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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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February 05, 2016
Violence in the Philippines Feared After Peace Deal Setback
By Mong Palatino
Congress fails to approve the Bangsamoro Basic Law, threatening to undermine a peace deal to end a decades-long insurgency.
January 29, 2016
Singapore’s New Political Reforms: What You Need to Know
By Mong Palatino
The city-state premier has proposed key changes to the electoral system.
January 22, 2016
7 Things to Know About the 2016 Philippine Elections
By Mong Palatino
As the Southeast Asian state prepares to go to the polls later this year, here's a closer look at what's at stake.
January 12, 2016
A ‘Prayut Effect’ in Southeast Asia?
By Mong Palatino
The junta chief’s way of politics offers a cautionary tale for the region’s new leaders.
January 01, 2016
What Made Headlines in Southeast Asia in 2015?
By Mong Palatino
A look back at some of the top stories in the region.
December 16, 2015
Thailand's Junta Has Gone to the Dogs
By Mong Palatino
Thailand is ending the year with a series of disappointments on rights.
December 11, 2015
Corruption Scandals Hound ASEAN Leaders in 2015
By Mong Palatino
A big year for regional integration has been marred by troubling national corruption scandals.
December 04, 2015
Malaysia’s New National Security Law: A Step Toward Dictatorship?
By Mong Palatino
The approval of a new bill raises some serious questions.
December 01, 2015
1975: The Start and End of Conflict in Southeast Asia
By Mong Palatino
1975 means more to the region than just the end of the Vietnam War.
November 19, 2015
International Court Revisits Indonesia's 1965 Mass Killings
By Mong Palatino
An international people's tribunal at the Hague looks into one of the country's most troubling periods.
November 11, 2015
Typhoon Haiyan Two Years Later: The Philippines is Still Recovering
By Mong Palatino
Manila is still dealing with the effects of the super typhoon's devastation.
November 10, 2015
Who Are Southeast Asia's 'Lost' Generations?
By Mong Palatino
A look at how the term resonates in countries across the region.