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Senator Risa Hontiveros on Rappler CEO Maria Ressa winning the Nobel Peace Prize: Her courage to hold power to account despite continuous threats and intimidation is truly worthy of this recognition. | via @maracepeda

Hontiveros: At a time when freedom of expression is used as an excuse to spread lies, revise history, and spew hateful rhetoric, Maria’s relentless pursuit for truth has safeguarded what is left of our democracy. | via @maracepeda

Hontiveros: She has made our country stronger. She has shown that Filipinos cannot simply be silenced. She has taught us that we have courage. She has taught us that we can hold the line. | via @maracepeda

Hontiveros: Thank you, Maria, for bringing honor and pride to the Philippines. Thank you for representing what is best in us. | via @maracepeda

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno calls to congratulate Maria Ressa for winning Nobel Peace Prize: 'You just made us proud as Filipinos! Congratulations!' Asked for his stance on press freedom, he says: 'It should be practiced, any state should continue to respect that.' | @piaranada

Moreno on press freedom: 'While we disagree on so many things, truth must prevail. Yung malayang pamamayahag at responsable. We guarantee that under my watch, should I win as president.' | via @piaranada

Gordon: Kate and I are very proud of this award but I am even prouder of your actions in every day of your life. Everyday, we are being tested but we have to show our courage and conviction to protect our values and principles. Mabuhay ka! | via @maracepeda

Presidential aspirant and Senator Panfilo Lacson: Ms. Maria Ressa deserves our congratulations for being one of the awardees of this year's Nobel Peace Prize - the first Filipino to have this distinction. | via @maracepeda

Lacson:But more than the prestige that comes with the award, is the responsibility of continuing to uphold the freedom of expression - the reason for the award. It is hoped that the Nobel Peace Prize will further inspire the responsible practice of journalism for the good of all

Senator Grace Poe: Maria Ressa has shown us what it takes to uphold press freedom. It requires courage and constancy, especially because the pursuit of truth and justice can often be dangerous. | via @maracepeda

Poe: Her unflinching trailblazing deeds, using the information platform effectively, have helped us discern beyond the news. | via @maracepeda

Poe: We hope Maria's tenacity and passion in her mission will inspire the Filipino people, especially amid the health crisis and as we close in on another political crossroad with the national elections next year. | via @maracepeda

Poe: Her Nobel Peace Prize award solidifies her place not only as one of the country's journalism icons, but also all over the world. | via @maracepeda

Vice presidential aspirant and Senator Kiko Pangilinan: May nanalo na! Mabuhay ka Maria Ressa! Pinapakita mo sa buong mundo na world-class ang Pinay, world-class sa pagsabi ng katotohanan, world-class sa tapang. | via @maracepeda

Pangilinan: Napakalaking karangalan para lahat ng Pilipino ang makamit ang kauna-unahang Nobel Peace Prize ng isang Pilipino. Hindi lang ito historic, panalo rin ito laban sa mga gumagawa ng fake news. Si Maria ay isa sa pinaka-trolled dito sa atin, tulad naming nasa oposisyon.

Pangilinan: Maria has made journalism synonymous with courage – raising relevant issues like the weaponization of social media and speaking truth to power like Mark Zuckerberg in Facebook's role in manipulating public perception. | via @maracepeda

Pangilinan: Ang paninindigan at tapang niya ang kailangan natin sa panahong ito. Napaka-inspiring. Congratulations to truth-telling! Congratulations Maria! | via @maracepeda