In the Philippines, the compulsory retirement age for most government employees is 65. Workers may opt for early (optional) retirement at 60 if they meet service and eligibility requirements (typically at least 15 years). For uniformed services, the standard mandatory retirement age is 56, while the Armed Forces of the…
The Philippine government is strengthening child and family support in 2025 through a mix of cash transfers, food credits, school feeding, and expanded health coverage. Core programs like 4Ps continue with defined grants for health, education, and rice, while newer initiatives—such as the Food Stamp Program and PhilHealth packages for…
There’s no officially approved $2,400 “double boost” for Age Pension or Disability Support Pension (DSP) in August 2025. Services Australia has warned about viral posts and videos spreading false claims of big one-off cash bonuses and urged people to beware of misinformation. Official Increases From 20 September 2025 The next…
If you’re a new driver (or a parent of one), 2025 brings clarity—not a national overhaul, but important state-level updates plus tougher enforcement in some places. The big confirmed change is in Western Australia (passenger limits for red P drivers), while NSW continues strict mobile-phone bans for L/P drivers with…
Schools are among the safest public buildings, but fires still happen. NFPA estimates U.S. fire departments responded to about 3,230 school structure fires per year (2014–2018), causing injuries and millions in damage. The leading sources are intentionally set fires and cooking equipment in cafeterias and home-economics areas. Intentional fires account…
Backyard bonfires and grilling are the heart of summer evenings and long weekends. But outdoor flames demand smart habits. Recent data shows how quickly things can go wrong: U.S. fire departments respond to 10,000–11,000+ home fires tied to grills each year, with July the peak month; and an average of…
Children don’t need frightening stories to learn fire safety. In fact, the safest approach is calm, age-appropriate coaching that builds confidence through simple rules and playful practice. Good news helps, too: in the U.S., the relative risk of children (≤14) dying in a fire is now far lower than the…
Winter concentrates heating-related hazards. Nearly half (46%) of all U.S. home heating equipment fires happen between December and February, and heating remains a leading cause of home fires and home fire deaths. In 2023, heating caused about 8.1% of residential building fires, second only to cooking. That same year, U.S.…
Volunteers are the backbone of U.S. fire protection. In thousands of towns, volunteer firefighters leave dinner tables, classrooms, and job sites to respond to emergencies—most of which are medical in nature today. Below is a data-rich, up-to-date guide to what volunteers do, how many there are, what it takes to…
