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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.
July 25, 2013
Are Myanmar and the Philippines Guilty of Genocide?
Claims of genocide have been leveled against the governments of Myanmar and the Philippines. But are they valid?
July 18, 2013
Will ASEAN Countries Move Their Capitals?
Amid traffic jams and flooding, could moving a nation’s capital ease the pain?
July 10, 2013
Bad Neighbors and Evil Foreigners in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian nations continue to play the blame game, even as ASEAN moves ahead with integration.
July 08, 2013
Joseph Estrada’s Political Comeback
Ex-convict and former actor Joseph Estrada has reemerged as a major player in Philippine politics.
July 03, 2013
Southeast Asia Scales Down on Subsidies
Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia have recently downgraded key subsidies. Public response is mixed.
June 27, 2013
Haze Exposes ASEAN Failure
Southeast Asia’s ongoing haze crisis underscores ASEAN’s failure to address transboundary issues.
June 19, 2013
Dengue Scare Sweeps Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is suffering a dengue outbreak, calling for a regional response.
June 13, 2013
Does Indonesia's SBY Deserve the World Statesman Award?
Many have protested Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s acceptance of the World Statesman Award.
June 05, 2013
Singapore Tightens Grip on News Websites
Singapore’s media authority is requiring local news sites to apply for a license, raising alarm bells for many.
May 30, 2013
Blackouts in Southeast Asia Hatch Political Conspiracy Theories
A wave of power shortages has swept through Southeast Asia, sparking public frustration and suspicion.
May 24, 2013
The Case of Chai Rachawat: Internet Freedom According to Yingluck Shinawatra
A Thai cartoonist has been sued and charged for offending the nation’s PM.
May 22, 2013
Panic in the Philippines Over Taiwan Diplomatic Crisis
The Philippine Coast Guard must do some soul searching after the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman.