Mayen Jaymalin – The Philippine Star October 27, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The number of cholera cases in the country almost tripled compared to last year, according to the Department of Health (DOH). National cholera surveillance data showed 3,980 cases nationwide, including 37 deaths, as of Oct. 8. The DOH said the cases were 270 percent higher than the 1,077 recorded during the same period last year. Eastern Visayas logged 2,678 cases followed by Davao with 441 and Caraga with 289. The DOH said cholera cases exceeded the epidemic threshold in Central Luzon, Western Visayas and Na…