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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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July 26, 2015
Why are the Elderly Collecting Cardboard Boxes in Prosperous Singapore?
By Mong Palatino
A recent incident raises some troubling questions.
July 17, 2015
Does Cambodia Really Need a New NGO Law?
By Mong Palatino
Critics contend the new law is a repressive legal tool that violates basic rights.
July 10, 2015
Southeast Asia's Unlikely Young Dissidents
By Mong Palatino
A look at some of the faces in the region's new generation of change seekers.
June 30, 2015
Prison Notes of a Singaporean Teenager
By Mong Palatino
Facebook posts from Amos Yee underscore Singapore’s excessive response to an offensive video.
June 24, 2015
Thailand: Prayut’s TV Speeches Give Hints on Transition
By Mong Palatino
The coup leader regularly offers his thoughts to a television audience.
June 17, 2015
Myanmar’s Refugee Problem Is Worse Than You Thought
By Mong Palatino
The numbers tell a shocking tale.
June 02, 2015
ASEAN’s Response to Rohingya Crisis Falls Short
By Mong Palatino
Two recent meetings fail to address some crucial issues.
May 27, 2015
Cambodia’s ‘Cyber War’ Legislation Targets Online Critics
By Mong Palatino
As more Cambodians take to the Internet, the government looks to crack down on criticism.
May 19, 2015
Najib Blogs His Response to Mahathir and Critics
By Mong Palatino
The Malaysian prime minister returns fire.
May 12, 2015
Laos’ Economic Agenda
By Mong Palatino
At a recent speech, the president reaffirms socialism with a “state-managed market-oriented economy.”
May 05, 2015
Who Will Benefit from the ASEAN Economic Community?
By Mong Palatino
Some civil society organizations are claiming that the community would excessively favor corporate interests.
April 20, 2015
Mahathir Versus Najib
By Mong Palatino
Malaysia’s former prime minister is distinctly unhappy with the incumbent.