Health
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A GUIDE FOR YOUR HEALTH CARE NEEDS
This corona virus pandemic has altered the healthcare landscape significantly. How? People started to realize that life is fragile and short and that, health is wealth. And more than ever, in the light of the health crisis that besets the whole world, they need to Access hospital-based healthcare in times of necessity; To have a… Read more
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3 Ways to Reinvent Yourself after the Lockdown
As of this writing, in less than a week’s time, the lockdown will be lifted at the end of the month. In some countries, the lockdown has been extended so we don’t know if the deadline will change by then. For now, I am sure that in one way or the other, your life has… Read more
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Hard lessons we can learn from this pandemic
The coronavirus has been sweeping the world by storm at the beginning of the year until the WHO finally declared last March 11, 2020, that is already a pandemic. By then, we all know that thousands, if not millions, have been afflicted and killed by this deadly disease. As of this writing, we don’t… Read more
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What this Disruption could be telling us
Recent events related to the Covid-19 (more popularly known as “coronavirus”) have created a mass of hysteria that reached global proportions. I have never seen anything like this before in my lifetime. Recent memory of SARS which was another deadly virus did not grip the world as much as this coronavirus scare. Since the outbreak,… Read more
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When do you know when it’s time to retire?
Have you been taught on how to live your final years before you die? Chances are, you were not. In the first place, you do not when will you die, right? But assuming that you feel that you are already living out the last chapter of your life, which is your retirement years. How do you… Read more
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How do you solve the “sandwich generation” problem?
According to Investopedia, the sandwich generation is named so because they are effectively “sandwiched” between the obligation to care for their aging parents – who may be ill, unable to perform various tasks or in need of financial support – and children, who require financial, physical and emotional support. I don’t know much about other countries but… Read more
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5 Reasons Why You Need To Put Off Your Early Retirement Plans
According to a popular Money Talk Show in the Philippines, ANC on the Money, most Filipinos see long-term as just 5 to 6 years. The truth is, long term should be at least 15 years. There’s a lot to consider as you approach retirement. It’s a growing concern because not everyone is educated on how… Read more
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Frequently Asked Questions on Travel Insurance (updated January 30, 2026)
Do you need travel insurance? To get a quote, kindly provide the following details: For International Travel: Excluded Countries: Additionally, COVID-19 coverage is not provided for Mainland China until further notice. Coverage Plans: Important Notes on COVID-19 (as of October 2, 2023):Travel to China remains restricted, and COVID-19 coverage is unavailable in Mainland China. Important… Read more
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When a Problem becomes Apparent
When you don’t have any savings, it’s not yet a problem. It becomes one when you don’t know how to save money and you wonder where it all went. When you don’t buy life insurance, it’s not yet a problem. It becomes one when sickness, accident or death happens in the family and your family is… Read more
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Dealing with Retirement
If you are working, self-employed or have a business, like death and taxes, one thing is certain: You are going to retire someday. When talking to a Financial Planner or Advisor, they can help you prepare for it but usually, the focus is on monetary concerns like how prepared are you financially when retirement sets… Read more
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The most important thing we can learn from “Heneral Luna”
As of this writing, a movie entitled, “Heneral Luna”, is being shown in its 3rd week in Metro Manila cinemas and nationwide. The movie heightened the Filipinos’ sense of patriotism and love for country at the expense of self-interest. I will not dwell on the storyline as this is already part of Philippine history. But… Read more
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Two types of Insurance that you cannot live without
Over time, having been exposed in the Insurance industry (both life and non-life insurance) since 2001, the valuable experience helped me determine the types of insurance that one should have in life. Just what is Insurance? It is basically a thing that provides protection against a certain risk. And you get this form of protection… Read more