The difference between Rappler and other newsgroups in the Philippines is that journalists control Rappler both editorially and commercially. We make decisions that are bad for business but protect the public sphere. — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
If you can make people believe lies are the facts, then you can control them. — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
I don't think we have wrapped our heads around how much technology has allowed the manipulation of individuals and democracies. — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
To deal with COVID-19, countries like India, Brazil, Jordan and Thailand are cutting press freedom and freedom of expression. In nations like Israel, South… — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
How well we survive this time of creative destruction, it really is, depends on each of us, on each of us fighting our individual… — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
All through my life, when faced with a difficult decision, I always ask myself - where can I learn more. Make the choice to… — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
In a weird way, I'm a good target for the government, because I can push back. — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
I work too hard, I'd be a really bad mom, unfortunately. I can't even keep a plant! — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
Always make the choice to learn. What Princeton taught me was whatever mess you are studying, pull a thread with great persistence 'til you… — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
“Anyone who stood up to the lies spreading over pro-Duterte and pro-Marcos disinformation networks was gaslit, or told they were crazy. What the bad… — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image