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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.

INTRODUCTION

II.

ACRONYMS

III.

GERENERAL INFORMATION

IV.

ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBILITIES

V.

OPERATINGPROCEDURE
A.

ACCREDITATION
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B.

SOCIAL PREPARATION
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C.

Introduction
Coverage of Pre-Demolition Conference
Objectives
Process of Pre-Demolition Conference
Flowchart

POLICY FORMULATION
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VI.

Introduction
Coverage of Social Preparation Guidelines
Objectives
Process of Social Preparation Activities
Flowchart

PRE-DEMOLITION CONFERENCE
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D.

Introduction
General Principles
Objectives
Application Procedure
Application Validation
Process of Accreditation
Flowchart

Introduction
Coverage of Policy Formulation
Objectives
Process of Policy Formulation
Flowchart

APPENDICES
PCUP RESOLUTION NO. 04-009
PCUP RESOLUTION NO.05-2013
PCUP RESOLUTION NO. 07 SERIES 2014
PCUP RESOLUTION NO. 04-2013
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 82
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 131
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 708
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 69
A.O. NO 111

I.

INTRODUCTION

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 82 dated December 8, 1986 issued by then

President Corazon C. Aquino, PCUP serves as the direct link of the urban poor
to the government in policy formulation and program implementation
addressed to their needs. Strengthening its mandate is Executive Order No.
69 dated March 29, 2012 issued by President Benigno S. Aquino, specifically
for PCUP to conduct Social Preparation Activities related to asset reform,
human development and basic social services, employment and livelihood,
and other programs of the government for the urban poor.
This Manual is crafted with reference
urban poor organizations (UPOs),
Conference and Policy formulation
Resolutions Specifically the Resolutions

to the Guidelines on Accreditation of

Social Preparation, Pre-Demolition
as adopted through Commission
are as follows:

Commission Resolution 04-009 adopting the implementing rules and

regulation for building a partnership with the urban poor organization through
Accreditation;
Commission Resolution 05-2013 adopting the Social Preparation guidelines;
Commission Resolution 07 series 2014 adopting the guidelines on requesting
for Police assistance in Demolition or Eviction activities under the Urban
Development and Housing Act;
Commission Resolution 04-20113 adopting the guidelines on the process of
Policy Paper Formulation, Adoption and Implementation.
Primarily this Manual aims to serve as a guide to PCUP officials and
employees and the field operations in performing these core functions of
PCUP among others. Likewise, it also seeks to inform the stakeholders (the
UPOs, Government Agencies, LGUs, NGOs) of the programs and services of
PCUP as well as the strategies undertaken to perform its mandates.

II.

ACRONYMS

AC Area Coordinator refers to the PCUP personnel assigned to a specific

City or Municipality to undertake consultation, monitoring and

assisting the urban poor in matters relevant to their issues and
concerns

ADR Alternative Dispute Resolution

AO Administrative Order
BOS Basic Orientation Seminar
CBL Constitution and By-Laws
CBP Capability Building Program
CDA Cooperative Development Authority
CHR- Commission on Human Rights
CMP Community Mortgage Program
CO Community Organizing
COC Certificate of Compliance
CSO Civil Society Organizations
CSO Civil Society Organizations
DBM - Department of Budget and Management
DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DEpEd Department of Education
DILG - Department of Interior and Local Government
DNIP Direct Negotiated Installment Purchase
DOH - Department of Health
DOJ Department of Justice
DPWH - Department of Public Works and Highways
DSWD- Department of Social Welfare and Development

E.O. Executive Order

HDMF - Home Development Mutual Fund
HGC - Home Guarantee Corporation
HLURB Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
HUDCCHousing and Urban Development Coordinating Council
IEC Information, Education and Communication
KSAs Key Shelter Agencies
LGUs Local Government Units
LRA Land Registration Administration
MRBs Medium Rise Buildings
NCR National Capital Region
NGOs Non-Government Organizations
NHA National Housing Authority
NUPSC National Urban Poor Sectoral Council
PCUP Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor
PDC Pre-Demolition Conference
PNP Philippine National Police
R.A. Republic Act
RRAP - Resettlement and Relocation
RPMD Research, Planning and Monitoring Division
SEC Securities and Exchange Commission
SHFC - Socialize Housing and Financing Corporation
TOSG -Technical Operations Support Group
UDHA Urban Development and Housing Act
UPAO Urban Poor Affairs Office
UPO Urban Poor Organizations

III.

GENERAL INFORMATION

PCUP MANDATES, FUNCTIONS

Serves as the direct link of the urban poor to the government in policy
formulation and program implementation addressed to their needs.
Coordinates and monitors the implementation of government policies and
programs for the sector.
Accredits legitimate Urban Poor Organizations (UPOs) for representation in
the formulation of recommendations relative to the sector.
Participates in policy discussions relating to the urban poor in board meetings
of the Housing and Urban Development Council (HUDCC), Key Shelter
Agencies (KSAs) and Local Housing Boards (LHBs)
Undertakes social preparation activities related to asset reform, human
development and basic social services, employment and livelihood and other
programs of the government for the urban poor.
PCUP VISION
A society where the poor are empowered, economically productive and
actively participating in the poverty reduction program and sustainable
development of the country.

PCUP MISSION
Improved coordination and monitoring for the speedy implementation of
government policies and programs for the urban poor.
Enhanced accreditation of legitimate urban poor organizations for purposes of
representation and policy formulation.

PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION FOR THE URBAN POOR

ORGANIZATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OF THE PHILIPPINES
CHAIRMAN/
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CHIEF OF STAFF

COMMISSIONER

COMMISSIONER

COMMISSIONER

COMMISSIONER

COMMISSION SECRETARIAT

RESEARCH PLANNING
AND MONITORING
DIVISION

ADMINISTRATIVE &
FINANCE DIVISION

INFORMATION &
COMMUNICATION UNIT (ICTU)

CASH
UNIT

RECORDS
UNIT

SUPPLY,
PROPERTY &
GENERAL
SERVICES

ACCOUNTING
UNIT

BUDGET
UNIT

FIELD OPERATIONS
DIVISION

FIELD OPERATIONS
DIVISION

FOR NCR

FOR LUZON

HRM
UNIT

FIELD
OPERATIONS
DIVISION

FIELD
OPERATIONS
DIVISION

FOR VISAYAS

FOR VISAYAS

IV.

ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Office of the Chairman (OC)

1. Formulate and recommend policies for the Presidents appropriate action.
2. Relate with key officials/principals of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial
branches of the government, UN and International bodies, Local Chief
Executives, NGOs, and the media.

Policy and Special Concern Group under the Office of the Chairman
1. Formulate and recommend policies to improve the PCUP internal
organization systems and procedures, and to enhance its working
relationship with other national government agencies, LGUs, NGOs, and
the urban poor organizations

Office of the Commissioners (OCOM)

1. Formulate and recommend poverty alleviation and people empowerment
policies and programs, for approval by the Commission-en-banc, for action
by the President or for consideration, adoption or guidance of concerned
government agencies, LGUs, NGOs and urban poor organizations
2. Relate with key officials/principals of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial
branches of government, U.N. and international bodies, Local Chief
Executives, NGOs, and the media, and report to the Chairman/CEO the
outcome of such important meetings/activities.
3. Represent the Commission in inter-agency committees, task forces, and
other related bodies as may be directed by the Chairman.
Administrative and Finance Division (AFD)
1. Establish and maintain a system that shall ensure the smooth delivery of
the necessary monetary, materials, and other logistical support.

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Research, Planning and Monitoring Division (RPMD)

1. Initiate and lead planning activities; and assist the Division in planning and
work programming exercise, and properly undertaking their own
evaluation;
2. Design and develop appropriate monitoring instruments and mechanism
and ensure the consistency and coherence of the activities of PCUP officials
and staff to the over-all directions set by the Chairman/CEO;
3. Formulate and recommend policies to improve the PCUP internal
organization system and procedures, and to enhance its working
relationship with other national government agencies, LGUs, NGOs, UPCCs,
and the urban poor organizations;
4. Conduct research on urban poor related programs, services, laws,
issuances data and statistics;
5. Develop and design Information, Education and Communication Materials.
RPMD is currently working on the development and maintaining a
computerized data bank on the programs/projects for the urban poor,
status reports from the Field Operations Divisions, other stakeholders, etc.;
6. Submit the Directors individual semestral and annual performance
commitments for review and approval of the Chairman/CEO and his regular
monthly and quarterly progress reports thereof for the Chairman/CEOs
evaluation.
Information and Communication Technology Unit (ICTU):
(under the supervision of RPMD) Per Special Order No. 161 -14.
1. Systems and Database Development to perform Programming and
create Database Systems for Admin. & Finance, Monitoring Reports,
Accreditation, Socio-economic Profiling and other information needs;
2. Trainings to provide trainings/technology transfer to all personnel
regarding IT related matters;
3. Multimedia and Graphic Design to create Audio-Visual Presentation
(Video clips) like Infomercial (promotional materials) and IEC materials
(brochures, tarpaulins, fliers, etc.);
4. Web, Email and Social Media Administration to administer the PCUP
Website, official emails, Facebook and Twitter accounts of the
Commission;
5. Network and Systems Security Administration to administer the
computers, printers and other devices that are linked together, allowing
users to exchange and share information and resources through Local
Area Network (LAN);
6. Technical Support to perform preventive maintenance and repair on
computer hardware/software and peripherals (install Anti-Virus, clear and
disinfect vital files, diagnose and troubleshoot computer defects).
7. Representation on ICT related matters together with PCUP Officials, to
represent the Commission on ICT related matters to other agencies; and
8. Finalize the Information Systems Strategic Plan for submission to ICTODOST and DBM.

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The Field Operation Divisions (FODs: FOD-NCR, FOD-Luzon, FODVisayas, FOD-Mindanao)

1. Disseminate and advocate the enforcement/implementation of national
government policies and programs for the urban poor;
2. Establish consultative mechanisms;
3. Accredit urban poor organizations (UPOs);
4. Review local government legislations, policies and programs for the urban
poor in consultation with the sector and recommend appropriate action;
5. Conduct regular assessment for the implemented programs and projects
for the urban poor;
6. Conduct an inventory of needs and profiles of the different urban poor
communities vis -a-vias an inventory of available resources;
7. Facilitate the adoption of identified strategies for the easy access of the
needs of the UPOs;
8. Establish multi-sectoral linkages with UPOs, non -governmental
organizations (NGOs) and government agencies;
9. Provide technical advice/assistance in the development of
programs/projects for the urban poor; and
10.Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Chairman or his
authorized representative.
11.Facilitate the conduct of Pre-Demolition (PDC) prior to PNPs provision of
Police assistance in D/E involving underprivileged and homeless.
12.Undertake social preparation activities relative to governments program
for the urban poor.
13. Formulate/propose policies and programs as a result of consultations
conducted that will benefit the urban poor
14. Conduct capability building programs for the urban poor leaders and local
government.
15. Conduct of Basic Orientation Seminar (BOS)

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V.

OPERATING PROCEDURE

A) ACCREDITATION OF UPO
INTRODUCTION
PCUPs Commission Resolution 04-009 - resolution adopting the
implementation and regulations for building partnerships with the urban poor
organizations through accreditation. As stated in Section 16, Article 13 of the
Constitution of the Philippines the right of the people and their organization
to effective and reasonable participation at all levels of social, political and
economic decision making shall not be abridged and that the State shall, by
law, facilitate the establishment of adequate consultation mechanisms.
Through Executive Order No. 82, PCUP shall serve as the direct link of the
urban poor to the government in policy formulation and program
implementation addressed to their needs. It recognizes accreditation as an
important strategy for determining legitimate urban poor organizations for
purposes of representation in the formulation of recommendations to the
President, and for the facilitation of delivery of government services, and if
there is a need to institute changes in the implementing guidelines for the
accreditation of the urban poor organizations in order to provide more
effective screening of the legitimate urban poor organizations; therefore be it
resolved as it resolved, that the PCUP hereby adopts the Amended
Implementing Rules and Regulations for Building Partnerships with the Urban
Poor Organizations through accreditations.
GENERAL PRINCIPLE
The Urban poor shall be encouraged to organize themselves for the
purpose of community action and group representation to ensure the
preparatory consciousness among them in relating with the government
especially in policy formulation and program implementation, and evaluation
of programs and projects affecting the urban poor sector.
OBJECTIVE
The Implementing Rules and Regulations shall provide guidance and
assistance to concerned (PCUP) personnel, other government agencies (GAs)
and non-government organizations (NGOs) in the implementation of Section
2 (c) of Executive Order 82.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

Accreditation - refers to the process of recognizing an urban poor

organization for purpose of ensuring community action and participation in
policy formulation, program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Accreditation Committee - refers to the committee that deliberates on the

merits of the validation report on the application for accreditation. It is
composed of the Head NCR/Luzon; Head RPMD; representative from the
Legal Unit. In the Visayas and Mindanao, it shall be composed of the Head,
Field Operation Division; Head, TOSG; and Area Coordinator concerned.

Area Coordinator(AC) refers to the PCUP employee assigned to a specific

area to undertake consultation, monitoring and assisting the urban poor in
matters relevant to their issues and concerns.

BOS refers to Basic Orientation Seminar conducted by PCUP

RPMD refers to Research, Planning and Monitoring Division in PCUP
TOSG refers to the Technical Operations Support Group of various Division
in PCUP

Underprivileged and homeless citizens refers to the individuals or

families residing in urban and urbanizable areas whose income or combined
household income fall within the poverty threshold as defined by NEDA and
do not own housing facilities including those who live in makeshift dwelling
units and do not enjoy security of tenure.

Urban Areas -refers to all cities regardless of their population density and
to municipalities with a population density of at least five hundred (500)
persons per square kilometers.

Urbanizable areas - refers to sites and lands which, considering present

characteristics and prevailing conditions, display marked and great potential
of becoming urban areas within the period of five (5) years.

Urban Poor Organization refers to voluntary groupings of the urban poor

with at least fifteen (15) members organized along community-based projects
and activities.

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1.0 The Application Procedure

The application shall be filed with the RPMD/TOSG either by
personal delivery or by mail. Only applications with complete
requirements shall be considered for processing.
1.1.1. The Applicant shall file completely filled up documents
together with the requirements (see attached requirements)
with the RPMD/TOSG.
1.1.2. The RPMD/TOSG shall check the completeness of the
documentary requirements. If incomplete, applicant shall be
informed that application shall be kept on file pending
receipt of all requirements.
1.1.3. The RPMD/CASHIER shall issue an Acknowledgement
Receipt for the application and documentary requirements.
1.1.4. The Applicant shall present the Acknowledgement Receipt to
the Cashier and pay the Php 100.00 Application Fee.
1.1.5. The Cashier shall issue an Official Receipt indicating the
name of the UPO and the Application Control Number.
1.1.6. The Applicant shall present the Official Receipt to the
RPMD/TOSG for recording of the OR in the logbook.
1.1.7. The RPMD/ACCOM shall post the name of UPO applying for
accreditation in conspicuous places, to wit: the concerned
PCUP Regional Office, LGU, UPAO or similar body and the
urban poor community where the urban poor organization is
located for seven (7) working days to afford time for third
party complaint/protest.
2.0

The Application Validation

2.1.1 The RPMD/TOSG Officer shall forward the application to the
AC.
2.1.2 The AC shall conduct the ocular inspection, data validation,
social investigation and pre-accreditation orientation within
ten (10) working days upon receipt of the application.
2.1.3 The AC shall then endorse the application to the AcCom with
its corresponding evaluation report and recommended
action.
2.1.4 With the assistance of the concerned Community Leader, the
AC shall conduct a Socio-Economic Profile of the community
within one (1) month from the submission of the complete
application and submit such to the RPMD/TOSG. The profile
shall not, however, be a pre-requisite for accreditation but
shall be the basis for future intervention.

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3.0

The Certificate of Accreditation

3.1.1

AcCom shall deliberate on the AC recommendation and

return the application to the RPMD/TOSG with the
corresponding recommendation for final action.
3.1.2 RPMD/TOSG shall notify applicant regarding action on
application.
3.1.3 If approved, RPMD/TOSG issue Certificate of Accreditation.
3.1.4 If disapproved, RPMD/TOSG returns application to the
applicant with a written explanation of reason/s for
disapproval.
Effectivity of Accreditation
Upon approval, the accreditation shall be in effect for two (2) years and
be subject to renewal every two (2) years thereafter. RPMD/TOSG shall
send the UPO a written reminder two (2) months before their
accreditation expires. An accredited UPO shall be dropped from the roster
of accredited organization if it falls to renew its accreditation on time.
Obligations of Accredited Urban Poor Organizations
a) Submission of annual report on activities;
b) Adherence to its Constitution and By-Laws;
c) Submission of notice of amendments to CBL, change of officers,
change of name and
address and other organizational changes that
may occur;
d) Compliance with other rules and regulations which the Commission
may promulgate.
e) Submission of Minutes of Meeting when present officers were elected,
duly certified by the Secretary.
Grounds for Denial of Application
a) Misrepresentation of the data or information supplied by the UPO in
the Application Forms.
b) Involvement in illegal activities.
c) Objectives contrary to law.
d) Commission of other acts contrary to the interest of the urban poor
and to the society in general.
e) Dual or multiple membership of individual member in the communitybased or occupation-based UPO of the same level.

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Grounds for Cancellation of Accreditation

a) Misrepresentation in the annual report of accomplishments;
b) Misrepresentation in the minutes of the meeting when the constitution
and by-laws were adopted or in the minutes of the meeting when the
officers were elected;
c) Misrepresentation, false statements or fraud in connection with the
election of officers, the list of voting members, or failure to submit
these documents together with the list of the newly elected/appointed
officers and their postal addresses within thirty (30) working days
from election;
d) Acting as a squatting syndicate or otherwise engaging in any activity
prohibited by law;
e) Non-compliance with Section 12 (Obligation of Accredited Urban Poor
Organization).
Third Party Complaint/Protest
Any individual or organization may file a complaint/protest against an
organization:
a) whose application for accreditation is pending; or
b) for cancellation of Certificate of Accreditation.
Where to file Complaint/Protest:
The third party complaint/protest shall be filed with the RPMD/TOSG,
either by personal delivery or mail. The RPMD/TOSG shall then apprise the
AcCom of the nature of the complaint/protest.
Procedure to file Complaint/Protest:
a. Within two (2) working days after receipt of the third party
complaint/notice of protest, the RPMD/TOSG shall furnish the
concerned UPO a copy of the complaint/protest and advise it to
answer the complaint/protest within fifteen (15)days from receipt
thereof.
b. After the lapse of fifteen (15) working days, the AcCom shall, within
fifteen (15) working days.
Promptly conduct hearing/s wherein both parties are
accordingly presented;
If deemed necessary, order the AC to conduct an investigation,
ocular survey and verification of information and submit his/her
recommendation within five (5) working days from receipt of
the order, or invite the AC for clarificatory questions.

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c. Where the application or complaint needs further action, the AcCom

shall return such application or complaint to the AC for appropriate
action and compliance. After appropriate action has been taken, the
AC returns the application, together with its final decision, to the
AcCom.
d. The AcCom, through the RPMD/TOSG, shall notify the parties of its
final decision within two (2) working days from submission of such
decision. If pursuant to Section 15, no motion for consideration or an
appeal is filed after the prescribed period, the decision becomes final
and executory. RPMD/TOSG proceeds with the accreditation process
until the issuance of the Certificate of Accreditation. If a motion for
reconsideration or an appeal is filed, the AcCom shall notify the
Commission of such motion or appeal.
e. Where the AcCom deems it fit, the services of the Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR) Team may be requested at any instance within the
hearing process.
Provision for Appeal/Motion for Reconsideration with AcCom
Either party to the application (the applicant UPO or the third party
complaint/protester) shall first file a motion for reconsideration within
fifteen (15) working days from receipt of the decision. The AcCom shall,
within ten (10) working days from receipt of the motion, decide whether
to grant or deny the motion.
Appeal to the Commission en-Banc
a. The AcCom decision may be appealed to the Commission-en-Banc
within ten (10) days from receipt of the AcCom decision. The Chair
shall direct the AcCom to submit all the records of accreditation to the
Commission-en-Banc.
b. Within fifteen (15) working days, the Commission-en-Banc shall either
approve or deny appeal:
If approved, the Commission-en-Banc shall order the AcCom to
issue the corresponding Certificate of Accreditation or cancel the
certificate as the case may be, within two (2) working days from
receipt of the appeal.
If denied, the AcCom shall notify the UPO within two (2) working
days from receipt of the decision of the Commission-en-Banc.
The decision of the Commission-en-Banc shall be final and executory.

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Waiver of Right to Appeal

Any applicant UPO who fails to file Notice of Appeal after the 15
working days grace period shall be considered to have waived its right to
appeal.
Any accredited UPO or one with pending application who fails to
answer a third party complaint/protest within fifteen (15) days shall be
considered in default, thereby losing its right to present evidence in its
favor.
The concerned UPO shall count the fifteen (15) working days
period from the actual receipt of Notice of Denial of the complaint/protest.
The proof of failure of the UPO to act/reply within the grace period shall
be the actual received copy sign by the representative of the UPO.
Extension of the Filling Period
The period within which to file an answer or to file an appeal shall
be suspended provided that the UPO filed a request for extension of the
filling period. If the extension is not granted, the original prescriptive
period of fifteen (15) working days shall be in effect.
The AcCom may grant a maximum of fifteen (15) working days
extension period provided a reasonable ground has established. However,
for every case of appeal, only extension period shall be awarded.
PROCESS OF ACCREDITATION
1.0

APPLICANT (15 min.)

Shall be filed with the RPMD/TOSG either by personal delivery or by
mail. Only applications with complete requirements shall be
considered for processing.

2.0

RPMD/TOSG (1 hr.)
a) Check the completeness of the documentary requirements. If
incomplete, applicant shall be informed that application shall be
kept on file pending receipt of all requirements.
b) Issue an Acknowledgement Receipt for the application and
documentary requirements.
c) Post the name of UPO applying for accreditation in conspicuous
places, to wit: the concerned PCUP Regional Office, LGU, UPAO
or similar body and the urban poor community where the urban
poor organization is located for seven (7) working days to afford
time for third party complaint/protest

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3.0

PCUP Cashier(15 mins.)

Issue an Official Receipt for the Application Fee indicating the name
of the UPO and the Application Control Number

4.0

Area Coordinator (AC) (10 days)

a)Ocular inspection
b) Social investigation
c) Data validation/Community profile
d) Basic orientation seminar

5.0

Accreditation Committee (AcCom) (1 day)

Deliberates on the merits of the validation report on the application
for accreditation.
It is composed of the Head LGCA-NCR/Luzon;
Head RPMD; representative from the Legal Unit. In the Visayas and
Mindanao, it shall be composed of the Head, Field Operation
Division; Head, TOSG; and Area Coordinator concerned

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ACCREDITATION FLOWCHART
Start
RPMD\TOSG
Urban Poor Organization
(UPO) to fill up Accreditation
Form with complete
requirements and submit to
RPMD-TOSG
(15 min.)

Check the completeness of the documentary requirements. If

incomplete, applicant shall be informed that application shall
be kept on file pending receipt of all requirements.
Issue an Acknowledgement Receipt for the application and
documentary requirements.
Post the name of UPO applying for accreditation in
conspicuous places, to wit: the concerned PCUP Regional
Office, LGU, UPAO or similar body and the urban poor
community where the urban poor organization is located for
seven (7) working days to afford time for third party
compliant/protest
(1 hour)

NO

COMPLETE?

YES
PCUP Cashier
Issue an Official Receipt for the Application Fee
indicating the name of the UPO and the
Application Control Number(15 min)

AREA COORDINATOR
Ocular inspection;
Social investigation;
Data validation/Community
profile;
Basic orientation seminar(10
days)

RPMD/ACCOM returns
application to the applicant with
a written explanation of
reason/s for disapproval(1 day)

NO

APPROVE?

YES
RPMD/TOSG issue Certificate of
Accreditation.
Upon approval, the accreditation
shall be in effect for two (2) years
and be subject to renewal every
two (2) years thereafter.
RPMD/TOSG shall send the UPO a
written reminder two (2) months
before their accreditation expires.
An accredited UPO shall be dropped
from the roster of accredited
organization if it falls to renew its
accreditation on time. (1day)

End
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PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION FOR THE URBAN POOR

4/F DHC Bldg., 1115 EDSA, Proj. 7, Quezon City
Tel Nos. 410 4656 / 410 4503 / 410 4691

ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
(NEW)
Check list of Requirements
Accomplished Application Form (Form A)
List of officers with photo, address, contact number
(Form B)
List of members (Form C)
Minutes of the Election of Officers duly signed by the
Secretary
Brief history of the organization (Form D)
Copy of Constitution and By-Laws
Minutes of Adoption of CBL (not required if registered with SEC, HIGC, or CDA
Copy of Certificate of Registration with SEC, HIGC,
HLURB, CDA , NGO or other government bodies (any one only)
Financial Report duly certified by the Treasurer
Sketch of Area / Site (Form E)
Photo/s of the community
Official Receipt of Application Fee
MGA PAALALA: (1) ANG PAGPROSESO NG APPLICATION AY MAGSI-SIMULA LAMANG KAPAG KUMPLETO ANG MGA REQUIREMENTS
NA ISINUMITE. (2) ANG PANGALAN NG SAMAHANG NAG-AAPPLY AY IPAPASKIL SA KUMUNIDAD, LGU-UPAO, at PCUP SA LOOB NG
PITONG (7) ARAW.
Submitted by:____________________________________________________
NAME OF UPO

Signature above Printed Name of UPO Rep.

Date

Received by:

Signature above Printed Name

Unit

Date

ACTION TAKEN
/ / Received for processing

/ / On file for completion

/ / Other action/s needed _____________________________

________________________________________________

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PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION FOR THE URBAN POOR

4/F DHC Bldg., 1115 EDSA, Proj. 7, Quezon City
Tel Nos. 410 4656 / 410 4503 / 410 4691

ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
(RENEWAL)

Check list of Requirements

Accomplished Application Form G
Minutes of the Election of Officers duly signed by the
Secretary
List of officers with photo, address, contact number
(Form B)
Updated list of members (Form C)
Copy of amended CBL, if changes were made in the
original
Annual Financial Report duly signed by the Treasurer
Accomplishment Report (Form H)
Sketch of Area / Site (Form E)
Application Form F
Official Receipt of Application Fee
MGA PAALALA: (1) ANG PAGPROSESO NG APPLICATION AY
MAGSI-SIMULA LAMANG KAPAG KUMPLETO ANG MGA REQUIREMENTS
NA ISINUMITE. (2) ANG PANGALAN NG SAMAHANG NAG-AAPPLY AY
IPAPASKIL SA KUMUNIDAD, LGU-UPAO, at PCUP SA LOOB NG PITONG (7) ARAW.
Submitted by:_______________________________________________
NAME OF UPO

Signature above Printed Name of UPO Rep.

Date

Received by:

Signature above Printed Name

Unit

Date

ACTION TAKEN
/ / Received for processing

/ / On file for completion

/ / Other action/s needed _____________________________

___________________________________________________

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Accreditation Form A

NOT FOR SALE

Control
No.____________
Office of the President
of the Philippines

Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor

4/F DHC Bldg., 1115 EDSA, Proj. 7, Quezon City Tel Nos. 410 4656 / 410 4503 / 410 4691

APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION

(new)
Name of Organization :
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Address :
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Contact Person:
____________________________________
Telephone No.:_______________
Type of Organization:

( ) Community-based

( ) Occupation Based

General Objectives of the Organization:

( ) Security of Tenure
[ ] Community Mortgage Program
[ ] Proclamation
[ ] Expropriation
[ ] Direct Negotiated Installment Purchase
[ } Others ____________
( ) Basic Services:
[ ] Water [ ] Electricity

[ ] Health

[ ] Infrastructure

[ ] Education

( ) Representation
( ) Referral Services
(

) Access to Capability Training

ORGANIZATION PROFILE

Type of Organization: [ ] Urban Poor Organization

[ ] Homeowners Association

Number of Members: _________________

__________________

Number of Families:

Number of Individuals below 18 years old.:

_____________

Male ____________

Female

Number of individuals above 18 years old:

_____________

Male ____________

Female

Total number of individuals (population):

____________________________________________________
Land Area Occupied:

________________ sq. meters

Classification of Land Occupied: [ ] public

[ ] private

__________________ hectares
[ ] danger zone

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On-going programs, services and activities of the organization, if any:

a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
Common problems in the organization:
a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________

I affirm that the information given relative to our application for PCUP Accreditation is
true and correct and hereby authorize the PCUP to verify such information from whatever
sources it may consider appropriate. Thus, any misrepresentation shall automatically result to
the denial of this application.

Verified by:
Organization

____________________________
President of the

___________________________________

___________________________________
Area Coordinator

____________________________
Date Verified

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Accreditation Form

NOT FOR SALE

LIST OF OFFICERS

NAME

PHOTO

ADDRESS

PHONE NO.

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Accreditation Form D

NOT FOR SALE

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION

Name of
Organization:_______________________________________________________
Date Organized: ____________________________________________________
Affiliation, if any: _________________________________________________
Place of origin of majority of the members: _______________________________
Reason/s for Migration:
1. _______________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________

Organization/s or person/s who assisted in organizing the UPO:

1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________________________

Prepared by:

____________________
President, UPO

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Accreditation Form E

NOT FOR SALE

SKETCH & PHOTOGRAPH OF THE AREA / SITE

(Please include jeepney / bus route)

Name of UPO _____________________________________________________________

Address:
__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

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Accreditation Form F

NOT FOR SALE

RECOMMENDATION

Approved

Denied

Reason/s for denial:

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Further action/s to be undertaken:

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Submitted by:

_____________________________________
Area Coordinator
__________________
Date

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Accreditation Form G

NOT FOR SALE

Control
No.____________
Office of the President
of the Philippines

Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor

4/F DHC Bldg., 1115 EDSA, Proj. 7, Quezon City Tel Nos. 410 4656 / 410 4503 / 410 4691

APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION

(Renewal)

Previous Accreditation No. ______________

_____________

Date Issued __________ Expiration Date

Name of Organization :
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Address :
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Contact Person:
____________________________________ Telephone
No.:_______________
Type of Organization: ( ) Community-based ( ) Occupation Based
______________

Date Organized:

Service/s Availed of
Type of Service

Service Provider

Status

(Write name of agency)

Govt

Non-Govt

Com
pleted

A. Security of Tenure
[
[
[
[

]
]
]
]

Community Mortgage Program

Proclamation
Expropriation
Direct Negotiated Installment
Purchase
[ } Others ____________

B. Basic Services
[ ] Water [ ] Electricity
[ ] Health [ ] Infrastructure
[ ] Education

C. Representation
D. Referral Services
E. Access to Capability Training

ORGANIZATION PROFILE
Type of Organization: [ ] Urban Poor Organization
Number of Members: _________________
__________________

[ ] Homeowners Association
Number of Families:

30

Ongoing

Number of individuals above 18 years old:

_____________

Male ____________

Female

Total number of individuals (population):

____________________________________________________
Land Area Occupied:

________________ sq. meters

Classification of Land Occupied: [ ] public

[ ] private

__________________ hectares
[ ] danger zone

On-going programs, services and activities of the organization, if any:

a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________
Common problems in the organization:
a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________
I affirm that the information given relative to our application for PCUP Accreditation is true and
correct and hereby authorize the PCUP to verify such information from whatever sources it may consider
appropriate. Thus, any misrepresentation shall automatically result to the denial of this application.

____________________________
Verified by:
Organization
___________________________________
AC

President of the
_____________________
Date Verified

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Accreditation Form H

NOT FOR SALE

ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

Activity

Date

Issue/s / Problem/s
Addressed

# of Benefi
ciaries

Impact on
Community

Other relevant information

Prepared by:
_____________________
Secretary
Noted:
_____________________________
President

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B) SOCIAL PREPARATION
INTRODUCTION
PCUPs Commission Resolution 05-2013 adopting the Social Preparation
guidelines; Section 9 of Article XIII of the Constitution states that the state
shall, by law, and for the common good, undertake, in cooperation with the
private sector, a continuing program of urban land reform and housing which
make available at affordable cost, decent housing and basic services to
underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban centers and resettlement
areas. It shall also promote adequate employment opportunities to such
citizens. In the implementation of such program. The State shall respect the
rights of small property owners. Republic Act (RA) No. 7279 otherwise
known as Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992 provides
that it shall be the policy of the State to undertake in cooperation with the
private sector, a comprehensive and continuing Urban Development and
Housing Programs. RA No. 7279, further requires local government units
(LGUs), in coordination with PCUP, to afford program beneficiaries an
opportunity to be heard and to participate in the decision-making process
over matters involving the protection and promotion of their collective
interests. Executive Order (EO) No. 82 (s. 1986), as amended, created the
Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) under the Office of the
President (OP) to coordinate the speedy implementation of government
policies and programs for the urban poor. EO No. 69 (s. 2012) strengthened
the functions of PCUP and recognized that the need of the urban poor sector
goes beyond the need to continuing land reform and housing but rather
extends to the totality of decent living and support services to alleviate the
plight of the poor. Section 2 of EO No. 69 (s. 2012) mandated PCUP to
undertake social preparation activity related to asset reform, human
development and basic social services, employment and livelihood and other
programs of the government for the urban poor. Administrative Order (AO)
No. 111 (s. 1989) directed concerned government departments, agencies and
offices to coordinate with PCUP and actively participate in tri-sectoral
dialogues and activities concerning the urban poor. Therefore pursuant to EO
No. 69, (s. 2012) mandate, the following procedures are hereby promulgated
and adopted.

COVERAGE OF SOCIAL PREPARATION GUIDELINES

This guideline specify the set of initial activities that should be conducted
prior to the implementation of government programs on asset reform,
human development and basic social services, employment and livelihood for
the benefit the underprivileged and homeless families.

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OBJECTIVES
This guideline is intended to:
a. Prepare and set the tone for the social transformation of the
underprivileged and homeless families as regards the program or project
that will be implemented;
b. Encourage participation of underprivileged and homeless families from
the preparation and planning to the final stage of the program or project;
and
c. Empower and developed the underprivileged and homeless families as
partners in the communitys development process which geared towards
comprehensive community development; and
d. Establish sustainable mechanism through consolidation and assessment
integrating the inputs of the underprivileged and homeless families.
DEFINITION OF TERMS

Asset Reform refers to the redistribution of wealth from one group of

entities to a broader range of entities, usually by utilizing some sort of
mechanism put in place.

Human Development refers to the process of enlarging peoples choices

and enhancing human capabilities and freedoms, enabling them to live a long
and healthy life.

Social Preparation refers to the series of activities designed to prepare

the underprivileged and homeless families to cope with the changes brought
about by government infrastructure or development projects.

Underprivileged and homeless citizens refers to the individuals or

families residing in urban and urbanizable areas whose income or combined
household income fall within the poverty threshold as defined by NEDA and
do not own housing facilities including those who live in makeshift dwelling
units and do not enjoy security of tenure.

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PROCESS OF SOCIAL PREPARATION ACTIVITIES

1.0

Approaches in conducting Social Preparation Activities

a) On Eviction and Demolition:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Consultation;
Information, Education and Communication (IEC);
Community Organizing;
Multi-sectoral dialogues; and
Coordination.

b)On Human Development and Basic Services:

1. Basic Orientation Seminar (BOS) on the programs and
projects to the government;
2. Capability building program;
3. Values formation;
4. Gender and Development programs; and
5. Linkaging with the concerned agencies as regards the
provision of basic services and facilities such as roads,
schools, livelihood sites, Material Recovery Facilities
(MRFs), clinics and the like.
c) On Employment and Livelihood:
1. Human resource development which essentially enhances
the individuals existing lines of work, refining their innate
entrepreneurial capabilities and reinventing their values;
2. Skills training and cooperative or community enterprise
formation that will upgrade their abilities for livelihood
and employment;
3. Fund sourcing for the livelihood component of the
relocation or resettlement site to finance incomegenerating projects in order to sustain the basic needs of
the homeless and underprivileged families; and
4. Community based enterprises development that provides
and enhance a different range of enterprises, products,
services and projects to address the social, economic and
environmental needs in community.
d) On Asset Reform, the activities under this approach is the
same as that of demolition and eviction, however the
supplementary are:

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1. Land Status Verification with the Department of

Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) or Land
Registration Administration (LRA);
2. Evaluation of the Property; and
3. Estate Management which include among others
management of the physical capital assets, maintenance
of the utilities and manage all acquired properties or
equipments.
e) On Participation in Governance and Advocacy:
1. Communityorganizing for effective Peoples Participation
by actively interfacing with local special bodies such as
local housing board, etc.
2. Capability building to facilitate participation from the
barangay level to municipal, provincial, as well as
national; and
3. Skills training to develop planning and budgeting at the
local level that maximizes the opportunities for
participation at the local housing board.
2.0

Community and Household Profiling

In all social preparation activities that will be conducted, there
shall be a community and household profiling of the
underprivileged and homeless families to determine the physical
boundaries, actual number of households and occupants, and
possible option for programs pertaining to asset reform, human
development and basic social services, employment and livelihood.
This shall also serve as PCUP data on the underprivileged and
homeless families. In relation with this, the following shall be
undertaken:
a. Community Scan;
b. Coordination with Local Government Units (LGUs) Officials;
c. Coordination with the Urban Poor Organization (UPOs)
Leaders;
d. Interview with the families;
e. Census, Mapping and Household Tagging;
f. Data Gathering;
g. Data Processing; and
h. Data Analysis

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3.0

PCUP, in coordination with the Key Shelter Agencies

(KSAs), shall conduct social preparation activities:
1. For the areas covered by Presidential Proclamation,
Community Mortgage Program (CMP), Direct Negotiated
Instalment Purchase (DNIP), Relocation or Resettlement,
Medium-Rise Buildings (MRBs) and other alternative housing
programs to facilitate access by the urban poor to the asset
reform program of the government;
2. Assist the underprivileged and homeless citizens in getting
access to human development and basic social, livelihood
and employment opportunities, which activities shall include;
3. Orientation-seminars to disseminate information on the
existing programs and basic social services of the
government for the unprivileged and homeless citizens;
4. Capability-building
activities
geared
towards
the
empowerment of the underprivileged and homeless citizens
and ensuring their meaningful participation in governance
and nation-building; and
5. Provision of all aspects of decent living and support services
to the affected underprivileged and homeless families at the
relocation or resettlement sites by the concerned LGU or the
government agency authorized to demolish, with the
assistance of the concerned government agencies and Civil
Society Organization (CSOs).

4.0

The concerned LGUs and government agencies in the executive

department that are authorized to demolish shall be called upon to
coordinate with PCUP in the implementation of all their
administrative demolition and eviction activities affecting
underprivileged and homeless citizens;
The PCUP shall regularly secure updates from all government
agencies involved in the implementation of poverty alleviation
programs, specifically in urban centers and resettlement areas, to
increase the peoples awareness on the government programs for
the underprivileged and homeless citizens, and promote the
participation of prospective program for the beneficiaries; and
When it is not possible to undertake the social preparation
activities, PCUP may enter into contract with the CSO for
assistance.

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SOCIAL PREPARATION FLOWCHART

START

On Eviction and
Demolition
1. Consultation;
2. IEC;
3. Community
Organizing;
4. Conflict
management;
5. Multi-sectoral
dialogues; and
6. Coordination

On Human
Development and
Basic Services
1. BOS;
2. Capability building
program;
3. Values formation;
4. Gender and
Development
programs; and
5. Linkaging with the
concern agencies

On Employment and
Livelihood
1. Human resource
development;
2. Skill training and
cooperative;
3. Fund sourcing;
4. Community based
enterprises

On Asset Reform
1. Land Status
Verification with
DENR/LRA;
2. Evaluation of the
Property; and
3. Estate
Management

On Participation in
Governance and
Advocacy
1. Community
Organizing
2. Capability Building
for facilitate
participation
3. Skill Training

COMMUNITY AND HOUSEHOLD PROFILING

a. Community Scan;
b. Coordination with Local Government Units (LGUs) Officials;
c. Coordination with the Urban Poor Organizations (UPOs) Leaders;
d. Interview with the families;
e. Census, Mapping and Household Tagging;
f. Data Gathering;
g. Data Processing; and
h. Data Analysis

Coordinates with KSA to access services to underprivileged

1. Housing/Relocation/Resettlement
2. Livelihood
3. Basic Services
4. Trainings
5. Alternative Dispute Resolve

END

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39

C) PRE-DEMOLITION CONFERENCE (PDC)

INTRODUCTION
PCUPs Commission Resolution07 series 2014 adopting the guidelines
on requesting for Police assistance in Demolition or Eviction activities under
the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992 prescribes certain
requirements that must be complied with in the execution of demolition
and/or eviction to be undertaken.
By virtue of Executive Order No. 82, the Presidential Commission for
the Urban Poor (PCUP) was mandated to coordinate the speedy
implementation of government policies and program for the urban poor. EO
No. 69 required the agencies mentioned therein to formulate the necessary
operational mechanism and guidelines to ensure strict compliance with
Section 28 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7279. EO No. 152 as amended by EO
No. 708 provides that PCUP retains its monitoring and reporting functions as
well as those under powers enumerated under Section 1 subsection 4 & 11.
On May 2, 2012 the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
issued a letter requesting PCUP to preside the Pre-Demolition Conference
prior the provision of Police Assistance from the Philippine National Police
(PNP) in demolition and/or eviction activities. The Implementing Rules and
Regulation (IRR) created to facilitate EO 69 operational mechanism includes
the conduct of PDC prior providing police assistance in dismantling and
evicting underprivileged and homeless families and the Philippine National
Police (PNP), in compliance with the May 02, 2012 DILG letter, amend the
PNP Standard Operating Procedure and adopted the signed Guidelines on
Requesting Police assistance in Demolition or Eviction Activities Under the
Urban the Urban Development and Housing Act. The PCUP En-banc resolves,
as it is hereby resolved to adopt the Guidelines on Requesting for Police
Assistance in Demolition or Eviction activities under the UDHA or otherwise
known as Pre-Demolition Conference Guidelines.

COVERAGE ON REQUESTING FOR POLICE ASSISTANCE

DEMOLITION OR EVICTION ACIVITIES UNDER UDHA

IN

The set of Guidelines shall apply to requests for Police Assistance in

Demolition or Eviction activities affecting Underprivileged and Homeless
Citizens whether through (1) a Court Order or (2) Administrative Order
(Summary or Extra-Judicial Eviction and/or Demolitions)

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OBJECTIVES
Prevent, and if not, to stop the hostility and violence arising from the
Demolition and/or Eviction of Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens; and
Safeguard from hostility and violence, not only the affected Underprivileged
and Homeless Citizens but also the representative of government agencies
and police personnel, that are likewise involved in the Demolition and/or
Eviction.
DEFINITION OF TERMS

Administrative Order refers to an order of Eviction and/or Demolition

from the administrative or government agencies with quasi-judicial functions
involving the Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens.

Court Order refers to writ of eviction and/or demolition issued by a court

of competent jurisdiction. This does not include orders or decisions of court
of competent jurisdiction which merely grant or lift temporary restraining
orders, permanent or indefinite injunctions/prohibitions arising from actions
filed relative to initial Extra-judicial Eviction and Demolition orders as defined
herein. Neither does this include writ, orders and/or decisions of courts of
competent jurisdiction that do not involve Underprivileged and Homeless
Citizens.

Danger Areas refer to areas which when occupied for residential purposes
actually pose danger to the life, safety and property of either the concerned
residents or of the general community. The danger is due to an unavoidable
source of probable harm of human life or well-being.

Demolition refers to the dismantling by the Local government Unit (LGU),

any legally authorized agency or personnel of the government of all
structures within the premises subject for clearing.

Eviction refers to the removal of a person and their belongings from a

subject building, structure or area or removal or both.

Extra-judicial Eviction and Demolition refers to the Eviction of

Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens and/or the Demolitions of their
dwellings located in danger areas such as esteros, railroad, tracks, garbage
dumps, riverbanks, shorelines, waterways, public places such as sidewalks,
public cemeteries, roads, parks and playgrounds; or the Eviction or
Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens and/or the Demolition or their
dwellings because of government infrastructure projects with available
funding that are to be implemented by national or local government or any

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legally authorized government agency without a need of a court order

pursuant to Section 28 (a) and (b) of the UDHA.

Government Funded Infrastructure project refers to the government

initiated project for purposes of enhancing, introducing or adding to the local
or national infrastructure, such as the interrelated web or roads, highways,
public buildings, socialized housing projects, public utilities, flood control
projects and the like.

Police Assistance refers to the peacekeeping and law enforcement

support of the PNP during the conduct of Demolition and/or Eviction.

Proponent refers to the party requesting for Police Assistance

Summary Eviction and Demolition refers to the immediate dismantling
of new illegal structures by the LGUs or government agency authorized to
conduct Demolition activities and to the immediate removal of professional
squatters and members of squatting syndicates pursuant to Section 27 and
30 of the UDHA.

Underprivileged and homeless citizens refers to the individuals or

families residing in urban and urbanizable areas whose income or combined
household income fall within the poverty threshold as defined by NEDA and
do not own housing facilities including those who live in makeshift dwelling
units and do not enjoy security of tenure.

PROCESS OF PRE-DEMOLITION CONFERENCE FOR REQUESTING

POLICE ASSISTANCE
1.0

The Proponent shall make a formal letter request for police

assistance to the Chief PNP at the PNP National Headquarters for
requests for Police Assistance in the National Capital Region (NCR)
or to the relevant Regional Director at the PNP Regional Office for
requests for police assistance outside the NCR at least ten (10)
days prior to the schedule date of the Demolition and/or Eviction;

The following documents shall be attached:

a) Certified true copy of the relevant Court Order or Administrative

Order and/or a certified true copy of the Certificate of Compliance
(COC) on Demolition or Eviction issued by the Chairman of the
Local Housing Board (LHB) pursuant to the DILG Memorandum
Circular No. 2008-143; and
b) Certified true copy of the Proponents formal letter request for
assistance addressed to the Presidential Commission for the Urban
Poor (PCUP) Regional/Field Office or PCUP Head Office, marked as
Received; and
c) Other pertinent information in support of the request.

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2.0

Upon receipt of the formal letter request, the PCUP shall within
forty eight (48) hours, prepare and serve Notice of the PreDemolition Conference to the following:
a) DILG - Department of Interior and Local Government
b) DSWD - Department of Social Welfare and Development
c) NHA National Housing Authority
d) CHR - Commission on Human Rights
e) LGU Local Government Unit
f) DepEd- Department of Education
g) PNP- Philippine National Police

3.0 Pre-Demolition Conference shall be convened and conducted by the

PCUP at least three (3) days or seventy-two (72) hours prior to the
scheduled date of Demolition and/or eviction. Nothing herein shall
prevent PCUP from convening the PDC even before the receipt of
requests for assistance mentioned under 5 (b2), such as if the
Proponent presents the PCUP with a copy of a demand to vacate or
other similar documents.
4.0 PCUP shall preside over the PDC and may call on the assistance of
other agencies as necessary.
AGENDA:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

5.0

project case brief;

review on Section 28 of RA No. 7279;
PNP Operational Procedures;
roles and participation of LGU and other government
agencies;
the designation of the appropriate Person-In-charge
during the actual conduct of Demolition and/or Eviction;
designation of the PNP Officer-In-Charge of the
maintenance of peace and order during the actual
operations;
information or updates on police intelligence activities
which may affect the orderly and peaceful
implementation of the eviction and/or demolition
availability of the documents submitted to the PNP for
verification;
deliberate Plan of Action of the PNP;
other issues and concerns of the affected families,
participating agencies and other stakeholders;

DILG representative of the City/Municipality/PCUP in case of Luzon

area, shall serve as the secretariat of the PDC. He/She shall be
responsible for recording and documenting the entire proceedings.

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6.0

Police Assistance shall be provided only upon compliance of all

the requirements stated in Section 28 of UDHA and procedures
sated in the preceding section.

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PRE-DEMOLITION CONFERENCE (PDC) FLOWCHART

START

The proponents formal letter

assistance addressed to PCUP

request

Writes a letter request for PDC to PCUP

attached certified true copy of Court Order
or Administrative Order and/or Certificate of
Compliance (COC) issued by the Chairman of
Local Housing Board (LHB)

PCUP upon receipt of formal letter within 48

hrs.prepare Notice of PDC to the following concern
agency: DILG, PNP, DWSD, NHA, DPWH, CHR, DEPED,
LGU, representative of affected families, Land owner
if privately owned.

PCUP shall convene the PDC at least 3days or 72

hrs. prior to the scheduled date of Demolition.
(NOTED: PCUP shall certify that the Notice of PDC
were serve)

PCUP shall preside over the PDC

(NOTE: DILG/PCUP representative shall serve as
secretariat responsible for recording and
documenting the entire proceedings)
DILG/PCUP Representative shall send a copy of
proceedings to all agencies who attended the PDC

PNP shall be provided police assistance upon

compliance of all the requirements stated in Sec.28
of R.A.7279 or UDHA and procedures stated in
preceding sections.
(NOTE: Actual Demolition/Eviction must be properly
documented)

END
AGENDA for PDC:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)

Project or Case Brief

Review of Sec. 28 of RA 7279 or UDHA
PNP Operation Procedure
Role of participation of LGU and other agencies
Designation of the appropriate Person-In-Charge during the actual conduct of Demolition/Eviction
Designation of the PNP Officer-In-Charge of the maintenance of Peace and Order during the actual operations
Information/update on police intelligence activities
Availability of the documents submitted to PNP for verification
Deliberate Plan of Action of the PNP.
Other issued concerns of the affected families and participating agencies band of the stakeholders.

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D) POLICY FORMULATION
INTRODUCTION
PCUPs Commission Resolution 04-20113 adopting the guidelines on the
process of Policy Paper Formulation, Adoption and Implementation. The
Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) by virtue of Executive
Order (EO) No. 82 (s. 1986) is mandated to serve as the direct link of the
urban poor to the government in policy formulation and program
implementation addressed to their needs. Section 2 (a) 0f EO No. 82 states
that one of the major functions of PCUP is to coordinate the speedy
implementation of government policies and programs for the urban poor.
Administrative Order (AO) No. 111 (s. 1989) directed concerned government
departments, agencies and offices to coordinate with PCUP and actively
participate in tri-sectoral dialogues and activities concerning the urban poor.
EO No. 69 was issued on 29 March 2012 to strengthen the mandate of PCUP
to achieve the strict observance of the law and the Ten-Point Covenant of the
President with the urban poor. PCUP in pursuance of participatory policy
formulation to organize and expedite the policy making process, do hereby
promulgate and adopted the following guidelines.
.
COVERAGE OF POLICY
IMPLEMENTATION

PAPER

FORMULATION,

ADOPTION

&

This set of guidelines shall apply to policy formulation, adoption and

implementation affecting the urban poor sector within the PCUP that will be
used for recommendation to the President or other concerned Government
Agencies.

OBJECTIVES
Creating legislations, policies and programs of the government relating to the
urban poor, in consultation with latter;
a. Coordinating the speedy implementation of government policies
and programs for the urban poor; and
b. Recommend appropriate actions thereon to the President or
other concerned Government Agencies.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

Complete Staff Work (CSW) refers to the technical and administrative

activities to comply with the requisites for drafting a policy that may be used
in making legislations, policies and programs of the government relating to
the urban poor.

Policy refers to the process of making important organizational decisions,

including the identification of different alternatives such as programs or
spending priorities, and choosing among them on the basis of the impact they
will have. Policies can be understood as political, management, financial and
administrative mechanism arranged to each explicit goals.

Policy Proposal refers to a written plan or suggestion made by a person

or a group relating to a program or policy that affects the urban poor sector.
This may also emanates from the result of a consultation or dialogue with the
urban poor sector.

Policy Paper refers to the document that defines an urgent policy issue,
identifies and evaluates policy options and recommends solution to the
identified problems.

Proponent refers to an individual, group or community, or other entities

that makes a proposal or lays down a proposition towards working for the
improvement of the lives of the urban poor.

Stakeholdersmay refer to a person or organization that has a legitimate

interest in a project or entity.

PROCESS OF POLICY FORMULATION, ADOPTION A&

IMPLEMENTATION
1.0

The proponent will have to accomplish the Policy Form, stating

therein the title of the policy, executive summary, problems
description, policy option, recommendation and appendices or
other documents that may be attached to support the policy
proposal. Subsequently, he accomplished form will be submitted to
the field Operations Divisions (FODS).

2.0

The FODS must conduct a Complete Staff work (CSW) to evaluate

and verify the policy proposal submitted. The CSW must be
composed of the following activities among others:
Validate the issue identified in the Policy Proposal and establish
work process;

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Conduct consultation with various stakeholders;

Assess option and recommendations stated in the policy proposal;
and draft report on CSW conducted.
3.0

The CSW report together with the Policy Proposal will then be
endorsed by the FOD Directors to the Policy Unit for evaluation.
The Policy Unit after reviewing the documents submitted will
endorsed the same o the Legal Unit for the drafting of Policy Paper,
if the document is for policy implementation. If not, it will be
forwarded to the Research, Planning and Monitoring Division
(RPMD) databank for future reference.

4.0

The Legal Unit after receiving the policy proposal shall:

Write the proponent acknowledging the receipt of the policy
proposal;
a) Review the policy recommendation
b) Conduct further research and consultation;
c) Draft Policy Paper;

5.0

The Policy paper will be forwarded to the Commission En-Banc

for PCUP adoption and to the Office of the PCUP Chairman/CEO for
endorsement to Office of the President (OP), Local Government
Units (LGUs) or concerned government agencies

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POLICY PAPER FORMULATION, ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION

FLOWCHART

PROPONENT
(Accomplish
Policy
Proposal
Form)

FIELD OPERATION
DIVISIONS (FODs)
Conducts Complete
Staff

POLICY UNIT
(Review
Policy
Proposals
submitted;
write
proponent of
the action
taken)

If for
Policy

Research,
Planning
and
Monitoring
Division
(RMPD)
(Data
banking of
submitted
policy
proposals)

If for Policy

LEGAL UNIT
(Drafting of
Policy Paper,
review policy
recommendati
on with the
Commissioners
, and conduct
other activities
related to the
policy paper
being
prepared)

Commission En-Banc
(Adoption of Policy
Paper)

Chairman/CEO
(Endorse Policy
for OP or
concerned
Government
Agencies

Policy
Paper for
Internal
Implement
ation

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Office of the President

of the Philippines

Form

PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION FOR THE URBAN POOR

Malacaang

POLICY PROPOSAL
(Note: Attached is the guide in accomplishing this policy proposal)

TITLE

EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY

PROBLEM
DESCRIPTION

POLICY OPTIONS

POLICY
RECOMMENDATIONS

APPENDICES

Submitted by:

_______________________________
(Full Name and Signature)

Position:

_______________________________

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Name of Organization:

_______________________________

(if applicable)

Date:

_______________________________

GUIDE AND DESCRIPTION IN ACCOMPLISHING POLICY PROPOSAL FORM

TITLE

EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY

PROBLEM
DESCRIPTION

POLICY OPTIONS

The title should clearly state the policy issue or problem that need to be
addressed because of the current need of the urban poor sector or
demand of development. It should be brief and concise.
This part of the policy paper contains the synopsis of all the main part.

The problem description identifies, defines and elaborates the nature of

the problem being discussed. This may include:
The background of the problem (the history of the problem: its
causes; who is affected; past policies and their outcomes); and
The current status of problems (who is or are affected by the
policy, the current extent and impact of the problem, the
current policy and its successes and failures).

This section outlines, evaluates and compares the possible policy

alternatives. All policy options should be presented to build a
comprehensive and convincing case. The focus is on evaluating how
each option compares in solving the specific problem. On the basis of
this evidence an argument is made for the preferred policy alternative.

This section provides a major summary of the findings, but highlights

POLICY
the main policy recommendation, which consists of practical steps that
RECOMMENDATIONS need to be taken to implement the proposed policy option.

APPENDICES

This may present the data and methodology collected and used. They
can be useful for additional information which supports the policy.

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APPENDICES

PCUP RESOLUTION NO. 04-009

PCUP RESOLUTION NO.05-2013
PCUP RESOLUTION NO. 07 SERIES 2014
PCUP RESOLUTION NO. 04-2013
E.O. NO. 82
E.O.NO. 131
E.O NO. 708
E.O NO. 69
A.O. NO 111

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