what is 2pm est in philippines?
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 The term should not be confused with " after noon " ( two separate words ) , which is a translation of the Latin post meridiem ( p.m. ) , meaning a time between 12 : 00 midday and 12 : 00 midnight . 

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 Initial forecasts following the formation of Nanmadol over open waters anticipated the typhoon to track directly into Luzon . On December 1 , government sessions in Manila were temporarily suspended . Some commercial flights traversing to and from Luzon were cancelled in addition to ferry service between the eastern Bicol Region and Manila , stranding hundreds of passengers . Flight cancellations were primarily targeted at propeller aircraft as they were more susceptible to typhoon conditions . This impacted ongoing relief efforts , as the Philippine Air Force 's fleet of rescue planes were also grounded . The impending storm also delayed the reopening of financial markets in Manila until December 3 . 

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 All end times displayed are rounded up to the nearest minute for simplicity purposes ( i.e. 6am is actually 5 : 59 : 59am ) 

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 Afternoon is the time of the day between noon and evening . It is the time when the sun is descending from its zenith in the sky to somewhat before its terminus at the horizon in the west direction . In human life , it occupies roughly the latter half of the standard work and school day . It is also associated with a number of concerns related to health , safety , and economic productivity : generally , the early afternoon , after most people have eaten lunch , corresponds to decreased work performance , decreased alertness , and a higher incidence of motor vehicle accidents . It is usually from 12 PM to 6 PM . 

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 According to the official count the population of the Philippines hit 100 million at the time of midnight on July 27 , 2014 , making it the 12th country to reach this number . 
