Are you an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) who applied for financial assistance from the DOLE-AKAP program? If you are, you might be wondering how to track the status of your DOLE-AKAP application. Since the application will take time due to the number of OFWs applying, it is better to check the status of your application using the DOLE-AKAP online tracker. So if you want to know the status of your request, read our guide on the DOLE-AKAP online tracker application Inquiry.
There are many ways to determine the current status of your DOLE-AKAP application, whether it’s for queuing, pending, approved, or released. But the easiest way to do it is via the DOLE-AKAP online tracker, where you can check the status of your request by typing your full name and email address.
However, if it has been a long time and there are no changes on your DOLE-AKAP status, it is better to contact OWWA thru their hotlines. Confirm if the financial assistance is ready for release or not.
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What is DOLE-AKAP?
The DOLE-AKAP is a financial assistance program launched by the Philippines Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) with the primary goal of helping displaced OFWs due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is a one-time financial assistance for OFWs who have temporarily or permanently lost their jobs, whether land-based or sea-based. Also called Ayuda, which means help, the DOLE-OWWA AKAP offers up to P10,000 in financial assistance to OFWs that they can use as funds for losing an income.
It is part of the Philippine government’s Bayanihan to Heal as One Act which aims to help displaced OFWs worldwide due to Covid-19. The DOLE-AKAP program will also prioritize OFWs who require immediate assistance, especially those who lack aid from their host country or employers. Furthermore, the DOLE-AKAP program is not a loan but financial assistance from the government.
When applying for DOLE-AKAP, applicants also don’t have to pay any fees since the program is free. Therefore, OFWs no longer have to worry about paying back the P10,000 financial assistance once released.
How to Track Status of DOLE-AKAP Application
If you wish to track the status of your application for DOLE-AKAP financial assistance, follow the simple steps below:
- Go to the DOLE-AKAP Tracker portal thru this link: https://doleakaptracker.owwa.gov.ph/.
- Fill out the required fields, including:
- Last Name
- First Name
- Middle name
- Next, click the Search button.
- Then, the status of your DOLE-AKAP application will appear, indicating On Queue, Pending, Approved or Released.
Do note that your application for DOLE-AKAP financial assistance will not get instantly approved. It may take time since many OFWs applied for DOLE-AKAP financial assistance. So don’t forget to check the status of your application from time to time.
Status Results of DOLE-AKAP
After checking the status of your application using the DOLE-AKAP tracker, you might be wondering what the results mean. To help you out, check below the meaning of each status result:
- On queue- means the status of your request for the DOLE-AKAP program has an application number and is awaiting assessment.
- Pending- means your documentary requirements have undergone assessment.
- Approved- means OWWA granted your application for the DOLE-AKAP program, and the financial assistance is for release.
- Released- means the OWWA office released your DOLE-AKAP financial assistance. Contact the OWWA Regional Welfare Office (RWO) for further clarification and inquiries.
DOLE-AKAP Tracker Application Inquiry
To check the status of your application for financial assistance, you can do so using the DOLE-AKAP Application Inquiry online at https://doleakaptracker.owwa.gov.ph/.
Below is a screenshot of the DOLE-AKAP Application Inquiry:
Video: DOLE-AKAP TRACKER I DOLE-AKAP STATUS INQUIRY #MAVZOHfficial #DOLEAKAPAPPLICATIONSTATUS #OFWS #DOLE
For more details on the DOLE-AKAP tracker, please watch the video below:
As discussed in the video, you can check the status of the DOLE-AKAP application by sending an email to owwacares@owwa.gov.ph or commandcenter@dole.gov.ph. Aside from that, the status result of your application can also be checked thru the DOLE-AKAP tracker online at https://doleakaptracker.owwa.gov.ph/. Just enter your full name and email and click the Search button.
Your application is for evaluation if the status appearing is in the queue. Also, the status will appear as pending once the documents are verified. If approved, your requests were approved and waiting to be released by OWWA. Once released, the OWWA office already released the DOLE-AKAP financial assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to follow up DOLE-AKAP application?
You can follow up on the DOLE-AKAP application by calling the following NCR OWWA Hotline Numbers:
- OWWA-NCR Telephone Number: 09666250016
- Reintegration Unit – 8834-0719
Another way to follow up on the DOLE-AKAP application form is to contact the concerned OWWA RWO thru email.
How to claim approved DOLE-AKAP?
The eligible beneficiaries of the DOLE-AKAP program will receive instructions from the nearest OWWA RWO or via email or SMS on how to claim the P10,000 financial assistance. But in general, the DOLE-AKAP financial assistance is claimable thru direct payment or payment centers like Palawan Express or Cebuana MLhuillier. On the other hand, OFWs residing abroad may contact the designated POLO-OWWA office in their host country regarding the DOLE-AKAP application process.
Who qualifies for DOLE-AKAP financial assistance program?
The DOLE-AKAP financial assistance program is open for regular/documented and some undocumented OFWs. Documented OFWs should be OWWA members (active or inactive) and possess a valid Philippine passport and work visa in the host country. The worker should also have an employment contract verified by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO). Meanwhile, undocumented OFWs may also qualify for DOLE-AKAP if they meet certain conditions from OWWA.
How to know if my application for DOLE-AKAP is approved?
Go to the official DOLE-AKAP online tracker at https://doleakaptracker.owwa.gov.ph/ to check if the status of your application is approved.
How long is DOLE-AKAP assistance released?
Once approved, the beneficiaries of the DOLE-AKAP program have ten (10) working days to claim their financial assistance.
How much is DOLE-AKAP financial assistance?
The financial assistance granted to DOLE-AKAP beneficiaries is P10,000 maximum.
Summary
In summary, the DOLE-AKAP one-time financial assistance can help OFWs and seafarers who have lost their jobs due to Covid-19. This program provides eligible beneficiaries financial assistance worth P10,000 to aid with their loss of income.
With this guide, we also hope that tracking the status of your DOLE-AKAP application is made more convenient. Nonetheless, it is ideal to contact OWWA directly for further inquiries if there is no progress on your application status for the DOLE-AKAP program.