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 from October, 2021
Singapore's new law against ‘foreign interference’ threatens to undermine free speech
East Asia31 October 2021"The solution should never be to simply give the government more and more and more broad discretionary powers that can be used against citizens ..."
Community care during the pandemic in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines
East Asia19 October 2021From community pantries in the Philippines to the White Flag movement in Malaysia, this pandemic has spurred communities to mobilize and provide aid during this public health emergency.
Malaysian students share lessons using digital tools to promote indigenous languages
East Asia18 October 2021"Students have the opportunity to explore, reflect and scrutinize the functions and roles of indigenous languages in society and to the indigenous communities."
