Nächster Renten-Schock! Schon fast 8 Mio. Senioren liegen unter der Grundsicherung

 Nächster Renten-Schock!

Schon fast 8 Mio. Senioren liegen unter der Grundsicherung

Wenn im Alter das Geld nicht reicht: 42,1 Prozent bekommen bereits eine Rente, die unter 950 Euro liegt

Foto: Photothek via Getty Images  

Sie haben ihr ganzes Leben geschuftet und sind trotzdem arm. Immer mehr ältere Menschen bekommen eine Rente, die noch unter dem Niveau der Grundsicherung im Alter liegt.

Das geht aus neuen Zahlen der Bundesregierung hervor, die BILD vorliegen. Thema des Dokuments: Wie viele Menschen in Deutschland eigentlich eine Rente erhalten, die unter dem Bruttobedarf von Empfängern der Grundsicherung im Alter liegt, bezogen auf 2022 und 2024.  Das durchschnittliche Brutto-Niveau der Grundsicherung im Alter, die das Existenzminimum sichern soll, betrug laut Bundesarbeitsministerium Ende des Jahres 2022 genau 865 Euro, am Endes des Jahres 2023 waren es 942 Euro.

Dann folgen Zahlen, die es in sich haben …

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Wie viel Geld bleibt?Das sagt Ihr Rentenbescheid

BILD erklärt, was die 6 wichtigsten Punkte auf Ihrem Bescheid bedeuten.

Rund 7,9 Millionen Menschen bekamen Ende des vergangenen Jahres eine monatliche Rente von unter 950 Euro, lagen damit also auf oder sogar noch unter dem Niveau der Grundsicherung.

Das entspricht bereits 42,1 Prozent aller Altersrenten in Deutschland!

Das Ministerium von Arbeitsminister Hubertus Heil (52, SPD) gab Antworten zum Thema Rentenhöhe.

Foto: Martin Schutt/dpa

Und der Trend weist nach oben, denn im Jahr 2022 waren es noch 7,2 Millionen Rentner, die mit ihren monatlichen Bezügen unter dem damaligen Niveau der Grundsicherung im Alter lagen (38,8 Prozent). Im Vergleich ist die Zahl der armen Rentner innerhalb eines Jahres also um fast 800.000 (+9,5 Prozent) gestiegen.

Die Zahlen gab die Bundesregierung als Antwort auf eine Anfrage des AfD-Abgeordneten René Springer (45) heraus. Der kritisiert: „Immer mehr deutsche Rentner werden mit Armutsrenten abgespeist.“ Aus den nachfolgenden Zahlen gehe auch hervor, dass der Sozialstaat sich durch „Armutsmigration“ ruiniere.

Ausländer sind besonders betroffen

Den Regierungsangaben zufolge sind von den zuletzt insgesamt 7,9 Millionen Rentnern, die unter Grundsicherungsniveau liegen, 1,5 Millionen Ausländer sind. Laut Auskunft der Bundesregierung bekommen damit 73,5 Prozent der ausländischen Rentner eine Rente unter dem Niveau der Grundsicherung. Aus dieser Gruppe kommen 999.965 aus der EU, weitere 22.822 aus Asyl-Ländern wie Afghanistan, Eritrea, Irak oder Nigeria und Pakistan. Der Armuts-Anteil unter deutschen Rentern ist deutlich geringer, liegt bei 38,2 Prozent.

Die Parlamentarische Staatssekretärin des Arbeitsministeriums, Kerstin Griese (58, SPD), weist in ihrer Antwort dagegen darauf hin, dass man aus der Höhe der Altersrente allein nicht auf die Bedürftigkeit schließen könne, da weitere Einkommen und die Zusammenhänge im Haushalt nicht berücksichtigt würden. Gerade bei kleinen Renten gebe es oft Ansprüche in anderen Sicherungssystemen.

Over 3.6-million SSS pensioners receive early 13th month pay

BY DERCO ROSAL

Dec 9, 2024 09:44 AM 

State-run Social Security System (SSS) announced that it had released P32.19 billion in 13th month and December pensions to over 3.6 million pensioners, starting as early as Nov. 29.

In a statement on Monday, Dec. 9, Voltaire P. Agas, SSS officer-in-charge, said the early release of the 13th month and December 2024 pensions as a pre-Christmas gift for SSS and Employees’ Compensation (EC) pensioners.

“We are also aware of the plight of our pensioners who were not spared by the recent tropical cyclones that lashed the country in less than a month. The early crediting of these pensions can help address some of their financial needs as they try to rebuild their lives after a series of calamities struck the country,” Agas said.

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The first batch of pensions, totaling P17.9 billion, was distributed on Nov. 29 to 2.09 million pensioners whose contingency dates fall between the first and 15th of the month, Agas explained.

Meanwhile, Agas reported that the second batch, amounting to P14.3 billion, was released on Dec. 4, benefiting 1.52 million pensioners with contingency dates from the 16th to the end of the month.

Agas also noted that the SSS disbursed approximately P41.6 million in the 13th month and December pensions to over 6,000 pensioners via non-PESONet banks and checks.

“Pensioners in non-PESONet participating banks got their pensions on December 4, meanwhile we have asked the Philippine Postal Corporation to expedite the delivery of the checks of our pensioners in their home address,” Agas said. 

Agas added that pensioners who opted for an advance 18-month pension received their 13th month pension on Dec. 4.

In a Dec. 9 statement, SSS said it has been granting the 13th-month pension to SSS and EC pensioners annually since 1988, equivalent to their monthly pension, as a recognition of their contributions.

Agas clarified that retirement and survivor pensioners receive a 13th month pension equal to their regular monthly pension, while total disability pensioners get an amount excluding the medical allowance.

He added that children receiving dependent pensions are also eligible for the 13th-month pension, while partial disability pensioners qualify if their pension lasts at least 12 months.

Mindanao’s road to peace

BY SECRETARY CARLITO G. GALVEZ, JR.

Dec 9, 2024 07:26 AM

  

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PEACE BY PEACE
 

 

(Part 1)

 

As we celebrated this year’s Mindanao Week of Peace, I traveled across the island region last week to hold dialogues with our peace partners and launch programs to further promote the culture of peace, mutual understanding, and dialogue in the region.

I had an interesting conversation with Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane, Jr. when I visited his beautiful province. As we sat at his office, the first thing he asked me was, “Secretary, have you seen the holiest and most luxurious road in the country?” 

I tried to recall all the roads I’ve passed through in the country over the years. I’ve perhaps traversed all the major thoroughfares in the Philippines but I couldn’t remember setting foot on what he described as a ‘holy’ or ‘luxurious’ road. 

Then with a big smile, the governor explained, “What I meant was, ‘hole-iest’ and ‘lukso-rious’ road.” By holy he meant full of holes, and by luxurious he was referring to lukso, a Filipino word for jumping – or in this case, one’s body literally jumping up in the air when passing through the potholed highway.
According to the governor, the poor state of Agusan del Sur’s infrastructure, particularly its road network, has pushed back the area’s development for decades. He shared that it was only during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s term that this concern was finally addressed.

And so, we made a commitment to him right then and there that we would be allotting around ₱210 million in funds under OPAPRU’s Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) Program to have the NRJ (Veruela) - Limot - Candiis - Davao de Oro Boundary Road rehabilitated in 2025. This road project will traverse NTF-ELCAC recommended areas — communities that have been cleared from insurgency but are still confronting the challenges of poverty and underdevelopment.

The good governor and I agree that good infrastructure and mobility networks drive economic growth and progress. Under the dynamic leadership of the province’s top executive, we have no doubt that Agusan del Sur will soon emerge as a leading agricultural and food production “hub” not only in the CARAGA region but in the whole of Mindanao.

As we were about to end our meeting, the governor pointed to a picture where he was standing shoulder to shoulder with top political figures of Agusan del Sur. He then exclaimed: “Here in Agusan del Sur, we are all united.  We work as one with the district and regional representatives.” I told the governor that I couldn’t agree more. 

On the same day, I, together with the governor and other military and provincial officials, inaugurated Agusan del Sur’s Kalinow Peace Center, a facility to be operated by the provincial government. It will serve as the ‘nerve center’ for all its peacebuilding and development interventions in the province. Because we all believe that ‘peace is the fundamental foundation of prosperity.’ 

The establishment of the Peace Center is a major milestone in the province’s quest to end the decades-long communist insurgency in the area. It symbolizes the national and Agusan del Sur provincial governments’ steadfast commitment to bring genuine peace and development to the people.

With the ₱8 million funds provided to the Agusan del Sur provincial government, the Peace Center will implement initiatives to support the transformation of former rebels (FRs) such as deradicalization programs, localized peace engagements, and livelihood projects. 

In a powerful speech delivered by Gov. Cane during the center’s launching ceremony, he lauded and thanked 64 FRs who on that day made their oath of allegiance to the nation for “giving peace and development a chance to return here in the province.” 

I was also moved by the testimony of Jonah Cossma Jumagpas, an FR who now works for the Agusan del Sur provincial government. She said the establishment of the peace center is a major step for the province in “creating a better and brighter future for former rebels like her.”

In my remarks during the program, I underscored the significance of the peace center, saying that it is not a mere facility but a collective effort to further strengthen and build on the gains of peace in the province.

 

(Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. is the presidential adviser on peace, reconciliation, and unity.)

Sarah Geronimo, Rico Blanco to headline NYE at the 5th with ITZY and Honne

BY JONATHAN HICAP

Dec 8, 2024 02:58 PM 

The best of global music and cultures are set to collide and delight in the biggest New Year’s Eve celebration yet as Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig, in partnership with Coke Studio–the global music platform by Coca-Cola–rings in 2025 at the NYE at the 5th. 

The best of OPM, K-pop and Western music will come together to welcome the new year on Dec. 31. 

As a pioneering force in crafting world-class experiences, BGC Taguig transforms 5th Avenue into an ultimate street party destination for New Year’s Eve.  

Leading the event entertainment are Sarah Geronimo and Rico Blanco. Joining them are K-pop girl group ITZY and British duo Honne 

 

The end-of-year excitement will not pause there as BGC, Taguig is also set to unveil larger-than-life LED displays that promise visual experience. 

Set across the stage to accompany the various artists, this comes as one of BGC, Taguig’s latest innovations as they combine spectacle with technology to create a sensorial, immersive environment for all to enjoy.

Families and friends can enjoy the holiday fare as many Bonifacio High Street restaurants will remain open even past midnight. Capping the celebration is the grandest pyromusical display, lighting up the night sky as we welcome the new year.

“This year’s NYE at the 5th is a reflection of the diversity and unity that defines our BGC, Taguig community,” said Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano. “By bringing together OPM, K-Pop, and British music, we aim to create a New Year’s Eve celebration that resonates with everyone and sets the stage for an incredible year ahead.” 

“Through Coke Studio, Coca-Cola celebrates the unifying power of music in bringing people together,” said Tony del Rosario, Coca-Cola Philippines president. “We’re excited to partner with BGC Taguig for this spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration, sharing in the happiness and inspiration music creates.”

NYE at the 5th is brought by Bonifacio Global City and the City of Taguig, presented by Coke Studio; and with the support and partnership of Max, Samsung, Globe, Hyundai, GCash, and UnionBank.

AUDIOJUNKIE: The excuse for vinyl

BY PUNCH LIWANAG

Dec 9, 2024 09:19 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• It’s the warm fuzzy feeling one gets when listening to vinyl records. 

The Music of Cecile Azarcon and Wolfgang official vinyl covers 

Vinyl record aficionados are a passionate lot. How else can one explain those lunatics who are so deep into this dated, cumbersome music format? These circular plastics take up so much space when gathered in one place, and for what? So, one can manually browse piles of records to find one song that currently tickles one’s fancy? Have you not heard of Alexa? Just ask, ‘Hey Alexa, play..’ And don’t get me started with the actual hardware needed to play these vinyl records. A Marantz audio receiver goes from the lowest 10k (used and, if you're lucky) to highs of 70k upwards for brand new. And that’s just one of several pieces of equipment needed to play those damned vinyls. You do know there’s a smartphone device and an app called Spotify, right? 

And yet, it is for these exact reasons that a significant lot remains enamored with vinyl. Ask any music curator if he’d cede to Alexa the joy of searching for a particular album or single amidst boxes of records, and the former would tell that bitch AI to get lost. Ditto for those audiophiles who waited years to complete the perfect stereo setup and would laugh at your face (or at least in their minds, they will) if you told them all you need is your smartphone to get your music fixed. Nope, that won’t fly with this lot.

Those who love records are a special breed. I saw one enthusiast explain, “Why vinyl?” And went on to say it’s “the intentionality of choosing a record. And listening to the album in the order the artist intended. And the tangibility of holding the vinyl and admiring the cover, the insert, and the pressing. It’s all about the experience." 

And I concur. Aside from being an aural experience, listening to vinyl is also tactile, involving other senses such as sight, smell, and taste. There’s something about pulling a record from its sleeve, placing it on the platter of a turntable, and twiddling with stereo controls that’s almost ceremonial-like. Light a candle (or a joint where it's legal) or have a cold beer as you gloss over the album cover, and you get the other senses part checked out. Could one do that with streaming?  Not the same.

It’s the warm fuzzy feeling one gets when listening to vinyl records. If you have your stereo set-up just right, and I had mine using my 1989 Sony turntable, pre-loved Pioneer A-125 receiver, and Bose 101 monitors-a configuration 30 years in the making—matched with the correct record. I swear, the sound feels like Bob Dylan’s beside you, singing just for you.    

Here’s a new record worth checking out: For the first time, “The Music Of Cecile Azarcon” collects the hits of the storied songwriter-pianist. Fans of OPM know that Azarcon penned some of the most memorable hits of the 80’s and 90’s. Martin Nievera’s “Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin,” Raymond Lauchengco’s “So It’s You,” “Even If” by Jam Morales, “Reaching Out” by Gary V., and “How Did You Know” by Chiqui Pineda are just some of the gems that Azarcon wrote and composed for these marquee acts. Also included here is the first ever song Cecile Azarcon wrote, which was “Lift Up Your Hands” for the great Sir Basil Valdez.

Also, Wolfgang and their self-titled debut were recently released on vinyl by Ivory Records. Stereo heads would appreciate “Halik Ni Hudas,” “Arise,” “As Oceans,” and “Darkness Fell” on vinyl because they sound better now than they did on cassette way back in ’95.

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