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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.
November 25, 2011
Timor-Leste's Debt Plan
Timor-Leste’s plan to dramatically expand the state’s budget has sparked controversy. Is it money well spent?
November 14, 2011
Sex, Politics & Seksualiti Merdeka
Malaysia’s decision to ban the Seksualiti Merdeka sexuality festival was depressingly intolerant.
November 03, 2011
Burma's Opium Addiction
A rights group issues a disturbing report on the opium industry in one Burma state. The junta has to act.
October 25, 2011
Occupy Singapore Flop
The first effort at replicating the Occupy Wall Street protests in Singapore was a flop. What went wrong?
October 17, 2011
Timor-Leste’s Tasi Mane Project
Timor-Leste’s Tasi Mane development project has upset an NGO over of its focus on petroleum. Is it right?
October 17, 2011
Timor-Leste’s Tasi Mane Project
Timor-Leste’s Tasi Mane development project has upset an NGO over of its focus on petroleum. Is it right?
October 06, 2011
WikiLeaks on Laos
WikiLeaks has some interesting and candid US Embassy insights on corruption and poverty in Laos.
September 26, 2011
Cambodia's Overcrowded Prisons
Cambodia’s prisons are growing dangerously uncrowded, a human rights group claims. And it’s getting worse.
September 12, 2011
UN Laments Burma Prisoners
The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Burma issues a scathing report over political prisoners.
September 02, 2011
Year of ASEAN Opposition?
Opposition politicians have made big gains in many Southeast Asian nations. It’s a sign of the public’s frustration.
August 22, 2011
Singapore's Happy Maids?
A new survey suggests maids in the Singapore are extremely satisfied with their work. Were they being honest?
August 15, 2011
Abhisit's Farewell
Former Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has been gracious in defeat. Will he make a comeback?