For Philippine media under fire, Nobel a 'shot in the arm'

Filipino journalist and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa, one of 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winners, speaks during an interview in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, October 9, 2021. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

MANILA (Reuters) - When Philippine journalist Maria Ressa shared the Nobel Peace Prize last week for representing press freedom, other media outlets under fire took heart.

One journalist described Ressa's win as like getting a "shot in the arm" as they fight to keep free speech alive in one of the world's most dangerous countries for reporters.