Mong Palatino

Activist. Asia-Pacific blogger. BAYAN, IFEX, Global Voices, Bulatlat, The Diplomat. Legislator (14th-15th Congress). Kabataan Partylist founder. Tweets my own

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NEW BOOK

A guide to understanding Southeast Asia’s recent history, geopolitical dynamics, the people’s pushback against authoritarianism, and the impact of global events in the region

How to order: https://t.co/F3FyNXT5V3

[RSF @RSF_inter]

#Philippines: RSF and the #FreeFrenchieMaeCumpio coalition welcome the awarding of the Wallis Annenberg Justice for Women Journalists Award to imprisoned journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio. Presented by the US-based @IWMF, this recognition is a reminder of the urgent need for her release.

👉 https://t.co/ZLdEzhOZiE

[CPJ Asia @CPJAsia]

#Philippines: CPJ and the #FreeFrenchieMaeCumpio coalition welcome the awarding of the 2026 Wallis Annenberg Justice for Women Journalists Award, from the @IWMF, to Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio.

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Epekto ng reclamation. Beautification programs. Crony projects

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In 1980, more than 32,000 shorebirds were counted in Pasay in just one day. This area has since then been reclaimed. #savemanilabay

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Baclaran in the news

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baclaran, from the word baclad (fishtrap), was a fisherfolk center. novena prayers inside baclaran church started in 1948

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Ang mga tinaboy na manininda para sa summit, nagbabayad sila ng buwis, kumikita ang LGU sa kanila. Laki ng ambag nila sa bayan. Hindi tulad ng mga korap na naghahanda ng red carpet sa mga dayuhang magtataboy sa magsasaka, sisira sa kalikasan at busabos kung ituring ang manggagawa

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'Clearing'
'Cleaning'
'Flushing'

Litaw ang anti-poor bias kung paano tinitingnan ang ginagawang pagbaklas sa kabuhayan ng manininda. Sila na patas kung lumaban sa buhay. Hindi tulad ng mga madudumi at nabubulok sa politika at kanilang mga operator

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"Biking alone will not change the world, but it is a brave individual defiance of the norms in our motorized megapolis. Biking together provides greater visibility and faster pace in the demand for reforms."

Sinulat para sa @bulatlat

https://t.co/lZ9xRGKe1Z

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Noong hindi pa popular ang mungkahi hanggang yakapin ng marami at naging batas

[GMA News @gmanews]

Rep. Raymond Palatino files Bill for “Free Public Wi-Fi Act" w/c seeks to provide free Wi-Fi in gov't institutions http://bit.ly/dHsXlh

[IFEX @IFEX]

This week in #FreeExpression:

🔹 #Colombia: Impunity remains as 17 journalist homicides unresolved.

🔹 #MiddleEast: Unchecked military attacks and prosecutions of reporters.

🔹 #HongKong: Impunity following white powder threats.

Read #IFEXThisWeek: https://t.co/zzuTrTgSHB

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#India 🇮🇳 IFEX expresses solidarity with @SFLCin and other digital rights organisations and individuals who are facing content takedown requests on X. "It points to broader concerns about the impact of shrinking civic space at a global level." https://t.co/Qegefeu06q

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Myanmar junta: 'No such thing as Rohingya'

Mga reaksyonaryo sa Pilipinas: ' Walang Lumad sa Mindanao'

https://t.co/W9yvE68Kyk

[IFEX @IFEX]

#India 🇮🇳 The Delhi Police issued takedown requests against 42 URLs on X, including @SFLCin's account and posts documenting online censorship. IFEX stands in solidarity with SFLC and expresses concern over these restrictions.

https://t.co/Vh3DuTDvc0

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Tallest building in the world

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Philippine politics this November and December

Impeachment

Insertions (budget)

ICC

Imperialism (Trump visit)

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Valencia linear park, Quezon City.
Addition Hills linear park, San Juan.
Ilaya Buting linear park, Pasig.

Sana sa susunod palakihan naman ng mga bagong parks

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Mutanga. Bakit di na lang tapusin yung tren. Skyway na naman. Tollway na naman.

https://t.co/UWOYmiFn9h

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Supreme Court to Congress and Marcos Jr admin

September: Ban political dynasties

October: Unconstitutional ang lump sum sa unprogrammed appropriations

Sinulat para sa @Diplomat_APAC

https://t.co/7RFgbM0zF0

[DZBB Super Radyo @dzbb]

"𝘼𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙠𝙖𝙮 𝘽𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙨--𝙢𝙖𝙜-𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙠𝙖..."

Binatikos ni BAYAN Secretary General Mong Palatino ang pahayag ni Pang. @bongbongmarcos na "don't panic", sa gitna ng patuloy na pagbagsak ng halaga ng piso kontra dolyar. | via @luisitosantos03

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Protesta sa mining exhibition ng Chamber of Mines sa MOA. Eksibit ng pandarambong, pagsira ng kalikasan, at pagbenta ng patrimonya sa dayuhan. Tulad ng mga nagdaang protesta, marahas ang tugon na dispersal ng southern police. PNP, protektor ng mga mandarambong.

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Sana hindi lng eskinitang laki ang binubuksan ng mga LGU para gawing linear park. Ang hinahanap ay yung pwedeng idemolish na maliliit na kabahayan, at hindi ang malalaking espasyo na para maging malaking parks. Sayang talaga ang San Lazaro at Santa Ana, ginawa lang mall at condo