MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals has denied Rappler CEO Maria Ressa’s bid to travel to the United States. Ressa and Santos filed a motion for reconsideration which was denied by Manila Court, prompting them to take the case before the Court of Appeals. The Office of the Solicitor General has opposed Ressa’s motion, arguing that the right to travel is not absolute especially Ressa who should be subject to stricter restriction given her conviction. To reiterate, Ressa bears the burden of proving that her intended travel is necessary and urgent,” the court added. The appeals court pointed out that she has been utilizing these modes of communication when she accommodated foreign interviews and joined international conferences.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 19, 2020 11:37 UTC