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My Take
Ressa is one of the bravest figures in modern journalism, full stop. Watching her keep Rappler reporting while facing a stack of cyber-libel charges and the constant threat of prison was a masterclass in moral courage, and the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize felt like the world finally catching up to what she had been warning about. Her central argument, that social media platforms weaponize disinformation and corrode democracy, has only looked more prescient over time. Her memoir How to Stand Up to a Dictator should be required reading. She makes press freedom feel like the urgent frontline fight it actually is.
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Overview
Maria Ressa (born October 2, 1963) is a Filipino-American journalist, author, and co-founder of the news website Rappler. A former CNN bureau chief in Manila and Jakarta, she became internationally known for Rappler's investigative reporting on disinformation and on the Philippine government under President Rodrigo Duterte, which led to a series of legal cases against her. In 2021 she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, shared with Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, for efforts to safeguard freedom of expression.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maria Ressa
- Name (Japanese)
- マリア・レッサ
- Reading
- まりあ・れっさ
- Born
- October 2, 1963 (age 63)
- Origin
- Manila, Philippines
- Occupation
- Journalist / Editor / University professor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
2. Background
- High school
- Toms River High School North
- University
- Princeton University
Awards & achievements
- 2019 BBC 100 Women
- Fulbright Program
- 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
- 2020 Kurt Tucholsky Prize
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Maria Ressa born?
Maria Ressa was born on October 2, 1963 and is 63 years old.
Where is Maria Ressa from?
Maria Ressa is from Manila, Philippines.
What does Maria Ressa do?
Maria Ressa works as Journalist, Editor, University professor.
Where did Maria Ressa study?
Maria Ressa attended Princeton University.
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