Latest articles on Maria Ressa

Trial opens for Philippine journalist critical of Duterte

Article Agency - 23 Jul 2019

Ressa is out on bail and faces years in prison if convicted under the criminal cyber-libel law

Cyberattacks on female journalists threaten everyone

Article Ylva Rodny-Gumede - 6 Mar 2019

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

Article Agency - 14 Feb 2019

Ressa posted bail after spending the night in detention at the National Bureau of Investigation

Philippines arrests Duterte critic journalist Maria Ressa

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Feb 2019

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

Article Sipho Kings - 11 Jan 2019

The Rappler news website is fighting a tide of disinformation and state-backed intimidation

From wars to Duterte: Journalist ‘holds the line’

Article bogdan TagDiv - 12 Dec 2018

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

Article bogdan TagDiv - 4 Dec 2018

Maria Ressa vows to fight tax evasion charges and calls out Duterte administration for weaponising laws against critics

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