In his strongest remarks of the campaign, Biden spoke both of returning the United States to its traditional leadership role in the world and of the deeply personal challenges that shaped his life.
Virtually every sentence of his 22-minute speech was designed to present a sharp, yet hopeful, contrast with the Republican incumbent.
“Here and now I give you my word: if you entrust me with the presidency, I will draw on the best of us, not the worst. l’ll be an ally of the light, not the darkness,” Biden said. “Make no mistake, united we can and will overcome this season of darkness in America.”
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'Address Rody accountability during SONA'
Civil society group Tindig Pilipinas yesterday asked President Marcos to address the issue on the accountability of former president Rodrigo Duterte, particularly the alleged human rights violations during his war on drugs, in his upcoming State of the Nation Address.
Converge parent, Data Lake forge Starlink satelite deal
Tech leader Dennis Anthony Uy is scaling up his connectivity business after forging a deal with the Philippine distributor of Starlink kits.
SMIC issues record $500 M bonds
Sy-led SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) made its largest offshore bond issuance since 2014, raising $500 million from the first tranche of its $3 billion multi-issuer Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) program established last May.
GT Capital cited among top companies in SE Asia
Conglomerate GT Capital Holdings Inc. has cemented its position as among the top corporates in Southeast Asia after being recognized for its performances in terms of financial management, corporate governance, integrated reporting, corporate social responsibility and investor relations.
Strong peso lifts market
The stock market rallied past the 6,700 mark, buoyed by investor optimism over the peso’s gains against the dollar.
Phl compliance with FATF action plans likely this year
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is optimistic that the Philippines will complete all three remaining action items from the Financial Action Task Force this year, triggering the country's exit from the FATF's gray list.
Multilateral loans eyed for revival of Bicol railway
The Philippines may once again turn to multilateral institutions for financing, this time to pursue the P175-billion revival of the Bicol Express, a project that was originally pitched by the government to China.
Beermen to unveil Lithuanian import
San Miguel Beer is taking a different approach by tapping a European veteran as reinforcement for the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup.
S. Korea court recognizes rights of same-sex couples
South Korea's Supreme Court recognized new rights for same-sex couples yesterday, saying the state must provide health insurance for a gay man's partner, in a landmark ruling that left activists weeping for joy.
'Schumer, Pelosi increase pressure on Biden to withdraw?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) Top Democrats, including US Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi have increased pressure on US President Joe Biden to withdraw from his reelection campaign over concerns he cannot defeat Republican challenger Donald Trump, US media reported on Wednesday.
