Income inequality and the quality of democracy
JCOMP-FREEPIKOver the past several days, television networks, newspapers, and social media have reported that a recent World Bank study showed that income inequality in the country remains very high.Warren de Guzman of ABS-CBN states in a report dated Nov. 24,
No shortage of worthy causes
USER6702303-FREEPIKRAISING FUNDS for some advocacy, including personal needs, makes a simple proposition: the wealthy, or even just well-to-do, should feel remorse if they refuse to help the needy. In a material world where money or influence is only given in
Former Chinese President Jiang, who mended US ties, dies at 96
EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORGBEIJING — Plucked from obscurity to head China’s ruling Communist Party after the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989, former Chinese President Jiang Zemin was expected to be just another transitional figurehead, destined to be a footnote in history.Yet Jiang, who died
Japan to consider tapping FX account to boost defense spending – Kyodo
TOKYO – Japan‘s government is considering tapping funds under an account set aside for foreign exchange intervention to pay for an expected increase in defense spending, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday.The government could also issue additional bonds until a decision is made on whether to raise taxes as a long-term source of
Republicans cry weakness, others see sense in Biden’s China protest response
REUTERSWASHINGTON – The administration of President Joe Biden has drawn Republican fire for its cautious response to nationwide protests in China against COVID-19 lockdowns, with some lawmakers accusing it of failing to seize a historic moment.But some analysts say caution is the right approach given the volatile
Chinese astronauts board space station in historic mission
BEIJING – Three Chinese astronauts arrived on Wednesday at China’s space station for the first in-orbit crew rotation in Chinese space history, launching operation of the second inhabited outpost in low-Earth orbit after the NASA-led International Space Station.The spacecraft Shenzhou-15, or “Divine Vessel”, and its three passengers lifted off atop a Long March-2F rocket
Kazakh McDonald’s shut outlets temporarily after halting supplies from Russia – sources
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Pexels from PixabayALMATY – McDonald’s licensee in Kazakhstan was forced to temporarily close its restaurants this month after cutting ties with Russian companies and running out of supplies, three sources with knowledge of the situation told Reuters.The case highlights supply issues faced by many Kazakh businesses in the wake
Even as Singapore lifts gay sex ban, LGBT families feel little has changed
SINGAPORE – Olivia Chiong and her wife feel like the Singapore government has made clear to them and their two children that they don’t belong in the city-state.So this week’s vote by Singapore‘s parliament to decriminalize gay sex changed nothing about the family’s painful decision to leave rather than see their children denied schooling
Gap Insurance Explained
It is a worrying time for motorists with just about everything becoming more expensive. The cost of new and used cars, insurance, fuel and maintenance are all rising, which are even harder to manage when you consider the overall cost
Cloudbooking report: Only 11% of Gen Z workers want to work remotely full time
Because of their known affinity for technology and digital communications, Generation Z seems like a cohort of workers that would take an immediate liking to full-time remote work. But the findings of a recent survey show otherwise. According to a study