Philippines' Nobel Prize winner Ressa says award for 'all journalists'


This handout photo taken and released by Rappler News on October 8, 2021 shows veteran Philippine journalist Maria Ressa posing during an online interview at her home in Manila, after receiving news of her winning the Nobel Peace Prize. - AFP

Manila, Oct 9, 2021 (AFP): Veteran Philippine journalist Maria Ressa on Saturday said her Nobel Peace Prize was for "all journalists around the world", as she vowed to continue her battle for press freedom.

Ressa, co-founder of news website Rappler, and Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov were awarded the prize on Friday for their efforts to "safeguard freedom of expression".

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