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PCUP, DILG set up urban poor satellite offices

ENSURING that the programs and services of the Philippine government are delivered promptly to the urban poor sector of the country, the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) headed by its chairman and chief executive officer, Undersecretary Elpidio Jordan Jr. paid a courtesy call to Secretary Benjamin 'Benhur' Abalos Jr. of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Jan. 17, 2023, at the DILG Napolcom Center in Quezon City.

Speaking before the secretary of the Interior during the courtesy call, Undersecretary Jordan laid out the PCUP's mandate of directly linking the marginalized and underprivileged sectors to the programs and services of the government, its regular programs and services, and most especially the four banner programs of the commission.

Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor CEO and chairman Undersecretary Elpidio Jordan Jr. paid a courtesy call to Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. on Jan. 17, 2023, at the DILG Napolcom Center in Quezon City. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO