THE Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) has logged a “very satisfactory” rating with a score of 4.90 in the 2024 Agency Performance Review (APR) released by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
The PCUP thus reaffirmed its mandate of serving as a bridge between the government and the urban poor, ensuring that the rights, needs and voices of the underserved are prioritized in facilitating access to basic services, livelihood opportunities and policy and program development.
PCUP is an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, providing vital services to urban poor communities nationwide.
The DSWD and the agencies under its wings recorded a 97.5 percent obligation rate and 90.3 percent disbursement rate, reflecting sound fiscal management. Rio N. Araja
