MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Solicitor General moved to block Rappler CEO Maria Ressa’s motion to travel to receive her Nobel Peace Prize saying that she is a flight risk. READ: Filipino journalist Ressa among Nobel Peace Prize winnersRessa is currently on post-conviction bail and is seeking the reversal of the Manila court’s conviction before the CA. But the OSG filed an opposition to their motion, stressing that Ressa’s right to travel is not absolute, as it is regulated by constitutional, statutory and inherent limitations, but also inherent limitations. The OSG said Ressa can attend through videoconferencing, as there was also no showing that her in-person attendance is necessary. This is an additional relevant factor for the Court to consider, in the exercise of its discretion,” Ressa’s reply read.

Source: Philippine Star November 25, 2021 10:41 UTC