₱1,000 Senior Citizen Pension in the Philippines

₱1,000 Senior Citizen Pension: During Elderly Filipino Week on October 7, a misleading Facebook post spread false information regarding a ₱1,000 monthly pension for all senior citizens in the Philippines. The post claimed that every elderly person, regardless of other pensions they receive from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) or the Social Security System … Read more

SASSA Festival Relief 2024

SASSA Festival Relief 2024: The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has launched a variety of relief initiatives for the 2024 holiday season to support beneficiaries during financially challenging times. With increased expenses typically associated with the holidays, SASSA has taken proactive steps to alleviate some of the burden. Key features of the relief package … Read more

Chinese New Year 2025

Chinese New Year 2025: The tradition of giving new notes during Chinese New Year (CNY) is deeply rooted in Singapore’s cultural practices. To ensure that this tradition continues smoothly, banks such as DBS, OCBC, and My Bank have introduced measures to make the process more efficient, convenient, and secure. These include online reservations, improved ATM … Read more

Singapore Food Safety Bill 2025

Singapore Food Safety Bill 2025: The Food Safety and Security Bill (FSSB) 2024 is a critical update in enhancing food safety regulations in Singapore. Introduced on November 12, 2024, this comprehensive legislation consolidates and revises previous food-related laws, providing a unified framework to address food safety, security, and sustainability. It replaces older legislation such as … Read more