Maria Ressa named among Time 100: Most Influential People 2019

Journalist Maria Ressa has been included in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People 2019, according to a report on GMA's Saksi.

In the Time article written by former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said," Around the world, a new generation of authoritarian leaders is leading a concerted and intentional assault on truth, with serious consequences for journalists such as Maria who are committed to exposing corruption, documenting abuse and combatting misinformation."

"When I presented her with the National Democratic Institute’s highest honor in 2017, she spoke of the hard work and courage of her colleagues at Rappler: “We are journalists, and we will not be intimidated. We will shine the light. We will hold the line.” That is precisely what she has done," Albright added.

Ressa is the second Duterte critic to be named in the annual list. Detained Senator Leila De Lima was included in the list in 2016.

Also included in the list are: former US First Lady Michelle Obama, singer Taylor Swift, actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Korean pop group, BTS. — BAP, GMA News