Typhoon ‘Glenda’ at a glance

• Strongest typhoon to hit Metro Manila since “Milenyo” in 2006.

• Power shut off in 86 percent of Meralco service area.

• Flights at Naia stopped for 4 hours.

• LRT and MRT trains grounded.

• Smart, Globe telecom services go offline partially.

• 6 provinces and a city under a state of calamity

• Banks, financial markets and government offices shuttered.

• Classes suspended in all levels for three days.

• 11 major roads and a bridge damaged in Calabarzon, Bicol, and E. Visayas.

• Disaster risk reduction efforts fully deployed before storm.

• Information campaign and regular alerts proved key in minimizing damage.

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