Nobel Peace PrizeI was in the midst of writing my column for Sunday, which I write two days ahead, when I heard the breaking news that Maria Ressa was the co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021. This is the official announcement I read: “The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2021 Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and Dimitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.”The one thing I will emphasize is that a Nobel Prize is the most prestigious international award. A Nobel Prize is much more than an Olympic gold medal. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually along with prizes in Chemistry, Physics, Physiology or Medicine and Literature. Almost all Nobel Peace Prizes have been controversial.

Source: Philippine Star October 09, 2021 15:56 UTC