The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration continues to provide services and programs that align with the needs of Overseas Filipino Workers around the world. These OWWA services and programs include one-time financial assistance such as the Humanitarian Assistance for Saudi Claims Program. If you’re working in Saudi Arabia, you can apply for this claims program and get some cash assistance.
Repatriated OFWs from Saudi Arabia due to the economic downturn between January 2016 to December 2019 are eligible to claim a certain amount through this program. However, there is a process to follow as well as qualifications and requirements to meet before applying. Make sure to check out this guide if you’re interested to apply in the HASC-OWWA Program.
What Is the HASC-OWWA Program?
The Humanitarian Assistance for Saudi Claims Program or HASC-OWWA Program is a one-time financial assistance for OFWs who were repatriated to the country from 2016 to 2019 because of the economic downturn and still have an ongoing money claim in the Saudi Labor Court. You can apply online via the online application portal by providing your personal information which is protected by the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
The information provided in the application will be used by the Department of Social Welfare and Development and OWWA to process claims by qualified OFWs. As of this writing, there were 36 displaced OFWs in Saudi Arabia that composed the pioneering batch who already received their cash aid from the Philippine government.
Benefits of the HASC-OWWA Program
The main benefit of the HASC-OWWA Program is the cash aid amounting to Php 10,000 provided by the government. This is available for OFWs who still have unpaid wages in Saudi since 2016 due to the recession. The first batch received an amount of Php 10,000 from the DSWD and an additional amount of Php 5,000 from OWWA.
HASC is the government’s financial intervention for OFWs who were displaced due to the closure of establishments and companies in Saudi Arabia including the Mohammad Al Mojil Group of Companies and Saudi Oger Ltd to name a few. The assistance will benefit repatriated Filipino migrant workers as they wait for their claims settlement from the Saudi Labor Court.
Requirements for HASCC-OWWA Online Application
Qualified applicants must complete a set of requirements before they can apply for HASC-OWWA Program. Below is a list of documentary requirements you need to secure:
- Valid Philippine passport
- Active email address
- Active phone number
- Current home address
- Copy of OFW valid government ID
How to Apply for the HASC-OWWA Program
Once you have secured all the requirements, you can now proceed to the application. Here are the steps you need to follow in order to submit your HASC-OWWA Program application online:
Step 1: Go to the Humanitarian Assistance for Saudi Claims Program by clicking on this link: https://hasc.owwa.gov.ph/ and then tap the Apply button.
Step 2: You will be directed to the HASC-OWWA Program online form. Supply all the required details including your full name, gender, date of birth, passport number, contact number, email address, and so on.
Step 3: In case you have a representative, claimants must provide their personal information including their relationship to you, full name, civil status, date of birth, and the required documents such as a valid government ID of the OFW.
Step 4: Upload the copy of OFW’s valid government ID, then review the statements before you check each box.
Step 5: Confirm that you are not a robot before clicking on the Submit Application button.
Video: How to Apply Php 10,000 OWWA HASC Humanitarian Aid
In this video, you will learn how to process your HASC-OWWA Program application via the online portal. It also includes all other important details that will help you complete all the requirements and then successfully claim cash assistance from OWWA or DWSD.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much is the cash assistance given with the Humanitarian Aid for Saudi Claims package?
The Humanitarian Aid for Saudi Claims Program offers financial assistance of up to Php 10,000 for displaced OFWs from Saudi Arabia since 2016 due to the economic downturn. They are Filipino migrant workers who seek unpaid wages after construction companies and establishments have closed during the recession.
2. What are the government agencies that implement the Humanitarian Aid for Saudi Claims Program?
The Philippine government agencies that implement the Humanitarian Aid for Saudi Claims Program are the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration through the help of the Department of Migrant Workers abroad.
3. What are the requirements when applying for Humanitarian Aid for Saudi Claims?
The requirements you need for your HASC-OWWA Program application include a passport, valid email address, phone number, home address, and a copy of the OFW valid government ID. Additional documents may be required by the DSWD or OWWA to process applications.
4. Can I apply for the Humanitarian Aid for Saudi Claims Program of OWWA?
The main qualification for OFWs who are interested to apply for the Humanitarian Aid for Saudi Claims is that they must be a displaced migrant worker from Saudi who lost their jobs in 2016 due to the economic downturn.
5. How can I apply for the HASC-OWAA Program?
To apply for the HASC-OWWA Program, go to https://hasc.owwa.gov.ph/ and then fill out the online form with your personal information. Check all the details and review the terms before clicking on the Submit Application button.
Summary
At this point, you have all the information you need to apply for the Humanitarian Aid for Saudi Claims Program implemented by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Make sure you are qualified before applying for this special financial assistance provided by the government in order to enjoy the benefits that come with it.