Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa on Press Freedom

Maria Ressa, co-founder of Rappler, discusses her Nobel Peace Prize win and the challenges faced by journalists in the Philippines. She highlights the role of social media in spreading disinformation and the global threat to press freedom. Ressa emphasizes the need for legislation to combat these issues and the impact on upcoming Philippine elections. Despite personal threats and legal challenges, she remains committed to journalism and urges collective action to protect democracy.

How does Maria Ressa view the relationship between technology and press freedom?

What are the implications of the disinformation campaigns on upcoming elections in the Philippines?

In what ways does Maria Ressa suggest that journalists can collaborate to combat threats to democracy?

What message does Maria Ressa convey about the future of democracy and the role of journalists?