Ms Ressa described the dismissal of the charge as justice well served.
This outcome not only marks a triumph for Ms Ressa but also represents a crucial win for press freedom within the country.
The charges were preferred against her by former President Rodrigo Duterte in a perceived move to silence and intimidate the press.
“We…call on the government of the Philippines to allow our fellow board member and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa to attend her Nobel ceremony….”
Awarding the Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov reiterates the importance of protecting and defending fundamental rights.
