How to Check DOLE-AKAP Tracker Status Inquiry

Filipinos who have applied for the DOLE-AKAP financial assistance can easily check the status of their application by going to the official website online at https://doleakaptracker.owwa.gov.ph/.

Applicants can simply enter their information in the DOLE-AKAP Tracker and check if the application has been: APPROVED, PROCESSED, or WITH SERVICE PROVIDER.

Another option is to contact the OWWA hotline 1348 to inquire if the money aid has been released or not. Please follow the steps below on how you can use the tracker to check the status of your application online.

What is DOLE-AKAP?

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released the guidelines for the DOLE-AKAP (Assistance to OFWs and Seafarers Affected by COVID-19) program. The program offers a one-time financial assistance worth PHP 10,000.00 to OFWs and seafarers who were affected by the pandemic.

Also Read: OWWA at Your Service Episode: DOLE-AKAP Updates

How to Claim DOLE AKAP?

In order to claim the PHP 10,000 assistance, you need to follow the instructions mentioned by your nearest OWWA regional welfare office. Usually, they will hand over the money through a money payment center (Cebuana MLhuillier or Palawan Express).

For Filipinos based abroad, you may also inquire from your nearest POLO-OWWA office about how to apply and claim the DOLE-AKAP assistance.

But first, it is important to check the status of your application before making any claims.

How to Check Status of DOLE-AKAP via Tracker Online

Here’s a simple step-by-step process in filling out the DOLE-AKAP tracker to know the application status online:

1. Visit the DOLE-AKAP tracker page at https://doleakaptracker.owwa.gov.ph/

2. Enter your LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME, and EMAIL ADDRESS. This should all be filled out completely. Click Search.

3. The results will show the status of your inquiry whether it is: ON QUEUE, PENDING, APPROVED, or RELEASED.

This is a simple procedure only. Please be advised that it may take time to get approved because there are a lot of OFWs who have applied for this assistance.

DOLE-AKAP Status Results

You may be wondering what the status results in the DOLE-AKAP tracker are and what each one means. Please check out the list below for a detailed guide on each result status:

• ON QUEUE – You applied to DOLE-AKAP program and you are given an application number that is still on queue for evaluation.
• PENDING – Your documents have been evaluated.
• APPROVED – Your application to DOLE-AKAP program has been approved by OWWA and is ready for release.
• RELEASED – Your application to DOLE-AKAP has been released by OWWA office. You may need to contact your assigned OWWA region for further inquiries.

Video: DOLE-AKAP Status Inquiry Guide

Check out this video guide below as shared by one of the OFWs on how you can check the status of your DOLE-AKAP application. This video is an easy step-by-step guide for your reference:

Frequently Asked Questions

Please check out these questions about the DOLE-AKAP tracker and the financial aid.

1. What is DOLE-AKAP assistance?

The DOLE-AKA is a program that offers a one-time financial assistance worth PHP 10,000.00 to OFWs and seafarers who were affected by the pandemic.

2. How much is the AKAP financial assistance?

The financial assistance is worth PHP 10,000.00.

3. How can I apply for DOLE-AKAP?

You can apply for DOLE-AKAP by going online. Please refer to this guide for a step-by-step process – https://owwamember.com/dole-akap/

4. How do I check the status of my application?

You can check the status of your application by going to the official website online at https://doleakaptracker.owwa.gov.ph/. You can also contact the OWWA hotline 1348 to inquire about the status of your application.

5. What are the different status results in the DOLE-AKAP tracker?

ON QUEUE – You applied to the DOLE-AKAP program and you are given an application number that is still on queue for evaluation.

PENDING – Your documents have been evaluated.

APPROVED – Your application to the DOLE-AKAP program has been approved by OWWA and is ready for release.

RELEASED – Your application to the DOLE-AKAP program has been released by OWWA office.

6. Is DOLE-AKAP still ongoing?

Yes, it is still ongoing. So long as the online facility is still working, you may apply. Just make sure you are qualified and meet the requirements for the said program.

7. What is the DOLE AKAP Tracker?

The DOLE AKAP tracker is an online facility that allows you to track the status of your application. You can access it through this link: https://doleakaptracker.owwa.gov.ph/.

8. How long will it take for my application to be processed?

It may take time to get approved because there are a lot of OFWs who have applied for this project. Some say they take up to 3 months, but some OFWs also say that it only took a couple of weeks. So you really have to wait.

Summary

To sum it all up, the DOLE-AKAP financial assistance is a one-time financial aid given to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and seafarers who were affected by COVID-19. The amount of the financial assistance is PHP 10,000.00. In order to check the status of your application, you can visit the official website or contact the OWWA hotline 1348.

We hope the process above will give you a better idea of the online procedure to track your application.

Also Read: How to Apply OWWA Loan – OFW and Seaman Loan

DOLE AKAP Contact number

For OFWs who want to inquire about the OWWA AKAP ‘ayuda’ program, you may direct your questions by calling the OWWA hotline at 1348.

You may also call the following contact details:

• OWWA-NCR Hotline – 09666250016
• OWWA Reintegration Unit – 8834-0719