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hello and welcome. the philippinejournalist and nobel peace prize winner, maria ressa, has been acquitted of tax evasion charges by a manila court. her news site, rappler, was also cleared of tax evasion. ms ressa, who was awarded the nobel prize alongside a russian journalist in 2021, is head of rappler, which earned a reputation for its in—depth reporting and tough scrutiny of the former president rodrigo duterte. she was convicted in 2020 for libel — and does face several other charges, which she says are politically motivated. she spoke a little earlier. today, facts win, tru...

The positive outcome. so it's a good day for us, but also for all filipino journalists, because it signals maybe a dawn of a new era. because it signals maybe a dawn of a new era-— of a new era. well, let's talk about that. _ of a new era. well, let's talk about that, because - of a new era. well, let's talk about that, because rappler| of a new era. well, let's talk - about that, because rappler was under investigation for several things. this clearance today is about tax evasion. just talk us through the journey you've been on at rappler. through the journey you've been on at rappler-— o...

Shooting the messenger. another messenger, dmitry muratov. he's editor of russia's most independent newspaper, which has investigated corruption, police violence and electoral fraud. the nobel committee said six of its journalists have been killed because of their work. caroline hawley, bbc news. i'm joined now by a colleague of maria ressa's at rappler, rambo talabong, who witnessed the pressures on journalism first hand, when they were both taken to court to face libel charges. thank you forjoining us, rambo. you described marie as your mental. how are you feeling today about your cool being...