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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 06, 2014
Aquino: The First Filipino Nobel Laureate?
By Mong Palatino
The Philippine president has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Not everybody is happy about it.
June 25, 2014
Religious Extremists Target Myanmar Film Festival
By Mong Palatino
Organizers withdraw a documentary about a friendship between a Buddhist and a Muslim following threats.
June 16, 2014
Thailand’s ‘Happy’ Coup
By Mong Palatino
The generals have taken over the country, and they want the people to be happy about it.
June 12, 2014
A First for Malaysia: Prime Minister Sues Website for Libel
By Mong Palatino
In a move that does much to undermine free speech in Malaysia, Najib takes aim at reader comments.
June 05, 2014
Free Speech Under Attack in Southeast Asia
By Mong Palatino
Mainstream and social media are increasingly the target of state censorship in the region.
May 27, 2014
Coup Revives Thailand’s Democracy Movement
By Mong Palatino
Thailand’s coup prone government could inspire its citizens to seek a more inclusive democracy.
May 23, 2014
Thailand’s Coup Will Worsen Political Crisis
By Mong Palatino
This week’s coup demonstrates once again the limitations of Thailand’s democracy.
May 16, 2014
The Jokowi Effect in Southeast Asia
By Mong Palatino
Joko Widodo’s potential presidential victory could well inspire other citizen movements in Southeast Asia.
May 08, 2014
Xenophobia and Public Discontent in Singapore
By Mong Palatino
Singaporeans are up in arms over plans by Filipino residents to hold an Independence Day celebration.
April 29, 2014
Obama in Philippines: 'Our Goal Is Not to Contain China'
By Mong Palatino
Washington signs a new defense accord with Manila. But will it do what its Philippine supporters hope?
April 24, 2014
The Legacy of Writer and Activist Win Tin
By Mong Palatino
One of Myanmar’s most dominant democracy figures has died, at 85.
April 17, 2014
Myanmar’s ‘Black Page’ Media Protest
By Mong Palatino
Local media outlets protest the ongoing detention and harassment of journalists in Myanmar.