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Trial opens for Philippine journalist critical of Duterte
Ressa is out on bail and faces years in prison if convicted under the criminal cyber-libel law
Cyberattacks on female journalists threaten everyone
The threats are not only to the individuals but also to democracy and freedom of news media
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa freed on bail — court
Ressa posted bail after spending the night in detention at the National Bureau of Investigation
Philippines arrests Duterte critic journalist Maria Ressa
Ressa, whose news site has clashed with President Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested on a charge of "cyber libel" at her Manila office on Wednesday
Duterte throttles online site
The Rappler news website is fighting a tide of disinformation and state-backed intimidation
From wars to Duterte: Journalist ‘holds the line’
Maria Ressa's news site, Rappler, has taken a critical stand on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly anti-drug crackdown
Rappler CEO vows to report on Duterte drug war amid arrest threat
Maria Ressa vows to fight tax evasion charges and calls out Duterte administration for weaponising laws against critics
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