It was a Wednesday morning of heavy downpour and strong winds that managed to put the metropolis into a complete standstill, Roofs were blown and trees were uprooted as such heavy debris closed some streets. Thousands were evacuated from their homes while some were stubborn in staying behind. Power went down hours before dawn and mobile lines became spotty. Despite such display of fury Typhoon Glenda, (international name: Rammasun) has shown, the metropolis managed to make it through, thanks in part to a prepared disaster management teams of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the local governments and the fact that Glenda slight veered in a different direction as…

Heads up, metro denizens. Typhoon Glenda (international name: Rammasun) has officially entered the Philippine area of responsibility Sunday night. Based on the storm’s possible projection, it is expected that the storm may hit Central Luzon by midweek, affecting not only that area but also nearby areas, especially Metro Manila with heavy rainfall. As of this writing, Storm Signal No. 1 has been raised over parts of the Bicol region.