PAGASA employees decry move to discredit weathermen

The Philippine Weathermen Employees Association (PWEA) of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) condemned an ongoing movement allegedly perpetuated by a group cramming to save Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) purposely aiming to discredit PAGASA. "We decry the malicious act of this group that is sowing unwarranted intrigues questioning the competence of PAGASA as a warning agency. We view this as an apparent attempt to discredit PAGASA only to justify the extension of the project, said PWEA President Ramon Agustin during a press conference held at the PAGASA Science Garden, Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City on Tuesday (Feb. 14, 2017). Beside him from left are: Dominador R. Campo, PWEA Vice President for Field, Chief, Metrological Office, PAGASA, Cabanatuan City; and Vivien Esquivel, PWEA Secretary. (PNA photos by Ben Briones)
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