1.   A monstrous typhoon also struck during shooting in the Philippines, shutting production down for weeks.

2.   He said preparations should include warning and communications systems and early evacuation of areas likely to be struck by typhoons.

3.   Japan is commonly struck by typhoons, Pacific versions of hurricanes, but usually in late summer and early autumn.

4.   A typhoon struck the main Philippine island of Luzon including Manila on Friday, forcing education officials to declare a school holiday.

5.   The typhoon first struck the main island of Luzon around noon and then scythed through provinces south of Manila, weathermen said.