Philippines: PEN International Welcomes Recommendation to Acquit Journalist and Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa in Cyber Libel Case
March 17, 2026
March 17, 2026
LONDON, England, March 17 -- PEN International issued the following news on March 16, 2026:
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Philippines: PEN International welcomes recommendation to acquit journalist and Nobel laureate Maria Ressa in cyber libel case
'Maria Ressa has shown extraordinary courage in defending independent journalism in the Philippines. The recommendation by the Solicitor General is a significant step toward correcting a case that has long raised serious concerns a . . .
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Philippines: PEN International welcomes recommendation to acquit journalist and Nobel laureate Maria Ressa in cyber libel case
'Maria Ressa has shown extraordinary courage in defending independent journalism in the Philippines. The recommendation by the Solicitor General is a significant step toward correcting a case that has long raised serious concerns a . . .