The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) was created in 1986 by executive order to serve as a direct link between the urban poor and the government in policymaking and program implementation related to addressing their needs. PCUP aims to strengthen coordination of government programs for the urban poor, increase representation of legitimate urban poor organizations, and improve management efficiency. Its key functions include coordinating policy and program implementation, facilitating consultation with urban poor groups, reviewing and recommending policies, and monitoring/evaluating projects.
The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) was created in 1986 by executive order to serve as a direct link between the urban poor and the government in policymaking and program implementation related to addressing their needs. PCUP aims to strengthen coordination of government programs for the urban poor, increase representation of legitimate urban poor organizations, and improve management efficiency. Its key functions include coordinating policy and program implementation, facilitating consultation with urban poor groups, reviewing and recommending policies, and monitoring/evaluating projects.
The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) was created in 1986 by executive order to serve as a direct link between the urban poor and the government in policymaking and program implementation related to addressing their needs. PCUP aims to strengthen coordination of government programs for the urban poor, increase representation of legitimate urban poor organizations, and improve management efficiency. Its key functions include coordinating policy and program implementation, facilitating consultation with urban poor groups, reviewing and recommending policies, and monitoring/evaluating projects.
The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) was created in 1986 by executive order to serve as a direct link between the urban poor and the government in policymaking and program implementation related to addressing their needs. PCUP aims to strengthen coordination of government programs for the urban poor, increase representation of legitimate urban poor organizations, and improve management efficiency. Its key functions include coordinating policy and program implementation, facilitating consultation with urban poor groups, reviewing and recommending policies, and monitoring/evaluating projects.
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PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION FOR THE URBAN POOR
Mandate
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 82 dated December
8, 1986, PCUP serves as the direct link of the urban poor to the government in policy formulation and program implementation addressed to their needs.
Functions:
To coordinate the speedy implementation of
government policies and programs for the poor; To set up a consultative mechanism which shall provide a forum for continuing dialogue between the government and the urban poor on the proper planning and evaluation of programs and projects affecting them; To accredit legitimate urban poor organizations for purposes of representation in the formulation of recommendations to the President; To review existing legislations, policies and programs of the government relating to the urban poor, in consultation with the latter, and recommend appropriate actions thereon to the President; To evaluate post and on-going shelter-related projects of the government in squatter and resettlement areas in consultation with beneficiary communities, and recommend appropriate actions thereon to the President; To help coordinate the various activities and services being rendered by the different government organizations and non-government organizations for the urban poor; To plan and monitor programs and projects for the development of urban poor communities in coordination with the agencies involved; To request the assistance of any ministry, bureau, office or agency in the performance of its functions; To facilitate the funding of urban poor programs and projects both from foreign and domestic fund sources; and To perform such other functions as may be authorized by the President of the Philippines.
On March 29, 2012, His Excellency President Benigno S.
Aquino III, issued Executive Order No.69 Strengthening the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor. The EO transferred PCUP to the Office of the President to effectively coordinate, formulate and evaluate policies and programs concerning the urban poor. It provides for the following strengthened functions of PCUP:
To undertake social preparation activities related to
asset reform, human development and basic social services, employment and livelihood, other programs of the government for the urban poor;
To participate in policy discussions relating to the
urban poor in board meetings of the HUDCC, Key Shelter Agencies (KSA), Local Housing Boards (LHB) or other similar bodies;
To submit quarterly reports to the Office of the
President, relative to the status of compliance with the provisions of EO 69 and the pertinent provision of the law governing eviction and demolition activities.
Brief History
Poverty has always been in our midst. Concerted efforts by
different sectors barely scratch its surface, hence, it remains a pressing problem.
The influx of migrants from rural to urban areas in the 1960s
magnified the worsening situation of the poor, particularly the urban poor. The fear of ejection and violence haunted them as they struggled for their place in society. When their situation worsened during the 1980s, urban poor groups banded together in search of possible solutions to their problems as well as opportunities for consultation on matters that affect them.
On April 10, 1986, a significant number of urban poor marched
to Malacañang asking for a moratorium on demolitions. It was then that the Presidential Arm on Urban Poor Affairs (PAUPA) was created. This was subsequently changed to Presidential Committee for the Urban Poor (PCUP) as a result of a National Consultation Workshop by two major urban poor alliances on May 30-June 2, 1986.
The name Presidential Council for the Urban Poor was later adopted in lieu of the Presidential Committee for the Urban Poor.
Finally, on December 8, 1986, the Presidential Commission for
the Urban Poor was created by President Corazon C. Aquino through Executive Order No. 82 “to serve as a direct link of the urban poor to the government in policy formulation and program implementation addressed to their needs”.
Significant gains were attained but the advent of urbanization
lured more people to the metropolis and compounded the problem. Eighteen years later, on September 27, 2004, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, issued Executive Order No. 364, transforming the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) into the Department of Land Reform (DLR) which now includes the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the PCUP to take charge of ancestral domain reform and urban land reform, respectively.
Vision, Mission & Objectives
Vision
A society where everyone enjoys adequate shelter and food
security, a healthy and safe environment, a productive, sustained and freely chosen employment, and full and equal participation in sustainable development. Mission
To fulfill its vision, PCUP vows to:
strengthen coordination and monitoring for the speedy implementation of government programs and policies for the urban poor; increase accreditation of legitimate urban poor organizations for purposes of representation and policy formulation; and improve management for a more efficient, effective and ethical operations.
Objectives
To increase the opportunity of the urban poor to
access land and housing and other basic services as provided for in RA 7279 or the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA)of 1992, Executive Order No. 131, Memorandum Order No. 74, and Executive Order No. 371; To ensure the conduct of just and humane demolition/eviction in accordance with the UDHA and Executive Order No. 152; To provide technical assistance to the agencies tasked to implement Executive Order No. 153; To institutionalize consultative mechanisms to ensure urban poor participation in governance; To facilitate delivery of basic services to the urban poor sector; and To strengthen its coordinative task to effectively oversee and monitor the implementation of urban land reform.
Programs
ACCESS TO LAND AND HOUSING
This includes assistance given to families in identifying, acquiring, and occupying lands, as well as housing programs and projects.
CONSULTATION The focus is on quality consultations with urban poor communities to surface and validate vital issues and needs, and formulate corresponding policy recommendations. This includes continuous dialogues with urban poor organizations, government and non-government agencies, and the private sector to promote a greater understanding of urban poverty and gain a concerted effort in the fight against poverty.
POLICY REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION
This involves review of existing legislation, policies and programs of the government relating to the urban poor, especially shelter-related ones, and formulate recommendations thereto. Advocacy towards the implementation and passage of urban poor related policies and legislation is a component of this program.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
This program includes monitoring urban poor issues and concerns raised by the sector and acted upon by concened agencies; demolition/eviction and other shelter-related cases monitored, facilitated and evaluated; and the implementation and sustainability of urban land reform.
LINKAGES AND RESOURCE GENERATION
This program intends to enhance the capacity of the urban poor in accessing pro-poor programs and services (credit, financial, technical) from a wider range of stakeholders (LGU/GO/NGO/NGA/PO) and other entities involved in the delivery of services to the poor.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT This includes preparation of knowledge products on government policies, programs, services and urban poor data for dissemination to the urban poor, government agencies, non-government agencies, the private sector, media and interested individuals.
PARTICIPATION MECHANISMS This involves a more effective accreditation system to support the development of urban poor organizations and heighten their capability to participate in special bodies and events.
