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Mong Palatino
Mong Palatino served for two terms in the House of Representatives in the Philippines representing the youth sector.
He is a regular blogger and Global Voices regional editor for Southeast Asia and Oceania.
January 16, 2025
The Politics of ‘Ayuda’ in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
Government funds intended for the poor are often used by politicians as a form of political patronage.
January 07, 2025
What to Expect in Philippine Politics in 2025
By Mong Palatino
The mid-term elections and the ongoing feud between the Marcos and Duterte families are set to dominate the headlines this year.
December 20, 2024
Philippine Congressional Committee Recommends Filing of Criminal Charges Against Duterte
By Mong Palatino
The former president's "war on drugs" was marked by "abuse of power and institutional impunity," lawmakers say.
December 09, 2024
Coup Plot Dismissed in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
Amid an escalating political feud, former President Rodrigo Duterte has called for military action against his successor's administration.
December 02, 2024
Philippine President Discourages Impeachment Bid Against the Vice President
By Mong Palatino
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has also described his feud with Vice President Sara Duterte and her family as a "storm in a teacup."
November 25, 2024
High-level Corruption Probe Leads to Insults and Death Threats in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
Vice President Sara Duterte claimed that she had hired assassins to kill the president and his close allies in the event of her own death.
November 17, 2024
Philippines Inches Closer to Cooperating with the International Criminal Court
By Mong Palatino
The Marcos administration's hardline position toward the ICC is beginning to soften as its feud with the Dutertes intensifies.
November 08, 2024
The Marcos-Duterte Rift in the Philippines is Getting Nastier and More Personal
By Mong Palatino
The political feud is likely to worsen as the country moves toward the 2025 midterm elections and 2028 presidential election.
October 21, 2024
Philippine Congress Hearings Reveal Sordid Details of Duterte’s Drug War
By Mong Palatino
The former president may have escaped the scrutiny of the ICC, but local investigations are moving forward in the context of his feud with the Marcos family.
October 11, 2024
What’s Old and New in the Midterm Philippine Elections?
By Mong Palatino
The May 2025 elections are set to be dominated by established political dynasties, including the Marcos and Duterte clans.
October 04, 2024
Midterm Elections and the Prospect of Impeachment in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
As registrations for next year's midterm elections begins, momentum is growing for an impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
September 22, 2024
Who Controls the Philippine Budget?
By Mong Palatino
The investigation of Vice President Sara Duterte, under scrutiny for alleged misuse of government funds, has highlighted the need for greater transparency.
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