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Manila logs 2,692 flu-like cases this year amid 8% national rise
MANILA, Philippines — Manila recorded nine new cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) on Monday, Oct. 26, bringing the city’s total to 2,692 since the start of the year, amid a reported increase in flu-like illnesses nationwide. In an interview with Super Radyo dzBB, Health Secretary Edwin Mercado said the DOH recorded

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