WAP is an assistance extended to OWWA members, active or non-active, and/or their families, who are not eligible under any of the existing OWWA social benefit programs and services.

It seeks to provide cash relief assistance to OWWA members in any one of the following circumstances:

1. Calamity assistance for OWWA members and their families affected by natural calamities/human-induced disasters/crises/emergencies, such as super typhoons, earthquakes, heavy flooding, political unrest etc.

2. Bereavement assistance – assistance to families of OWWA members, who are not covered by the regular death and burial benefit, this includes those who died due to accident or crimes.

3. Disability assistance for OWWA members who were victims of crimes or accidents.

4. Medical assistance for OWWA members who have illnesses that are not covered under the MEDPlus.

5. Relief assistance for OWWA members who were displaced/laid off (en masse) due to economic/political/health crises, bankruptcy & other related conditions.