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The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Filipino: Pangasiwaan ng Palingkurang Atmosperiko Heopisikal at Astronomiko ng Pilipinas abbreviated as PAGASA which means hope in the Tagalog word pag-asa) is a Philippine national institution dedicated to provide flood and typhoon warnings public weather forecasts and advisories meteorological astronomical climatological and other specialized information and services primarily for the protection of life and property and in support of economic productivity and sustainable development.