Maria Ressa's full speech at the Nobel Peace Prize awarding ceremony.

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Here's Rappler CEO Maria Ressa's full speech at the Nobel Peace Prize awarding ceremony held on Friday, December 10

Well-deserved. Congratulations. Mabuhay! #filipina #filipino #pinoypride 🇵🇭




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