For many Filipino seniors, the monthly SSS pension is more than just a benefit — it’s their lifeline. Starting January 2025, the Social Security System will roll out a 33% increase in retirement pensions, marking one of the most significant adjustments in recent years. This change is more than just numbers on paper. It’s the … Read more
Losing a job is never easy. It not only affects your income but also your confidence and sense of security. To help workers during this difficult time, the Philippine Social Security System (SSS) provides unemployment benefits. This program is designed to give short-term financial support so jobless members can manage daily expenses while searching for … Read more
When strong rains and typhoons battered the Philippines in July 2025, the damage wasn’t just to crops and roads — it also shook the country’s job market. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), unemployment jumped to 5.3 percent, the highest in three years. That means 2.59 million Filipinos were left without work, a sharp … Read more
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