Duterte-critic journalist Maria Ressa convicted in Philippine libel case

MANILA: High-profile Philippine journalist was convicted Monday in a that press freedom advocates have branded a ploy to silence critics of President . Ressa, 56, and her news site have been the target of legal action and probes after publishing stories critical of Duterte's policies, including his drug war that has killed thousands. She was allowed to remain free on bail after the verdict pending a possible appeal of the conviction, which carried a sentence of up to six years. "We are going to stand up against any kind of attacks...