Maria Ressa

Filipino journalist (born 1963)

Maria Angelita Ressa (born October 2, 1963) is a Filipino journalist and author. She is best known for co-founding Rappler as its chief executive officer.[4] She worked as a lead investigative reporter in Southeast Asia for CNN. Ressa was included in Time's Person of the Year 2018.

Maria Ressa
Ressa on July 6, 2011
Born
Maria Angelita Ressa

(1963-10-02) October 2, 1963 (age 60)
Manila, Philippines
CitizenshipUnited States[1][2]
Philippines[3]
EducationPrinceton University (B.A.)
University of the Philippines Diliman
Occupation(s)Journalist, author
Known forCo-founding Rappler
Awards2021 Nobel Peace Prize
WebsiteRappler
mariaressa.com

On June 15, 2020, a court in Manila found her guilty of cyberlibel.[5] As she is a critic of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Her arrest was seen as politically motivated.

Ressa was honored with the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize alongside Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov.[6]

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