'Nakakalungkot, nakakagalit': PH stars express outrage after Maria Ressa is convicted of libel

Celebrities, artists and workers in the creative and entertainment industry expressed dismay and disappointment after a Manila court found Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos guilty of cyber libel. DefendPressFreedom

DISMAY. Celebrities voice out their anger over the conviction against Maria Ressa, Reynaldo Santos. and Rappler. Photo from Dante Diosina Jr/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – Celebrities, artists and workers in the creative and entertainment industry expressed dismay and disappointment after a Manila court found Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo SantosJudge Rainelda Estacio-Montesabusinessman Wilfredo Keng in a case that

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