Residents and motorists wade through a flooded street in Baseco, Tondo, Manila, on 17 September 2026, despite health concerns over leptospirosis in the city. The Manila Health Department reported 34 new leptospirosis cases the previous day, bringing the city’s total to 1,354 cases since January, including 41 deaths.
Toto Lozano · Sep 17, 2026, 3:56 PM
Residents and motorists wade through a flooded street in Baseco, Tondo, Manila, on 17 September 2026, despite health concerns over leptospirosis in the city. The Manila Health Department reported 34 new leptospirosis cases the previous day, bringing the city’s total to 1,354 cases since January, including 41 deaths.