Mong Palatino

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Regional Editor for Southeast Asia · Joined 8 March 2009 · 239 posts

Activist and former two-term member of the Philippine House of Representatives. Blogging since 2004 at mongster's nest. Joined Global Voices in 2006.

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Latest posts by Mong Palatino

Vanuatu prime minister criticizes post-earthquake documentary for peddling alleged ‘foreign media bias’

Vanuatu officials complain that an Australian report unfairly singled out Chinese construction projects

Written by Mong Palatino

5 days ago

Indonesia’s Tempo News says delivery of dead animals to its office was an act of terror

During the same week, police violently dispersed protests against a controversial bill

Written by Mong Palatino

3 weeks ago

Providing a safe space for Myanmar’s embattled journalists and human rights defenders

Global Voices interviewed the communications officer of Exile Hub, an organization that works with activists and journalists affected by the conflict in Myanmar

Written by Mong Palatino

12 February 2025

Singapore activist charged for joining candle lighting vigils for death row inmates

Authorities accused of targeting anti-death penalty activists

Written by Mong Palatino

10 February 2025

Activist Thai lawyer gets additional years in prison for ‘defaming’ the monarchy

His cumulative prison sentence is now 18 years, 10 months, and 20 days

Written by Mong Palatino

21 January 2025

Vietnam strengthens control of internet and civil society through new decrees

Tech companies are now required to verify users, while strict rules are imposed on associations

Written by Mong Palatino

7 January 2025

Online safety or censorship? Malaysia’s parliament passes two contentious media bills

Authorities insist that the reforms will make it easier to arrest cybercriminals

Written by Mong Palatino

16 December 2024

How tech companies enable censorship in Vietnam

Criticism of Vietnamese officials is censored on social media

Written by Mong Palatino

30 November 2024

Palau newspaper faces defamation charges over leaked tax report

The complainant is a company owned by the father of the country's president

Written by Mong Palatino

12 November 2024

Impunity continues to threaten the work of journalists across Southeast Asia

Harassment, state-backed attacks, arbitrary detention, media killings persist in the region

Written by Mong Palatino

12 November 2024

Papuan news outlet Jubi attacked with Molotov bomb

The editor said a bomb was also placed near his house in 2023

Written by Mong Palatino

24 October 2024

#FreeMechDara: Journalist who reported on cyber scams arrested in Cambodia

Authorities accused him of posting 'fake news' about a quarrying operation

Written by Mong Palatino

15 October 2024

‘Truth deserves to be seen’: Artists decry film censorship in the Philippines

The filmmakers asserted there is nothing subversive in the films

Written by Mong Palatino

20 September 2024

Samoan journalists balk at planned restrictions during Commonwealth meeting

Authorities said they are merely following existing media guidelines

Written by Mong Palatino

16 September 2024

‘We have nothing except our hearts, and our minds': Vietnamese activist sentenced to five years in prison

Anh Chi's YouTube videos denounced abuse of power

Written by Mong Palatino

19 August 2024

Malaysia’s social media licensing rule: Online protection or censorship?

Tech companies have until January 1 to comply with the new rules

Written by Mong Palatino

8 August 2024

Montagnard Indigenous activist arrested in Thailand, resists being extradited to Vietnam

He was convicted in Vietnam for alleged terrorism

Written by Mong Palatino

17 July 2024

Singapore files charges against three women for ‘illegal’ pro-Palestine rally

Authorities warned that similar ‘lawless’ activities threaten social harmony

Written by Mong Palatino

12 July 2024

‘We cannot be dispirited’: Mother Nature activists defiant after court conviction in Cambodia

They were accused of plotting against the government and insulting the king

Written by Mong Palatino

8 July 2024

Indonesia’s Broadcasting Bill could restrict investigative journalism and LGBTQ+ content

Protests forced legislators to suspend deliberations on the bill

Written by Mong Palatino

6 June 2024

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