Activist and former two-term member of the Philippine House of Representatives. Blogging since 2004 at mongster's nest. Joined Global Voices in 2006.
Latest posts by Mong Palatino from February, 2010
Vietnam: Dad asks netizens to help find missing daughter
A Vietnamese dad has been searching for his missing daiughter for 15 years. He had gone to various places to look for his daughter. Last month, he created a website to gather clues and appeal for support from netizens.
Singapore: Netizens angry over pastor’s comments on Buddhism and Taoism
A pastor from a small evangelical church in Singapore was forced to apologize after netizens complained about the anti-Buddhism and anti-Taoism sermons of the church leader.
Singapore: Foreign workers
According to a finance committee report, Singapore will continue to welcome foreign workers. Foreigners comprise more than a third of Singapore population
Singapore: Higher education spending
Blogger Blowin’ in the wind writes about higher education spending in Singapore. The city state spends more than 1 percent of its GDP on higher education.
Singapore: New voters
Seelan wonders whether Singapore's new citizens will vote for the administration or opposition party.
Singapore: Military robotics
A blogger questions the decision of the Singapore Armed Forces to purchase hardware dealing with military robotics
Singapore: Minimum wage
Tan Kin Lian from Singapore argues that a minimum wage will reduce disparity of income in the country
Singapore Airshow 2010
Beyond SG posts pictures of the 2010 Singapore Airshow
Cambodia: “Please don't walk through the mass grave”
Anne Elizabeth Moore posts a picture of a signpost from Cambodia which reads: “Please don't walk through the mass grave”
Myanmar: Half a million cyclone victims still homeless
According to the International Organization for Migration, there are still 500,000 people who are homeless in the southwest part of Myanmar two years after a powerful cyclone hit the country.
Malaysia: Pantyless movement on Valentine’s Day
Some female college students in Malaysia are calling for a “pantyless movement” on Valentine’s Day. The campaign became quite popular through word of mouth and the internet. Religious authorities are not happy with it. Bloggers react.
Philippines: Politics and peace in Mindanao
Steven Rood and Crisanto Cayon look into the political situation and the prospects of ending the war in Mindanao Island in the Philippines.
Philippines: Libel and bloggers
Jaemark Tordecilla mentions the libel cases filed against Filipino bloggers in recent years.
Philippines: Migrants and 2010 elections
Filipino migrants in the United Kingdom have set-up a blog to push for migrant's agenda in the upcoming Philippine presidential elections.
Malaysia: Racist remarks of a public official
A special officer of the Prime Minister of Malaysia has tendered his resignation after allegedly issuing a racist remark against Indians and Chinese in a forum.
Thailand: Ten helpful rules for politicians
Prophessor Stephen B. Young suggests ten “helpful rules” for young Thai politicians.
Thailand: Comprehensive water policy
Worried about the looming water shortage in many parts of Thailand, writer Veera Prateepchaikul calls for the drafting and implementation of a comprehensive water policy in the country
Thailand: Love Care Station
The Love Care Station blog teaches young Thais about their sexual health. There are about 600,000-700,000 people in Thailand who are infected with HIV/AIDS.
Two Vietnam websites blocked
The Vietnam government is accused of blocking two popular websites. The authors of the two websites, bauxitevietnam.info and blogosin.org, are opposed to several government policies.
Philippines: Cabinet member sues blogger
Blogger Ella Ganda from the Philippines wrote in October that relief goods intended for typhoon victims are being hoarded in a government warehouse. Three months later, she was charged with libel by a government minister. Police want to know her real name. The local blogosphere reacts.
Digital library of Lao manuscripts
Digital library of Lao manuscripts features 86,000 texts from 800 monasteries in Laos. The web project aims to preserve historic Lao literary texts.
