Palace urges calm as Duterte supporters eye "zero remittance week"

Pro-Duterte call for 'Zero-Remittance' slammed for hijacking protest legacy

A migrants' association has accused supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte of misusing the "zero-remittance week" protest tactic, originally designed to fight for the rights of overseas Filipino workers, by defending a "criminal" leader.

'Remittance plot to hurt OFW kin'

ECONOMISTS and government officials alike warned Wednesday against a campaign to get overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to stop sending money home for a week to protest the arrest and extradition of former president Rodrigo Duterte, saying this would just hurt their families. In a Facebook post, IBON Foundation Executive Director Sonny Africa said Duterte supporters who withhold remittances for a week are only hurting their own families. Africa po…

Economists: 'Zero remittance' protest may affect OFW families

According to economists, the families of OFWs left behind may face hardship during the planned 'zero remittance week.'

Palace urges calm as Duterte supporters eye "zero remittance week"

MANILA, Philippines — Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte were advised to remain calm over their plans to mount protest actions after his arrest and detention in The Hague, Netherlands.  a Palace official said on Tuesday. At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro was asked to comment on the planned “zero remittance week” of

Malacañang has appealed to several groups of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Europe to remain calm in the face of the threat of a "zero remittance week" by supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

AFP Issues Statement Following VP Sara Duterte Questioning its "Silence" amid Dad's Arrest

Statement of AFP Asserts Its Sworn Duty to Filipino People AFP – The Armed Forces of the Philippines issued a statement following Vice President Sara Duterte questioning their “silence” on the arrest of her father. The arrest of former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte is surrounded by several issues. There are people who question the legality ... Read more The post AFP Issues Statement Following VP Sara Duterte Questioning its “Silence” amid Dad’s Arre…