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Miss Iloilo pageant brings together national beauty queens

Miss Iloilo pageant brings together beauty queens from various national contestsMiss Iloilo 2024 Alexie Mae Brooks (center) with her court composed of (from left) Hamda Judicpa, Ranuella Louise Aguila, Angel Jed Latorre, Nicklyn Jutay, Pearl Angel Franco, and Shaima Al Yansuri/ARMIN P. ADINA

Miss Iloilo 2024 Alexie Mae Brooks (center) with her court composed of (from left) Hamda Judicpa, Ranuella Louise Aguila, Angel Jed Latorre, Nicklyn Jutay, Pearl Angel Franco, and Shaima Al Yansuri/ARMIN P. ADINA

ILOILO CITY — Titleholders from different national pageants gathered in the “City of Love” to take part in the Miss Iloilo 2024 competition, which chose the city’s delegates to various national contests this year.

Rabiya Mateo, the first winner of the standalone Miss Universe Philippines competition, returned to the Miss Iloilo stage four years since she became the city pageant’s first queen in 2020. But this time, she hosted the ceremonies that was held at the jam-packed West Visayas State University’s Cultural Center on Jan. 13. She shared hosting chores with…


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Ecommerce Users Are Worst Hit: 48% Of National Consumer Helpline Complaints Are Against Ecommerce Companies (Jan-Aug) – Trak.in

Between January and August of this year, nearly half (48%) of the complaints submitted to the National Consumer Helpline targeted e-commerce entities, a stark contrast from the mere 8% reported in 2019.

Ecommerce Users Are Worst Hit: 48% Of National Consumer Helpline Complaints Are Against Ecommerce Companies (Jan-Aug)

Surge in Consumer Grievances Against E-commerce Giants: Calls for Standardized Redressal System

Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh highlighted the substantial number of grievances directed at e-commerce players and expressed concern over their conduct towards consumers. He revealed that the sector, including major players like Flipkart and Amazon, contributed significantly to the total complaints received by the helpline.

Singh noted that the department engaged in multiple discussions with e-commerce companies, emphasizing the need for a standardized grievance redressal…


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Dedicated healthcare worker receives national award from TV host

Emily Hodgkins receiving her award <i>(Image: Starlight)</i>

Emily Hodgkins receiving her award (Image: Starlight)

Emily Hodgkins, a healthcare professional from Oxford Children’s Hospital, was recognised as the Health Play Specialist of the Year at the annual Starlight Health Play Awards held in London.

Ms Hodgkins was nominated for her profound impact on children in the A&E department.

She said: “A child’s first experience in hospital can be traumatic and shape their perception of hospitals for life.

“So, receiving this award is an opportunity to spread awareness about our role and how we can positively impact a child’s experience.”

TV presenter, Kate Thornton hosted the event. She is best known as being the first presenter of the X Factor and has also appeared on shows such as Loose Women and This Morning.

She said: “It was such a privilege to…


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National Life Group and NTT DATA Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership and Extend Strategic …

MONTPELIER, Vt.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–National Life Group, one of the fastest-growing life insurers in the U.S., and NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and IT services, announced an extension of their longstanding strategic partnership for five more years. This extension of 20 years of partnership continues National Life’s digital transformation encompassing people, processes and technology across the Application, Data, Infrastructure and Security ecosystem.


National Life and NTT DATA celebrated the 20-year anniversary of their strategic partnership with an event in Montpelier, Vermont with National Life Group Chairman, CEO and President Mehran Assadi and NTT DATA Services CEO Bob Pryor.

“For the past two decades, National Life Group and NTT DATA have joined forces to…


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