'I've Tried Very Hard To Just Keep Going': Maria Ressa On Standing Up To A Dictator

Journalist and co-founder and president of the Philippines digital news site Rappelr, Maria Ressa, joins Morning Joe to discuss 'How To Stand Up To A Dictator: The Fight For Our Future' and becoming the enemy of then-President Duterte.
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'I've Tried Very Hard To Just Keep Going': Maria Ressa On Standing Up To A Dictator

[@DaisyDee5610]

People here in the USA need to hear from this woman. And she needs to speak to Congress about this because we need laws or guardrails when it comes to social media.

[@kimbaldunsmore4633]

This lady is wonderful. Brave, sharp as a razorblade and with an amazing intellect. Maria, please keep safe. ❤ From an Australian friend

[@edgarnapiza4667]

Nope she is lying. Rappler which she founded in latest survey by Oxford and Reuters got the lowest trust ratings. Rappler posted a lot of fake news then when people presented with facts, they took the post. She is a liar! The one who filed her a case for cyber libel is a private person.

[@KyeChua]

@@tredixidertulol ni lubog ka sa utang pati apo mo sa kuko may utang pa🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@KyeChua]

Our former President only campaign killings hate to the opposition party if u have a decent against what his doing i mean du30 ither yoll be tag as a communist or a drug addict

[@tredixidert]

@@KyeChua 🤣🤣🤣 mag tagalog ka nlng mam di kita nagets

[@princewendall3754]

Brave from being what?? Spreading fake news? This whole interview only Spreading that she has death threats coming to the Philippines. Death threats or warrant of arrest? Hahaha

[@shiblyahmed3720]

It is a privilege hearing from a person the world needs most.

[@dissidentwolverine]

Maria Ressa is one the best journalist I have kept track of for years. Keep up the good work Maria.

[@dawnsepacio9964]

"If you don't have facts, you can't have truth. Without truth you can't have trust. Without these three things we have have no shared reality, we can't solve any problems, we have no democracy. ❤

[@mi2b824]

I'm a 58 yo US veteran and this woman is impressive. Her bravery is to be admired.

[@gg_Javier]

MARIA RESSA: articulate, professorial but not intimidating, BRAVE. What a trailblazing Nobel Peace Prize awardee indeed! Bravo 👏👏👏 ... Thank you, MSNBC.

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

families will never scam you of your money.

[@mbaleva1261]

R-E-S-P-E-C-T!! I remember how defiant her responses still were to reporters while she was getting dragged by cops. It made me more courageous and firm with my own value of integrity. 💪🏼🙌🏼

[@martha1015]

Ressa has no integrity.

[@geneveivecabildo5260]

She's so eloquent lying to the US media. The great pretender: faking as for human rights but she can NOT condemn the human rights abuses committed to the Filipinos for 50+ years by the terrorist groups called CNN/NPA/NDF. She has a cyber libel case for false reporting on a private Filipino citizen (businessman), and the businessman sued her but she lied that the gov't is behind it when it's the businessman's decision to sue her. I've watched one of her interviews by US media in 2020 where she literally LIED: misinformation/disinformation on the statistics she gave. Unfortunately, the news outlet didn't fact check her. Rappler, online news she runs is one of the least trusted in the Philippines due to its biased contents. Thankfully, there are many Filipinos who are smart enough to see her hypocrisy.

[@edgarnapiza4667]

Lies? How many times you posted fake news then took down! Rappler for 3 years is consistent to be at the bottom trusted media that means you are least trusted. You can lie to Americans but not the Filipinos.

[@legolas1203]

If she & her co worker in RAPPLER has a RESPECT they won't wrote a FAKE NEWS to distroy a business man or a Person lol. But they did it and she's not even a Filipino lol. She's a FAKE lol.. She needs to stop using press freedom for her garbage work. RAPPLER is the most untrusted media in the Philippines.

[@youdidist]

she is ………😂

[@marmeecruz6191]

What a brave, brilliant and articulate woman. Kudos!

[@bo2.4u6]

Yes!!!!! 💝

[@wazzupmapren6252]

Yeah brave brilliant and articulate woman BUT queen of fake news thats the fact

[@snowylocks4684]

Stunning bravery. Fingers crossed people will listen to her.

[@keithzurfluh2057]

Wow she is right on describing Bidens administration incompetence and the Marxist elites on purpose trying to destroy America our country our democracy our freedom our constitutional rights and economy

[@edwardlasker1512]

You can cross fingers all you want. 80 percent of filipinos have knownher for what she is- a lying, manipulative, sociopath who kowtows to her western masters. Good thing my countrymen are wise to her deception and have chosen to steer clear of her narrative.

[@carlacruz9173]

I'm not interested even most people will not listen to fake news spreader..

[@t.takahiro5731]

High respect to this Filipino woman! Listen not to the blind fanatics and the paid trolls. 🔥

[@rdj6362]

She is not a Filipino!

[@YYC403NOYP]

​​@@rdj6362She knows herself better than you do. She's a Filipino - American and CHOSE to live in the Philippines. You consider yourself a real "Filipino" ? Why are you living in the US? Why don't you go back to the Philippines and live there and walk around wearing a printed T-shirt, that says "I am a Filipino" .

[@jamesk8s1]

ONE OF THE GREATEST VOICE AND MOST NEEDED VOICES OF OUR TIME! I just purchased her book, and am very eager to learn!! Thank you Maria!!

[@pancake128]

even american journalist is in awe with her ..shes an inspiration in the philippines and to the world a gift for humans

[@mariloudelapaz3949]

Here’s an example of a troll.

[@user-sx2hn4rz6k]

I absolutely love the fact that every time Maria talks, everyone gets quite and they All simply Listen...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SamSolasdonSaol]

Protect this woman. She's an international treasure.

[@jamtommy6446]

Quick send more Billions to Ukraine !!!

[@SamSolasdonSaol]

Pipe down dictator lover.

[@keithzurfluh2057]

Nobody's listening to this Marxist as the Marxist elites are trying to censor and silence speech take our second amendment the Marxist elites with nothing but lies crimes and corruption as the Marxist elites desperately need our constitutional rights

[@juanitoluna6886]

Auction her to collectors

[@SamSolasdonSaol]

@@juanitoluna6886 You need a hug bro?

[@eduardodelfin9162]

What you've done during the 6 year-dark period of our history, when most journalists were coopted and/or silenced, was heroic. Keep up the good work!

[@shyeee]

Brilliance and bravery! 🤍 Maria Ressa is always so profound, articulate and enlightening. Love hearing her talk. May the world listen to her more and hold the line with her. 🙏🏼

[@mariloudelapaz3949]

Live in the Philippines and see if you will believe Maria 😅

[@jamesb3146]

@@mariloudelapaz3949 I do, and I believe for I understand engles unlike you.

[@johnwriter8234]

@@mariloudelapaz3949 I am retired US Veteran live in Phillipines... I RESPECT this brave woman..she speaks truth!

[@johnwriter8234]

@@jamesb3146 ( you mis-spelled "English")

[@jamesb3146]

@@johnwriter8234 no kidding! it's how it's spelled in the pilipins!

[@meghan42]

I love Maria Ressa. What a courageous truth-teller.

[@keithzurfluh2057]

Nothing but lies for corruption with nothing but division

[@derringdo89]

Her brilliance has made her to be one of the most luminous women in the philippines. She is just remarkable!

[@martha1015]

Fact ...she is not a Filipino ...no need to fight the truth...

[@f.s6758]

nmaria ressa is the least trusted and most hated journalist in the philippines, She is a convicted cyber libel criminal destroying the lives of private citizens

[@alfredparco7326]

She is a TRAITOR, FUNDED by the US-NED.... 😔😔

[@phlong2971]

She is an american spreading lies and fake news. She is still free and there's no more dictatorship in the phils. Please go to the PI and seek yourself.

[@jemnacino7572]

@@martha1015 Maybe you are spreading disinformation.

[@johnwriter8234]

People don't want to be "INFORMED" .. we want to be "ENTERTAINED"

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

having good family

[@martha1015]

She is a big liar..

[@edgarnapiza4667]

What? She can lie to Americans but not to majority of Filipinos. Lol 😂

[@ernpible9590]

@@martha1015 Give me 3-6months I will end the Drug problem,Lie or Not?😂

[@thewatchmenz]

@@ernpible9590 very few of you addicts surviving now right ? so it was no lie.😇

[@peachberry7158]

I really admire her since the first time I heard her speak. She's incredibly smart and and everything she says is based on facts and data.

[@somerslim25]

i am from singapore and have been following since she is in CNN - she is one brave woman; always take the dangerous and unglamorous assignments. she earn every cents the halal way and may the creator protect her.

[@t.g8229]

Same here, during one of my visits to our native land, I was honoured to be interviewed by Maria Ressa while she’s still a CNN reporter 👍😍

[@venjokang2715]

Lol you know nothing about her, I am a filipino and I know what she's doing in our country. Always spreading fake news, she's the CEO of Rappler the most untrusted broadcasting network in the Philippines.

[@t.g8229]

@@venjokang2715 I’m a Filipino who became British Citizen bro. I know exactly what is going on in the Philippines except the 31 minions na nabudol ng mga kasinungalingan ng mga Marcos and their fake news peddlers tulad ni Thinking Panot, maharlika, jam Maligno ka Taning Tunying at marami pang iba Kawawang pinas buhangin nlang isasaing nyo ngayun pasko dahil 8% na inflation dyan 😩😩😩

[@jenjones3035]

“Lies laced with anger and hate spread the fastest.” Wow. That describes our political climate, especially since MAGA, perfectly.

[@edgarnapiza4667]

That actually what her Rappler is doing, they are posting fake news!

[@jenjones3035]

@@edgarnapiza4667 ???

[@yor519]

@@edgarnapiza4667 so you’re smarter than MSNBC & the Nobel Peace Prize award giving body, ganun?

[@COOCHIEnera]

@@edgarnapiza4667 you're a perfect representation on what Maria is talking about.

[@isaganipalanca8803]

A modern day hero and truth-teller! She makes me proud to be a Filipino! Thank you for your bravery, Maria Ressa! Maraming salamat!

[@rogerdorsey7823]

THOSE WHO DEFY THE NORM WILL REACH THE PLATEAU...

[@mariloudelapaz3949]

😂 hero ???

[@shakinaantra9310]

How?

[@deancafe4739]

@@mariloudelapaz3949 typical obob.

[@alonajauod718]

Ha? How can she be a hero almost everywords comes out to her mouth is lies?Everything is a story what a great actress she is not even a Pilipino she is Indonesian right?

[@awesome123103]

She is someone who makes me proud to be Fil-Am

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

family counts for money management..first managers of your dollars

[@t.g8229]

@@angelachanelhuang1651 Ano daw 🤣🤣🤣

[@i.m.gurney]

My best wishes Maria, Onwards & forwards.

[@MsK_byTheWay]

Great interview! May God encamp His angels around this courageous woman!

[@edgarnapiza4667]

She is a good conversationalist but she is not telling the truth. Her Rappler is at the bottom of trusted brand (media) in the Phils as surveyed by Oxford and Reuters. Lol

[@LigawingPinoy]

The illustrations at the beginning of this video was fantastic! Thank to Ms Maria Ressa for her strong will fighting for the betterment of my country and countrymen in the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤️. Watching here from Thailand 🇹🇭

[@skeltonjuanita6515]

Brilliant woman and her explanation is absolutely true!!!!

[@norsiehugh3926]

She is small but solid in character and stone rock in her truth!! I could listen to her all day !!😍

[@qnMeanne]

Maraming salamat, Maria Ressa! You make me proud as a Filipino! 🙏

[@phoenixreborn6194]

Sana magising na ang mga Pilipino! Hold the line, keep the faith

[@venjokang2715]

Gising na gising kami, kayo lang hindi 😝

[@phoenixreborn6194]

@@venjokang2715 bliss

[@jeromemendiogarin6279]

Gising tayo sa tangkang gagawin lang ng Western Nation na mabura ang totoong kultura ng mga Filipino..She sell our country for regime change.she is a Liar.

[@venjokang2715]

@@jeromemendiogarin6279 Bayaran siya para mag spread ng fake news.

[@kristagrace0917]

@@venjokang2715 gising dahil sa mga fake news and paninira na nakuha sa sns like she says most are rn. 😏😒

[@frankvilla0906]

Maria, please know that we are still here the Filipinos who truly believe in your endeavour for press freedom. May the Almighty protect you always. Your Nobel Prize is just an icing to the cake!

[@jolexhopealfanta7658]

No we don't

[@chinchinkash979]

@@jolexhopealfanta7658 yes we do!!

[@norafox4789]

This is Soo interesting!!and what a great speaker!

[@balaji-kartha]

She is so fluently articulate! ❤️

[@JHA6100]

She is amazing. Impressive with her knowledge and courage. ❤️ her! Go Maria Ressa!

[@redg3530]

we need more individuals like her in the world. but i'm sure most people prefer to follow influencers & celebrities. people are dumb.

[@tbell1698]

Excellent coverage. More need to learn of Ms. Ressa's extensive work. Thanks for featuring the interview.

[@novaterra5092]

What an incredibly courageous journalist. Respect.

[@u2mister17]

She is complaining about independent journalists.

[@rahimmajid647]

@@u2mister17 She is calling out the people who spread misinformation, regardless of who they are.

[@u2mister17]

@@rahimmajid647 "Hunter's Laptop". Who's misinformation? FCC sponsored Hundred Billion Dollar Institutions, or citizen journalists?

[@LOEVYEDUBEYS]

So proud of her

[@deybicedric]

In a country where everyone is scared, Maria Ressa stood firm. Every brave soul who pushed back was either harassed, jailed or killed. Her bravery is unparalled, her intelligence is what we need, and her strength is what we lack.

[@kakerumasumoto3275]

What bs are you talking about? Everyone is scared? Cut the crap

[@mariloudelapaz3949]

Have you been the the Philippines to say they everyone is scared ? She’s an awardee but doesn’t mean she and Rappler are telling the truth. Sweet talk Maria but not the big population in the Philippines believe you and your organization.

[@mariloudelapaz3949]

Living in America but judging the Philippines and the government? Maria is not the truth!!

[@Sabalas]

@@mariloudelapaz3949 They seem to forget when she denounced Julian Assange. I'm guessing being the mouthpiece of the US Government is the "truth" for these people.

[@jamesb3146]

@@mariloudelapaz3949 Just your tambay-kanto waiting for handouts population where I'm sure you belong and feed from. 20 pesos/kilo nalang ba ang bigas? or 7 pesos/1 us dollar?

[@randolphamos4627]

We all need to read her book!

[@denillefleming2942]

Brilliant interview.

[@happybaak]

RESPECT!

[@JamesMayes-di1fq]

God bless Maria Ressa

[@f.s6758]

why? how will god bless an evil person like maria ressa. convicted cyber liber criminal, destroying the lives of private citizen

[@Anthony__420]

What a amazing woman

[@Barbara-pr1ui]

Wow. She's really awesome. Sorry to hear about prison. Good luck. Wishing you well. God bless 🙏🙏

[@jcflores8386]

MABUHAY KA MARIA! AND TO ALL JOURNALIST OUT THERE! PROUD TO HAVE THIS KIND OF COURSE I CHOOSE IN COLLEGE!

[@diligentmindz]

Amazing strength and integrity. Humbling bravery.

[@derbezacesanchez3779]

We can help by always being meticulous fact checkers and never posting or promoting misinformation anywhere.

[@rhondah1587]

And, calling it out when we see it.

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

your family comes first. because they will be the ones that give you money

[@bongcordova2024]

absolutely brilliant!

[@mjkay8660]

good reporting willie!!! we all need to know this

[@lm2cb322]

❤ read your book and I really hope the world develops a movement to push for facts and the truth.

[@jonathanpascual3945]

Thank you, Maria Ressa for standing up for the truth and incessantly working to help stop the weaponization of social media. Please, keep it up, and don’t give up in the Philippines 🇵🇭!

[@kokogarcia8018]

Keep up the good work Maria! I just love listening to all your interviews. Someday, i hope to get a copy of your book.

[@mariacristinagonzales6984]

kudos to you mam maria rizza. intelligient ..marvelous and with balls. we love you n take care mam ❤❤❤❤❤

[@asleepawake3645]

Underrated. Rappler was so prescient about the deplorable liars in 2016, bearing the brunt of propaganda attacks

[@natyparin7024]

We praise & thank d wisdom of God who sent us an instrument of His truth & justice to open our hearts & minds to facts & realities staring at us in our country & politics. God guide you all way. Bless your heart & mind!

[@ltesla7139]

Facts with substance and clarity. Modern Filipina Gabriela Silang.

[@flipkah5691]

Not at all she's a liar stupid crimimal

[@style2827]

Thanks MARIA RESSA for holding the line!!!

[@skeltonjuanita6515]

That was soooo good, MSNBC!!!! Yay, Team!!!!

[@florinoavila7773]

Filipinos are not really concern with politics, press, public opinion. As long as they can put three square meals a day on the table , God has blessed them. That is why the Philippines can easily be taken over by a dictator. As for Duterte enjoying about 80% approval rate, the Filipinos are known for cronyism and yes persons. Maria Ressa has unique talent for expression. I wish more Filipinos are like her.

[@hopesmith8007]

Brave and courageous woman. Very articulate. May we have more journalists who seek truth and report truth. God bless you, Maria! 😊 👍 🙏

[@theregisteredcyclist7804]

Courage

[@user-dd2dd3fm7f]

Well said

[@mbl.333]

Brave. Intelligent. Articulate. Keep speaking truth to power. God protects you and his angels Ms. Ressa! 🙏

[@cultureal9544]

Your Legacy has been earned and your name will go into Herstory Books! Congrats!

[@natanieltiglao540]

shes like George Orwell in a feminine form. Courageous and modern. Philippines = Oceania. Big Brother = Duterte. Thought Police and more...Maria Ressa is a modern Filipino hero!

[@baldogtondo7017]

as a filipino I'm very proud of you Maria.

[@foresttodesert7056]

Really?? 🤭🤭🤭

[@psychecastillo6242]

@@foresttodesert7056 She won a Nobel prize? How about you? Do you have an award?

[@foresttodesert7056]

@@psychecastillo6242at least im not destroying my country, a CONVICT AND A TAX EVADER, Ressa is spreading Lies about Ph... She is a propagandist... She admitted that she gets money fr. OMIDYAR.. ressa will never give air time if she is not backup by someone.. I hope she will go to jail

[@foresttodesert7056]

@@psychecastillo6242 so what if she won nobel prize? What who is behind nobel prize? 🤭🤭🤭.. ressa is exposed.. rappler is the list trusted news in ph 🤭🤭🤭

[@cirebox]

@@foresttodesert7056 care to share your point, not just emojis?

[@synchronicity1470]

brilliant woman!

[@skeltonjuanita6515]

Wow!!! Thank you!!! Wonderful!

[@raytierra7412]

Power

[@ImEmilyThorne]

Tell ‘em ressa!

[@yousirnames]

I could listen to her all day!

[@margaritaperla]

Go, Maria!

[@edgarnapiza4667]

There’s nothing to go. Her Rappler was caught spreading fake news. In latest 2022 latest survey of Reuters and Oxford, Rappler is at the bottom of trusted media.

[@angelicaescalon6866]

God keep you safe Maria🙏

[@richardlangcay5122]

A brave woman, honest and truthful

[@Meljovt_brewery]

She’s brilliant!👏

[@NormaMaderazoGonzales]

I am a big (if not the biggest) fan of Maria Ressa. She has my utmost respect & admiration.

[@elmore717]

Amazing woman. Keep on fighting, ms Ressa! ❤️

[@noelplazo3404]

Naka ka proud 😢 maging FIlipino 🇵🇭🙏🏽💙♥️💕✍️📚

[@giovannifernandez5747]

Spread those words ma'am. Thank you for doing what is right. Justice may not be felt in our country but you are giving justice to those who are sick of their lies and corruption.

[@boredstranger7522]

The first 60 seconds of this video sounds like a horror movie. The terrifying thing is it's happening for real.

[@t.g8229]

Tyranny is happening again in the Philippines where freedom loving Filipinos fought for their freedom during 21 year evil rule of Marcos Sr. dictatorship. And now Filipinos once again enslave by the same evil leaders including their cohorts

[@veteranstalon7382]

you must be dutae's fan.

[@boredstranger7522]

@@veteranstalon7382 ???

[@paulamercado4207]

Keep up the good work!

[@bo2.4u6]

THIS WOMAN IS BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS AND BRAVE!! ❤️💝💋🥰

[@mikefobear589]

Couragious woman.

[@annacphxx]

Tell them the truth about what is happening here in PH Ma'am.

[@doc2log]

BRAVO Maria Ressa!!!

[@d3r3kyasmar]

Salute and respect to this woman for speaking up.

[@appledailymotivation9301]

Good to know no DDS here. They can't handle the truth. 😂

[@obbie1osias467]

They won't understand anything anyway!🤣🤣🤣 Their Elementary Grade level English will not be enough. Pang Tatay Digong nila na English lang ang naiintindihan nila🤣🤣🤣 Kawawang Pilipinas...

[@josephtrice82]

Everyone thinks they are tough, but they are not just cruel. If they had to fight a real war against the chinese they would all be at home under the bed...COWARDS!

[@amaliahightower]

@@obbie1osias467 wow such discriminatory things to say! There are millions of highly educated people who love Duterte. That’s why he won with 16 million votes.

[@obbie1osias467]

@@amaliahightower Glad to know that only 16 million of you idiots voted for that trash🤣🤣🤣

[@obbie1osias467]

There is one DDS here, so far, who wants to argue about the trash they voted for. Her name is Amalia🤣🤣🤣 And she's insisting that I'm discriminating against their stupidity🤣🤣🤣

[@guestdeej]

thank you for continuing the fight, Maria Ressa!

[@barbarasanchezmitchell4213]

All best be safe and.continued success

[@arnoldguytacorda3161]

Thank u Maria Ressa for standing up against a Dictator.. and Thank u to MSNBC.

[@jessicaang878]

Maria Ressa is an inspiration to journalists around the world who fight for telling the truth against lies.

[@Overlord_Z]

As a filipino I don't support this person...you can give her all the awards but still will not support her someone who accuse people w/o proof.. As a media person she should provide facts

[@t.g8229]

ONE BIG OBOB 🤣

[@vooglebum3502]

Spot on.🥰

[@gildareynes-cottrill7554]

Long live Maris Ressa!!

[@lemnikim7388]

Power to Ms. Ressa!!! May the force and God be with you as you fight for truth and justice in the Philippines.👍🏼❤️💪

[@maximilianc9897]

Oh bless her 😢 The world needs more Maria Ressas.

[@alissamedinaph]

While journalists around the world salute her bravery, Filipinos who have been victims of disinformation support the bullies in taking her freedom. Salamat sa katapangan at talino, madam -- we'll stand with you!

[@stuartdryer1352]

What an amazing woman.