About Ronnie Reyes
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Even Big Mac is not spared by inflation
This is the size of the Big Mac these days. Before, you cannot hold the Big Mac with one hand because of its size. See what inflation did to Big Mac. Aside from the price increasing through the years, the size is also shrinking every year. McDonaldβs, itβs about time you label Big Mac as Read more
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Retiring at the Top of Your Game
Earlier today, Olympian boxer Ugas upsets the legendary Pacquiao in a stunning unanimous decision. Not much is known about Ugas, a 35-year-old boxer but Pacquiao, at 42 years of age, is a global icon in the world of boxing. He is that popular. I used to watch all Pacquiao’s fights βliveβ via PPV – yes, Read more
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Searching for Stability
I asked a rookie agent who joined our Branch in Maxicare last June why he thought of calling me up. This agent in his late 30s was tired from hopping from one job to another. And when the pandemic came last year, he lost his job. He claims his last job was his 21st job. Read more
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Pets as a stress reliever
Just outside our improvised office on the balcony, we placed our new pets, they are lovebirds that were sold to us by someone recently. So we named them Jack & Jill. π Every morning, when I get out of our room, I pass through our office which is next to our room and I see Read more
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Securing your Health in Pandemic Times
I recently read a post from a highly respected Financial Expert that he decided to secure himself and his family with AXA’s Global Health Access health insurance since as of this writing, it appears that the new COVID variant, Delta, is more lethal and spreads faster. I have much respect for this Financial guru because Read more
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Traveling in pandemic times
Itβs been 3 weeks since I went to one of my favorite places on earth, Boracay. I spent my birthday week there with my loving wife and family. I couldnβt wait to travel βtil the pandemic is over. Was it worth the risk & trouble? Oh yes, definitely. Despite the many health requirements and protocols Read more
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Time to Invest in Sports that matter
No disrespect to our basketball team and coach Chot (I am one of the basketball-loving Pinoys) but what if the millions spent on basketball were spent on sports or at least evenly distributed on sports where Filipinos have greater chances of winning like weightlifting, chess, boxing, bowling, billiards, gymnastics, track & field, swimming, taekwondo – Read more
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Real Estate Selling in Pandemic Times
Site Inspection before the Lockdown. Yesterday, I had to go out and see a client who requested to see my inventory of available warehouses in Metro Manila, before the looming lockdown, which starts today, August 6. Out of curiosity, I asked this client how he had known me as a Real Estate Broker. He said Read more
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The benefit of having an Insurance Agent
A colleague called me up and expressed his desire to have all his company’s vehicles insured through me. He wants someone to talk to especially when it comes to claims. I was top of mind when it comes to insurance. That’s Personal Branding at work! His car driven by his company driver was wrecked in Read more
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Can’t be complacent at this time
The pandemic has caused us to reassess our priorities in life. We know that health is a priority even prior to the pandemic days. But the health crisis changed all that. To say that health is a priority is an understatement. Between work and health, which comes first? I think you know the answer. When Read more
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How I conquered my fear of getting vaccinated
Someone asked me a month ago if I already registered for a slot. I said not yet. Too busy with work. I’ll attend to it when I’m free. But deep inside, I have reservations. I dread the consequences. What if complications set in? What’s the worst that can happen? Is it really safe or dangerous Read more
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An Overview of Maxicare’s EReady Advance Prepaid Cards
A follow up to the successful launch of Maxicare’s Eready Prepaid Health cards was the EReady Advance Prepaid Health cards. Not surprisingly, the market was looking for more than what the basic EReady card was offering. Wait no more. EReady Advance provides one-time coverage for emergency related cases including those requiring confinement in all Maxicare Read more