FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Panlungsod and recommends action thereon;
2. Studies and reviews existing, as well as proposed, government policies, programs and projects affecting the urban poor;
3. Formulates policies, measures, programs and projects that best respond to the developmental needs, concerns, and issues affecting the urban poor, e.g. livelihood projects, skills training and upgrading, etc.;
4. Reviews and formulates policies and guidelines governing the delivery of services by the City Offices directly concerned with the programs affecting the urban poor;
5. Reviews, formulates and designs program, projects and strategies affecting the urban poor sector’s effective participation in the development directions of the city;
6. Coordinates with local, regional and national offices on areas and matters affecting the urban poor sector;
7. Reviews and formulates policies and guidelines pertaining to the housing program for the urban poor;
8. Performs such other functions as the Sanggunian may adopt.

COMPOSITION

• Chairman: Hon. Mila S.D. Raquid-Arroyo
• Co-Chairman: Hon. Vidal P. Castillo
• Members:
  1. Hon. Elmer S. Baldemoro
  2. Hon. Jose B. Perez
  3. Hon. Joselito S.A. Del Rosario
• NCPC Rep.: Mr. Danilo Ludovice
• NCCW Rep.: Ms. Amy Espenicilla
• Liga Rep.: PB Elisa B. Carmona