DOST-PAGASA Backs Unified Framework on Maritime Search and Rescue
22 October 2025
DOST-PAGASA S&T Media Service
22 October 2025, Quezon City
DOST-PAGASA Backs Unified Framework on Maritime Search and Rescue
In line with its continuing commitment to maritime safety and effective marine emergency response, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) actively took part in recent landmark initiatives led by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aimed at establishing a whole-of-government strategy on maritime search and rescue (SAR).
The DOST-PAGASA, through its Administrator Dr. Nathaniel T. Servando, formally inked its commitment to the unified cooperation framework on maritime SAR through the signing of the Pledge of Commitment Board at the Grand Launching Ceremony of the Interim Philippine National Maritime Search and Rescue (PNMSAR) Manual held on 10 October 2025 at the PCG National Headquarters, Port Area, Manila. The manual was developed to standardize operational procedures, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and clarify the roles and resources of maritime agencies and uniformed services in all stages of maritime SAR operations nationwide.
The Ceremony was held following the successful conclusion of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Conference 2025 held on 06 to 08 October 2025 at Tagaytay City. This event convened various maritime agencies and uniformed services to formulate the PNMSAR Manual, clarify their roles, responsibilities, and resources on matters related to maritime SAR, and identify cooperation mechanisms. Representing DOST-PAGASA in this event was Mr. Robb P. Gile, Senior Weather Specialist of the Marine Meteorological Services Section.
As the country’s national marine meteorological authority, DOST-PAGASA reaffirms its dedication to ensuring safer seas by providing timely and reliable metocean data and information services, including search object drift prediction guidance, in support of coordinated maritime SAR operations across the Philippines.
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NATHANIEL T. SERVANDO
Administrator