The country logs 235 new COVID-19 cases, this is the lowest single-day tally in 18 months. But the figure excludes data from 12 laboratories. br br Active cases, meanwhile, drop to over 10,500.br br As Carolyn Bonquin tells us, the country's COVID-19 situation is further improving, but health officials caution against what could possibly lead to another increase in cases this holiday season. bit.