The conviction for cyber libel of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former researcher-writer Reynaldo Santos Jr. is a “menacing blow” to press freedom in the country, the Focap said. | cgonzalesINQ
It has vowed that Focap journalists “will press on with their courageous, fair, accurate and independent journalism” despite the verdict.
“We stand with Maria and Rey. We stand with Rappler. We stand with all independent journalists,” Focap further said.
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