Heavy rain floods Philippine capital; markets, schools shut

<span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">A tropical storm dumped heavy rain on the Philippine capital on Friday, flooding many parts of the city, shutting schools, government offices and financial markets. </span><br /> <br /> <span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">    Thousands of residents in low-lying areas were moved to higher ground, officials said, as flood waters rose quickly after the equivalent of half a month's usual rain fell in six hours. </span>