The mere thought of the two-hour time frame was enough to send jitters down my spine, but I accepted the challenge regardless and rounded a trusted team to share in the struggle. The task of securing a few moments with Maria Ressa was, in itself, gargantuan already. Rappler’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer has quite the hectic schedule. Having made headlines here and abroad, talks and interviews, on top of work, had been keeping her busy—not to mention the grueling legal battles she is currently facing. And with the constant flux of changes in her demanding itinerary, we were lucky enough to have been squeezed in to have her photos taken and for me to conduct the interview.
The idea of conversing with one of the country’s foremost stalwarts in the fight for truth and defending the free press was a week’s worth of anxiety. And I took it upon myself to write lengthy, seemingly profound questions—with a fraction of the effort devoted to impressing a person I admire superlatively. I found the one-hour conversation unexpectedly carefree and free-flowing, even if grappling with my intense nerves. Maria could talk for hours—just as impassioned by purpose and driven by mission as many perceive her to be. It was infectious. I threw my notes after the first question for the flow of my inquisition. Amidst caffeinated laughter and the struggle to hold back tears, plunging into her verbal rhythm and stream of thought, was incredibly enlightening and immensely uplifting.
THE SCHOOL OF TRUE GRIT
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BAUTISTA-OSMEÑA
A Simple Affair
INSPIRATIONAL BEAUTY
What JEWELMER’s stunning pieces and Miss Universe Philippines Beatrice Luigi Gomez stand for is a life filled with peace, harmony, courage, and passion.
LIVING LIFE LIKE NO OTHER
VICTOR CONSUNJI shares how VCDC simply doesn’t build houses. Instead, they help build better lives
ADORNED WITH THE STARS OF LOVE
Cartier’s Love Is All doesn’t just boast a star-studded cast of characters from different walks of life; it also packs a powerful message succinctly in-tune to the 1974 Roger Glover pop hit
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONS AND WIN-WIN SITUATIONS
EEI Corporation has intensified its digital transformation following positive gains for both its clients and the economy.
RUN WITH PURPOSE
TIM YAP shares the amount of work he had to do to check the New York Marathon off his bucket list, and why he was running for more than himself
CHANGE IS COMING
JUANA MANAHAN-YUPANGCO believes in the healing power of knowing what you eat, sharing that knowledge and your blessings with others, and the timelessness of sticking to your passions
OPEN SECRET
Hidden in a sprawling forest, LIHIM RESORT offers a luxuriously private accommodations and fantastic views of El Nido
SUN TO SEA
Shangri-La Boracay’s Villa Collections are designed to offer guests distinct island experiences.
TRUST AND TRIUMPH
As the CEO of TransUnion, Pia Arellano leads the mission to instill trust in the ever-changing financial services industry