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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.
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October 12, 2016
Progress in the Philippine Peace Process Under Duterte
By Mong Palatino
The initiative is arguably a silver lining in the president's controversial tenure thus far.
October 06, 2016
Torture Under Thailand's Military Junta
By Mong Palatino
A new report exposes the extent of the practice under the current government.
October 03, 2016
The Truth About Thailand's Social Media Surveillance
By Mong Palatino
The targeting of government critics is yet another concern in post-coup Thailand.
September 20, 2016
Singapore’s Presidential Review: Change You Should Believe in?
By Mong Palatino
Proposed changes to the elected presidency have been met with a variety of responses.
September 09, 2016
Negotiating Peace in Southeast Asia
By Mong Palatino
A quick look at peace efforts in Thailand, Myanmar, and the Philippines.
September 02, 2016
Thailand's New Constitution: A Threat to Religious Freedom?
By Mong Palatino
A problematic provision sheds light on a thorny issue.
August 26, 2016
ASEAN's Olympic Triumph
By Mong Palatino
The region had its best competition yet.
August 17, 2016
Thailand's New Constitution: A Blow to Rights?
By Mong Palatino
Despite the approval of the Thai charter, its content remains worrying.
August 10, 2016
New Singapore Law Slammed as Attack on Free Speech
By Mong Palatino
Critics say a proposed bill is yet another assault on freedom.
July 29, 2016
US Lawsuit Against Malaysia's 1MDB: Who Is 'Official 1'?
By Mong Palatino
The clues point to only one person.
July 20, 2016
Myanmar's Radical Buddhist Group Gets Rebuked
By Mong Palatino
Ma Ba Tha has been dealt some recent blows.
July 13, 2016
How the Philippines Reacted to the South China Sea Ruling
By Mong Palatino
A look at Manila’s reaction to the landmark ruling on its case against China.