“To all migrante OFWs around the world, we are encouraging you to join this huge political action.”
‘Zero Remittance Day’ | OFWs to protest Customs taxes, abuse on Aug. 28
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Migrants’ group amplifies Zero Remittance Day with march to Mendiola
“When I learned about the pork barrel scam, I was very angry. That money should have been spent for the welfare of Filipinos. My father was forced to leave us so he could provide for our needs. But our family ended up torn apart.” – Rolando Ypil Jr., son of an OFW
Longer zero remittance protest vs ‘pork’ possible – OFW groups
“There were lots of posts circulating in Facebook. Why just one day? They said it would be better if we do it for a week or a month.” – Migrante International
More OFWs to join Zero Remittance Day vs ‘pork’
OFWs are angry over the continuing corruption, slow prosecution of culprits, and Aquino’s special treatment of Janet Lim-Napoles, while Filipino migrant workers are deprived of basic support and services to protect their well-being and human rights. – United Filipinos in Hong Kong-Migrante
Migrants call for Zero Remittance Day vs pork barrel on Sept 19
“The power to send or not to send remittances rests on Filipino im/migrants and OFWs alone. By not remitting for one day, Filipinos all over the world will use their economic power to make a stand against corruption, patronage politics and social injustice.” – Migrante International
Migrante Warns Against Martial Law, Calls for Zero Remittance Vs. Constituent Assembly
By Aldwin Quitasol Northern Dispatch Posted by (Bulatlat.com) BAGUIO CITY ? Members of Migrante International warned the Filipino people that the latest spate of bombings could be used by the administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as bases to declare martial law and prolong Arroyo’s presidency. During the launching of a petition against Arroyo’s term…
Oct. 29 Zero Remittance Day for Zero Confidence on GFMD, GMA
The Philippine government has every reason to be worried. With countries such as the United States, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates that are all in the top 10 sources of remittances of Filipino migrants participating in the call for zero-remittance day, there can be no doubt that the GFMD…
OFWs to Greet Arroyo’s April 5 Birthday with Zero Remittance
After a rousing protest by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong during Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s visit on March 30, Filipino migrant workers are again preparing another “greeting” for the president on her 61st birthday on April 5. Led by Migrante International, the largest alliance of migrant Filipinos worldwide, OFWs set April 5…