In a weird way, I'm a good target for the government, because I can push back. — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
If I lose these tax-evasion cases and others filed by the Philippine government, I could go to jail for 10 to 15 years. — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
Now technology gives you a chance to help organize. You don't have to wait for either the inefficiency or the corruption. You… — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
After I got arrested the Filipino government unshackled me. I knew first-hand how they violated my rights and I could speak about… — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
I'm not a critic, I'm a journalist. I'm doing my job holding the government to account. — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
In 14 months, my government, the Philippine 2 government, has filed 11 cases. I posted bail eight times, I've been arrested twice… — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
I'm banking on the fact that there are still good people in government who will prevent this. I've been a journalist for… — Maria Ressa Copy Share Image
Frankly, it's a bit shocking to me the lengths government will go to to let little Rappler feel its power. — 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