Maria Ressa

Maria Ressa is a Filipino journalist and executive known for her commitment to press freedom and investigative reporting. She co-founded Rappler, an online news organization that covers critical issues in the Philippines, often challenging powerful interests. Her work has earned international recognition, but also led to legal challenges and controversy, which many view as efforts to silence independent journalism. Ressa’s dedication to truth and democracy highlights the importance of a free press in holding authorities accountable and fostering an informed society.