I am in North central Luzon.You are correct, the internet link has been off for awhile. I am watching news on their television network right now. Manila seems to be doing fine through the storm, although it was due catch a bit of it starting about two hours ago because of the storm strength, size and more intensity on the north east quadrant of Typhoons.
My SIL in Cavite is indicating nothing very serious .. a little rain and a hair breezy ... the storm is supposed to hit her around 10 ... another couple of hours ... you?