The Advisory Board of the Manila Observatory provides the institute with insight on current and future research.

The Board of Trustees oversees the work of the Manila Observatory and ensures that the institute's core values are reflected in all its activities.

The Manila Observatory is a private non-stock, non-profit, scientific research institution established in 1865 by the Jesuit mission in the Philippines.

With Federico Faura at its inception, it was engaged in the systematic observation of Philippine weather. It began serving typhoon warnings in 1879, and embarked on earthquake observations in 1880. In 1884, The Spanish government issued a royal decree formally recognizing the Manila Observatory as the official Philippine institution for weather forecasting.

The years after saw the Observatory branching off into other areas of scientific research and service. In 1885, the Observatory began its time service that greatly benefited merchant shipping. A seismology section was established in 1887. In 1899, the Observatory ventured into astronomical studies.

The Manila Observatory works with various partner organizations and institutions in order to meet its goals in research and service.

Supported by a pool of competent scientists, researchers, educators, development managers, technical and administrative staff, the Manila Observatory offers the following services...

The Manila Observatory is composed of several research programs and administrative support staff.