John Nery, from Cagayan de Oro City, currently a columnist and editorial consultant of Rappler, has been recognized by the East-West Center (EWC) with the ‘Journalist of Courage and Impact Award’ for having displayed exceptional commitment to quality reporting and freedom of the press often under harrowing circumstances. The award was given during the EWC International Media Conference in Manila held Monday, June 24.
Nery is shown receiving the award from East-West Center President Suzanne Vares-Lum, a former US Army major general.
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John Nery, Columnist and Editorial Consultant, Rappler, Quezon City, Philippines.
An acclaimed journalist for over 25 years, Nery’s analysis and reporting focus on politics, history, and the rule of law, but he also tracks climate change issues and the South China Sea disputes. He is active in efforts to help journalists organize themselves against attacks on journalism. Nery is a member of the board of trustees of the Asian Center for Journalism in Manila and a member of the board of directors of the World Justice Project in Washington, DC. He has received both national and international recognition for his work, including a National Book Award in the journalism category and an Award for Excellence from the Society of Publishers in Asia for opinion writing. He is a biographer of Philippines national hero Jose Rizal, and a book of reflections on journalism, media, and the press is forthcoming.
Nery was among seven journalists in the Asia and the Pacific Region who received the award.
The East-West Center is a US-based institution for public diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific region and serves as a resource for information and analysis on critical issues of common concern, bringing people together to exchange views, build expertise, and develop policy options. Its 21-acre campus in Honolulu, Hawai‘i features research, residential, and international conference facilities.
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