Title
OWWA Livelihood Loan Amnesty Program EO 329
Law
Executive Order No. 329
Decision Date
Dec 29, 2000
An executive order in the Philippines approves an Amnesty Program for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with delinquent livelihood loans, providing them with the opportunity to settle a minimum of 20% of their outstanding balances and have penalties condoned, with the program being valid for one year.
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Qualifications for Amnesty

  • Delinquent borrowers must settle at least 20% of the outstanding principal and interest balances before acceptance into the Amnesty Program.

Amount Subject to Condonation

  • All penalties on delinquent loans are included in the condonation.
  • Condonation amount is the difference between the total outstanding balance and the sum of unpaid principal and interests.

Procedures of the Amnesty Program

  • Upon application approval and payment of the required 20%, penalties are condoned.
  • The outstanding balance is restructured; repayment period depends on the amount settled, up to a maximum of three years.
  • Interest is charged based on the new repayment period.
  • Failure to comply with the new payment terms results in the entire amount becoming due and demandable.

Other Provisions

  • Accounts already foreclosed, with titles or proofs of ownership not yet consolidated in OWWA’s name, may avail of the Amnesty Program.
  • Borrowers must pay all foreclosure-related expenses plus accrued interest from the time of foreclosure.
  • Foreclosure proceedings are suspended during the Amnesty Program’s effectivity period to allow borrowers to participate.

Effectivity

  • The Amnesty Program takes effect upon signing of the Executive Order.
  • The program duration is one year from the date of effectivity.

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