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Mong Palatino

Regional Editor for Southeast Asia

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About Mong Palatino

696 posts · joined 2006-06-28

I'm a Filipino activist. I write for UPI-Asia Online. I blog at www.mongpalatino.motime.com. I am currently in California.

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January 8th, 2009

East Asia

mind-a-now reports that the Philippine Senate has reduced the funding of 21 state universities.

East Asia

Maikulian posts a picture of “Plain of Jars” taken in Phonsavan, Laos. “Plain of Jars” refers to historic sites in Laos containing thousands of stone jars.

East Asia

Lao Voices cites various historical, geographical and cultural facts which point out the similarities of Laos and The Netherlands.

East Asia

Lao Voices uploads a video of her visit to the Buddha Park in Vientiane, Laos.

East Asia

Cambodia celebrates the 30th year of the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime. The theme for this year’s anniversary is “Victory over Genocide.” But Modern Progressive Khmer insists Cambodia was not liberated on this day in 1979 since Vietnam occupied the country.

Philippines: Phenomenal video protestsVideo post

‘Juana Change’ protest videos are the newest YouTube sensation in the Philippines. The videos were introduced last month when various groups were opposing the proposal to amend the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Thanks to the internet, Juana Change (played by artist Mae Paner) is now a popular figure in the Philippines.