NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles, New York Bureau) – Students and faculty of Columbia University in New York staged a mass protest today against Maria Ressa’s impending professorship in 2024.

The protesters demanded that the university rescind its offer to the convicted Rappler CEO.

“Columbia is known for its high standards regarding its education,” the protesters said. “Having a convict teach at the university is appalling,” they added.

The Nobel Lauriat (sic) was convicted by a Philippine court for the crime of cyber libel. The conviction is now under appeal before the Supreme Court.