I was told Bicolanos would appreciate this !

An Arab Sheikh was admitted to the Philippine Heart Center in Manila
for a heart transplant, but prior to the surgery, the doctors needed to
store his blood in case need arises. As the gentleman had a rare type
of blood, it couldn't be found locally, so, the call went out to a
number of provinces.

Finally an Ilocano was located who had a similar type of blood. The
Ilocano willingly donated his blood for the Arab. After the surgery,
the Arab sent the Ilocano as appreciation for giving his blood, a new
Toyota Prado, diamonds, jewellery, and a million US dollars.

Once again the Arab had to go through a corrective surgery. His
doctor telephoned the Ilocano who was more than happy to donate his
blood again. After the second surgery, the Arab sent the Ilocano a
thank you card and a jar of Almond halwa sweets.

The Ilocano was shocked that the Arab this time did not reciprocate
his kind gesture as he had anticipated. He phoned the Arab and asked
him "I thought that you would be generous again, that you would again
give me a Toyota Prado, Money, Diamonds and Jewellery, but you only
gave me a
thank you card and a jar of Almond sweets!"

To this the Arab replied "Manong, I now have Ilocano blood in my
veins."