Enrile warns leaders against 'zero remittance week' protest for Duterte

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile urged social and political leaders to reconsider supporting a 'zero remittance week' protest for ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, warning it could cost overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) their tax perks.

Enrile highlighted that OFWs enjoy various tax exemptions, including being income tax-free on foreign earnings and exempt from travel taxes and airport fees.

Malacañang also urged OFWs, particularly those supporting former President Duterte, to remain calm in planning a 'zero remittance week' protest.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro noted during a press briefing that such actions could have significant impacts on the families of OFWs.

Former President Duterte was arrested on March 11 and is currently facing charges of crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs, with a confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for September 23.

On Wednesday, the Office of the Prosecutor disclosed evidence to the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber 1 and the defense regarding the charges filed against Duterte.

Duterte entered Scheveningen Prison in The Hague where he is being held while awaiting trial.