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DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan: A total of 85,248 indigent patients from Pangasinan, Tarlac and La Union provinces has been served by the Malasakit Center based at the Region 1 Medical Center (R1MC) here since its opening on Feb. 26, 2019. This was announced on Wednesday by R1MC chief Dr. Joseph Roland Mejia during the first anniversary celebration of the center in the presence of Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go. The Malasakit Center, according to Mejia, has already disbursed more than P120 million to pay the hospital bills of the indigent patients of R1MC and other hospitals in the Ilocos Region. “This is a very important initiative of President Rodrigo Duterte and [Sen. Bong Go] that has assisted many poor folks in the three provinces,” he said. Mejia cited incumbent Fourth District Rep. Christopher de Venecia, son of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. and former representative Gina de Venecia, for his continuing support in improving and constructing buildings at R1MC … [Read more...] about 85K served by Malasakit Center in Ilocos Region

In partnership with the Philippine Blood Center, SM Foundation Inc. recently conducted a bloodletting program at SM City San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. Employees from SM and the mall’s affiliates, tenants and shoppers participated in the blood donation in the hope of saving lives through the donation drive. Romalyn Ordoñez, an SM employee and a regular participant of the program, said her family once experienced the need for a blood donor. “I saw its importance, and I know I have something to give. So, why not donate if I am fully aware that I am qualified?” she added. “Besides, I want to encourage others to do the same. I believe there are a lot of people who can donate. Maybe they’re just not aware of its significance yet,” Ordonez added. Another is Joseph Guela, a customer and a first-time donor, who recognized the importance of bloodletting when his grandmother once needed it, but he was unable to donate. “Now that I am able to donate, I am encouraging everyone to be healthy and … [Read more...] about SM, blood center lead donation drive

In support of the indigenous knowledge, systems and practices (IKSP) in heritage conservation and living in harmony with nature, the Ifugao State University (IFSU) has launched the Indigenous Peoples Resource Conservation and Community Learning Center (IPRCCLC) in Hapao Village, Hungduan town in Ifugao province. IFSU President Dr. Eva Marie Codamon-Dugyon said the Hapao Campus has established the center in Hungduan town because it offers rich IKSP experiences and perspectives that can be learned, shared and integrated into higher education curricula. In addition to this, Dugyon said Hungduan has been designated as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. In Hungduan town, she said the center is the first of its kind, a hub that will host several programs and projects with a museum, a training school on indigenous … [Read more...] about Ifugao university launches IP resource conservation, learning center

Police in Thailand are intensifying their efforts on tracking down criminals who run scam call centers and SMS smartphone scams. Cyber criminals send fake SMS messages to trick victims into replying back with their banking information. The widespread adoption of online payment methods in Thailand was highlighted by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society showing that the number of internet users in Thailand has leapt from about 18 million in 2009 to more than 50 million in 2020. More than one in five activities carried out on the internet involves a financial transaction of some kind. In early December, 29 Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) customers received an SMS after they contacted its call centre. The SMS told them to send back their 13-digit ID number and a one-time password (OTP). The scammers then reportedly used the ID number and OTP to sign up to a mobile banking app which they used to transfer funds from the victims’ accounts. The Money Trap Siam Commercial Bank … [Read more...] about Thai Banks Warn Over Call Center and SMS Smartphone Scams

Hyundai has released the first rendering of their Nürburgring Test Center that is scheduled to be completed in August. Hyundai has released the first rendering of their Nürburgring Test Center that is scheduled to be completed in August. Described as a "purpose-built facility," the test center will have four floors with workshops, office space and a VIP hospitality area.  More importantly, the company says the center will enable them to complete a "greater number of vehicle assessments per year, including Hyundai’s arduous ‘accelerated durability tests’ which simulate up to 180,000 km of severe driving in a matter of weeks."  The company went on to say the facility will enable them to better tune the steering, suspension and handling characteristics to the tastes of European drivers. In a statement, Hyundai Motor Europe COO Allan Rushforth said "The Nürburgring is the ultimate location to test vehicle durability, and we’re able to apply what we learn there to all of our … [Read more...] about Hyundai previews their Nurburgring test center