Philippine media groups hails Peace Prize a victory for press freedom

Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa reacts during an interview at a restaurant in Taguig city, Philippines on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia for their fight for freedom of expression. - AP

MANILA, Oct 9 (dpa): Philippine media groups have hailed the Nobel Peace Prize award to Filipino journalist Maria Ressa as a victory for press freedom, which they say has been under attack by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.

"This prize is not only a recognition of their work, but of the importance of freedom of the press and of expression in their countries and throughout the world," the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines said in statement.