Manila, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported that the country’s external debt climbed in the second quarter of 2025, mainly due to a weaker US dollar that raised the value of borrowings in other currencies. According to BSP data released Friday, foreign debt stood at $148.87 billion from April to June, up … Read more
After recently unveiling its flagship MagicPad 3 in the Philippines, HONOR is back with another surprise — the arrival of the HONOR Pad 10, priced at Php 15,999. Stronger Performance Compared to last year’s Pad 9, the new Pad 10 gets a significant boost with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, replacing the older Snapdragon … Read more
Running a small business often means balancing big dreams with urgent expenses. Many entrepreneurs spend weeks chasing banks for approvals — but what if you could get an in-principle nod in less than an hour? That’s exactly what the PSB Loans in 59 Minutes platform aims to solve. This digital marketplace, backed by SIDBI and … Read more
Imagine planning for retirement all your life and then finding out the rules have shifted just as you’re getting close. That’s exactly what millions of Americans are feeling right now after the Social Security Administration (SSA) officially announced a new full retirement age (FRA) starting in September 2025. For decades, the age of 67 was … Read more
Running a business in India is not always easy. From managing daily expenses to buying new equipment or covering export costs, every entrepreneur faces money challenges at some point. To help business owners overcome these hurdles, the State Bank of India (SBI) offers a wide range of business loan products — from simple working capital … Read more
As Diwali approaches, lakhs of central government employees and pensioners are waiting for some good news. Just like last year, the government is expected to announce a Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) hike in the first week of October. If this happens, it will be a timely relief before the festival season. When … Read more
Are you waiting for the next ₹2000 installment under the PM Kisan Yojana? For many farmers, this money isn’t just support—it’s survival. A small amount, yes, but it means seeds in the field, fertilizer on time, or simply the peace of knowing you can get through the season without borrowing from others. If you’re a … Read more
Ever scrolled past those toy-like “3D figurine” pics and thought, cool… but can it move? Good news: you can go beyond static images and generate a short video of your figurine, in minutes, with free tools from Google’s AI Studio. What’s the buzz? The “Nano Banana” wave (Gemini’s 2.5 Flash Image model) made it super … Read more
For months, central government employees and pensioners have been waiting anxiously, asking the same question: When will the 8th Pay Commission be formed? Now, there’s finally some good news. The government has confirmed that the commission will be set up soon — and the long-debated Old Pension Scheme (OPS) is also on the agenda. What … Read more
For millions of Indians, the Aadhaar card is more than just a plastic ID—it’s the backbone of almost every service today. Whether you’re opening a bank account, applying for government benefits, or completing KYC, your 12-digit Aadhaar number is essential. Issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), this document has become as important … Read more