Karlo Mikhail Mongaya
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Karlo is an activist and freelance writer based in Panay island in the Philippines. Check out (Mis)readings, his blog on books, literature, reading, and politics.
Latest posts by Karlo Mikhail Mongaya
26 September 2011
12 September 2011
Philippines: The President's Zero Love Life
The bachelor Philippines President Noynoy Aquino's comparison of his love life to a soft drink in a five-day state visit to China not only drew laughter but also criticism online. Activists also used the metaphor to condemn the 'zero' performance of the government on human rights and social spending.
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14 August 2011
Philippines: Uproar over Sorry State of Manila Zoo
The sorry state of Manila Zoo caused a stir among Filipino netizens after photos were posted online resulting in the rise of the keywords “Manila Zoo” as a popular trending topic on Twitter last month. A petition was initiated to stop the plan to get more animals for the zoo
24 July 2011
15 July 2011
Philippines
A photo of Philippine President Benigno Aquino posing in his office in the Presidential Palace has gone viral, reaping mostly negative reactions from netizens who criticized the presence of a cigarette box and a large ashtray in an almost empty desk.
30 June 2011
Philippines: Worst Flash Flood Hit “Typhoon-Free” City
Many Filipinos were taken by surprise by the heavy floods that hit the southern Philippine city of Davao recently. The Philippines is notorious for flash flood disasters, but Davao city is supposedly found in a typhoon-free zone. As of the evening of Wednesday 29 May, 2011, the death toll reached 25 while 15 others remained missing.
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5 June 2011
Philippines: Netizens Follow Telecom Merger Deal Issue
Netizens in the Philippines are closely following the developments of a merger deal between two of the country’s largest telecommunications companies. Some are worried that the merger would be bad for consumers.
29 May 2011
Philippines
A wiki page provides a rich source of information on the state of digital media in the Philippines.
15 May 2011
Philippines: Political Prisoner Writes Online Prison Diary
A Filipino artist, journalist and activist who is detained by the Philippine authorities has created a blog to document his prison experience and reflections. His family, friends, fellow artists and writers, and supporters from civil society have also been using the net to campaign for his freedom.
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