Press freedom is not just about journalists, is not just about us, it’s not just about me, it’s not just about Rappler. Press freedom is the foundation of every single right of every Filipino to the truth,” she told reporters after posting bail. This was the first time Ressa was arrested, although she said her release marked the sixth time she had been charged and granted bail. Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said it was an “outrageous” arrest that “must be condemned by all democratic nations”. Dabet Panelo of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines said it would backfire and called for protests on Friday.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 14, 2019 07:30 UTC