Journalist covering the Mariana Islands 🇲🇵 | @UCBerkeley, @Stanford Alum
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Marianas Press is covering the prep before Typhoon Sinlaku hits the Marianas.
If any national/regional/other local media wants to reach me: thomas.manglona@marianaspress.com and WhatsApp at 670-484-5998.
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Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Governor Arnold Palacios.
Arnold was a devout leader of the Northern Mariana Islands, and his commitment to service drove his dedication to the people as governor. Praying for comfort for his family, friends and the great people of the Commonwealth during this time.
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23 Jul 2025
The latest update from Saipan as CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios is expected to be sent off island for medical treatment.
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22 Jun 2025
Gov. Palacios statement: The Northern Marianas remains alert and we remain positively hopeful & confident that peace & diplomacy reign for the benefit of our fellow brethren here at home and around the world.
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22 Jun 2025
He added, “I’m monitoring the situation in our region with our US military partners, praying for the safety of our service members always.”
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24 Jan 2025
As national attention is on the CNMI regarding birth tourism amid conversations about ending birthright citizenship, Marianas Press obtained the number of “live births by mother’s resident classification” from the hospital on Saipan.
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4 Jan 2025
My report for Stanford University four years ago about the disenfranchised citizens of territories.
Worth re-sharing amid USVI’s protest on the House floor today.
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4 Dec 2024
BREAKING: Guam Governor Leon Guerrero welcomed Taiwan’s President Lai to Guam this evening as part of his Pacific tour.
Photo Credit: Office of the Governor of Guam
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12 Nov 2024
Some personal news — I will be leaving KUAM on Friday.
I returned home with the dream to cover our region and I’m thankful for the opportunities to do that over the past three years.
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6 Nov 2024
The Northern Mariana Islands elected its first female, Tinian native, and Republican to US Congress. Meet Kimberlyn King-Hinds.
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28 Oct 2024
It’s a sad day for journalism in the CNMI.
A local paper, Saipan Tribune, where I started my reporting career announced its plans to close.
Democracy dies in darkness.
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24 Oct 2024
About to cover historic negotiations between the CNMI government and The White House taking place on Saipan.
Stay tuned to @kuamnews
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24 Oct 2024
Update: Brief remarks from CNMI Gov. Palacios and Assistant Secretary Cantor: youtube.com/watch?v=bx_XChvI…
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21 Oct 2024
Another incomplete national report about the military build up here in the Northern Marianas and Guam.
Regurgitates military plans and does not include any interviews with locals.
What not to do when reporting in the Pacific.
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2 Oct 2024
Two K-9s died in a hot police car.
Local police only disclosed the cause of death nearly 20 days later after I asked.
Our story: youtube.com/watch?v=ZX8GySlv…
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27 Sep 2024
CNMI Gov. Palacios wants first White House 902 talks hosted on Saipan youtu.be/Co-VBIuZotk?si=FgmQ…
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