Torrential rains in Philippine capitol..PHOTOS: Massive monsoon rains brought the megametropolis of Manila, Philippines to a standstill Monday.

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JOHN JAVELLANA 9 hours ago

Torrential rains brought the Philippine capital to a standstill Monday, submerging some areas in waist-deep floodwaters and making streets impassable to vehicles, while thousands of people in northern regions fled to emergency shelters.