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 - MMDA to implement odd-even coding scheme along EDSA starting June 16 - No contact apprehension policy: How it works, how to pay fines, file an appeal - Russia launches war’s largest air attack on Ukraine, kills at least 12 people - Roller coaster of emotions as Eastern Visayas runner bags 1st gold of 2025 Palarong Pambansa
00:08Mpox infections rise in Mindanao while deadly bacterial disease Glanders is detected in Sikihor.
00:20MMDA is set to implement an odd-even coding scheme on EDSA starting June 16.
00:25The no-contact apprehension policy resumes in Metro Manila.
00:28Russia launches 367 drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities, including Kiev.
00:33And a runner from Eastern Visayas wins the first gold in the 2025 Palarumpan Bansa.
00:41Monkeypox infection cases rise in Mindanao with at least three regions reporting more than a dozen cases this month.
00:47South Cotabato has confirmed 10 infections as of May 22.
00:51All patients are in stable condition and are isolating at home.
00:54Zamboanga Sibuga is currently monitoring a second case, following its first involving a three-year-old child who has since recovered.
01:01Two confirmed cases have been reported in Sultan Kudarat and Datu Odin Sinsuat in Maguindanao del Norte.
01:07Six more individuals showing symptoms are under close medical observation.
01:11Officials call on the public to wash hands regularly, wear masks, and ensure good ventilation.
01:16Meantime, authorities are working to contain the spread of a rare and potentially deadly bacterial disease called Glanders.
01:23This after six human cases were confirmed in Siquijor.
01:26All patients infected are now out of danger.
01:29The symptoms of infection include fever, body aches, headache, sneezing, chills, and chest pain.
01:35A zoonotic disease, severe cases can lead to ulcers and pneumonia.
01:39Animal tracing and testing have begun in Siquijor.
01:42The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will implement an odd-even number coding scheme along EDSA beginning Monday, June 16.
01:51The new traffic policy coincides with a partial closure of portions of EDSA for rehabilitation work, which the government aims to complete by 2027.
02:00Among the priorities in the rehabilitation are the EDSA bus lane and the South Mound lane.
02:04Under the scheme, vehicles with plate numbers ending in odd digits will be barred from using EDSA on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
02:11Those with plate numbers ending in even digits will be restricted on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
02:17There will be no coding on Sundays.
02:19During the one-week dry run from June 16 to 22, violators will receive tickets but won't be fined.
02:25The odd-even scheme will initially be implemented 24-7, but the MMDA said it plans to introduce a window period around 10 or 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. later on.
02:35Meantime, Transportation Secretary Vince Deason assures the public that the EDSA bus lane will remain operational and additional buses along the EDSA carousel and more MRT trains will be deployed.
02:46Toll fees will also be waived for the Skyway Stage 3 segment, serving as a detour.
02:51The no-contact apprehension policy in Metro Manila resumes on Monday, May 26.
02:58This after the Supreme Court lifted its temporary restraining order on the measure.
03:03The policy will be enforced on the following circumferential and radial roads.
03:07CCTV cameras will be used to record vehicles that commit traffic violations.
03:12The recordings will be reviewed and validated by the MMDA.
03:15Then the vehicle's registration record will be verified through the Land Transportation Office.
03:19The verified vehicle information will be encoded to the ANCAP system, and a notice of violation will be printed and sent to the violator's address.
03:27Fines can be paid online through Land Bank or at the MMDA Redemption Office in Pasig City.
03:32If the fine is not paid, the vehicle's license plate will be included in the LTO's alarm list.
03:38The public may contest the notice of violation online through the MMDA Traffic Adjudication Division or at the MMDA's office in Pasig City.
03:45Russian forces launched a barrage of 367 drones and missiles at Ukraine's cities overnight, including the capital, Kyiv.
03:55This is the largest aerial attack of the war so far, killing at least 12 people, including three children and injuring dozens more.
04:03Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on the United States to speak out.
04:07He says, quote,
04:08The silence of America, the silence of others in the world, only encourages Putin.
04:13Every such terrorist Russian strike is reason enough for new sanctions against Russia.
04:18U.S. President Donald Trump later responded and said, quote,
04:21I am not happy with what Putin is doing. He is killing a lot of people.
04:25We're in the middle of talking, and he's shooting rockets into Kiev and other cities.
04:29When asked if he was considering more sanctions on Russia, Trump answered, quote,
04:33Absolutely. The Russian attack was the largest of the war in terms of weapons fired, although other attacks have caused more deaths.
04:43Krisha May Taharos from Eastern Visayas wins the first gold of the 2025 Palarong Pambansa.
04:48Taharos dominates the secondary drill's 3,000-meter run at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium in Lawag City on Monday, May 26.
04:56The incoming Grade 9 student from Tanawa National High School pulled ahead early and finished with a time of 10 minutes and 18.6 seconds,
05:04nearly 30 seconds faster than the runner-up.
05:07Taharos got silver in the same event last year in Cebu City.
05:10But the 13-year-old missed breaking the Palarong Pambansa record of 10 minutes and 3.4 seconds set by Davao Region's Mea Gaininura in 2016.
05:18And that's today's wrap. I'm Cara Oliver. Thank you for watching.
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