Maria Ressa, Nobel laureate, acquitted of all tax evasion charges
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Maria Ressa, the CEO and co-founder of news site Rappler and a Nobel Peace laureate, has been acquitted of the last tax evasion charge filed against her during the administration of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. This marks a significant legal victory for Ressa and Rappler, as they are now cleared of all five tax-related charges. Ressa's lawyer hailed the acquittal as a win for the Philippines and a strong message to the international business community. Ressa is currently on bail as she appeals a separate cyber libel conviction.
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