(UPDATED 1:31 p.m., July 16) At 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 16, the eye of Typhoon "Glenda" was located at 64 kilometers west of Subic, Zambales with maximum sustained winds of 140 kph and gustiness of up 170 kph. It is moving northwestward with a speed of 25 kph.
The slightly weakened, "Glenda" has subsequently exited the Luzon land mass. It is expected to be outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by tomorrow morning, Thursday, July 17.
State of calamityCamarines Sur and Albay are now under a state of calamity after taking the brunt of 'Glenda.'
(WATCH: Bicol Region under state of calamity)Albay was the first to feel the wrath of Glenda as strong winds began battering the province, Tuesday afternoon.
Office of Civil Defense Regional Director Bernardo Alejandro says Albay suffered moderate damage and that they have yet to receive any report of casualties and injuries. Alejandro also says all roads in the province remain passable and most parts are flood free.
READ: EFFECTS OF TYPHOON GLENDA
Suspensions caused by stormWork has been suspended for all government offices in the Metro, except agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, response to disasters, and security.
MRT and LRT operations have also been suspended.
Trading at the Philippine Stock Exchange has also been suspended, while dozens of international and domestic flights have been cancelled.
As of 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, at least five deaths have been reported due to the typhoon.
SIGNAL NO. 3 (winds of 101 to 185 kph is expected in at least 18 hours) is up over:Metro Manila
Zambales
Tarlac
Pampanga
Bataan
Bulacan
Rizal
Cavite
Lubang Island
Pangasinan