DOLE-AKAP – Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (2024)

DOLE-OWWA-AKAP is a financial assistance to support the continued implementation of the DOLE-AKAP. This program aims to support the Returning Overseas Filipino Workers directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

DOLE-OWWA AKAP covers pending and new applications for financial assistance of Php 10,000.00 for each of displaced OFWs who temporarily or permanently lost overseas employment upon the declaration of COVID-19 outbreak in the Philippines on February 2020 until its lifting by a legitimate and competent agency.

DOLE-AKAP – Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (2024)

FAQs

Who qualifies for AKAP? ›

What are the Qualifications for OWWA DOLE-AKAP?
  • Documented OFWs, who satisfy the following: Have a valid passport. ...
  • Active OWWA Members. ...
  • Inactive OWWA Members.
  • Qualified Undocumented OFWs. ...
  • Balik-Manggagawa workers.

Is Owwa membership mandatory? ›

Membership in Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is mandatory for all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). All OWWA members are covered by life insurance and other social benefits implemented by OWWA.

How to apply membership in OWWA? ›

How to apply for OWWA membership?
  1. Prepare all the requirements needed for OWWA membership.
  2. Make an appointment on the OWWA website of your country.
  3. Visit your region's OWWA Agency and present the required documents. ...
  4. Pay the applicable fee and an official receipt will be issued by the office.

How do I avail cash assistance? ›

To avail of the DSWD cash assistance, you must be a Filipino citizen and 18 years old or above. You must also have a valid ID and proof of income.

How much is the OWWA payment? ›

The OFWs who are requesting OWWA renewal via email will be provided with instructions on how to pay their OWWA membership dues (Php 1,000 to Php 1,500). The e-receipt will be sent to OFWs via their nominated email addresses.

Can my family pay my OWWA in the Philippines? ›

You can ask your relatives or friends in the Philippines to pay the OWWA fee after you register in the OWWA app.

How can I get my OWWA certificate online? ›

OFW e-Card online application
  1. Visit the official website.
  2. Enter your name, birthdate, phone number, passport number, and valid POEA OEC number.
  3. Select OWWA Regional Office you want to get your OFW e-Card from. ...
  4. Check the Data Privacy Act and enter the CAPTCHA that applies.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Jamar Nader

Last Updated:

Views: 6137

Rating: 4.4 / 5 (55 voted)

Reviews: 86% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Jamar Nader

Birthday: 1995-02-28

Address: Apt. 536 6162 Reichel Greens, Port Zackaryside, CT 22682-9804

Phone: +9958384818317

Job: IT Representative

Hobby: Scrapbooking, Hiking, Hunting, Kite flying, Blacksmithing, Video gaming, Foraging

Introduction: My name is Jamar Nader, I am a fine, shiny, colorful, bright, nice, perfect, curious person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.