We have reports from our office, UniGroup Worldwide Philippines, that the first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded parts of the capital and toppled power lines Wednesday.

More than half of the main northern island of Luzon, which includes Manila, was without electricity, and authorities said it would take two to three days to restore power. Several dozen flights were cancelled, and schools and many government offices closed. High winds felled trees and floods were knee-deep in some communities in the capital.

They hope to have everything functioning again by this evening.

If you have any shipments going to/from The Philippines, please be sure to contact your Move Manager here at World Headquarters for any new developments.  However, should you need to reach the UniGroup Worldwide Philippines office directly, they can be contacted via the following telephone lines:

Tel: +63 8264177

Tel: +63 826 3918

Tel: +63 826 2792