Mong Palatino

Mong Palatino

Raymond 'Mong' Palatino is President of the Kabataan (Youth) Party and a member of the House of Representatives in the Philippines. He is a regular blogger and Global Voices regional editor for Southeast Asia and Oceania.

Featured Articles
  1. Manila Crisis Still Playing Out

    The hostage crisis has left Philippines President Benigno Aquino with some awkward choices, says Filipino lawmaker Mong Palatino.

  1. Asia’s Water Crisis

    Wracked by droughts, floods and simmering tensions, Asia’s governments need a more co-ordinated approach to water crises.

  2. Sex and the Censors in Asia

    South-east Asian governments are increasingly censoring ‘immoral’ web content. Do they have political motivations as well?

  3. Abhisit’s Filipino Lesson

    Will the visiting Thai leader be inspired by Benigno Aquino’s smooth accession to the presidency in the Philippines?

  4. Red, Yellow Blur in Thailand

    Thailand’s Red and Yellow Shirts act like sworn enemies. But there are more similarities than they’d be willing to admit.

  5. Last Philippine President?

    Noynoy Aquino looks set to be the Philippines’ next president, says Filipino lawmaker Mong Palatino. But will he be the last?

  6. US Meddling in Filipino Poll?

    No Philippine president has ever won without US backing. So, who’s the secret US candidate this year, asks Mong Palatino.