Mong Palatino
Raymond 'Mong' Palatino is President of the Kabataan (Youth) Party and a member of the House of Representatives in the Philippines. He is a regular blogger and Global Voices regional editor for Southeast Asia and Oceania.
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Politics Meets Poverty in Southeast Asia
Governments are spending vast sums to reduce crushing poverty. While the cause is a noble one the reasoning and approach may be faulty.
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Southeast Asia’s Internet Dilemma
Surveillance cameras at internet cafés, harsh accountability standards for webmasters and the specter of self-censorship have many questioning the future of Internet freedom.
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Manila Crisis Still Playing Out
The hostage crisis has left Philippines President Benigno Aquino with some awkward choices, says Filipino lawmaker Mong Palatino.
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Asia’s Water Crisis
Wracked by droughts, floods and simmering tensions, Asia’s governments need a more co-ordinated approach to water crises.
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Sex and the Censors in Asia
South-east Asian governments are increasingly censoring ‘immoral’ web content. Do they have political motivations as well?
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Abhisit’s Filipino Lesson
Will the visiting Thai leader be inspired by Benigno Aquino’s smooth accession to the presidency in the Philippines?
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Red, Yellow Blur in Thailand
Thailand’s Red and Yellow Shirts act like sworn enemies. But there are more similarities than they’d be willing to admit.
