It has been raining continually for the past 24hrs.

MANILA, Philippines - Severe flooding is expected in Metro Manila and nearby provinces in Luzon as Tropical Storm "Maring" was expected to continue to pound the capital region and nearby provinces with heavy rains until before dawn Monday.

In its Red Rainfall Alert issued at 12:10 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the heavy to intense rains affecting Metro Manila, Bataan, Zambales, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas and northern Quezon will continue until after 3 a.m.

PAGASA also warned of moderate to heavy rains over Nueva Ecija and the remaining parts of Quezon.

"SEVER FLOODING is expected. All are advised to take precautionary measures," PAGASA said.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has alerted all its units in the affected areas in Luzon.

http://www.philstar.com/nation/2013/...looding-feared

On a more positive note it is a good day for enterprising locals to make a few pesos with make shift rafts and bridges