Zero-remittance week may do more harm than attain its goal

The planned zero-remittance week by supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte, especially among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), is sparking both concern and debate.

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This move, aimed at protesting Duterte’s arrest and his eventual turnover to the International Criminal Court (ICC), seeks to send a bold message.

While the plan represents the passionate stand of Duterte’s supporters, it is important to consider its long-term effects on the Philippine economy, the OFWs’ families, and the future of the country’s political landscape.