MANILA, Philippines — A power outage due to Typhoon Ulysses on Thursday resulted in the cancellation of work in the Senate in Pasay City. Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Rene Samonte reported to Senate President Vicente Sotto III that the Senate building’s transformer blew up thrice due to strong rains and winds. “I have decided to suspend the session until Monday, 10 a.m.,” Sotto told reporters in a Viber message. Myra Villarica also announced that work in the Senate is suspended and will resume Monday next week. “[P]lease be advised that work in the Senate will be suspended today.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 12, 2020 02:48 UTC