Maria Ressa receives honorary degree from Ateneo, delivers commencement speech

Rappler CEO and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa receives an honorary doctorate degree from the Ateneo de Manila University on Friday, June 30. Ressa also delivers the commencement address for the graduating class of 2023.
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[@aodiankong9454]

To Dr. Maria A. Ressa, I am a public high school teacher teaching social sciences who avidly listening (watching the videos in fact) in all of your talks or speeches, and also reading your written works (in all forms and platforms). I hope one day I could meet you in the flesh may it be for a simple photo ops, or for a short conversation, or attend to one of your public talks, speeches or lectures to listen and learn.🙏😊😍 God bless you Ma'am Ressa!❤

[@alexandermagkawas9569]

She's always the best....!!!!

[@tauruszurb6986]

Road trip to the good fight in politics Dr. Risa, please served the Pilipino people, save the Philippines....

[@jaysalud1028]

Maria holds the line, never backs down and defends the truth whatever it takes. Kudos Maria!

[@packohub1145]

TRUTH OF LIES ..PATAWA KA😊

[@bryanpinatubo5052]

Huh?

[@bryanpinatubo5052]

Infected... Lies told many times become a new Truth... Now they are making the fantasy "Maharlika" now they are trying to make it into reality. Kudos Maria

[@cristinacanda2293]

How to find meaning?: 1.Draw the line. 2.Embrace your fear. 3.Build your community but beware the mob. -Maria Ressa, Ph.D. Honoris Causa, In Sociology, 2023, AdMU.

[@oK-wg5zk]

How tf does that have anything to do with finding meaning

[@marlondelavega2185]

I could listen to Maria for hours and will not get bored, she’s eloquent and inspiring.

[@benitaponciano412]

GOD BLESS! AVE MARIA!

[@anchetaubas7054]

We admire your advocacy in life. Much appreciated and love❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🤝🤝🤝

[@ryancabrera1896]

Mad respect for this human being that we call women but with guts more than us men.

[@indaliciadominguez9019]

Congrats dr. Ressa..what an awesome speech..

[@eliseovaldez8884]

AWESOME,,??? TANGA

[@salmaamjad8704]

Inspiring speech an standing ovation who believe in her mission and vision in life. Dr. RESSA CONGRATS

[@jeanniellanaza417]

Only those who dislike truly shows the percentage of those who didn't comprehend. Such a Shame! This only proves that an Access to a Good and better education must be a priority. Should be a Right not Privelege. Thank you for your wisdom Maria Ressa. Godspeed 💙

[@happyeverydayeverydayokay3407]

Congratulations po!❤❤❤

[@edcruz4902]

Dr. Maria Ressa reminds me of my father who values DIGNITY as a human being. My father said this words of wisdom i never forgot " KAHIT SINGKONG SUKLI IBABALIK MO." Since then, i took that wisdom as part of my everyday lives. Always remembering " MONEY is the root of all evil." Even CROOKED LEADERS are after the MONEY they wanted to steal from the people they governed.

[@lrey3849]

Congratulations Dr Maria Ressa on ur Doctorate title ,Mabuhay n God bless you!

[@Edcesar-xn6vj]

Congrats Dr. Maria Ressa & Dr. Leni Robredo, the Filipino Gems.

[@GaliValiente]

"Silence is complicity" - Dr. Maria Ressa That should reverberate inside the minds of other members of the Philippine media. Very few in PH media can really ask the hard questions. Why? Is it cowardice or commercial interests? Either way, the silence of many Filipinos is complicity but when mainstream media is silent, that is treason.

[@marlyntijamo1159]

Congratulation maam Ressa you deserve more recognation

[@agatonicaararacap4917]

One of the women i admire to hear their speeches,Hillary Clinton,Nancy Pelosi,and Taylor Swift,and Dr.Maria Reeza,her speeches in some universities in USA, her speech at Nobel Prize evening here in Norway.I didnt met her because I was on duty,but I followed her case in the media. She can be best foreign secretary in our country with the right government. She is so brilliant and articulate,the Filipino pride,a woman of substance.

[@oK-wg5zk]

Nancy Pelosi?? Hilary Clinton? Taylor Swift 😂😂😂😂 How about The Late Iron Lady of Asia, Miriam Defensor, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo?

[@agatonicaararacap4917]

@@oK-wg5zk dont get high blood its only my own opinion,if you like them ,so you like them,okay

[@KINSEY1956]

What a brilliant brilliant lady Maria is... I will have to share this commencement speech to anyone that will listen.

[@renesalvadorr.sanandres8738]

Very inspiring!

[@2Aries1953]

Congratulations Ms. Ressa! I find it interesting that Ateneo, one of the best colleges in the Philippines, the speakers at the commencement don't even speak in English! No wonder Filipinos have a problem with communicating in English, especially with foreigners, because they don't use the English language as they should! But they have to brag, "I have a college degree from Ateneo, San Beda, etc.", and yet they can only speak Tagalog and basic English words! Ms. Ressa, a Filipino, is one of the few Filipinos I know who can go "toe-to-toe" with an English-speaking foreigner when it comes to speaking and communicating in the English language! So it doesn't come as a surprise to me that many Filipinos (with college degrees from the best universities in the Philippines) have an "English" language problem when they go to a foreign country (U.S., especially). Many college graduate Filipinos have a problem not only in speaking English but in communicating in English as well - i.e., they have very limited ENGLISH VOCABULARY! And this can be explained that in their professional life and work environment, speaking English is not required. Other Asian countries, though they use their "native" language like the Philippines, have to learn the English language, speak the English language as they have to deal with foreign investors, businesses and tourists.

[@oK-wg5zk]

Bob* mo talaga, mas vinvalue mo English kesa sa wikang pambansa, at yabang mo naman

[@oK-wg5zk]

Haha, porket experience mo s mga formal occasions English ginagamit, hindi ibig sabihin Pag Filipino ginagamit ibig sabihin impormal😂😂

[@Joepoe20041]

The most celebrated and honest journalist with integrity of the Philippines.

[@joelfelix7079]

You’re funny

[@erwinvarela1309]

Congrats ma'am maria ressa.....

[@guillermogastelo6116]

Brilliant

[@comradedoomz2214]

Who's here because of a project essay?

[@oK-wg5zk]

Real

[@imbay1789]

Congratulations Mam Maria Ressa.we are so proud of you!

[@salvadorsalmingo5902]

Congratulations Dr .Rizza you're the inspiration of young graduates

[@jimpao5520]

Congratulations, Maria Ressa and it's great to have you back in your country. We need here more people like you to speak truth to power.

[@lenibongat661]

Congrats miss Maria Ressa I salute you po mam.. We're so proud of you...

[@armikusella1]

A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE

[@virgilioerang706]

Solusyon sa nagdaang kadiliman , at darating pang kadiliman, Ang LIWANAG _____. lenirobredo 🇵🇭

[@jonelfernandez8077]

Reda like leniand felima ate the people our youth should idolize . Our nayion eill be great

[@jhochalan528]

Congratulations Maria Resa, my Idol,our Idol in fighting our democracy, fearless journalist like ka Percy Lapid. Kudos to you Madam Resa.

[@teresitabella8476]

Congratulations Ms Maria Ressa! Mabuhay po kayo.

[@leilanievalenciano4904]

Congratulations!!! Very smart

[@felixjrsanbuenaventura1791]

FELICITACIONES MUCHOS PARA TI LA VIVA BRAVA Y MABUHAY KA DR.MARIA RESSA !

[@elisesaavedra]

Yung mga negative comment kay MARIA RESSA ingit lang kayo wala kayo sa narating nya.....

[@RetupmocIa]

Yung kulungan ba sinasabi mo 🤣🤣🤣

[@elisesaavedra]

@@RetupmocIa Kilala sya sa buong Mundo...matalino....desenting propesyonal.....marami na siyang napuntahang ibang lugar ......Siya ay inspirasyon ng may panindigan na ipaglaban ang katotohanan.....

[@whirlpool2araw73]

@@RetupmocIa Siya ang nag-iisang Filipino na ginawaran ng Nobel Prize!

[@rainierjosephbituin7029]

Such a nice commencement speech from the Rappler head, herself,succinct and experiential

[@abelardocortez9302]

Well-deserved recognition from an institution of learning well- known for its consistent stand on democracy. Very tough & courageous award to a brilliant journalist internationally known for her unwavering fight for freedom & human rights in our country. We're all proud of her.

[@mariadelarosa9331]

Congrats po 🎉🎊🍾🎈

[@user-ud5rc9me1x]

Congratulations 👏🎉🎊

[@t3102870585]

Either the Court about to hear the remaining cyber crime case will find it easy to acquit her because of who she is and what she represented all these tumultuous years. Or the Court will find it much easier to acquit her because the old arrogant leader, who abused his power, is gone, and the whole world has never stopped watching!

[@mirianbauto6023]

😢So now, here is a convict found guilty by a court of justice of violating the law on cyber crime being recognized and put on a pedestal. The decision is of course on appeal. Well??

[@jnjs7844]

Congratulations (3x) Maria Ressa!!

[@paoloarceo1835]

Such eloquence and depth. Salamat, Maria.

[@felipebriana8391]

I can listen to the ever brilliant Ms. Maria Ressa all day.

[@ysobel6965]

Congratulations 🎉 👏

[@Mommmmm17839]

ganyan talaga pag nasa katotohanan binababa lalong itinataas

[@conradomagsino3859]

Congratulations po ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AndyDuque-tf7cj]

Para sa kapayapaan magibigan magbigayan magsunuran may dunong gamitin ang magandang isipan

[@abibinaday4475]

Sana maging Senadora ka. Congratulations ! More Power.

[@drixeinzwahiduno7228]

nagdagdag ka pa ng basura sa senado... haha

[@felixjrsanbuenaventura1791]

DRAW THE LINE NOW AGAINST WHAT IS TRUTH OR EVIL !

[@Zitterion2016]

brilliant speech, wholly inspiring and a stern warning for everyone of us!

[@akia7612]

Congratulations 🎉

[@andreanitamoscoso9108]

Congratulations Maam Maria Ressa

[@rizatan3889]

She's my idol.

[@dorisdalanon6663]

Congrats Madam Maria Ressa👏👏👏 You deserve it. God bless!!!

[@brokenarrow1272]

What an eloquent speech.

[@mascoearn5167]

Congratulations Maria Ressa !

[@yulosalvador157]

only in pinas

[@penguinmonsoon1081]

Still in awe of your principles and excellence. I am truly inspired by your example.

[@margaritaaranas3977]

Congratulations maam ressa you deserve it God bles with ur family

[@chrisck3405]

An award for being an american female K9!

[@jessurbano9338]

Maria Ressa for President!

[@Travellingisagift]

Congratulations Maria Ressa from Norway.❤

[@alvingranado4878]

Nice 👍

[@startreker8591]

Itong pagkadikit ng husto sa principio na niyakap ng husto ng cumpadre ko( my brother’s full cumpadre y my son’s ninong ay kapatid niya na isang doktor at previous mayor nang aming bayan grad of UST) ang “pumatay”(literally --he was an attorney a product of Ateneo de Manila)sa kanya(siya ay presidente ng lupon ng mga abogado sa Provincia namin at karatig-pook)!

[@megreyes8001]

We need more people like her with very clear ideas

[@mrtchsy-fs6bg]

❤beacon and salt.

[@nestorcallang488]

Maria Ressa is genius but not Nation builder*"!"* Creative but facts are deceptive*"!"* Tell truthful events*!*

[@ednavarro612]

Congrats Ms. Ressa👏 Mabuhay po kayo👏

[@alvingranado4878]

😇🧑‍⚖️🕊️❤️

[@JuanitoMerle]

I hope to see Maria Ressa as one of our nation's leaders.

[@AlvinLavin-bw5oi]

Davao city nkatira madame din sadasma po ito nag simola may metimg po ako sa OVP sana po kau amg magimg tolay para maka osap ko VP gomagamet po sila nmg tiknologe divas sa isip nmg tao tabamg mam Sara pls help me amg dame din po at PNP kasabwat pati fb tinatarantado na din po nila Kaya dipo ako maka send nmg video at chat OVP at bagamggay kasabwat pati abogabo monesepyu maroon Dito nmg papamg gap na AFP at PNP kasabwat pati fb tinatarantado na din po nila Kaya dipo ako maka send nmg video at chat OVP at bagamggay kasabwat pati abogabo monesepyu maroon Dito nmg papamg gap na AFP at PNP kasabwat pati PNP at nag tatarbaho sa goberno kasabwat

[@joelalmero5629]

Birds of the same feather flock together...

[@elenita2122]

Congratulations Ms. Maria Resa

[@batangkalye4535]

Wala na atang mga DDS keyboard warriors sa KZbin. Masyado nang mapayapa ang comment section. It just means those comments before are not organic. Even the 2022 election rallies, hakot din.

[@binondoprincedone-j4008]

Next should be RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARD for Communication

[@joelalmero5629]

Ateneans lang maniniwala sa iyo...

[@margaritaaranas3977]

Ha ha bitter abutin mo muna ang mga achievements nya or else go to hell😭😭

[@purificacionsoto1905]

What???

[@titserjon5857]

Animalistic 😂

[@niloantonio3661]

pekines 😂

[@innovincphils670]

who pays you? please tell

[@bananaman1710]

Binayaran pra ano? Mag aral at mag succeed? Sge po sir dun ka na po sa killer

[@rjtulfo9024]

si marcos Ngiwi at sara Tibo wala man lang nag iinvite sa mga graduation 😆😆 kahit kindergarten nakakasakit ng loob 😆😆 sakit sa mata manood ano mga pulangaw at ddshit.

[@vinmaoy8280]

Isn't she convicted of cyber libel filed by a private individual? How ironic lol

[@mariamatutina793]

Thats a bigj joke!! But we're not surprised if its coming from the cpp/now university ...lmao

[@anniepascual145]

Talaga ateneo? Ganyan standard niyo?

[@korkeehpsumera]

😂😂😂

[@annewasquin5171]

Dipa pala yan namatay ang maria riza nayan hahaha

[@restitutojr.ceniza4002]

Troll!!!

[@louellacadiz]

Sira!

[@Pepitomanoloto]

Hahaha! Dami pa din naloloko ng babaeng to.

[@robertmulles5321]

Niloloko nyo lang ang mga sarili ninyo

[@baldogtondo7017]

the lowly policeman can't do no less otherwise they be assigned to far flung areas of the the country.

[@rickygerna3554]

I heard nothing new from her. "I was arrested" 'duterte admin.' 'de lima' I'm fed up!!

[@AndyDuque-tf7cj]

Pilipino magtagalog tayo huwag magbalatkayo

[@mic9843]

As if Ressa is the only journalist in this country. Hello to Christian Esguerra, KC Constantino, Karen Davila. Ressa buys into her hype way too much.

[@kenaut7075]

😂😂😂😅😅😅

[@innovincphils670]

the master propagandist

[@mic9843]

Nah, she’s not in PR

[@bananaman1710]

Even Rizal is a propagandist. Sus

[@zeroeightization]

may saltik b tlga mga toh?

[@rjtulfo9024]

Oo may saltik si marcos Ngiwi at sara Tibo 😆😆

[@joseerik2221]

Hahaha😂😂😂😂😂😂 what a big insults to the filipino people

[@rjtulfo9024]

Oo malaking insulto talaga kay marcos at duterte na hindi sila na iinvite sa kahit anong graduations 😆😆 kakahiya talaga. sana kahit kindergarten graduation ma invite sila 😭🤣🤣