The Department of Health has announced two new cases of mpox in the Philippines, increasing the total number of active cases to five.
The recent cases include a female from Metro Manila and a 12-year-old boy from Calabarzon. This brings the number of active mpox cases in the Philippines to five. The Department of Health made this announcement on Wednesday, August 28.
In other news, the Department of Justice is set to press charges against Shiela Guo, also known as Zhang Mier, and Katherine Cassandra Ong. These charges are for ‘disobedience to summons.’
Filipinos took to social media to express their frustration at Vice President Sara Duterte. The hashtag #ZeroBudgetForOVP trended on X as the Vice President dodged questions regarding the Office of the Vice President’s funds during a House briefing.
Meanwhile, renowned Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena has decided to call off the remainder of his 2024 season. He aims to prevent worsening a spine injury that has been troubling him for months.
In entertainment news, K-pop star Taeil has been removed from the boy group NCT due to allegations of involvement in sexual crimes.
These developments mark significant events in public health, justice, and entertainment in the Philippines, capturing the nation’s attention on various fronts.
Source: Rappler