s effort s to further mitigate the hazardous effects of extreme weather events.

As we usher in a new decade on a positive note, I fondly look back at the fruitful effort of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to vigorously support the PAGASA in its continuing quest to provide quality service to lessen if not eliminate the destructive effects of hydro meteorological hazards. Through the years, the DOST has supported projects that have served to enhance the forecasting and warning capabilities of the national weather agency.

As 2010 will be my final year with the government , I wish to convey my profound gratitude for having the singular opportunity to work with PAGASA in carrying out and fulfilling its mission. This modest personal achievement virtually rewarded my humble self with enormous fulfillment. The long years that I had helped PAGASA through the DOST to achieve its goals, reflected my sincere desire to serve our countrymen as the ultimate beneficiary. As I quietly bow out from service in the middle of 2010, I will cherish the feeling of fulfillment that I have served the people well. Wishing you more success in the future!

ESTRELLA F. ALABASTRO y warmest congratulations to the men and women of PAGASA- DOST for their relentless efforts to enhance their capacity to provide improved weather services and to remain focused towards becomingM a world-class national weather service.

In 2009, PAGASA-DOST remained at the forefront of providing valuable weather information. The timely dissemination of relevant information enabled our country to respond better to weather disturbances and helped lessen the loss of lives and damage to properties. Furthermore, the institute worked towards raising the public’s level of awareness on the effects of climate change not only to mitigate and reduce disaster risks but also to improve the resiliency of our country.

I am confident that PAGASA-DOST, fortified with the common desire to better serve our country and people, will continue to move towards the realization of its vision.

Again, my heartfelt congratulations to PAGASA-DOST

GRACIANO P. YUMUL, JR. D. Sc. Undersecretary for Research and Development ast year, the onslaught of Typhoon Ondoy and Typhoon Pepeng was considered as one of the worst in the history of recorded calamities in the country. It can be recalled that Marikina, Pasig, Rizal and other parts of Metro Manila were submerged in floodwaters dueL to continuous heavy rain brought about by Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana). The amount of rain unleased by Ondoy in nine hours was equivalent to a 30-day accumulated rainfall.

Even before the floods triggered by Ondoy subsided, Typhoon Pepeng hit the country, particularly Pangasinan and other parts of Northern Luzon, and caused massive floodings. The two typhoons which came in succession left a path of unimaginable destruction slowing down the country’s economic growth. Hundreds of lives were lost, and damage to properties, infrastructure and agriculture was enormous.

While these extreme weather events could not be totally prevented, the men and women of PAGASA performed their avowed duty and mandate to serve the people to the best of their abilities. All throughout the unfortunate weather events, PAGASA was untiringly up on its feet providing timely and accurate information which helped lessen the impact of these disasters. The calamities brought out the best in the Filipino people who are known for their resiliency in times of hardships. Heroes were instantly born as the citizens tried to cope and rise from the painful and tragic experience. Within the weather agency, the calamity has created its own perennial heroes.

With the start of the new decade 2010, while we recover from the impacts of the killer typhoons, the country is facing an ongoing climate phenomenon on El Niño which had developed late last year. By then, the PAGASA has already alerted concerned agencies to prepare for the possible effects of this event. The persistence of El Niño conditions will continue to affect rainfall patterns throughout the country in the next coming months. These conditions may adversely affect domestic water supply, agriculture as well as the country’s weather situation. PAGASA will be at the forefront to address its negative impact fulfilling its avowed duty to best serve the country and the Filipino people.

PRISCO D. NILO, Ph. D. What have we accomplished?

MFO 1. Forecast and warning services on weather, flood, climate, astronomy and extreme weather events

In the delivery of public weather services... Delivery of weather and flood forecasting and tropical cyclone warnings as a major commitment of PAGASA in serving the general public topped the agency’s accomplishments for the year 2009. During the year, PAGASA closely monitored tropical cyclones that entered the Philippines Area of Responsibility (PAR) as shown in Table 1.

Table 1 Summary of Tropical cyclones that entered PAR TC NAME (LOCAL/INTN’L) DURATION MAXIMUM WINDS/ REMARKS GUST (KPH) 01. TD AURING JAN 03-06 55 02. TD BISING FEB 12-13 45 03. TD CRISING APR 30 – MAY 02 55 04. TY DANTE MAY 01 - 05 140 / 170 05. TY EMONG MAY 06 - 09 150 / 185 LANDFALL 06. TS FERIA JUN 23 - 26 75 / 90 LANDFALL 07. TD GORIO JUL 09 - 10 55 08. TS HUANING JUL 12 - 13 65 / 80 LANDFALL OVER TAIWAN 09. TS ISANG JUL 14 - 18 95 / 120 10. TS JOLINA JUL 30 – AUG 02 75 / 90 LANDFALL 11. TY KIKO AUG 03 - 09 175 / 210 LANDFALL OVER TAIWAN 12. TS LABUYO SEP 02 - 05 95 / 120 13. TD MARING SEP 08 - 09 55 14. TS NANDO SEP 12 - 13 65 / 80 LANDFALL OVER TAIWAN 15. TS ONDOY SEP 24 - 27 110 / 140 LANDFALL

16. TY PEPENG SEP 30 – OCT 10 195 / 230 LANDFALL 17. TY QUEDAN OCT 05 - 06 205 / 250 18. TY RAMIL OCT 16 - 25 195 / 230 19. TY SANTI OCT 28 – NOV 01 150 / 180 LANDFALL 20. TD TINO NOV 02 - 03 55 21. TD URDUJA NOV 23 - 25 55 LANDFALL

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It has been considered an active year of tropical cyclone cyclone year of tropical an active It has been considered of which 22 tropical Pacific North in the Western occurence (7) of which seven inside PAR, and developed entered cyclones storm tropical (8) of them are eight depression, Tropical are the 22 tropical From typhoons. (7) are seven and the remaining in as shown inside the PAR and developed entered that cyclones parts most devastated that (10) had made landfall 1, ten Figure year. half of the particularly during the 2nd of Luzon, yclones C 07 08 07 TAIWAN) 10 (2 OVER ropical : : : : Figure 1: Tracks of Tropical Cyclones that entered the PAR in 2009 the PAR entered that Cyclones of Tropical 1: Tracks Figure 2009 T 2009 of

ummary S DEPRESSION TROPICAL STORM TROPICAL TYPHOON LANDFALL TC Two of the most destructive tropical cyclones of 2009 that brought large damage to lives and properties, and properties, to lives damage large brought of 2009 that cyclones tropical destructive of the most Two are: during their occurrences describe its behavior below TS ONDOY (KETSANA) {0916}

It developed inside the PAR from an active Low Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) # 2 was raised Pressure Area (LPA) east of Luzon and gradually over Camarines Provinces, Burias Island, Catanduanes, moved westward towards Aurora-Quezon Area. and Quezon including Polillio Islands, Aurora, Rizal, Prior to its landfall, ONDOY intensified into a Tropical Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Quirino, Aurora, Nueva Vizcaya, Storm 130 km northeast of Virac, Catanduanes. It Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Pangasinan and La continued moving westward and made landfall over Union. PSWS # 1 over Albay, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, the boundary of Aurora and Quezon at about 11 AM Isabela, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Sur, Mindoro of Sept. 26 and crossed Central Luzon for almost 10 Provinces, including Lubang Island, Marinduque, hours causing heavy downpour over the Metropolis Bataan and Metro Manila. The maximum winds/ and some parts of Central and Southern Luzon that gustiness reached 105/135 kilometers per resulted to flashfloods and landslides in these areas. hour. The initial and final warnings were issued After crossing Central Luzon, it continued to move @ 11 AM, 24 September and 11 PM, farther as it intensified over the South China Sea and 27 September 2009 respectively. A total of exited the PAR’s western border towards Vietnam. 13 SWB and 15 IWS were issued.

Tracks of TS ONDOY (KETSANA) and TY PEPENG (PARMA)

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rains over the provinces of Cordilleras, Ilocos region, region, Ilocos of Cordilleras, the provinces over rains the prompting Luzon and central Valley Cagayan PARMA TC open its spillways. to major dams in Luzon moved of La Union then the coast over made its exit in the and exited the country from away farther of on the eve of the PAR border northwestern Signal (PSWS)#3 Warning 10. Public Storm October including Cagayan Catanduanes, over hoisted was of Islands, Northern Group and Calayan Babuyan Norte, of Islands, Ilocos group Isabela, Batanes and Mt. Province, Sur Ilocos Kalinga, Apayao, Abra, Sur, Camarines Camarines Norte, # 2 over PSWS Island, Polillio including Northern Quezon Aurora, La Vizcaya, Nueva Isabela, Ifugao, Southern Quirino, Burias Albay, # 1 over and PSWS Union and Benguet of Quezon, Rest Northern Samar, Island, Sorsogon, Bulacan, Pampanga, Zambales, Tarlac, Pangasinan, winds/ maximum The Manila. Metro and Rizal, Bataan, The per hour. reached 195/230 kilometers gustiness at 5 PM, 30 issued were warnings initial and final 2009 respectively. and 11 PM, 10 October September advisories and 2 weather 42 IWS of 42 SWB, A total issued. were for the whole evening that brought continuous continuous brought that the whole evening for course to west southwest and made its 3rd its 3rd and made southwest west to course a into weakened PARMA Cagayan. over landfall northern Luzon as it crossed depression tropical remained almost stationary as it changed its as it changed stationary almost remained For the year under review, 8,827 telephone time 8,827 telephone under review, the year For of whom majority clients by requested clock were time. precise keeping bulletins (40 Pampanga, 55 Agno, 18 Bicol, 18 Bicol, 55 Agno, Pampanga, (40 bulletins for flood advisories 389 general 50 Cagayan), 33 R1, 3 R2, 72 R3, (58 CARAGA, non-telemetered is The figure Manila area. the Metro from are of the to the population small in relation rather to the low be attributed Philippines. This may among the populace in of interest level 36 R4A, 27 R5, 33 R6, 25 R8, 1 R9, 5 R10, 10 R11, 4 R12, 7CAR, 6 Guagua). service personnel hydrological In addition, operational communities on prone the flood activity in IEC conducted and the flood hazard against of the population awareness effects. of its mitigation

TY PEPENG with international name PARMA developed developed PARMA name international with PEPENG TY the Marianas over pressure of low area a broad from and westward almost moved gradually Islands. It east of the PAR boarder the eastern over entered as a full blownof Northern Mindanao late typhoon gained PARMA 30, 2009. of September afternoon Visayas Eastern closer to as it moved strength more the landmass as it approached weakened and slightly Cagayan over and made landfall of Northern Luzon west PARMA moved 03. of October in the afternoon terrain mountainous the and traversed northwest of the whole evening Luzon Northern of extreme (Northern Strait Luzon over 03 and exited October 04. early morning of October Norte) Tip of Ilocos almost and remain down slowed PARMA Typhoon with to interaction due Strait Luzon over stationary behind typhoon typhoon (NEPARTAK) the approaching Tropical to weakened and then abruptly PARMA the effects due to day the following intensity Storm PARMA of northern Luzon. terrain of the ragged and Norte of Ilocos offshore intensified has slightly and made its 2nd south southwestward then moved causing Norte the northern tip of Ilocos over landfall that Luzon northern and central over downpour heavy parts of and landslides in most flashfloods to resulted extreme traversed again PARMA TC northern Luzon. of the coast over and made exit northern Luzon PARMA 08. Again, early morning of October Cagayan TY PEPENG (PARMA) {0917} (PARMA) TY PEPENG As mandated by law, the PAGASA is the official the PAGASA law, by As mandated In providing Astronomical services … Astronomical In providing a Time. It maintains of the Philippine Standard keeper of time which the setting clock from standard precise Under normal conditions, to. be referred pieces may time broadcasts Observatory Astronomical the PAGASA occasions, On many hour on the hour. signals every telephone. comparisons through time make to call clients In rendering operational hydrological services... hydrological operational In rendering the safety for delivered, services were Hydrological areas. prone in flood being of the population and well are systems warning and forecasting flood Telemetered Bicol Agno, Pampanga, servicing in the the population of areas basins and the downstream river and Cagayan Ambuklao and Magat Binga, Angat, the Pantabangan, dams. prevention, disaster for flood issued Information of 163 basin flood consisted and mitigation preparedness In extending Climate Data and Information services…

From the early signs of El Nino, the agency has been monthly weather situation/outlook, drought advisory, issuing different information packages to increase El Niño primer and climate change primer. These awareness of the population on the nature of the information packages are supplemented by public phenomenon and it effects, and to serve as baseline discussions with the tri-media sector and seminars and information for developing action plans for mitigating lectures conducted in different parts of the country in the impacts of drought expected to be caused by collaboration with other agencies and organizations. El Niño. Information packages include seasonal and

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A B S T R A C T Hazard Assessments and Risk Mapping

Flood hazard mapping conducted in eight coastal towns of Bataan are presented. The The study aims to develop a database on flooding of the coastal townsin Bataan, to The results of and extent of severity the study the geographical that flooding showed are eveloped and updated Maps which serve as reference materials for natural disaster reduction reduction disaster natural for materials which serve as reference Maps and updated eveloped Taguig Flood Hazard These includes the year. within the accomplished is one of the activities under the provinces and the eight in Bataan, maps flood hazard (8) coastal the eight maps,

main criteria used in the selection of the study areas are their geographical location along the coastal the on is study the of focus the Thus, flooding. historical of existence the and Bay Manila Orion and Pilar. Samal, Orani, Balanga, Limay, Abucay, Hermosa, namely, towns evaluate the potential of flood occurrence andto prepare flood hazard maps of thesetowns in soil maps, maps, barangay on flooding, data historical the used include Secondary data Bataan. and hydrographic maps. The primary data consist of actual survey observation of the flood on events with stilltakenphotographs in floodingthe studyA areas. simple hazard and on-site mapping method was used to delineate the flood prone areas. Analysisconsists of definingthe extent of flooding directly fromthe recorded inundation areas and data obtained fromthe Bataan, in data actual hydraulic and hydrologic of absence the In flooding. surveysrecent of on-site evaluation was done by relating floodingto the primaryphysical characteristics ofthe coastal information. using geographical municipalities of Bataan drainage inadequate and topography run-off, water physiography, geomorphology, the by affected river the near barangays those and Bay Manila facing barangays coastal the Specifically, system. channels are most prone to flooding. These includeHermosa, Abucay, Balanga, Samal, Orani, Orion and Pilar. MFO 2: MFO

UNDP Ready Project. UNDP Ready D Coastal of the Eight Maps of Flood Hazard Updating Manila Bay along of Bataan Towns Under the UNDP-AusAID “Hazard Mapping and component, facilities were installed at Ilocos Sur; Assessment Effective Community Based Disaster Risk Cavite; Northern and Eastern Samar; and Antique. Management (READY) Project,” eight (8) hazard maps Information, Education and Communication (IEC) were completed in the provinces of Laguna, Olongapo campaign were conducted in Aurora, Pampanga, Iloilo, City, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Cavite, Rizal and Iloilo , while under Northern Samar, Zambales and Vigan. the Community-Based Flood Early Warning System

MFO 3: Research and Development

AGASA research and development activities are geared towards developing systems and techniques for improving operational forecasting and warning capabilities and are supportive of the R & D priorities of the Department that respond to improving agriculture and industrial productivityP and energy generation. Continuous improvement of services is brought to light with the completion of some research/studies undertaken by PAGASA. The following researches/studies were completed during the year. PAGASA Annual Report 2009 Annual Report PAGASA

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A B S T R A C T Initial study towards the of scheme development Initial of study nowcasting in rainfall towards Manila Metro Analysis show that real time rainfall in Iloilo, Coron and Puerto Princesa, gave similar rainfall a establishing by conducted be study follow-up a that recommended therefore is It Southwest to South located stations weather three observationin rainfall using conducted was adapted was which procedure The Coron. and Princesa Puerto Iloilo, namely: area, study the of the on based was initiative this although flood for (EWS) System Warning Early the to similar is assumption that the amount of rain observed at stations will three be equal to the in rain rate Area. Port with pattern Area Port rainfall which is lag 24-, 96-, although and with 72-hours, respectively, deviations in are not some equal. cases. The coefficientsamount, Correlation of the however, test data also confirmthe graphicalresult. Despitethe fact that the used rainfall method the observationManila Metro in in rainfall nowcasting for reliable not is stations identified three still shows great potential and can be by improved establishing a rainfall station close to and Manila. Metro it reaches before monsoon wind is passing the of where in front of Site Warning Early as serve will which Island Lubang of Southwest the at station observation Season. Monsoon Southwest during the Manila for Metro rainfall NOWCASTING OF SOUTHWEST MONSOON MONSOON OF SOUTHWEST NOWCASTING MANILA IN METRO RAINFALL operational forecasting and warning capabilities capabilities warning and forecasting operational Completion of researches/studies for utilization in improving in improving for utilization researches/studies of Completion NOWCASTING OF TROPICAL CYCLONE RAINFALL IN METRO MANILA

A B S T R A C T

Rainfall associated with tropical cyclone occurrence in Metro Manila was studied using Early Warning Area (EWA) where all the cyclone that traversed and moved in the Northwest direction within 12-16 ºN latitude for the period of 17 years (1992-2008) were considered. This study is in response to the public demand for quantitative rainfall forecast for disaster mitigation and preparedness. It was accomplished by: 1) Reviewing the existing tropical cyclone climatology and forecast methodologies, 2) Developing a system that would convert information and transform all factors into rain rate, and 3) Documentation of the result using scientifically accepted format.

The result was obtained by comparison of the total tropical cyclone (10 cyclones) rainfall observed in five synoptic stations within the Early Warning Area, namely: Tacloban, Catarman, Virac, Legaspi,and Daet and the total rainfall that the cyclone brought in Metro Manila and recorded in Port Area. Statistical correlations were also obtained to determine the accuracy of the result.

The result showed that the rainfall in Daet (correlation coefficient = 0.88550) and Tacloban (correlation coefficient = 0.76994) have high potential for nowcasting of Metro Manila rainfall (see Figure below). Other stations like Virac, Legaspi, and Catarman have very low correlation coefficients. However, since the number of tropical cyclone cases being studied was very limited, it is recommended that further study be conducted. Rainfall Rainfall

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maps, poster, brochures, press releases, information information releases, press brochures, poster, maps, and astronomy flood, climate, on weather, materials atmospheric science on information other related the help sustain to the public to distributed were ties with Strengthening campaign. IEC agency’s for a wider in support the media also continued information. hydrolometerological of dissemination on-the-spot also conducted Team The STRIDE Tropical of on the occurrence investigation and made a Pepeng and Typhoon Ondoy Storm of meteorological assessment comprehensive forestry, fisheries, on agriculture, damage related and prepared and maritime industry infrastructure of these and impacts on the characteristics reports in the participated likewise phenomena. The Agency Week (NSTW). Technology Science and National

and Other Services and Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Mitigation Risk

significant component of the IEC program program of the IEC component significant participation the active was of the agency as resource personnel of PAGASA

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A person in seminars, workshops, and other public workshops, seminars, in person and NGOs and other LGUs by organized gatherings topics as on such organizations oriented disaster El Niňo, change, climate hazard, hydrometeorological preparedness in disaster role La Niňa, the agency’s than 86,407 persons of more total A and mitigation. attended and in the provinces Manila in Metro of 17,251 total a In Astronomy fora. the different participants as attended teachers science and students and stargazing. and shows lecture planetarium to to the closer PAGASA brought have These activities of level enhanced the participant’s public and likewise of total a Likewise, reduction. on disaster awareness such as pamphlet, materials 103,658 information COMPLETED PROJECTS

Upgrading of Baguio Radar for Enhanced Weather Forecasting and Typhoon Warning Services

A B S T R A C T

The operation of the Doppler Weather Surveillance Radar Model DSWR-93 at Baguio is computer-based. It was procured in 1988 when computers were still using the low-end Microsoft “Disk Operating System” (DOS). Some of its parts needed upgrading to make it highly functional.

An attempt to replace the computer system of the radar with new computers (Pentium 4 Windows-based) did not work due to incompatibility with the hardware that resulted in the following: • Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus is not designed for the operations of modem Pentium 4 computers, thus, rendering the new Pentium 4 to be ineffective aside form the fact that ISA Bus is no longer available in the local market. • The old video card (AT-VISTA) is not compatible with Pentium 4 computers. • The software, RADSYS 2000, is only operable with DOS 6.22 environment, thus incapable of displaying radar images. To support the Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness Program of the government, PAGASA needs to upgrade the obsolete software and hardware of its existing radar workstations. Coded messages of radar-observed weather systems and parameters are transmitted to the Meteorological Communication Section (MCS) located at PAGASA Weather & Flood Forecasting center for processing and analyses by operational weather forecasters. For operational forecasting or nowcasting purposes, these messages need to be presented in readily- understandable information. Development of software also needs to be undertaken. This will allow us to facilitate and fast-track the procedure in weather analyses and prediction and the preparation and formulation of forecasts and warnings for the public.

More importantly, radar imagery archiving and data storing coupled with regular synoptic weather and rainfall observation will be at a more acceptable and accessible format for research applications and for assimilation in numerical weather prediction models.

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gno A (NIA), National Power Corporation (NPC), and Corporation Power (NIA), National Dam Office. Pantabangan in Center FFWS of the new The construction of the provision will facilitate province Pampanga FFWS upgraded newly while the forecasts timely the in forecasts of flood will enhance the accuracy the improving thereby basin and river Pampanga warning. and forecasting in flood services of PAGASA software MIKE-11 the also provided The project being calibrated. which is now and

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ystem S ement v has been completed and inaugurated by Her by and inaugurated has been completed arning mpro W I Phase 2 – Covering the Agno River Basin the Agno River Phase 2 – Covering of the implementation for works Preparatory of the Inauguration conducted. Phase 2 were Basin Flood Forecasting River Pampanga new Phase 1 – Covering the Pampanga river river the Pampanga – Covering Phase 1 basin fall and water level and 3 repeater stations, a central a central stations, repeater and 3 level and water fall forecasting Flood & Weather PAGASA at the station Department at: stations and monitoring (WFFC) Center (DPWH), Office of Civil and Highways of Public Works Administration Irrigation (OCD), National Defense Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on 18 Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo President Excellency FFWS Pampanga upgraded newly 2009. The March facilities of monitoring network is equipped with a rain combined – level, water – rainfall, of: – consisting Establishment of Early Warning and Monitoring System for Disaster Mitigation in the Philippines

A B S T R A C T

One of the major operational service by the PAGASA is the flood forecasting and warning, one of the non-structural measures that complement the structural measures in flood disaster mitigation. This measure has gained popularity as the anticipated impacts of climate change are manifested in the occurrence of the extreme weather events such as floods. In recent years, there seems to be an increasing trend in the occurrence of flood and flashflood and it is important to factor in the participation of the community in mitigating the impacts of the hazard. This aspect is being addressed by the project in addition to the effective use of hydrological data and information for the provision of timely and useful flood warnings to mitigate flood damages, particularly loss of human lives.

Furthermore, the data and information derived from the project will also be utilized to provide climate outlook and advisories for development and planning processes.

The DOST-PAGASA /KOICA project “Establishment Warning System (EWS) in the Province of Baler, Iloilo of Early Warning and Monitoring System for Disaster and Iligan. The data and information are available at the Mitigation in the Philippines”, to provide data and office of the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council information on weather rainfall and water levels in (PDCC) in Iloilo City and Baler while in Agus, Lanao, Iligan rivers are now accessible in real time through the Early City at the office of the Mindanao Generation Office.

Dr. P. D. Nilo, Sec Estrella F. Albastro, Hong Jong Former Cutting of Ribbon at the PDDC of Baler, From Left Mr. Kim In, Ambassador of Korea and Mr. Kim In KOICA Representative KOICA Representative, Senator E. Angara, Mayor Angara of Baler, Ambassador Choi Joong-Kyung of Korea, Gov. Bellaflor Angara- Castillo and Secretary Estrella Alabastro PAGASA Annual Report 2009 Annual Report PAGASA

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-Disaster -Disaster Maria Cristina, Iligan City Maria Cristina, agasa inauguration held at Agus-Lanao watershed, inauguration held at Agus-Lanao watershed, P Ambassador Choi Joong-Kyung, Sec. E. F. Alabastro, Alabastro, Sec. E. F. Ambassador Choi Joong-Kyung, Mr. Kim In, Representative of KOICA, and Dr. Prisco D. Nilo Prisco KOICA, Dr. and of Kim In, Representative Mr. prediction and the preparation and formulation of formulation and and the preparation prediction With a functional Doppler and warnings. forecasts utilization it optimizes Aurora; Baler, at Radar system meso-scale now-casting for of Doppler Radar feature warning; and forecasting typhoon and flood systems, observation; radar based on forecasting rainfall area- models; Improved prediction weather Improved capabilities warning and early forecasting specific coded to display formulated and; enhances software observation. radar from messages

Unveiling of marker in Iloilo City with the in Iloilo of marker Unveiling Ambassador Choi Joong-Kyung, Sec. E. F. Alabastro, Alabastro, Sec. E. F. Ambassador Choi Joong-Kyung, Carol M. Yorobe and Gov. Niel Topaz of Iloilo province of Iloilo province Topaz Niel and Gov. Carol M. Yorobe Mr. Kim In, Representative of KOICA, Asst. Sec. of DOST of DOST Sec. KOICA, Asst. of Kim In, Representative Mr. Mitigation Through the Study of Rainfall Distribution Associated with Associated Distribution the Study of Rainfall Through Mitigation Data Flooding Using the Radar The operation of Doppler Weather Surveillance Radar Surveillance Weather of Doppler The operation is also computer- Aurora Baler, at Model DSWR-88 still 1988 when computers last procured based. It was not DOS. In 2008 some of its parts are using low-end Replacing the efficiency. required functioning in its with new of the radar system computer integrated the upgrade also needs to the PAGASA computers, radar of its present and hardware software obsolete facilitate to PAGASA will allow This workstations. and analysis in weather the procedure and fast-track Project Aurora: Bagong Sigla …. Kabalikat ay ay Sigla …. Kabalikat Bagong Aurora: Project The project has been completed and inaugurated in the three (3) project sites as follows: sites (3) project three in the inaugurated and been completed has The project Aurora) 2009 (Baler, basins – 27 February river and allied • Aurora 2009 (Iloilo) May Basin – 15 • Jalaur river City) (Iligan 28, 2009 basin – August Lanao river • Agus-Lake Acquisition of DA’s VSAT Facility (donation)

VSAT stands for “Very Small Aperture Terminal” purchase. The winning contractor Sumitomo communication system, where receive/transmit Corporation sourced the entire system from NSI terminals are installed at various sites connecting Canada, now Polarsat Inc. also based in Montreal, to a central hub via satellite using small diameter Canada. antenna dishes (.75 to 3.8 meter). It is a satellite- Due to limited budget, PAGASA has decided to based communication system that offers flexible initially install the main hub and five remote sites and reliable communications solutions including at this time. The main hub will be located at the Enterprise Wide Networking with high reliability PAGASA DIC along Agham Road. The five remote and a wide reach that extend even to remote sites were installed at Tuguegarao, Baguio, Baler, sites. VSAT technology represents a cost effective Legaspi and Davao. These five remote sites have solution for users seeking an independent existing infrastructure and building facilities. communications network connecting a large number of geo–graphically dispersed sites. VSAT The transport of data and images from radar networks offer value-added satellite-based services sites has always been a problem due to lack capable of supporting the Internet, LAN, voice/ of commercial telecom facilities. Our present fax communications, video, security, and provide MTS network cannot cope with the increasing powerful, dependable private and public network requirement for connectivity of existing and additional radar sites. This timely implementation A Deed of Donation was formalized by the of the VSAT project will provide direct connectivity Department of Agriculture (DA) and the to present and future radar installations. Satellite Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – technology utilizes a single point of contact with only PAGASA last 2008 whereby the VSAT equipment the space satellite as its relay. The future provision owned and operated by the DA was transferred to of additional funding for the procurement of PAGASA DOST to augment its telecommunications modules and parts will complete the communication facilities for the efficient operation of its Doppler support for the rest of the existing and planned radar stations. The VSAT system was acquired radar installations. by the DA under the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) to provide voice and internet communications to various Regional Field Units (RFUs). The system was valued at around 70 million pesos at the time of

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Subic Radar Station prevention, preparedness and mitigation from the and mitigation preparedness prevention, countryside. to the up level national radar powerhouse, Subic of construction the Completed quarter; technicians/observers’ radar and room control While ongoing. is Radar Doppler of installation and tower radar and construction building radar Tagaytay ongoing. are antenna radar Doppler for installation warnings of weather-related hazards and disasters and disasters hazards of weather-related warnings aviation (land, of the transportation the benefit for agriculture, and marine), communication, well as as and fisheries sectors aquaculture the system currently supports Tagaytay of NAIA-DIC link of NAIA-DIC supports Tagaytay currently the system Broadband equipment installed at PAGASA-Telof site, Tagaytay; Tagaytay; site, at PAGASA-Telof installed Broadband equipment

Tagaytay Radar Station Tagaytay PROJECTS ON-GOING Ongoing establishment of Doppler radar stations at stations of Doppler radar establishment Ongoing to and Agusan provinces South Cotabato Tampakan, to needed and information data real-time provide and early forecasts/nowcasts short range formulate Socio-economic Development in Mindanao Development Socio-economic Establishment of Doppler Weather Radar Network to Support to Radar Network of Doppler Weather Establishment central and southern Luzon that consists of C-Band consists that and southern Luzon central at stations Doppler weather Doppler and S-Band Hill Rita Sta. and at Tagaytay in the Sky at Park People’s weather Doppler utilize SBMA, It aims to Zambales. and tracking typhoon surveillance weather for radar hazards natural for are essential that estimation rainfall Provision of Doppler radar network for western, western, for network of Doppler radar Provision Establishment of Doppler Weather Radar Network for for Radar Network Weather of Doppler Establishment Manila Metro in Preparedness and Prevention Disaster decision makers and community planners among others. Also part of the project is the establishment of the regional center in El Salvador, Cagayan de Oro, installation of 12 automatic weather station (AWS) installed in selected areas in Mindanao and acquisition of 10 vehicle (8 motorcycles and 2 trucks).

Enhancement of Weather and Climate Monitoring in Cebu and the Visayas Region

Establishment of a Doppler Weather Surveillance Radar expected to improve short to medium range numerical (DWSR) station in Cebu will provide valuable data to weather forecasts and support a data archiving scheme in real-time forecasters of PAGASA Regional Services an integrated data bank. The construction of the building Center (PRSC)-Visayas. Located at Cebu, and its weather is on-going. Expected delivery of the Doppler radar is on observation station network in Visayas Regions, it July 2010 and is expected to be operational by end of will provide a wide range of operational services. It is 2010.

Improvement of Meteorological Radar Network in the Philippines

Involves the acquisition and installation of equipment and facilities for 3 Doppler radar systems, enhancement of knowledge and capacities of weather forecasters, development or improvement of forecasting techniques for rainfall, flash floods and landslides and strengthening of warning dissemination and communication to improve the forecasting and warning systems of PAGASA for typhoons, monsoons and other weather disturbances. It aims to reduce loss

of lives and damage to properties due to the occurrence of typhoons, monsoons and other weather disturbances in the country.

The project has completed the basic design. The preparation of technical Bid document for Doppler radars funded under JICA Grant Aid is on-going. PAGASA Annual Report 2009 Annual Report PAGASA

20 PAGASA Annual Report 2009 21 tatus S On-going On-going On-going On-going On-going On-going On-going On-going On-going On-going Graduated Graduated Graduated ersity v Bicol University, Legazpi City. University, Bicol ni Administration last March 30, 2009 in last Administration U.P. Diliman U.P. U.P. Diliman U.P. Diliman U.P. U.P. Diliman U.P. Diliman U.P. U.P. Diliman U.P. Diliman U.P. U.P. Diliman U.P. Diliman U.P. Diliman U.P. U.P. Diliman U.P. Diliman U.P. U.P. Diliman U.P. U Dr. Merriam Carbonel graduated in Public Merriam Carbonel graduated Dr.

for post-graduate at the University of the Philippines. University the at post-graduate for in the service’s weather other national from Personnel are (2) Two scholarships. also given were Asian region (10) in Masteral ten and degree in Doctoral enrolled PAGASA (21) twenty-one while Program, degree supported are degree a Masteral pursuing scholars 2 and 3 Table programs. and DOST-HRDP DOST-SEI by 2009-2010. for scholars of the PAGASA the list shows elopment rogram v Ph. D. Meteorology Ph. D. M. Sc. Meteorology M. Sc. Meteorology P M. Sc. Meteorology M. Sc. Meteorology M. Sc. Meteorology M. Sc. Meteorology M. Sc. Meteorology M. Sc. Meteorology Meteorology Ph. D. M. Sc. Meteorology Statistics Ph. D. M. Sc. Meteorology e D Table 2: PAGASA SCHOLARS for CY 2009-2010 for SCHOLARS 2: PAGASA Table esources R Batch 3 with former DOST Undersecretary Dr. Amelia C. Ancog Amelia C. Ancog Dr. Undersecretary DOST 3 with former Batch uman and ASOG Communications Head, Ms. Amihan R. Perez. Head, Ms. Amihan and ASOG Communications R. ed H ame 1. Dr. Landrico Dalida Jr. Landrico 1. Dr. 2. Khin Win Maw (Myanmar) 2. Khin Win Maw 3. Jamyang Phuntshok (Bhutan) Phuntshok 3. Jamyang 5. Mr. Joel C. Jesusa 5. Mr. 5. Ms. Ronalyn L. Vergara 5. Ms. Ronalyn Aurelio Aldczar 4. Mr. 4. Mr. Nikos Viktor B. Peňaranda Viktor Nikos 4. Mr. Bernie de Leon 3. Mr. 3. Mr. Joseph Q. Basconcillo 3. Mr. Cayanan O. 2. Ms. Esperanza GRADUATED: 2. Ms. Zin Mie Mie Sein (Myanmar) David J. 1. Ms. Shirley PARTIAL SCHOLAR: PARTIAL FULL SCHOLAR: Su Hlaing (Myanmar) Htar 1. Ms. Thet N MPM-T S & T PAGASA continues to develop its manpower resource resource its manpower to develop continues PAGASA and of highly qualified pool an adequate provide to administrative and technical scientists, well-trained of delivery efficient and effective for personnel services. scholarship the PAGASA under During the year, of other 4 personnel 3 of its employees, program, enrolled were other institutions and 3 from countries Table 3 List of Scholars supported by DOST Ateneo de Manila University Ateneo de Manila University (Master of Science in Atmospheric Science) Ateneo School of Government Science Education Institute (SEI), (Master in Public Management specialized on Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Technology-Based Enterprise Development) Human Resource Development Program Name Division/Station (HRDP)- DOST 1. Allan Julius S. ALCARAZ RDTD Name Division 2. Armando D. AVENILLA, Jr. Baler, Aurora 3. Marcos D.P. BACANI ETSD 1. Rosalie M. Aguilar AD

4. Michael S. BALA RDTD 2. Flordeliza Clemente RDTD 5. Rolymer P. CANILLO WD 6. Samuel F. DURAN General Santos City 3. Veronica A. Chin ETSD 7. Jose P. FRIVALDO Jr. Zamboanga City 4. Jorybell A. Masallo FPMD 8. Juanito S. GALANG RDTD 5. Noel G. Ramos FPMD 9. Maria Joy A. IGLESIAS FPMD 10. Jori J. LOIZ WD 11. Anthony Joseph R. LUCERO CAD 12. Julie M. NIMES Virac Station 13. Sonny N. PAJARILLA Borongan, Samar 14. Shiela S. SCHNEIDER HMD 15. Wilfredo H. Tuazon RDTD 16. Reynaldo L. YOSORES Lanao Del Norte

Training for Capacity Building

Believing that the success of each organization 68 official and employees participated in international lies in its human and financial resources, PAGASA trainings and conferences. Table 4, 5 and 6 list the developed its own human resource development various trainings, seminars, conferences and meetings agenda which aims to help its personnel grow attended by PAGASA officials and employees here and personally and professionally. A total of 142 abroad. Table 6 shows the in-house training courses, personnel attended trainings and workshops, while seminars and workshops conducted by the agency.

Table 4: Workshop/Training/Seminar/Colloquium/Meeting/ Conferences Participated in PAGASA Personnel Name Title Date & Venue Mario I. Dungca Training on the Operation and Maintenance 09 – 27 February Antonio O. Villegas of the Newly Installed FFWS Equipment and PAGASA Jose G. Perin Facilities

Hilton T. Hernando Berlin V. Mercado Remillo I. Bautista Socrates F. Paat, jr. Rolando Pajuyo John Dabu Federico Q. Osquiza Bienvenido M. Estacio Nestor Mangosong PAGASA Annual Report 2009 Annual Report PAGASA Edwin B. Bermillo 22 PAGASA Annual Report 2009 23

Venue & ate D 17 – 19 February Manila Metro 17 – 19 February City Davao 02 – 04 March City Quezon 02 March Center Trade World 11 March 11 March Manila Hotel Commencing 31 March Commencing 31 March On-line 05 March QC Sulo Hotel, 20 March City Makati 24 March City Pagadian

Public and Development Management Public and Development itle T Graduate Certificate Course on Corruption Prevention School of Prevention Course on Corruption Certificate Graduate Management Program on E-Governance (MPEG) – (MPEG) on E-Governance Program Management 2 FY 2009 Batch UP Institute of Civil Engineering Seminar on Disaster of Civil Engineering Seminar on Disaster UP Institute in the Philippines Mitigation Workshop Sentinel Asia Success Story in the Philippines Asia Success Story Sentinel RPOC-RDCC Meeting Joint East & South East Asia Regional Seminar on Seminar Asia Regional & South East East Mapping Flood Hazard Seminar-Workshop on Records Disposition Disposition Records on Seminar-Workshop Administration Level I – Mediation on Basic Course Certificate Summit Entrepreneurship Women 76th Annual Meeting of the National of the National 76th Annual Meeting Council of the Philippines Research ame N Judith T. Bomediano Judith T. Jesus M. Capulong Claro L. Nolasco Nonto Edino Carina G. Lao Bautista P. Margaret Leonida S. Santos Alan L. Pineda Thelma A. Cinco M. Pelagio Romeo M. Arruejo Juliet Sharon Maribel Enriquez Leo a. Buñag A.Ma. Cecilia Monteverde Cruz D. Oskar Jr. Paat, F. Socrates Hilario DG. Esperanza Gonzales T. Lynne Cayabyab Joselyn Lorenza Dario R. Espe L. Juanillo Edna R. Valdemoro Venus Melanie R. Aquino Thelma A. Cinco Carpio Marilou D. C. Damasco Ma. Jannylyn Nilo D. Prisco Servando T. Nathaniel A. Cruz Nathaniel Carina G. Lao Davis L. Catalino Hilario D. Flaviana Alan L. Pineda Jr. About, O. Lucrecio Celebre P. Cynthia Dalida, Jr. U. Landrico Susan R. Espinueva Vivien s. Esquivel Calil H. Hadjilatip L. Juanillo Edna lance Nancy T. Marino L. Mendoza Ma. Cecilia A. Monteverde B. Nimes Nestor Julie M. Nimes L. Nolasco Nonato Edino G. Pajuelas Bonifacio M. Pelagio Romeo Z. Quinto Robert Ninio A. Relox R. Sulapat Lourdes Tan Elena V. Jorybell A. Masallo Workshop on Basic Photography 03 – 04 April Roque E. Adora Intramuros, Manila Nathaniel Servando Enhancing Communities Capacity to Confront 30 April Ma. Cecilia Monteverde Extreme Geo-Meteorological Events Zamboanga City at the Core of Climate Change Landrico Dalida 1st Exercise Planning Team (EPT) Meeting for 08 – 10 May ARDEX ’09 Batangas City Shirley David 1st S&T Researchers Database Meeting 12 May UP, QC Alfredo Quiblat Senior Staff Meeting and the Presentation of the 14 May Automatic Weather Alert Radio System Project Taguig City Wily Evangelista Basic Occupational Safety and Health Training for 25 – 29 May Supervisors Quezon City Claro Jesus Capulong DOST Network and Multimedia Training 01 – 02 June Rene Gumapal Quezon City Delia Basco Mid Year Convention Cum-seminar on Good 19 June Governance Pasay City Dario Espe Certificate Course on Basic Mediation – Level II 20 – 21 Jun Cebu City Mark Arceo Free Training on Advanced features of MS Word, 22 June Noel Villar MS Excel and MS Power Point Quezon City Chona Dionisio Philippine Records Management Association’s 24 – 26 June Lynne Gonzales 12th National Convention Manila Yolanda Ordoñez Seminar on Understanding, Auditing and Updates 12 – 14 Aug on Government Procurement System Quezon City Liceria dela Cruz Property Management System 02 – 04 Sep (Appraisal & Disposal) Seminar Quezon City

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Spanish SPONSOR ASEAN of Asian Institute (AIT) Technology for Network Asia Pacific Research Global Change Asia Secretariat Sentinel and Geo-Informatics - Devel Space Technology (GITSDA) Agency opment - of Land, Infra Ministry and Transport structure, of Japan Tourism Fund ASTHRDP International Korea Agency Cooperation Japan International Agency Cooperation (JICA) and the Ministry and Resources of Natural of Vietnam Environment Meteorological Korea for Administration the and by Malano, Dr. Committee Typhoon for Fund (TCTF) Trust and Jesusa Sawi Messrs. Japan Aerospace Agency Exploration (JAXA) ACIAR project entitled entitled project ACIAR “Bridging the Gap Seasonal Between in the Forecasts Climate Philippines and Australia” Australia Government Spanish Government JICA - Corpora University Atmospheric for tion (UCAR) Research Venue & ate D 12 to 16 January 12 to Singapore 12 January to 12 January to 13 February Thailand 07 February 04 to (successively) Japan Both in Kyoto, 12 February 10 to D. R. P. Lao Vientiane, 06 February 04 to Thailand Bangkok, 27 February 09 to Japan Tokyo, April to 17 February Taiwan 20 March 05 to Korea 16 March Hanoi, Vietnam 15 May 12 to of Korea Jeju, Republic 15 May 13 to Japan 17 May 15 to 20 May 18 to Both in Australia 16 – 31 May 31 May 25 to Australia 20 May June 20 to Japan 29 June 22 to Hanoi, Vietnam -

itle T Participated in by PAGASA Personnel Personnel PAGASA by in Participated Workshop for Development of Tsunami Propagation Propagation of Tsunami Development for Workshop Model Capability and Run-up/Inundation Last phase of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Exploration of the Japan Aerospace phase Last (JAXA) Agency Symposium Pacific Asia GEOSS 3rd Initia Cycle Water Asia of the GEOSS 4th Meeting Training Operation (SAS) System Asia 4th Sentinel in South Management Disaster for Sensing Remote Asia Workshop East Climate Tokyo activities of the Capacity-building Agency of the Japan Meteorological Center (Sandwich Program) program enrichment Research and Prediction on Disaster Program Training on Climate Workshop Regional Asian South East Scenario Change Group Coordination and Research Training 1st Forum Technical (TRCG) (GPM) Asia Measurement Global Precipitation Data on Precipitation Workshop Technique Application for Center of the Australian - Final workshop (ACIAR) Research Agricultural International (WMO) Organization Meteorological - World and Use Communication on the Content, Workshop and Services for Products and Climate of Weather Agriculture Sustainable tive (AWCI) International Coordination Group (ICG) Group Coordination International (AWCI) tive System Warning High resolution climate modeling of climate change change modeling of climate climate High resolution workshop the Indonesian Region over Marine and the CSIRO visit to 1-week to Climate Adaptation for Capacity Development Analysis Change in Asia – Climate Change and Variability on Climate Workshop Training Southeastern Eastern for South Asia and Prediction Africa Atmospheric Research (CMAR) Aspendale for the (CMAR) Aspendale for Research Atmospheric change on climate summary workshop Table 5: FOREIGN FELLOWSHIPS/TRAINING/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS FELLOWSHIPS/TRAINING/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS 5: FOREIGN Table ame N Fredolina D. Baldonado D. Fredolina Meliton Pio F. Guzman Pio F. Meliton Hilario D. Flaviana M. Arruejo Juliet Sharon Z. Quinto Robert R. Sulapat Lourdes Jr. G. Fabile, Florencio R. Cada Fernando Cayanan O. Esperanza Niño A. Relos Thelma A. Cinco Malano V. Vicente S. Sawi Roberto Joel C. Jesusa L. Nolasco Nonato Edino Hilario D. Flaviana L. Juanillo Edna G. de Guzman Rosalina Ortega F. Daisy Thelma A. Cinco C. Uson Cristina Hilario D. Flaviana S. Solis Analiza G. Abastillas Rusy

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Reduction Center of Center Reduction China (NDRCC) (BMKG) Geofisika KOICA ADPC ADPC for Centre International (ICTP) Physics Theoretical KOICA for Institute Research Humanity and Nature PAGASA Japan - ASEAN British Government and Spanish Government of Commerce Ministry of China Thai Government Disaster National IWRM -WMO TCTF WMO Spanish Government WMO JMA HRD and NSC Meteorological Dan Klimatologi KMA 08 to 14 Nov 08 to Korea 21-23 Dec Korea 06 to 25 July 06 to Korea 30 July 26 to Bangladesh Dhaka, 15 Aug. 01 to Abbottabad, Nathiagali, Pakistan 14 August 10 to Italy Trieste, 24 Sep 03 to 07 – 11 Sep Japan 18 Sep 16 to Switzerland 09 Oct. 05 to Malaysia 15 Oct. 12 to Malaysia Lumpur, Kuala 08 Nov 12 Oct. to Nanjing, China 04 Nov 02 to Thailand Phuket, 11 Nov 08 to Beijing, China 19 Nov 16 to Nanjing, China 04 Dec to 16 Nov Nanjing, China 02 Dec to 30 Nov Melbourne, Australia 11 Dec 08 to USA Nebraska, 04 Dec 01 to Japan 10 Dec 07 to Japan 04 Jan 06 Dec to Taiwan 07-11 Dec Indonesia -

Training Course on Integrated Water Water on Integrated Course Training (IWRM) Management Resource and Cooperation Partnerships Asian Meteorological Workshop Training Enhancement sociation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Asian Nations of Southeast sociation Regional Learning Workshop on Early on Early Learning Workshop Regional Systems Warning Risk & Disaster Change on Climate Workshop Reduction Modeling Climate on “High Resolution Workshop of Communication on “Analysis Course Training Data (COMS) Satellite Ocean and Meteorological & Interpo- Seminar on the Quality Control Training Gridding Analysis used in APHRODITE System lation the Use of Radio WMO-ITU Seminar on and Water Weather, Meteorology: Spectrum for and Prediction Monitoring Climate in As Applications on Climate Workshop Training on Providing Workshop Regional ASEAN Services in Developing Seminar on Information Countries Carbon of Low on “Futures Workshop International Asia Pacific Scenarios for Society: Warning Early on Disaster Workshop China-ASEAN Application and Space Technology Seminar 2009 Roving on Course Training International Agrometeology “Modeling entitled Annual Modeling/ Workshop High Impact Weather” and Understanding on Indices and Workshop Inter-regional Drought for Systems Warning Early Using Analysis Seminar on Climate Training Data Reanalysis (MRI) Institute Research the Meteorological Visit to Operation, on Doppler Radar Training and Interpretation Maintenance Rescue (DARE) on Data Workshop International Hydrographic Survey Hydrographic Impacts Studies (PRECIS) for Climates Regional Training on Ocean Observation and and Observation on Ocean Training Nancy T. Lance Nancy T. C. Pagulayan Rosalie Carina G. Lao Dr. R. Valdemoro Ms. Venus Rosalie C. Pagulayan Rosalie G. de Guzman Rosalina S. Solis Ana Liza V. Christine Samantha Montero C. Uson Maria Cristina Arnel R. Manoos B. Javier Eleuterio Salvador R. Cada Fernando Thelma A. Cinco Ares Emma D. L. Samar Maria Corazon Iglesia O. Cynthia Juanillo L. Edna Z. Quinto Robert S. Dadivas Connie Rose B. Paciente Renito B. Javier Eleuterio Salvador Susan C. Flores G. Pajuelas Bonifacio Bernie R. De Leon Hilario D. Fraviana S. Solis Ana Liza Vasquez P. Alexander Karl David J. Shirley Jr Quiblat, F. Alfredo Cambay Danilo F. Palafox Mario P. Gener M. Quitlong Jr A. Austria, Fulgencio Peralta F. Maximo C. Uson Ms. Maria Cristina Renito B. Paciente B. Renito

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SPONSOR United Nations Educational Educational Nations United (PDN) Philippine Typhoon PAGASA (TCFI) & Inc. Foundation, Committee the Philippine Science Journalists Inc. (PSciJourn) Associaiton, WMO – airfare - DSA Society Indian Met of UK Park Wilton Meteorological World (WMO) Organization PAGASA PAGASA - PAGASA Project DOST-GIA (BCC) Center Beijing Climate Meteorological World (WMO) Organization Committee European Relief Emergency Center Coordination Agency Met Korea of Science and Technology Department (DOST) of the International project DOST-GIA Unit (ITCU) Cooperation Technology and “Strengthening entitled & Bilateral from Benefits Maximizing Linkages.” Multilateral German Technical Cooperation Electronics Enterprise Inc. & Construction, Corporation World Meteorological Meteorological World (WMO) Organization Organization and Cultural Scientific and PAGASA (UNESCO)

ate Venue D & 15 to 16 January 15 to 23 January 19 to France Both in Paris, 24 January 19 to Chiang-Mai, Thailand 28 February 23 to Delhi, India New 29 January 26 to UK Sussex, 19 February 16 to Beijing, China 27 March 25 to Thailand 08 April 29 Mar to Bonn, Germany 10 April 08 to Thailand 08 April 06 to Hangzhou, China 24 April 20 to Malaysia 27 – 28 April Greece Athens, 28 – 29 April Switzerland 12 May 09 to Korea 27 May 25 to Bali, Indonesia 12 June 05 to Bonn, Germany 21 – 28 June Germany 22 – 26 June S. A. U. 11 to 15 January 11 to USA Phoenix, Arizona,

itle T Participated in by PAGASA Personnel Personnel PAGASA by in Participated Extreme Temperatures: Preparedness and and Preparedness Temperatures: Extreme Agriculture, Sustainable for Management 4th Sentinel Asia System (SAS) Operation Training Operation (SAS) System Asia 4th Sentinel Flooding – to on Responding Conference Response & the Preparation Improving for Agricultural of the Commission Meeting and on Drought (CAgM) Team Meteorology and Fisheries Forestry, Rangelands, Risk on Disaster Session of the Committee First Reduction on Working Groups of the Ad Hoc Meeting Protocol Kyoto and the Cooperation Long-Term Asian Nations East of the South Meeting 31st & Meteorology in Sub-Committee (ASEAN) Geophysics Regional Climate on Forum Fifth Session of the for Asia and Prediction Monitoring, Assessment (FOCRAII) Conference RA V Technical Capacity Building on Earth 9th Group (GEO) Meeting Committee System Coordination and Alert Disaster Global Meeting Stakeholders Global (GDACS) Meeting Group Working 2nd Bilateral and other COST of the ASEAN 57th Meeting on Convention Framework Nations United Meetings (UNFCCC) Change Climate protection on climate Germany to Study tour and energies policies and science, renewable environment related meetings related visit (Radar) factory 5-day -Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Year International of the -Opening Ceremony (2009) Astronomy Union (IAU) Astronomical -International Symposium Committee Typhoon ESCAP/WMO Session of 41st International Forum of Meteorological Societies Societies Forum of Meteorological International (AMS) Society Meteorological and the American 2009 Annual Meeting Table 6: Meeting/Conference/Symposium/Activity/Forum/Session 6: Meeting/Conference/Symposium/Activity/Forum/Session Table ame N Flaviana D. Hilario D. Flaviana Susan R. Espinueva G. de Guzman Rosalina Nilo D. Prisco Servando T. Nathaniel Servando T. Nathaniel L. Juanillo Edna A. Cruz Nathaniel B. Malano Vicente L. Davis Catalino Nilo D. Prisco Servando T. Nathaniel Servando T. Nathaniel Servando T. Nathaniel A. Cruz Nathaniel B. Malano Vicente N. Davis Sylvia A. Mercado Ricardo Evangelista Willy f. H. Garcia Eufronio Cambay Danilo F. Erie S. Estrella M. Pelagio Romeo Manresa F. Edwin Arnel R. Manoos Cynthia P. Celebre P. Cynthia Nilo D. Prisco R. Valdemoro Venus Susan R.Espinueva

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APN (the Asia-Pacific Network for Network APN (the Asia-Pacific Research Global Change DOST-GIA for Sustainable Institute Research (RISH) Humanosphere WMO IPPC KOICA Spanish Government Fund & APEC Electronics Enterprise Inc. & Construction, Corporation UNESCAP BMKG Science Council National – Strengthening Spanish Government to Adapt Capacity the Phils.Institutional Change Climate to DOST-GIA JSPS JMA 15 to 17 Dec 15 to 18 Dec 17 to Japan 01 to 02 Nov 01 to Singapore 13 Nov 10 to Japan 05 Dec 02 to Hawaii 26 to 29 Oct 26 to Indonesia 06 to 25 July 25 06 to Korea 15 July 12 to Singapore 17 July 13 to S. A. U. 22 July 20 to Thailand Bangkok, 13 Aug. 11 to Indonesia Surabaya, 31 Aug – 02 Sep Taiwan 31 Aug – 04 Sep Switzerland 09 Oct 28 Sep to Thailand 12-15 Oct Japan 06 – 08 July Japan -

System of Systems (GEOSS) Asia Water Cycle Cycle Asia Water (GEOSS) of Systems System Coordination International (AWCI) Initiative (ICP) Group and Workshop Course Training data – Satellite International Symposium on Radar and International Modeling Studies of the atmosphere. on V (RA V)Sub-Group Association Regional System- Global Telecommunication (GTS-ISS) System and Services Information Earth Observation of the Global – 5th Meeting ASEAN COST Sub-Committee Meeting Sub-Committee COST ASEAN 10th Session of Working Group III of the IPPC. Group 10th Session of Working Annual AOEC Climate Symposium Climate Annual AOEC - Consulta 13th Session of the Intergovernmental Space Regional (ICC) on the Committee tive Develop for Sustainable Programme Applications Re- of ASEAN Field School & Validation Climate Model 2009 gional Climate Science & for the 2nd Joint Pre-meeting Cooperation Technology Conference-3 Climate World on Group – 9th Session of the Ad Hoc Working and (AWG-LCA) Action Cooperation Long-Term on Group 7th Session of the Ad Hoc Working (AWG-KP) Protocol Kyoto and Risk Hyperbase (DRH) Workshop – Disaster to Intergrated Introduction Session in ASEAN-DRH (IDRiM) Forum Risk Management Disaster on Pane Session of the Intergovernmental 31st Chang (IPCC); 11th Session of the Climate I of the IPPC; 9th Session of Group Working II of the IPPC; and, Group Working ment (RESAP)-cum Expert Group Meeting Expert Group (RESAP)-cum ment Ocean Observation & Hydrographer & Hydrographer Ocean Observation Survey (radar) visit factory 5-day Tokyo Climate Conference Climate Tokyo Nathaniel A. Cruz Nathaniel Jr. Palcon, P. Vicente L. Juanillo Edna Nathaniel T. Servando T. Nathaniel Flaviana D. Hilario D. Flaviana Nilo D. Prisco Servando T. Nathaniel L. Davis Catalino Baldonado D. Fredolina Hulipas T. Ceferino L. Ordinario Gerard Raymund Gaspar B. Mendoza Manule P. Salaguste Almojuela Allan T. B. Gonzales Lillibeth Jr. A. Austria, Fulgencio C. Tabada Oscar A. Macasa Marianito Diosdao S. Ornum Gerry S. Pedrico Nilo D. Prisco L. Juanillo Edna Servando Nathaniel Nilo D. Prisco Hilario D. Flaviana Servando T. Nathaniel G. De Guzman Rosalina Renito B. Paciente Renito Daisy F. Ortega F. Daisy

Table 7: In-house training conducted by PAGASA

Title Number of participants Training on ALOS Image Processing for Hazard Map Application 14 Training Seminar on the Principles of Atmospheric Thermodynamics and its applications 23 Training workshop on STRIDE 30 PAGASA and NAMRIA Leveling of Understanding Session (Orientation Seminar on Data and 27 Instrument Equipment Used in Weather Forecasting and Orientation Seminar on GPS Meteorology) Extreme Weather Observation Protocol for S & T Officers (3 batches) 88 Orientation Seminar on ISO 9001:2008 and Documenting the QMS on ISO9001:2008 26 Training on the Enhancement of Tropical Cyclone Early Warning System 35

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Now telescopes on the ground and in space explore The kick off ceremony to open the celebration of IYA the universe, 24 hours a day, across all wavelengths of 2009 was held on February 16, 2009 at the Mall of light. The President of the International Astronomical Asia. DOST Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro delivered Union (IAU) Dr. Catherine Cesarsky says that” the a message during the ceremony. Excerpts of her International Year of Astronomy 2009 gives all nations message are quoted as follows: a chance to participate in this ongoing exciting “The world celebrates this year, the International Year scientific and technological revolution”. of Astronomy 2009, that aims to bring to fore, the The IYA2009 will highlight global cooperation for importance of science and the field of astronomy and peaceful purposes – the search for our cosmic origin the significance of its role in catalyzing international and our common heritage which connect all citizens cooperation in the quest for knowledge and of planet Earth. For several millennia, astronomers information about the world that we live in and the have worked together across all boundaries including universe that our world is part of. geographic, gender, culture and race, in line with the At the international level, IYA2009 is being principles of the UN Charter. In that sense, astronomy spearheaded jointly by the International Astronomical is a classic example of how science can contribute Union (IAU) and the United Nations Educational, towards strengthening international cooperation. Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), with The IYA 2009 is, first and foremost, an activity for eight (8) major goals and objectives that include the citizens of planet Earth. It aims to convey the actions ranging from efforts to increase scientific excitement of personal discovery, the pleasure of awareness on science, to provide for better and sharing fundamental knowledge about the universe wider access to knowledge and information, to the and our place in it, and the merits of the scientific preservation and protection of the world’s cultural method. Astronomy is an invaluable source of and natural heritage. inspiration for humankind throughout all nations. Ceremonies that ushered in the start of activities by Among the activities lined up in the Philippines for the the international community commemorating IYA yearlong observance of IYA 2009 include the following: 2009 was held in Paris in mid-January, which found a) from Earth to Universe Exhibit which was hosted representatives from 140 nations participating in the by the Mall of Asia for the month of February 2009 eventful kick-off activities that highlighted the latest and then transferred to other venues in the country in astronomical discoveries, the role of astronomy

in succeeding months, b) Astro Olympiad conducted in culture and public engagements, and real-time at the regional level and finally at the national level, astronomical observations, among others. c) Galileo Teacher Training on the use of the Galileo At the national level, the Department of Science telescope, d) National Astronomy Congress hosted and Technology is in the forefront of activities, with by Rizal Technological University and attended by the support and cooperation of concerned agencies students, e) Sidewalk astronomy where telescopes of government and state universities. A national were set up in various parts of the country for viewing organizing committee chaired by the Director of by students and others interested in astronomy. PAGASA, has been commissioned to plan for and PAGASA Annual Report 2009 Annual Report PAGASA

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orce F ask T I extend to them my congratulations. my them to I extend up activities Follow 2009 does not end this year. IYA will assess 2010. The organizers through will continue including public perception all levels, at performance and science awareness. experience of the IYA2009 will always of science, Astronomy As in the other fields this that is no doubt there and be part of our lives impact more even will of IYA2009 celebration year’s and understanding a better through on our lives, us of the science. Hand in hand, let appreciation of wonders and see the infinite our universe discover as it is where to us, It belongs sky. night the majestic all belong. we with the Rizal Technological University (RTU). It is (RTU). University Technological the Rizal with first RTU is the the that mention to noteworthy and Baccalaureate offer to country in the university which, for in Astronomy; courses Degree Masteral

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ities imate v Oversight Committee meeting (stock-taking exercise to assess current climate change adaptation and adaptation change climate assess current to exercise (stock-taking meeting Committee Oversight agencies. the government by being undertaken policies and programs risk reduction disaster - Mainstreaming of Climate Change into Plans and Programs of PAGASA Plans and Programs into Change of Climate Mainstreaming METEOROLOGICAL- ATMOSPHERIC/ A WORLD-CLASS MAP TOWARDS of a ROAD Preparation AGENCY HYDROLOGICAL meeting/training/seminar/workshop: the following Attended cti in appropriate announcements. in appropriate of celebration country’s to the significance give To year-long for the day opening the national IYA2009, with the National coincide has been made to event of February. week third held every Week Astronomy has DOST the IYA2009, for agency As lead government its Grant-in-Aid through resources, some committed activities, in partnership IYA2009 support to program, oversee activities during the year-long celebration. celebration. year-long the during activities oversee are that activities of science of the promotion Part the highlight that up include exhibits being lined astronomy national enthusiasts, of astronomy work “sidewalk” series of lectures, nationwide Olympiad, training teachers’ observing event, astronomy and an congress, astronomy national program, Details campaign. and education information activities will be made the holding of these concerning the Committee by and disseminated available on Cl A    - Meeting on Capacity Assessment (MDG-F 1656: Strengthening the Philippines’ Institutional Capacity to Adapt to Climate Change), May 04, 2009 at Astoria Hotel. Pasig City. - Training of Trainers on Capacity Assessment and Competency Development of the MDG-F 1656: Strengthening the Philippines’ Institutional Capacity to Adapt to Climate Change’ conducted by NEDA under the MDGF project. Final outputs of the TOT were the identification of Core Development Issues and indicators for Capacity Assessment of PAGASA for CC Adaptation. Tentative work plan or next steps were the conduct of Capacity Assessment of Level 2 – PAGASA executives and Level 3- Technical Staff within 10 weeks or up to the end of July 2009. - Workshop on “High Resolution climate modeling of climate change over the Indonesian Region at Aspen dale, Australia (May 16-31) - 2nd Phase of the Training on ‘Capacity Development for Adaptation to Climate Change in Asia-Climate Change Analysis’ funded by JICA to develop local climate change scenarios using super high resolution AGCM, and extreme event projection. This was followed by Follow-Up Cooperation scheduled in September 2009 (upon approval of the fund request from JICA Tokyo), where 2 Japanese experts were dispatched here for a 2-day workshop on Supporting Adaptation to Climate Change on Climate Change modeling and Scenario Building.  Prepared a work plan – re: Capacity Assessment (MDG-F1656)  Submitted draft report on the preparation of Second National Communication (SNC) for UNFCCC commitment (last April 23). It covers scientific climatology, assessments of trends of various weather parameters (temperature and rainfall). Also delivered climate change projections based on time slices of 2050 and 2080. Parts of the Providing Regional Estimates for Climate Impacts Studies (PRECIS) model output climate projections is still running and require further validation of the model between the observed values and the simulated by the model.

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ech Dr. Prisco D. Nilo with Mr. Norio Matsuda, Nilo with Mr. D. Prisco Dr. lood collaboration with the Philippine Science Journalists with the Philippine Science Journalists collaboration Typhoon Committee Inc. (PSciJourn), Association, Coordinating Disaster National Inc. (TCFI), Foundation, Authority Manila Development Council (NDCC), Metro Grupong Haligi ng mga and the Alyansa (MMDA) Inc. sa Mamamayan, para Teknolohiya ng Agham at is observance this year’s The theme for (AGHAM). na bro!” ka baha ready “Bagyo, lead agency; the National Irrigation Administration Administration Irrigation the National lead agency; as (NPC), Corporation Power (NIA) and National Defense and the Office of Civil agencies; cooperating and Highways of Public Works (OCD), Department Board Resources Water (DPWH) and the National agencies. (NWRB), as monitoring signed on 22 was of Discussion (RoD) The Record its Chief by the JICA, represented June 2009 between the Department Matsuda, Norio Mr. Representative, by represented (DOST), of Science and Technology R&D and Undersecretary, Jr., Yumul, P. Graciano Dr. The of PAGASA. Administrator Nilo, D. Prisco Dr. of by members attended was signing of the RoD of the Committee Management Operation the Joint and the media. PAGASA officials of key FFWSDO, oom & F R ), JICA T O orecasting

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, A am D and PAGASA related to the Dam Operation to related and PAGASA r ommemoration roject trengthening o Participants at the Joint Committee meeting of JICA of meeting Committee the Joint at Participants C In consonance with Proclamation No. 1535 by Her No. 1535 with Proclamation In consonance the Macapagal-Arroyo, Gloria President Excellency, Astronomical and Geophysical Atmospheric, Philippine of – Department (PAGASA) Services Administration as the lead served (DOST), Science and Technology of the Typhoon observance in the national agency the period for (TFAW) Week and Flood Awareness 15-19 June 2009 This is the second Technical Cooperation Project Project Cooperation Technical This is the second in PAGASA-DOST of Japan of the Government (TCP) a period of 3 years for and will be implemented Luzon in reservoirs the major (2009-2012), covering San Binga, Ambuklao, Pantabangan, namely: Angat, TCP, the first dams. This followed and Magat Roque Warning and of Flood Forecasting “Strengthening in April 2005-March implemented Administration” basins of river the monitored 2006, covering and Bicol. Cagayan, Agno, Pampanga, include: the of the project The main components and of equipment, provision experts, of dispatch both in personnel, of Philippine technical training Japan and in the Philippines. concerned between is a collaboration The project as the of PAGASA composed agencies government P S f A series of press conferences were conducted in the to further establish linkages among the disaster National Capital Region (NCR) and in other regions managers in the region, with the end in view of throughout the country. The first press conference reducing the effects of typhoons and floods. was conducted on 01 June 2009 at the PAGASA The PAGASA Regional Services division (PRSD) Central Office, Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City Visayas Cluster (Cebu) was conducted on 08 June as a kick-off activity for a line-up of activities for the 2009 at the Conference Hall of the Police Provincial TFAW. On 07 June 2009, another press conference Office, followed by the Southern Luzon Cluster on 15 was conducted in Cebu City which focused on the June 2009 at the Conference Hall of the Provincial impacts of typhoon on Agriculture with an invited Disaster Coordinating Council. Finally, a simultaneous resource person from the Department of Agriculture. TFAW observance on 18 June 2009 in Tuguegarao It was followed by a press conference in Legaspi City, (Northern Luzon Cluster) at the Tuguegarao, Cagayan which focused on typhoon, flood and landslide prone Provincial Center; Cagayan De Oro (Northern areas. And finally, the culminating press conference Mindanao Cluster) held at the PNP Conference was conducted at the PAGASA central office on 17 July Hall, Camp Alagar, Cagayan de Oro City; and Davao 2009, highlighting the impacts of typhoon and flood (Southern Mindanao Cluster) held at the DOST on health in collaboration with the Department of Regional Office in Davao. Health. Other activities included an “On-the-Spot Essay Another highlight was the conduct of an orientation Writing Contest” for PAGASA employees, sponsored seminar on the PAGASA Regional Services Divisions by the Philippine Meteorological Society; radio (PRSD) and Typhoon & Flood Awareness Campaign and TV guestings by the PAGASA-DOST experts, in the newly organized Regional Divisions which was putting up of streamers through the members of the attended by the members of the Regional Disaster National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), and Coordinating Council (RDCC) and the DOST regional a text contest courtesy of the Typhoon Committee offices. The objective of the regional commemoration Foundation, Inc. was to introduce the PAGASA-DOST Regional Divisions

Dr. P. D. Nilo with the participants from different government agencies

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nstitutional ssessment Capacity Assessment Team is comprised of experts of experts is comprised Team Capacity Assessment change. and climate development on institutional discussed included the MDG-F Among the topics Sheila Marie M. Encabo, Ms. by overview programme PAGASA of MDG-F1656; Role Coordinator, Programme Chief Hilario, Fllaviana Dr. by Change on Climate Methodology Assessment CAD; and UNDP Capacity MDG-F Leader, Team Noel C. Duhaylungsod, Mr. by related 1656 CA, UNDP will shepherd and DENR and first activity is the rollout activities of the CA. This was The Capacity assessment phase of the project. approach. using the UNDP self-assessment conducted top and middle level PAGASA by 41 participated It was and the administrative and those from management and file personnel. rank technical based groups three divided into were Participants Arrangement, Institutional Issues namely, on Core Management. and Resource Management Knowledge Scoping during the identified Issues were These Core of CA Training during the validated and was Workshop were Issues and Indicators of Core Final set Trainers. of the said as the outline/template to serve refined by will be analyzed The result Capacity Assessment. the team. I A apacity hange hilippines C C P on

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A dapt A ollout trengthening R S to MDG-F 1656: Strengthening the Philippines’ the Philippines’ MDG-F 1656: Strengthening a is Change, Climate to Adapt Capacity Institutional and the UNDP by (JP) partnership Programme joint mainstream to seeks that the Spanish Government and local national key into risk reduction climate processes, planning and regulatory development communities and partners key of enhancing capacities and development resilient climate undertake to with approaches adaptation of integrated testing together bring The programme potential. upscaling (GOP) and United of the Philippines the Government years period of 3 a over (UN) partners Nations base and knowledge the country’s complete to climate to manage capacities institutional strengthen risks. change PAGASA’s to assess The purpose of this activity is and adaptation change climate address to capacity roles and with its in accordance risk reduction disaster using the UNDP’s agency, as a national responsibilities is one PAGASA methodology. assessment capacity government national and sectoral key of the fifteen MDGF 1656 project. in the involved agencies to enhance is of the project One of the objectives and manage to develop, capacity and local national risks. change climate addressing projects administer is one of the component Capacity Assessment PAGASA which will benefit of the programme the for as basis report an assessment through developing at aimed of a program development of capacity enhance the to and instruments tools The risks. climate addressing in better stakeholders NGCP-PAGASA Collaborative undertaking for the sharing of weather and data services, signing of Memorandum of Agreement held at Amihan Conference room

The Storm Tracking Alert and Relay System (STARS) efforts to prepare for weather-related contingency of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines activities. (NGCP) got a significant boost when the PAGASA Included in the assistance services to be provided agreed to share its real-time weather information by PAGASA are tropical cyclone update, hourly through a memorandum of agreement signed weather data from synoptic, agromet, Doppler radar, on November 24, 2009. Such information will hourly update of weather satellite images from be utilized during emergencies caused by severe various sources and numerical weather prediction weather conditions. model outputs every eight-hour period. Data on the The system is expected to pave the way for the monitored rainfall and water level of dams and rivers quick implementation of contingency plans and will also be provided. activities that will help prepare for and mitigate the NGCP, on the other hand, will be providing back-up adverse effects of weather disturbances on both communication link to the PAGASA data center so as transmission facilities and the power customers. to transmit real-time hydro-meteorological data from PAGASA, which is the country’s main weather flood prone-areas, particularly in the Magat River information gateway dedicated to provide Basin areas. meteorological, hydrological, climatological, This involves enabling NGCP’s subscription to the astronomical and other scientific information and weather and hydro meteorological data to support services, has committed to fully assist NGCP in its NGCP’s Integrated Action Plan (ITAP).

Dr. Prisco D. Nilo, PAGASA Administrator, Mr. Walter Brown, President of NGCP, and together with the PAGASA and NGCP officials

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CMTS (Cellular Mobile Telecommunication System) System) Mobile Telecommunication (Cellular CMTS Office, and Central PAGASA-DOST at the connectivity observation of network resulting dense the utilize to analysis rainfall focused on local research scientific for system wind local well analyzing as and prediction, such system weather either a localized by generated such systems weather larger or from as thunderstorm Mr. were The CWB delegates cyclones. as tropical & Radar Telecommunications Director, Hwang, Wei-Jyh Cheng, CWB, R & D Division, CHZA-Peng Division, Mr. Radar Lin Hong-sheng, from Lin, and Mr. Ta’-Wei Mr. also. department M ased -b arning etro esearch W M R in urface arly S E f o of g cientific n i S itigation n of Telecommunications and Radar Division of CWB with Administrator Prisco D. Nilo. Prisco and Radar Division of CWB with Administrator Telecommunications M

Central Weather Branch (CWB) delegates of Taiwan headed by Mr. Wei-Jyh Hwang Director, Hwang Director, Wei-Jyh Mr. headed by of Taiwan Branch (CWB) delegates Weather Central gthe n Announcement of the project in the Philippines by the Korean Ambassador and the DOST Secretary Secretary Ambassador and the DOST the Korean in the Philippines by of the project Announcement 2009 City – 29 October in Quezon Main Office the PAGASA at Conference a Press through preliminary conduct 2009 to 13-17 November – from Team Survey KOICA of the first Dispatch and personnel officials with PAGASA and meetings sites ocular inspection of the project of proposed the co-location for (SMART/PLDT) institutions private with meeting Conducted sites. monitoring isaster stablishment upport tre S D E S ICA 2 – new initiative ICA 2 – new basin) – KO river Laguna Lake (Pasig-Marikina-    A meeting between Central Weather Bureau (CWB) (CWB) Bureau Weather Central between A meeting technical officials and key PAGASA and delegation Science and Joint MECO-TECO regarding personnel entitled project: (JSTC) Collaboration Technology Network Monitoring of Surface-based “Strengthening and Disaster Research in Support of Scientific room at Amihan Conference held Mitigation” (JSTC) Collaboration Science and Technology A Joint of Surface-based “Strengthening entitled project: Research in Support of Scientific Network Monitoring with the aim TECO by funded Mitigation” and Disaster with GSM- Stations Weather Automatic of establishing Strengthening of Flood Forecasting and Warning System (FFWS) in Magat Dam and Downstream Communities – Norad (Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation)

The Grant Agreement of the project: Improvement November 2009. The project which aims to address of Flood Forecasting & Warning System (FFWS) for the issues and concerns on the issuance of a timely Magat Dam & Downstream Communities funded by and accurate flood forecasts and warnings in the the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation Cagayan River Basin and the effective operation of the (Norad) has been signed on 20 November 2009 Magat dam for the safety of the communities in the between the DOST Secretary and the Norwegian downstream area will be implemented in CY 2010 Ambassador during a press conference on 20 to 2012.

PAGASA Administrator Dr. P. D. Nilo, with DOST Secretary PAGASA Administrator Dr. P. D. Nilo, DOST Secretary Alabastro, Alabastro, His Excellency Ambassador Knut Solem of Norway His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Knut Solem of Norway and and Mr. Kim Johannessen Lande of SN Power Mr. Kim Johannessen Lande of SN with other delegates from during the signing ceremony SN Power and Aboitiz

Strengthening of Flood Forecasting and Warning System for Dam Operations (FFWSDO) – JICA Technical Cooperation Project

The project is an inter-agency collaboration among • Dispatched of 4 JICA Experts – agencies involved in FFWSDO with PAGASA as the 26 October 2009 lead agency, the National Irrigation Administration • Kick-off meeting – Joint Coordination (NIA) and the National Power Corporation (NPC) as Committee – 16 November 2009 cooperating agencies, and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Office of Civil Defense This project recently took off with the dispatched of (OCD) and the National Water Resources Board four (4) JICA Experts. Preliminary surveys and site (NWRB) as monitoring agencies. visits to the project sites were undertaken including the setting up of four (4) Working Groups, namely, The project activities undertaken so far included: Flood Modeling, Data Management, Meteorology • Signing of the Record of Discussion – and Hydrology and Telecommunication, and the June 2009 conduct of hydrographic surveys in the downstream areas of all monitored reservoirs. PAGASA Annual Report 2009 Annual Report PAGASA

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The 49 finalists (25 for the (25 for The 49 finalists Quezon City. City. Quezon elementary level and 24 for and 24 for level elementary in the the high school level) in the NCR participated on 28 conducted contest the Amihan July 2009 at Room, Conference Main Office, PAGASA Diliman, Agham Road, Department of Education of Education Department of Civil and the Office (DepEd) (OCD) conducted Defense Poster “On-the Spot the first public making Contest” for and elementary and private in the high school students Region (NCR). Capital National together with PMS Board of Trustees and PAGASA key officials. key and PAGASA with PMS Board of Trustees together Winners and participants of the “On-the-Spot” Essay Writing Contest “On-the-Spot” of the Writing Contest Winners and participants Essay CIETY (PMS) Activities CIETY GICAL SO ORLO Winners in the Board of Judges their coaches and the their coaches Elementary Level with Level Elementary NE METE PHILIPPI n-the-Spot” Essay Writing Contest for PAGASA personnel on 19 June 2009 on 19 personnel PAGASA for Contest On-the-Spot” Writing Essay “On-the-Spot” Essay Contest Writing This activity is in celebration of This activity is in celebration “On-the-Spot” Poster Making Contest for NCR Elementary and Elementary NCR for Making Contest “On-the-Spot” Poster High School Levels disaster risk reduction and adopting the theme (Pag Alerto, Malayo sa Peligro) of this year’s observance of the observance year’s of this Peligro) sa Malayo (Pag Alerto, the theme and adopting risk reduction disaster from the and with support PAGASA with collaboration the PMS in Month, Consciousness Disaster National In its advocacy to stir the imagination and underscore the participation of the school children and youth in and of the school children the participation underscore and the imagination stir to In its advocacy - Aware and Flood the Typhoon getting and aimed at ness week of the rank-and- the thoughts of the PAGASA file employees and Typhoon on the theme It’s the Flood Season, What’s (17) Seventeen Challenge? the from employees PAGASA divisions and support technical Non-winning participated. given were participants while the prizes consolation prizes third and second first, of prizes cash given were P10,000.00, P5,000.00 and P3,000.00, respectively. “ IMPROVEMENT OF S&T GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

At the start of the year, the annual PAGASA Program Review and Analysis (PRA) and Planning Conference was conducted on 26-27 January 2009 at the PAGASA Tanay Synoptic Upper-Air Station, Tanay Rizal. The PRA involve the assessment of the performance of all various operating units based on the Priority Programs/Activities for FY 2008, preparations of FY 2009 Operations Plans and FY 2010 Financial Requirements. The PRA was part of the agency’s monitoring and evaluation process and served as an input in the annual DOST Planning Conference. Discussions were focused on the pressing issues and concerns on the implementation of the program, activities and projects (PAPs) for FY 2009, commitments and considerations for FY 2010 Financial Plan. All heads of divisions presented the highlights of accomplishments for FY 2009 and possible solutions to the identified concerns in the implementation of programs, priority programs/ activities and new initiatives for FY 2009, Financial Requirements for FY 2010 and Priority Thrusts and Objectives for FY 2010. The PAGASA Mid-year PRA and Stress Management were conducted on 17-18 August 2009 respectively at 9 Waves Waterpark, San Rafael, Bulacan. The mid-year PRA was conducted to assess the

performance of each divisions while training on Stress Management was conducted to enhance the management and planning officers with the techniques and coping mechanisms to effectively manage the demands of complex work of their challenging role. PAGASA Annual Report 2009 Annual Report PAGASA

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Capitalization

PAGASA relied on available resources for it to In terms of manpower, the year saw the operate and meet its goals for the year. Funds, mobilization of eight hundred sixty nine (869) personnel and their expertise, and physical assets individuals of diverse expertise and skills both at the were utilized in the implementation of its programs, main office in office Quezon City and field stations projects, and activities. Aside from these resources, in the provinces. The distribution of personnel the established linkages and collaborations with complement according to educational attainment other organizations and the considerble funding and S&T Functions are shown in Table 8 and figures support for projects and for the agency operation 2 and 3. constitutes the total funding for the year.

Table 8: Personnel Distribution by Level of Education and S&T Functions as of December 2009

Category of Personnel Level of Education Total Below BS BS/BA MS/MA PhD S&T Service (STS) 275 263 19 5 562 Research and Development (R&D) 42 57 7 3 109 S&T Education and Training (STET) 3 8 0 0 11 General Administration and Support 73 99 13 2 187 Service (GASS) TOTAL 393 427 39 10 869

Personnel Distribution by Level of Education MS/MA PhD 3% 1%

BS/BA Below BS 47% 49%

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4 4 46.338 53.476 3 38.427 40.293 3 2 19.057 21.677 (STS) 65% (STS) S&T Service 1 443.072 652.035 various communities in the country were carried out were country in the communities various and media seminars. fora different through of the consisted 2009 operations the for spent Money Thirty Six Hundred of Seven allocation budgetary regular Thousand pesos Seventeen Million Six Hundred with the total (P736, 617,000.00). Compared is higher 2008, the 2009 expenditures in expenditures 7.5 %. by 2 otal T 546.894 767.481 1

2009 2008 Figure 4. Comparative Budget by MFO Budget 4. Comparative Figure Personnel Distribution by S&T Functions by Distribution Personnel 0 21% Figure 3. Personnel distribution by S & T Functions distribution 3. Personnel Figure GASS Comparative Budget by Major Final Output by Budget Comparative

700.000 600.000 500.000 400.000 300.000 200.000 100.000 1% Pesos Million In STET 13% R&D

Forecast % warning Forecast service on weather, flood, climate, & extreme astronomy events weather Mapping & Hazard Risk Assessment Services & Research Development - Prepared Disaster ness, Risk Mitigation & Other Services 4 3 2 1 Part of PAGASA’s 2009 inputs came from utilization of the utilization from 2009 inputs came of PAGASA’s Part trainings with specialized personnel core of its expertise field. technical and scientific on various and abroad here the mitigation hazards, natural on expertise In particular, reduction looking disaster and in natural of their effects out as stood cycle of disaster the window through the safety for investment albeit immeasurable valuable to intended transfer Knowledge and properties. of lives of the of the members of awareness the level increase Recognition Awards

he PAGASA Gawad Award for Most Outstanding Employee of 2009 was conferred to Engr. Arnel R. Manoos, Weather Facilities Specialist III of the Engineering Services and Technical Division (ESTD). Engr. Manoos was given the top agency award for his exceptional Tperformance and unquestionable dedication to duty. With his stature as a Unit Chief and proven technical expertise, Manoos could have easily sought for greener pastures abroad but chose to stay without expecting any special remuneration or recognition in return. He played a major role in upgrading the radar and network communication facilities. Mr. Lazaro Marquezes of NAIA station was chosen as the PAGASA Most Outstanding Employee for Operations and Services for spearheading the upgrading of the aeronautical forecasting service which helped rebuild the capability of the country’s airport facilities for aviction meteorological services while Ms. Analiza Solis of CAB was awarded the PAGASA Most Outstanding Employee for the Research and Development Group. Ms. Solis was cited for her projects which were adapted by the agency. Her research works on climate studies were officially published and circulated around in Southeast Asia. The agency award has not change her unassuming low key character and innate humility which have endeared and to her peers even more.

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Improvement of Flood Forecasting and Warning System for Magat Dam and Magat for System and Warning of Flood Forecasting Improvement funding – Norad Communities Downstream – JICA Personnel and Maintenance Operations for Radar Training Doppler Weather and Sea Maritime Weather and Forecasting in monitoring Gaps Addressing Conditions in the Philippines – DOST-GIA in Support of Scientific Network based Monitoring of Surface- Strengthening in the Philippines – TECO Mitigation and Disaster Research the Assessment for Downscaling Capacities in Regional of National Strengthening Sectors Agriculture and Resources and Its Impacts on Water Change of Climate in Mitigation Disaster for System and Response Warning of Early Establishment Manila – KOICA Metro Basin – River in the Bicol System and Warning of Flood Forecasting Improvement GOJ Rescue and Data Data and Agromet Climate of National Enhancement Philippines in the System and Prediction Monitoring Surge of Storm Establishment the Assessment for Downscaling Capacities in Regional of National Strengthening Sectors and Agriculture Resources and Its Impacts on Water Change of Climate

ydrometeorological, Climatological and Astronomical services are essential to every human every to essential services are and Astronomical Climatological ydrometeorological, a dynamic to be needs therefore, PAGASA term. in the long development to national activity and of the requirements ever changing to the pro-active but also responsive not only institution          

Future Directions Directions Future Challenges and various sectors and the general public for weather, climate and flood information services. There is also is also services. There flood information and climate weather, for public and the general sectors various to be need that development technological and scientific and the rapid environment the changing physical activities. development in the agency’s integrated imperative which are and opportunities challenges more face to year, in the coming envisions The PAGASA is always the agency years, As in the past community. global of an emerging the demands in meeting challenges, these To meet the people truly deserve. that service and products the best to give committed attaining its year 2010 in in the to be implemented set of priorities its has identified the PAGASA the needs of the people. These serve and enhanced services better to of improved primary goal Technology Plan, Science National of the vision within framework the DOST with the consistent priorities are mitigation: and hazard preparedness on disaster specifically

Above all these set of priorities is the completion of the radar program that includes the upgrading of includes the upgrading that program radar of the completion of priorities is the all these set Above for radar and Mindanao Tagaytay by JICA, funded the Subic, and Aparri Radar Stations, Guiuan, Virac system. radar the new for and, Hinatuan Tampakan H Key Officials

PRISCO D. NILO, Ph. D. Administrator 9294865; 4349040 [email protected]; [email protected]

CATALINO L. DAVIS, MPA NATHANIEL T. SERVANDO, Ph. D. Officer-In-Charge, Office of Deputy Administrator for R&D the Deputy Administrator for 4342537; 4349024 Administration and Engineering ntservando@pagasa.dost.gov.ph Services [email protected] 4342579; 4343039 [email protected]

NATHANIEL A. CRUZ, M. Sc. Officer-in-Charge, VICENTE B. MALANO, Ph. D. Office of the Deputy Officer-In-Charge, Administrator for Operations Weather Division and Services 9221996; 9294570 4345886; 4348975 [email protected] [email protected]

FLAVIANA D. HILARIO, Ph. D. SUSAN R. ESPINUEVA, Ph. D. Chief, Climatology and Chief, Hydro-Meteorology Division Agrometeorology Division 9266970; 9265060 9291953; 4340955 Shenry112293 @yahoo.com [email protected]

CYNTHIA P. CELEBRE, Ph. D. CATALINO L. DAVIS, MPA Chief, Research & Development Chief, Engineering and and Training Division Technical Services Division 4342675; 4343843 9286461 [email protected] [email protected]

LILLIBETH B. GONZALES, CPA SYLVIA N. DAVIS, MPA Chief, Finance and Management Chief, Administrative Division Division 4343830; 4343832 4342632; 4341882 [email protected] [email protected] Production Staff Department of Science and Technology philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration PAGASA Bldg., Science Garden, Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City Telephone Nos.: 434-9040; 927-9308 Fax Nos.: 929-4865; 4334-2696 Website: www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph Dial-A-Weather: 433-ULAN (8526)