Shaun Tandon and W.G. Dunlop (Agence France-Presse) (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Washington ● Thu, February 9 2023 United States President Joe Biden vowed on Tuesday that he would not hesitate to defend US interests against China after he ordered the downing of a suspected surveillance balloon but, delivering his State of the Union address, kept the door open to cooperation. In the annual speech to assembled lawmakers, many of whom have pressed for a hard line on China, Biden called for US investment in the military, technology and alliances to take on the country widely viewed as the chief US competitor. "I'm committed to work with China where it can advance American interests and benefit the world," Biden said. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription … [Read more...] about Biden warns US will act on China after balloon downing
Why Tirso finds playing Damaso ‘fun and challenging’
Cruz as Padre Damaso To this day, Padre Damasos continue to walk among us. That was one of Tirso Cruz III’s realizations portraying the greedy and nefarious Spanish friar in“Maria Clara at Ibarra”—the hit GMA 7 series based on Jose Rizal’s “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo.” Over the years, the said character has become synonymous with authority figures who abuse their power and oppress others for personal gain. “Marami pa ring mga Padre Damaso sa panahon ngayon. I’m sure all of you will agree. But some of them are wolves in sheep’s clothing. They’re good at hiding their dark intentions,” he told the Inquirer in a virtual conference. While the award-winning veteran actor is knowledgeable about the story of “Noli” and “El Fili,” it wasn’t until he played Damaso that he fully understood the kind of influence the character wielded, and how he exploited people’s beliefs and deference to authority. “Filipinos by nature are God-fearing. So when we see people in religious … [Read more...] about Why Tirso finds playing Damaso ‘fun and challenging’
9.6 million adult Filipinos jobless as of December 2022 – SWS
Job seekers attend a job fair in the Ilocos region on June 12, 2022 on the celebration of Philippine Independence Day. (Photo courtesy of Department of Labor and Employment in Ilocos) MANILA, Philippines — An estimated total of 9.6 million adult Filipinos were jobless as of December 2022, showing an increase of 800,000, or 0.09%, from the October 2022 figure of 8.8 million. The 9.6 million jobless translates to 21.3% of the adult labor force — defined by the SWS as those aged 18 years and above who either have a job or are looking for one. This was among the findings of a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) from Dec. 10 to 14, 2022, using face-to-face interviews with 1,200 adults, with 300 each from Metro Manila, Balance Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The SWS released the results on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Labor Force Participation Rate — the portion of adults within the labor force who have a job — is 45.2 million, or 62.6% of the labor force. The … [Read more...] about 9.6 million adult Filipinos jobless as of December 2022 – SWS
Doing the difficult work
Ben Platt (left) and Micaela Diamond in “Parade” NEW YORK—On an exceptionally frigid Friday, I headed over to 42nd Street for a couple of reasons: to say hello to friends who were in rehearsal for the revival production of the Tony-winning musical “Parade” (music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, and book by Alfred Uhry) and to catch a screening of BTS’ “Yet to Come in Cinemas.” Since both were happening on the same street, I thought to hit two birds with one stone. Allow me to thank “Parade” cast member and one-time “Once on This Island” colleague Aurelia Williams for planting the idea to come visit, and to production stage manager Justin Scribner for handling the COVID-19 requirements. Thankfully, there weren’t too many hoops to jump through. At close to 3 p.m., I walked into the rehearsal room and started to give and get those tight hugs and catch up with these beautiful people that I’ve missed working with. Michael Arden, director of “Parade,” greeted me with a smile that … [Read more...] about Doing the difficult work
Paris mayor changes stance on Russian athletes
Agence France-Presse (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Paris ● Thu, February 9 2023 Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo changed her stance on Russian competitors at the 2024 Olympics on Tuesday saying they should be banned "while the war continues" in Ukraine, her office said. Hidalgo said in January she believed Russians could take part "under a neutral flag" to avoid "depriving athletes of competition". On Tuesday she told French media her earlier position was "indecent" because a neutral flag, "does not really exist" although she said there should be a place for "dissident Russians who want to parade under the refugee flag". to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription to our newsletters We accept Register to read 3 premium articles for free … [Read more...] about Paris mayor changes stance on Russian athletes
Boeing says it will cut about 2,000 jobs in finance and HR
Reuters (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Washington, DC ● Thu, February 9 2023 Boeing Co. expects to cut about 2,000 white-collar jobs this year in finance and human resources through a combination of attrition and layoffs, the United States planemaker confirmed on Monday. In January, the Arlington, Virginia-based company announced it would hire 10,000 workers in 2023 after hiring 15,000 people in 2022 but said some support positions would be cut. The company confirmed a Seattle Times report on Monday that it expected "about 2,000 reductions this year primarily in finance and HR through a combination of attrition and layoffs". to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription to our newsletters We accept Register to read 3 premium articles for … [Read more...] about Boeing says it will cut about 2,000 jobs in finance and HR
France, Germany protest US green subsidies
Christian Kraemer and David Lawder (Reuters) (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Washington, DC ● Thu, February 9 2023 France and Germany's economy ministers found a willingness in Washington to engage with Europe's concerns over subsidies for green technologies under the United States Inflation Reduction Act, but emerged with few specifics from meetings with top officials there. European capitals worry that the act, designed to shelter US companies from the impact of price rises as well as subsidize investments in new green technologies, will undermine their firms' competitiveness in the giant North American market. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck and his French counterpart, Bruno Le Maire, said after a meeting with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that they agreed there had to be transparency on the specific subsidies so that the European Union could match them if necessary. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited … [Read more...] about France, Germany protest US green subsidies
Amazon Helps Communities In Turkey Affected By The Earthquake
(CTN News) – The first shipment of Amazon relief items has been dispatched to earthquake-affected areas Immediately following the devastating earthquake in Turkey, Amazon’s fulfillment center in Istanbul received the first shipment of relief items donated by its customers. A number of supplies are heading to Hatay Province, including heaters, blankets, and other items to aid first responders and assist victims in staying warm during the freezing temperatures. Approximately 7,700 people were killed in the earthquake that struck on Monday morning, according to officials. Rescue operations are currently underway. An Amazon donation page has been launched on Amazon’s Turkey store for customers to donate to the cause. After the page was made live on Tuesday, customers donated more than 5,000 items to help earthquake victims within three hours. It is believed that all of Amazon’s nearly 2,000 workers in Turkey are safe and accounted for as of Tuesday morning. As we … [Read more...] about Amazon Helps Communities In Turkey Affected By The Earthquake
Bayer Appoints Roche Veteran Anderson As Its Next CEO, Replacing Baumann
(CTN News) – It has been confirmed that a new Bayer CEO has been appointed. It is planned that Bill Anderson, who most recently headed Roche’s pharmaceutical division, will take on the role of Bayer’s new CEO in April. As a result of Anderson’s appointment, current CEO Werner Baumann, who has been with the German conglomerate for 35 years, will be stepping down early from his position. As helmsman since April 2010, Baumann was previously expected to serve in that role for a period of seven years. The early departure of Baumann comes at a time when investor activism is gaining momentum. After the Monsanto acquisition caused Bayer significant losses in 2018, a number of biggest shareholders have expressed their anger towards the company’s CEO. As a result of a selection process that began in mid-2022, Bayer’s board unanimously backed Anderson after a lengthy selection process. Norbert Winkeljohann, chairman of, praised Anderson’s track record as an innovator who … [Read more...] about Bayer Appoints Roche Veteran Anderson As Its Next CEO, Replacing Baumann
Microsoft Has Finally Fixed Edge’s Oversized Menus
(CTN News) – The Microsoft Edge browser is a feature-packed browser that launches improvements and enhancements every month. The downside is that these enhancements are no longer able to fit inside the browser’s menu. It has grown to the point where users have to scroll down to view it since it has become so large. The “plus-sized” menus on Edge are a common complaint from frustrated customers, and Microsoft is finally working on an effective solution to address this issue. By moving less popular and unnecessary tools to a submenu, the Edge Canary update attempts to shrink its massive menu to a more manageable size. This is done by moving its less popular and unnecessary tools to a submenu. Besides the already existing “More tools” option, there will be new features that will be added in the near future, including the Read Aloud, Performance, Battery, and Share features. Interesting enough, the Games section is too significant to move to a submenu, so it sits … [Read more...] about Microsoft Has Finally Fixed Edge’s Oversized Menus