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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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April 13, 2015
Malaysia Strengthens Sedition Act
By Mong Palatino
A repressive colonial-era law is given new scope.
April 05, 2015
Thailand’s New Law Could Be Worse than Martial Law
By Mong Palatino
The new law appears to be even more draconian, according to critics of the regime.
March 25, 2015
Cambodia Defends Its Human Rights Record
By Mong Palatino
The country has presented a human rights report to the UN in Geneva.
March 19, 2015
Philippines: Questions Raised About US Anti-Terror Cooperation
By Mong Palatino
A police report has confirmed a U.S. presence in the anti-terror operation in Mindanao.
March 11, 2015
Malaysian Opposition Rallies for Anwar
By Mong Palatino
Thousands march to press for the release of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.
March 02, 2015
Araújo’s Vision for East Timor
By Mong Palatino
The country’s new prime minister appeals for unity and unveils some of his plans.
February 23, 2015
Refugee Crisis on Myanmar-China Border
By Mong Palatino
Clashes between the Kokang rebels and Burmese troops have forced civilians to flee.
February 08, 2015
Thailand Scores Low on Political Rights
By Mong Palatino
A new report underscores the worsening political situation in Thailand.
January 28, 2015
Myanmar’s ‘Mad Monk’ Strikes Again
By Mong Palatino
Radical monk draws ire at home and abroad for insulting a U.N. envoy.
January 21, 2015
Indonesia: Police Chief Scandal Jokowi’s First Real Test
By Mong Palatino
The president’s reformist credentials are questions when his choice for police chief is named in a corruption scandal.
January 10, 2015
A Disastrous New Year in Southeast Asia
By Mong Palatino
Governments in the region are struggling to cope with a series of tragedies.
December 31, 2014
Southeast Asia’s Top Stories in 2014
By Mong Palatino
A look back at the region’s biggest stories over the past 12 months.