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The WorldFebruary 13, 2019

A closeup of Maria Ressa with her hand up in front of her face. — Maria Ressa, an executive of the online news platform Rappler, speaks to the media after posting bail for tax evasion charges at Regional Trial Court Branch 265, Pasig City, Metro, Manila, Philippines, Dec. 3, 2018.
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