The number of monkeypox cases in the Philippines has been increasing in recent days, with now 11 victims reported. News reports indicate that the virus has mutated, and transmission is not limited to sexual contact. Monkeypox can be transmitted through skin contact, close conversation, or breathing, entering the human body through broken skin, respiratory tract, and mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth. It is uncertain if this will lead to an outbreak similar to the COVID-19 pandemic, so it is advisable to remain vigilant.