The Embassy of the Philippines in Rome informs the Filipinos under its jurisdiction that the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Rome (POLO-Rome) is now open to receive applications from OFWs who are displaced due to the COVID-19 emergency. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will give a one-time financial assistance amounting to USD200.00 or its local currency equivalent for OFWs eligible to receive such assistance.

The Embassy wishes to provide the following useful links:

          1. DOLE-AKAP program guidelines
              https://www.polorome.com/2020-04/italy/poloadvisory2020-04/

          2. DOLE-AKAP online application form
              https://www.polorome.com/COVID19/application/

POLO-Rome may also be contacted through the following contact details:

          Mobile: +39 320 851 5465
          Email:   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
          Facebook Messenger: m.me/POLORomeIT

Maraming salamat po.

14 April 2020