Tag: Maria Ressa

Ressa is on bail pending an appeal against a conviction last year in a cyber libel case, for which she faces up to six years in prison

In a resolution released on Friday, December 3, the court granted Ressa’s motion to travel in time for the ceremony on December 10

Konferensi Waligereja Filipina menyampaikan ucapan selamat kepada jurnalis Filipina Maria Ressa yang telah menerima Penghargaan Nobel Perdamaian tahun ini.

The bishops stressed the important role that the press play in 'gauging the health of a healthy democratic society'

"This is really for all journalists around the world," said Ressa, a vocal critic of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte

"I'm not a sole reporter .... My job is to hold up the ceiling, it has been for a while… so that our folks can continue working," said Ressa

As a journalist, “Ressa has shown herself to be a fearless defender of freedom of expression”

The plight of Ressa has raised international concern about the harassment of journalists in the Philippines