DAVAO CITY (March 29) --- Maria Ressa, CEO of an independent news website Rappler was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport early this morning, March 29, over her alleged violation of the Anti- Dummy Law. Two lady police officers approached her while she was entering the airport. Ressa, in an interview with ABS-CBN said "what can I say, I know the two women … [Read more...] about Police arrest Maria Ressa at NAIA over dummy account, claims she is ‘treated like a criminal’
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Duterte denies hand in Maria Ressa’s arrest
DAVAO CITY (February 15)--- President Rodrigo Duterte denied hand in the recent arrest of Journalist Maria Ressa, saying he never had information about it. Here is the transcript of the media interview: Q: Sir, any comment on the arrest of Maria Ressa? PRESIDENT DUTERTE: Hindi ko talaga alam ‘yan. Not for today. I have yet to go home. Sa labas po ako the … [Read more...] about Duterte denies hand in Maria Ressa’s arrest
Malacañang to Ressa: Just focus on your defense
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday urged Rappler chief executive officer (CEO) Maria Ressa to just focus on her defense after the Manila Regional Trial Court branch 46 ordered her arrest over a cyberlibel case. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has given Ressa all the opportunity to defend herself. “The charge is … [Read more...] about Malacañang to Ressa: Just focus on your defense
NBI arrests Rappler’s Maria Ressa for cyber libel
DAVAO CITY (February 13)--- Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested Rappler Inc. publisher Maria Ressa inside the news agency's office in Pasig City, for cyber libel at around 5:00 in the afternoon today. The NBI conducted the arrest following the warrant issued by the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 46 Presiding Judge Rainelda H. … [Read more...] about NBI arrests Rappler’s Maria Ressa for cyber libel
