Philippines: What does Maria Ressa′s Nobel Peace Prize mean for the rights movement? | Asia | An in-depth look at news from across the continent | DW

Advocates have praised the award to Ressa for drawing global attention to the Philippines' struggle for press freedom and human rights. It also marks the first time the prize has been handed to a journalist.

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