MANILA — The Philippines recorded 5,486 leptospirosis cases from Jan. 4 to Aug. 26, down 23% from 7,163 cases during the same period last year, the Department of Health (DOH) said. DOH Undersecretary Gloria Balboa said the National Capital Region (NCR), Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon recorded the highest cumulative number of cases. As of…