Philippine prosecutors said Wednesday they will file a libel charge carrying up to 12 years in prison against journalist Maria Ressa, who leads a news website that has clashed with President Rodrigo Duterte's administration.

Philippines announces libel charge against critical journalist

De Lima says the charges are retribution for leading a Senate probe into alleged extrajudicial killings during Duterte's anti-drug crackdown

Senator and renowned President Duterte critic de Lima arrested for drug-related charges

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Philippines announces libel charge against critical journalist

Senator and renowned President Duterte critic de Lima arrested for drug-related charges