Mpox cases rise in Mindanao, glanders in Siquijor

Mpox cases rise in Mindanao, glanders in Siquijor

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:  Mindanao faces mpox spike as cases hit more than a dozen in 3 provinces Monkeypox infection cases rise in Mindanao, with at least 3 regions reporting more than a dozen cases this month. Meantime, authorities are working to contain the spread of a rare and potentially deadly bacterial disease called glanders. MMDA to implement odd-even coding scheme along EDS…

VIRAL THREAT: Mpox resurfaces in southern PH, prompts warning in Iloilo

ILOILO – With the spike in mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) cases reported in Mindanao, particularly in the Soccsksargen, Bangsamoro, and Zamboanga Peninsula regions, the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) is urging the public to proactively protect their families and communities through heightened awareness and early detection. In an advisory, IPHO chief Dr. Maria Socorro […]

DA allays fears of glanders, says it is curable

By Mary Judaline Partlow SAMPLING. An agriculture technician collects blood sample from an animal in Siquijor on May 21, 2025 for laboratory testing. The Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region said on Monday (May 26) that it is awaiting confirmatory laboratory tests to determine if there are glanders disease cases in the island-province. (Photo courtesy of DA-NIR) DUMAGUETE CITY – The Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region (DA-NI…

‘Siquijor remains safe despite glanders cases’

Siquijor Gov. Jake Vincent Villa said despite six confirmed cases of Glanders disease, his province remains safe for residents and tourists. Villa, in a Facebook post, said the provincial government of Siquijor, in cooperation with the Negros Island Region One Health Task Force, and the Department of Health, continues “to monitor, and maintain the health […]