CEBU, Philippines — For years, Filipinos have called the Sierra Madre the country’s “great wall” — a mighty shield that protects Luzon from raging typhoons. But as Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) battered the region over the weekend, the question resurfaced online: Does the Sierra Madre really stop typhoons? READ: UWAN: Live updates The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) clarified on Monday, November 10, that while the Sierra Madre Mountain Range helps weaken strong winds, it “cannot fully protect” Luzon from the destructive impact of tropical cyclones. “Maaaring sabihing nakatutulong ang Sierra Madre bilang panangga sa mga bagyo sa […]... Keep on reading: Does the Sierra Madre really stop typhoons?