Maria Ressa

Maria Angelita Ressa is a Filipino-American journalist, author, and co-founder/CEO of Rappler, an online news organization.

She has an extensive background in investigative journalism, having worked for CNN in Southeast Asia for nearly two decades.

Ressa has faced significant challenges from the Philippine government, including a controversial cyberlibel conviction in 2020, widely seen as an attack on press freedom.

Her unwavering commitment to safeguarding freedom of expression and democracy led to her being awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, jointly with Dmitry Muratov.

Ressa's work focuses on exposing corruption, defending journalistic integrity, and combating the spread of disinformation in the digital age.