FULL SPEECH: Rappler CEO Maria Ressa at UP Law's 2023 recognition rites

Rappler CEO and 2021 Nobel peace prize laureate Maria Ressa delivers the commencement speech during the recognition rites of the University of the Philippines College of Law on Wednesday, August 2.
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[@marietolosa5999]

Maria Ressa talks real, with wisdom, brave, inspiring.

[@elsagavino837]

Maria Rissa is my heroin...she fights up to the end, never surrenders... 23:09

[@faithmedina9481]

I digested every word, every gesture, every meaning between the line and I was touch and made me think for a while.

[@teresitalopez2345]

Excellent speech Maria Ressa .Mabuhay ka.

[@edcruz4902]

Maria Resa is an epitome of Democracy . She speaks with conviction regardless of HIDEOUS POLITICAL LEADER intimidation. POWER resides to PEOPLE ...true journalist reminds us that POWER.Thanks to Maria Resa...GOD be with you always...

[@etherjamoner538]

Congrats mam!

[@salvaciongloriana1321]

I love Maria Ressa ....

[@imeldaong2433]

Great speech! Mabuhay , Ma. Ressa!

[@IRNRSLZR]

More power to you, Maria Resa, and the law grads who are the hope of democracy in the Philippines.

[@oliverjamesdulay439]

Congratulations Maria, always the speaker in academic communities US, Europe and Ivy League Universities abroad. I have always supported your causes. Mabubay po kayo

[@mauroestillore3143]

Rissa likes Pastor Quiboloy magaling manhlinlang. OKAY SA PINKLAWAN.

[@cougarNDCT]

@@mauroestillore3143 d ba mga pulangaw ang kaalyado ni quibolok?

[@rustyartamus9039]

Only a FOOL or a TROLL does not see the wisdom of Maria Ressa's speeches

[@rustyartamus9039]

@@mauroestillore3143 Only a FOOL or a TROLL does not see the wisdom of Maria Ressa's speeches

[@oliverjamesdulay439]

@@mauroestillore3143 hinde ba ang mga magkaikaibigan ay si rodrigo, bong go, robin padilla, bato, quiboloy, panelo and senior aguila - iisa ang mga kulay nila

[@aidaloyola3753]

What a moving and powerful speech nobody else can deliver. Maria Ressa, Leni Robredo and Riza Hontiveros are the gold standard in the fight against corruption.

[@ajescalada6847]

for me, no one can be like late Meriam Defensor Santiago. proud to be bisaya!!🐥🐥🐥🐥

[@rustyartamus9039]

@@ajescalada6847 Maria Ressa is different from Meriam Defensor Santiago. They are both great in their own special ways. You cannot pit two equally wonderful and great human beings.

[@user-fm8gp4ve2v]

How appropriate : choice of guest speaker and the speech

[@divinajustabaradi7001]

A powerful and great speaker! Mabuhay ka Maria Ressa, our Nobel Peace Prize Laureate! Congrats UP LAW GRADUATES 2023!

[@scaredycat7432]

Kalukuhan 😂😂😂

[@rustyartamus9039]

@@scaredycat7432 kalokohan para sa mga troll and fools.

[@golondriz3]

Bravo!!!!

[@nievesesquierdo8424]

Mabuhay ka ma'am ..

[@blessedmom215]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@elmop76]

Mabuhay ka Maria..a true champion of democracy!Thanks be to God for having Nobel Peace laureate.

[@normastafford9716]

Tinamaan ba ang mga justices na nagba buckle down sa pag ibigay ng decisions in favor of corrupt officials ???

[@faithmedina9481]

Hindi, hindi sila tinamaan dahil hindi sila nakinig ke Maria Ressa. Mga hinayupak na justices na yan mga takaw pera.

[@melodyfaustino4124]

God bless Maria Rezza

[@MakeItThrough100]

well said 👏👏👏👏👏

[@reggdman]

❤

[@ginggingramos]

Sa dinami dami ng matitinong public figures, ito napili ng UP Law? Says a lot about your standards.

[@rustyartamus9039]

Only a FOOL or a TROLL does not see the wisdom of Maria Ressa.

[@alicedocto1058]

Honor code. ! Sadly , it’s not a staple in Philippine politics and government

[@Gord4728]

wow merong daga!

[@blessedmom215]

God Blesses you more 🙏

[@veronicacruz2342]

YOU ARE VERY CONVINCING ?? TOO MUCH DRAMA IS ENOUGH, TOO MUCH PAAWA IS TOO MUCH, MOVE FORWARD OR GIVE UP, THAT'S IT !

[@rustyartamus9039]

Only a FOOL or a TROLL does not see the wisdom of Maria Ressa's speeches.

[@user-ok5zn9yh4i]

Kala ko ba kinasuhan yan libel

[@jenifferbarte3476]

I love you mam Rissa

[@kbern12]

Well said!

[@salvaciongloriana1321]

May troll gumagala

[@larakristinaurbano6785]

16:51 coal is NOT diamond (even when under pressure) 🤦🏾‍♀️ motivate pa more, frou frou pa more.

[@rustyartamus9039]

Only a FOOL or a TROLL does not see the wisdom of Maria Ressa's speeches

[@curiousmindofapisces]

​@rustyartamus9039 - @larakristina is both, sadly 😢

[@dolorestuason1503]

Hindi ako naniniwala sa iyo . Puro ka paninira . Mahiya ka sa ginagawa mo .

[@eyacaoili01]

ayaw ng pulangaw na nandyan

[@dansraps519]

wag kami

[@rustyartamus9039]

Only a FOOL or a TROLL does not see the wisdom of Maria Ressa's speeches

[@marlounyunson8740]

I used to admire this Lady NOT anymore!

[@tinkerdecastro4015]

@marlonunyunson8740 Baka naman you used to hate her and now you believe and admire her.

[@meliaonia4576]

😂😢😅😊😢😂

[@marievicyoung9703]

Maka buhay patay kapag magsalita pinaiikot lng kyo nyan.

[@tinkerdecastro4015]

Ikaw naman ate yong buhay mawawalan ng buhay pag Ikaw Ang mag speech. Hehehe

[@salvaciongloriana1321]

Wala ka kasing naintindihan kaya umikot angvulo mo

[@williamalbano9348]

​@@tinkerdecastro4015tumbok mo igan...

[@ramondumlao9269]

OMG nkpag speech kp ah my credibilidad kpb!? tel it 2 d marin

[@mgveloso3171]

😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅

[@roda4382]

Hahaha ka grupo nyo mga taga U.P. mga color yellow

[@norrpadrinao3591]

Di po kayo matanda wala nmn po kayong pinagkatandaan at lumalabas po sa bibig ay kayabangan at pinag nangungumbinsi kayo kayo perfect na Tayo at maniwala

[@elmop76]

Dutae idol mo?mamaya him as rehas sa ICC.

[@tinkerdecastro4015]

Are you sure where you're at right now? I'm sure you're NOT.

[@marievicyoung9703]

Dapat nsa kulungn k n.

[@tinkerdecastro4015]

Leave it to the judge. If you're not a member of justice, just tape the mouth and cut the fingers.

[@scaredycat7432]

😂😂😂 shame shame shame shame shhhaammee shammmmeee ssshhhaaammmmee.... What the heck! UP wala ka na bang ibang makuhang guest

[@rustyartamus9039]

Only a FOOL or a TROLL does not see the wisdom of Maria Ressa's speeches

[@scaredycat7432]

Kakahiya😊😅😅😅😅

[@rustyartamus9039]

Troll

[@feperales7020]

Matulog kna rizza

[@scaredycat7432]

Maria ressa your not credible in anything! Yeah 😮😮😮😮

[@rustyartamus9039]

A troll on the prowl.

[@emmaconcepcionaguilar366]

Stop talking.nonsense you better help the government, won't believe on you.,Ressa?😊

[@tinkerdecastro4015]

Look who said stop talking nonsense. The person who has no sense at all.

[@unodostres7724]

tama wala kayong pinagtantadaan nakahihiya ka

[@orlandobusayong9893]

Novel price???? Haha....lokohin mo lelong mo

[@notpinoy]

Yuck

[@artworldgallery4290]

No Bail Price winner

[@salvaciongloriana1321]

I love Maria Ressa ....