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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.
May 16, 2013
The Politics of Numerology: Burma’s 969 vs. 786 and Malaysia’s 505
In SE Asia, some numbers are used for political and religious ends.
May 10, 2013
Malaysia’s Election “Tsunami”
Following the recent elections, PM Najib Razak is facing the rise of a political “Malaysian tsunami”.
May 08, 2013
Philippine Midterm Polls Give Preview of 2016 Presidential Race
Judging by surveys, Philippine political dynasties are on good footing leading up to midterm elections.
April 30, 2013
Southeast Asia’s Twittering Heads of State
SE Asian leaders are becoming increasingly savvy with social media. The results have been positive–mostly.
April 23, 2013
Assessing the Relevance of Southeast Asia’s Monarchies
Southeast Asia’s monarchies stand at a crossroads of socio-political change.
April 16, 2013
Somchai, Jonas, Sombath: Southeast Asia’s Missing Human Rights Warriors
Activists have brought human rights to the forefront in Southeast Asia.
April 06, 2013
Don’t Let the Flames of Nationalism Engulf Southeast Asia
SE Asia has seen a spike in violence recently, highlighting the need for a rethink concerning nationalist rhetoric.
March 25, 2013
Sabah and the War of Meanings
Fighting in Sabah may have ended, but the war of meanings surrounding the Sulu Sultan’s claims is ongoing.
March 22, 2013
Singapore’s 2013 “Robin Hood” Budget
Despite ample giveaways, response to the Singaporean government’s 2013 budget seems tepid.
March 14, 2013
Filipinos Look to the UN, ASEAN for Help in Sabah
The crisis in Sabah is long from over, but for the moment efforts should shift to humanitarian concerns.
March 06, 2013
Conspiracy Theories Surround Violence in Sabah
Conspiracy allegations have been made regarding the Sulu Sultan’s siege in Sabah.
February 27, 2013
Are Filipinos Malays?
Singapore’s racial politics have confused the racial status for Philippine immigrants.