Moment Maria Ressa learns of Nobel peace prize win during Zoom call

Maria Ressa, the journalist and founder of the Philippine news organisation Rappler, said she was 'speechless' after learning of her Nobel peace prize win while participating in a panel discussion on journalism in south-east Asia.

Ressa could be seen answering a call from the Norwegian Nobel committee informing her of her win on the event's live video feed. Reacting with visible shock, she briefly left the panel to continue the call. 'It's a recognition of how we're going to win the battle for truth,' she said, after returning to the discussion. 'We hold the line.'

[J_boohoo]

I couldn’t stop smiling while the call was happening

Truly amazing

[otherwisemaladroit]

2021, The Year of Filipina Women.
1st Olympic Gold for the Philippines - Hidilyn
1st Filipino Nobel Peace Prize Awardee - Maria
💕🇵🇭💕👧👵👩‍🦰👩👩‍🦳👩‍🦱

[Kahayuman]

Ive seen this several times. And i bumped into thos again as maria is promiting her new book and work. And i am teary eyed. Always courage on maria

[yyg]

I am so proud of her as a Filipino. Even Rappler's announcement of this has many dislikes at this moment. It's a hard fight against ignorance and dictatorship. I learn from her news site constantly and it's a sign that we're still a democracy.

[greenbeverly]

To the very first one… Maria Ressa 😍 you are so brave and dedicated to your career and with great ethics

[isamusika]

Another first for us Filipinos.
Another inspiration to the next generation of Pinoys. Congratulations Maria Ressa!

[zendahodi]

In my opinion the Indian News Anchors Ashutosh and Ravish Kumar should also be included in this list for the Nobel Prize as they both are struggling very hard to expose the autocratic, undemocratic and unconstitutional operations of the Modi Government in India. It could have given a new life and encouragement to India's independent journalism for saving the 75 years old liberty, democracy and freedom of India.

[elenastone]

Congratulations to my fellow Filipina. We need more courageous and brave investigative journalists to expose many wrongdoings being committed around the world. It's preventive measure if the wrongdoers know they will be exposed, they will refrain from wrongdoings.

[prorp]

THIS IS A BIG SLAP TO THE DUTERTE ADMINISTRATION!!! Congratulations Maria. You earned it!!!

[emillion]

Truth and Facts win! in real time no less....

[martycrow]

Where is the bit at the end of that call that asked Maria Ressa not to share the news at the event, and until the formal announcement?

[avrillehoperiviera]

Philipines is always have a freedom of press

[iceberg_]

To the award giving body of the Nobel Prize, you also deserve a prize… we are giving her to you… She is all yours, take her! (please!) 😝

[buhkangliwayway]

Amazing Maria! Mabuhay ka! So well-deserved. 👏👏👏

[juantumindig]

FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND FREEDOM OF THE PRESS MATTERS

[maddeusdoggeus]

Awesome 👏. What a beautiful moment to be able to witness 👍

[dsj]

Mabuhay you work vigorously hard for your role. Hail Mary Full of Grace the Lord is with Gentle Mother be with us all.

[lynjhemoro]

Kunwari nasurprise sya sa result.. hahaha

[Iceberg]

To the award giving body of the Nobel Prize, you also deserve a prize… we are giving her to you… She is all yours, take her! 😄

[scrubsrc]

The irony of the guardian reporting on free and impartial jernolism