The DOLE AKAP is a program for Displaced OFWS which provides one-time financial assistance of $200 or Php 10k due to COVID 19. It will be given both to qualified Sea-based and Landbased Overseas Filipino Worker.
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Coverage of DOLE AKAP:
The DOLE AKAP shall cover
Regular and Documented OFW, as defined in the 2018 Revised POEA Rules and Regulations refer to those who:
a. owns a valid passport and appropriate visa permit to stay and work in the receiving country.
b. the contract of employment was processed by the POLO or POEA.
Qualified Undocumented OFW
a. who were originally regular or documented workers but lost their regular status thereafter for some reason.
b. who are not registered with POEA or POLO but have taken steps to regularize their contracts or status.
c. who are not registered with POEA or POLO but are active OWWA members at the time of Availment.
Balik-Manggagawa who are not able to return to the host country because of the lockdown in the said country due to COVID 19.
Who are eligible for the program?
a. Those who experienced job displacement due to the lockdown of the receiving country or having been infected by the disease.
b. Must still at an overseas job site or in the Philippines as Balik Manggagawa or already repatriated in the Philippines.
c. Must not receive any financial support from the employers or receiving country.
PRIORITY COUNTRIES / TERRITORIES FOR ONSITE OFWS
The Department shall provide financial assistance to qualified OFWs from the following countries with Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) presence and/or are heavily affected by COVID19:
Asia and the Pacific
1. Australia
2. Brunei
3. Hong Kong
4. Japan
5. Korea
6. Macau
7. Singapore
8. Taiwan
9. Malaysia
10. New Zealand
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
How to apply for the 10k assistance for displaced OFWs?
A. FOR ON-SITE OFWS
1. OFWs shall submit the following to the POLOS:
a. Accomplished Application Form for Special Cash Assistance downloadable at the POLOS’ website/social media account
b. Copy of Passport or Travel Document;
c. Proof of overseas employment ie. valid verified overseas employment, OEC, residence I.D.s, visa/re-entry visa, among others or permit to stay in the receiving country:
d. Proof of loss of employment on account of COVID19; and
e. For OFWs who became undocumented through no fault of their own, proof that the OFW is currently involved in an ongoing case (e.g. case reference number, case endorsement stamped by POLO, among others).
2. After submission of complete documents, POLOS shall evaluate application within 5 working days and notify OFWs on the status of his/her application within 5 working days.
3. If approved, the concerned POLO shall release the USD200.00 or Php 10,000 through bank transfer/money remittance.
B. FOR OFWS WHO HAVE BEEN REPATRIATED / BALIK-MANGGAGAWA
1. OFWs who have been repatriated to the Philippines and Balik-Manggagawa shall submit the following to the OWWA Regional Welfare Offices (RWOS):
a. Accomplished Application Form for Special Cash Assistance downloadable
at the www.dole-akap.owwa.gov.ph:
b. Copy of Passport or Travel Document;
c. Proof of overseas employment i.e. valid verified overseas employment,
OEC, residence I.D.s. visa/re-entry visa, among others or permit to stay in
the receiving country; and
d. Proof of loss of employment on account of COVID19.
2. After submission of complete documents, RWOS shall evaluate the application within 5 working days and notify OFWs on the status of his/her application within 5 working days.
3. If approved, the concerned DOLE Regional Office shall release the
Php10,000.00 through money remittance / Peso Net.
Source: Department Order No. 212/ DOLE
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