The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) has awarded accreditation certificates to 35 urban poor organizations from Metro and Luzon.
PCUP chair and chief executive officer Elpidio Jordan Jr. spearheaded the Luzon awarding ceremony of 13 organizations and the National Capital Region accreditation awarding to 22 organizations to enable the marginalized sector to have better access to the national government through the commission’s line agencies.
He said there is nothing more important than helping build resilient urban poor communities through the mandate and programs of the commission.
“Apart from the accreditation at pre-demolition conferences, PCUP continues coordinating with different agencies to address the concerns of the sector. Memoranda of agreement are being forged to push for the agency’s four banner programs,” he added.
PCUP Supervising Commissioner for Luzon Andre Niccolo Tayag stressed the need to uphold the rights of the poor through the facilitation of pre-demolition conferences and accreditation of organizations.
Aside from assisting the communities in getting access to basic services, PCUP through its Field Operations Division has been closely coordinating with the appropriate agencies to help address land issues. Rio N. Araja
Jordan vowed support to the UPOs, saying he was elated to see the organizations’ active participation in the programs and services of PCUP.
He promised to provide genuine assistance to the urban poor.
