Heavy rains to drench parts of Luzon Wednesday afternoon

MANILA, Philippines — Heavy to intense rains may pound Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon on Wednesday afternoon due to localized thunderstorms, the state weather bureau said. In its thunderstorm advisory issued at 2:37 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said heavy to intense rain showers with lightning and strong