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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 10, 2014
Cambodia’s Draft Cyber Law Threatens Free Speech
By Mong Palatino
A leaked draft of a bill that would fight cybercrime has activists worried.
April 03, 2014
Thailand’s Deadly Highways
By Mong Palatino
Nearly 50 people die each day in road accidents during Thailand’s two most popular festivals.
March 24, 2014
Singapore Criminalizes Cyber Bullying and Stalking
By Mong Palatino
Concerns have been raised over how the law will be interpreted for journalists and those critical of the government.
March 14, 2014
Cambodia and Indonesia in the Oscars
By Mong Palatino
The Academy recognizes controversial films about Cambodian and Indonesian genocides.
March 06, 2014
East Timor Eyes Tighter Media Control
By Mong Palatino
The government claims that the new bill will protect journalists. Media professionals disagree.
February 26, 2014
Myanmar’s Census Controversy
By Mong Palatino
The inclusion of ethic and tribal identification questions could lead to discrimination and violence.
February 19, 2014
Protests, Strikes Continue in Cambodia
By Mong Palatino
Though their occupations differ, Cambodian workers are united in their push for a living wage.
February 12, 2014
Why Rice Is Heating Up Politics in Thailand and the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
A failed farming subsidy and rice smuggling have led to political discontent in Southeast Asia.
February 04, 2014
Thailand Election by the Numbers
By Mong Palatino
Despite strong overall voter turnout, some Thais were left unable to cast a ballot.
January 29, 2014
Has Manila Forgotten Japan’s War Atrocities?
By Mong Palatino
The Philippine government should join others in condemning Shinzo Abe’s Yasukuni visit.
January 22, 2014
Malaysia’s Kangkung Meme
By Mong Palatino
Najib Razak’s gaffe involving the humble green veggie has become a rallying cry for the opposition.
January 17, 2014
Why the Media are Angry in Malaysia
By Mong Palatino
Suspension of weekly news magazine blamed on critical story about prime minister’s spending.