NUJP: Maria Ressa's Nobel win should shine light on truth fighters

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'This prize is not only a recognition of their work but of the importance of freedom of the press and of expression in their countries and throughout the world,' says the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines. NobelPrize CourageON

"We hope this award will shine more light on those who put the spotlight on the truth at a time when basic freedoms and democracy are under attack," the NUJP said in a statement on Friday, October 8.

Ressa is the first Filipino recipient of the prestigious award, and the first woman so far in this year's roster of laureates. Ressa has been convicted of cyber libel, and has been barred from traveling abroad as she appeals her conviction. She continues to facerooting from the government's shutdown of Rappler because of its Philippine Depositary Receipts .

 

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