The Philippines reports a 36% increase in chikungunya cases in 2016 as of August 22, with 901 cases compared to 662 the previous year. Of these, 52 are confirmed and 849 are suspected. Calabarzon is the region with the most cases. Region VIII shows a 6,650% increase (405 cases) and Region I a 671% increase (262 cases). No deaths have been reported this year. Cases have decreased by 41% in recent weeks.
