Philippines - Apply for DOLE-AKAP Cash Assistance

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. Here are the procedures on how you can apply to receive AKAP Cash Assistance from DOLE. OFWs who have been repartriated / BALIK-MANGGAGAWA OFWs who have been repatriated to the Philippines, and Balik-Manggagawa are instructed to apply on-line.
2. Before you begin the online application make sure that you have digital copies of all the requirements documents and all the needed information handy. When you are ready to begin your online application click this - LINK. NOTE: For ON-SITE OFWS, check your POLOs' website/social media account and look for the link to their online application system or downloadable forms.
3. Complete the application form. Once you are done click the 'NEXT' button.
4. Next, upload all the necessary requirements. Click “SUBMIT” button when you are done.
5. A confirmation prompt will appear. Also, a system-generated confirmation receipt will be sent to your e-mail.
6. The OWWA Regional Office in charged in your area through its OWWA Officers will conduct validation/evaluation of received applications with complete documentary requirements, and approve/deny the application, whichever is applicable.
7. During the validation or verification of documents submitted, OWWA Officers may call you through the provided contact details or FB Account. Make sure that your contact lines are open and that you regularly check your inbox.
8. Cooperate and always be ready to show your actual documents and IDs if so required.
9. Once approved, your documents will be submitted to the concerned DOLE Regional Office for funding through Money transfer or PESO Net, within five (5) working days upon approval.

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Required Documents

• Copy of Passport or Travel Document;
• Copy of flight ticket or boarding pass evidencing return to the Philippines or arrival stamp/sticker attached in the Passport;
• Proof of overseas employment. Example: valid verified overseas employment, OEC, residence I.D.s, visa/re-entry visa, among others or permit to stay in the receiving country; and
• Proof of loss of employment on account of COVID19 or proof that the host country/ies are included in the list of those heavily affected by the COVID-19 (i.e. notice of termination of employment or closure of the company issued by the Foreign Recruitment Agency or principal/employer, incident report on the termination of employment submitted by the employer to the POLO concerned, Philippine Embassy/Consulate/POLO/OWWA certification/referral of displacement due to COVID-19, among others.)
• For Qualified Undocumented Worker—proof that he/she and the employer have undertaken the necessary documentation to regularize her stay in the host country such as copies of employment contract, payslip, work visa, or other proof of employment.

Office Locations & Contacts

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
Government Office
Address: F.B. Harrison St, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Website
Directory
Map

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

Central Office
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Building,
Muralla Wing cor. General Luna St.,
Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines

Opening Hours:

• Central Office
  

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (except holidays)

• DOLE Offices
  

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (except holidays)

• DOLE Call Center
  

Monday - Sunday: 12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hotline: 1349

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Eligibility

The may apply and receive DOLE-AKAP Cash Assistance if you are:

• One of those who have experienced job displacement due to the receiving country’s imposition of lockdown or community quarantine or having been infected with COVID-19;
• Still at overseas jobsites, or in the Philippines as Balik-Manggagawa, or already repatriated to the Philippines; and
• Not getting any financial support/assistance from the receiving countries/employers.

As mentioned in the DOLE Department Order, the following are covered under the DOLE-AKAP Cash Assistance program:

1. Regular / Documented OFW, as defined in the 2016 Revised POEA Rules and Regulations refers to those:
   • a. who possesses a valid passport and appropriate visa or permit to stay and work in the receiving country; and
   • b. whose contract of employment has been processed by the POEA or the POLO.
2. Qualified Undocumented OFW:
   • a. who were originally regular or documented workers but for some reason or cause have thereafter lost their regular or documented status;
   • b. who are not registered with the POEA or whose contracts were not processed by POEA or the POLO, but have undertaken actions to regularize their contracts or status; or
   • c. who are not registered with the POEA or whose contracts were not processed by POEA or the POLO, but are active OWWA members at the time of availment.
3. Balik-Manggagawa who are unable to return to host country in view of host country lockdown due to COVID-19.

Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

DOLE-AKAP for OFWs Application Form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

After submission of complete documents, your application will be evaluated within 5 working days and you will be notified about the status of your application within that time frame.

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Instructions

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued guidelines that will be followed in the distribution of financial assistance to displaced Landbased and Sea-based Filipino workers due to coronavirus diseases (COVID-19), known as “DOLE-AKAP for OFWs”.

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will be accepting online applications beginning Monday, 13 April 2020.

Priority countries/territories for onsite OFWs
The Department will process applications from OFWs from the following countries with Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) presence and/or are heavily affected by COVID-19.

Middle East and Africa:

1. Bahrain
2. Israel
3. Jordan
4. Kuwait
5. Lebanon
6. Libya
7. Oman
8. Qatar
9. Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of
10. United Arab Emirates

Europe and Americas

1. Canada
2. Cyprus
3. Italy
4. Germany
5. Greece
6. Spain
7. Switzerland
8. United Kingdom of Great Britain
9. United States of America

Asia and the Pacific

1. Australia
2. Brunei
3. Hong Kong
4. Japan
5. Korean
6. Macau
7. Singapore
8. Taiwan
9. Malaysia
10. New Zealand

Required Information

• Name of OFW=delacruz marisa ramos
• Birthdate=october,14,1991
• Gender =female
• Passport No.=P1378183B
• Contact No.= (09211952787)
• [email protected]
• Facebook Account=09211952787
• Address=luna,roxas,isabela
• Country of Deployment=jordan
• OFW Category=land based
• Claimant: (janmar g. delacruz)
• Bank Details
  • Bank Name=bdo
  • Account Name=marisa ramos delacruz
  • Account Number=004495655852

Need for the Document

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Information which might help

Amount of cash assistance you may receive - USD200.00 or PHP10,000.00

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Advisory on DOLE-AKAP Cash Assistance

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