Maria Ressa

Maria Ressa

journalist Philippines

Maria Ressa is a Filipino journalist, author, and CEO of Rappler, known for her fearless reporting on the threats posed by disinformation and authoritarianism in the Philippines. In 2021, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, and she continues to advocate for media rights and accountability in the digital age.

Born on Oct 02, 1963 (61 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
408,627
Power
10,049$
Sentiment
8.51
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Peru 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 32,971,846 25,285 $230,000 176$
South Africa 1 6.00 0.41% +0% 59,308,690 242,076 $350,000 1,429$
United States 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 131,874 $21,000,000 8,367$
Dominican Republic 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 10,847,910 9,392 $89,000 77$
Totals 4 434,131,097 408,627 $21,669,000 10,049$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Maria Ressa altered her 2024 Commencement Speech to respond to criticisms from right-wing commentators that she was antisemitic. 6

Mail & Guardian: Crying ‘antisemitism’ at UCT a smokescreen to suppress criticism of Israel – The Mail & Guardian

Brazil Brazil: Maria Ressa defended the regulation of social networks and expressed her concern about the expansion of artificial intelligence. 8

O Globo: Ao GLOBO, Maria Ressa, Nobel da Paz, aponta big techs como ameaças à democracia

Brazil Brazil: Maria Ressa is a Filipino journalist who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 and spoke about misinformation and censorship. 9

O Globo: 'O homem que me prendeu está preso'

Brazil Brazil: Maria Ressa is a renowned journalist from the Philippines who received the Faz Diferença award for her contributions to journalism and democracy. 9

O Globo: No Prêmio Faz Diferença 2024, Maria Ressa defende jornalismo como base da democracia: 'É o alicerce'