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The honor recognizes her sustained defense of press freedom amid legal and political pressure in the Philippines
Filipina journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa will receive the 2026 Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism from the Los Angeles Press Club. The honor recognizes her resilience in defending press freedom amid years of legal cases, arrests, and online harassment in the Philippines linked to her reporting at Rappler. The award highlights her role in combating disinformation and promoting accountability in governance. Organizers say it underscores global threats facing independent journalists and the need for stronger protections. Ressa joins past recipients celebrated for integrity and courage in journalism under pressure worldwide today globally.
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