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Today's headlines: Mpox, glanders, EDSA number coding, Palarong Pambansa

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 EDSA starting June 16

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will implement an odd-even number coding scheme along EDSA beginning Monday, June 16.

• No contact apprehension policy: How it works, how to pay fines, file an appeal

The no contact apprehension policy in Metro Manila resumes on Monday, May 26.

• Russia launches war’s largest air attack on Ukraine, kills at least 12 people

Russian forces launch a barrage of 367 drones and missiles at Ukraine cities overnight, including the capital Kyiv.

• Roller coaster of emotions as Eastern Visayas runner bags 1st gold of 2025 Palarong Pambansa

Chrisia Mae Tajarros from Eastern Visayas wins the first gold of the 2025 Palarong Pambansa. – Rappler.com