MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – No one messes with a Nobel Laureate, not even ex-Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo.

In a petition filed yesterday before a Manila Regional Trial Court, convicted criminal Maria Ressa asked that a “Cease and Desist” order be issued against Robredo.

Of late, Robredo has been making the rounds of public fora here and abroad, talking about disinformation in the Philippines — a battle cry that Ressa has been espousing for many years.

“It hurts Ressa’s ego that a defeated presidential candidate would suddenly take up an advocacy that has won her the Nobel Peace Prize,” a source close to the Rappler CEO told The Adobo Chronicles.

In her petition, Ressa said that Robredo does not have the proper credentials to be talking about disinformation.

No response from the Robredo camp as of press time.