64 Quotes by Maria Ressa

Press freedom is the foundation of the rights of all Filipinos to the truth.

Press freedom is not just about journalists, right? It's not just about us, it's not just about me, it's not just about Rappler. Press freedom is... the foundation of every single right of every single Filipino to the truth, so that we can hold the powerful to account.

All through my life, when faced with a difficult decision, I always ask myself - where can I learn more. Make the choice to learn.

Embrace your fear. Imagine what you're most afraid of, touch it and hold it so that you rob it of its power.

I don't think we have wrapped our heads around how much technology has allowed the manipulation of individuals and democracies.

I'm not a critic, I'm a journalist. I'm doing my job holding the government to account.

When you're on social media, your brain is being rewired.

All around the world, leaders are gaining more power. That's what this pandemic demands: a coordinated whole-of-nation approach with a powerful conductor at its center.

I always felt that I wasn't as American as Americans and then I realised when I got back to the Philippines that I was not Filipino.