DOH: Two new mpox cases in the Philippines | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Female from Metro Manila, 12-year-old boy from Calabarzon positive for mpox 

There are now five active mpox cases in the Philippines after the health department announces two more cases Wednesday, August 28.

• DOJ to charge Shiela Guo, Cassandra Ong for disobedience to summons

Justice department prosecutors move to sue Shiela Guo or Zhang Mier and Katherine Cassandra Ong for quote ‘disobedience to summons.’

• #ZeroBudgetForOVP trends as Sara Duterte dodges questions in House hearing 

#ZeroBudgetForOVP and Vice President Sara Duterte trended on X Tuesday night. Filipinos online express their anger and frustration at the Vice President as she dodged questions about the funds of the Office of the Vice President during a House briefing.

• EJ Obiena calls off rest of 2024 season due to spine injury

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena ends his 2024 campaign to avoid aggravating a spine injury that’s been pestering him for months.

• Taeil removed from NCT due to sexual crime allegations

Taeil is dropped from K-pop boy group NCT after his alleged involvement in sex crimes. – Rappler.com