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Who created the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor?
Former President Corazon C. Aquino
Which PCUP function recognizes legitimate Urban Poor Organizations (UPOs)?
Accreditation
What law is known as the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA)
Republic Act No. 7279
On what date was the FODM officially established?
July 17, 1987
What is the second-largest island in the Philippines?
Mindanao
Romeo L. Lagahit
What PCUP function involves working with different government agencies and stakeholders?
Coordination
Which constitutional provision protects urban and rural poor dwellers from unjust demolition?
Article XIII, Section 10
During which specific dates of December is the UPSW celebrated?
December 2-8
How many regions are currently located in Mindanao?
Six (6)
Who was the PCUP Chairperson removed by President Rodrigo Duterte in 2018?
Atty. Terry L. Ridon
What activity helps PCUP understand and address the concerns of urban poor communities?
Consultation
Which Executive Order created the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP)?
Executive Order No. 82, s. 1986
When was Executive Order No. 82 issued, creating PCUP?
December 8, 1986
Which ancient city in Northern Mindanao is known as the "Home of the Balangay" after nine pre-colonial wooden boats were excavated there, proving the region's rich maritime trading history?
Butuan City
Who was the President who signed Executive Order No. 69, s. 2012, which strengthened the mandate of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP)?
Benigno S. Aquino III
Before PCUP became the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor, what was its earlier name?
Presidential Committee for the Urban Poor
Which Executive Order devolved the demolition and eviction clearinghouse function to Local Government Units (LGUs)?
Executive Order No. 708, s. 2008
In what month and year was Michelle Anne Gonzales officially appointed as the Chairperson of the PCUP?
July 2025 (Her appointment paper was signed on July 18, 2025, and she took her oath on July 25, 2025).
What is the largest city in Mindanao in terms of land area?
Davao City
In May 2012, which beloved, late DILG Secretary issued the historic directive instructing the PNP to strictly comply with the mandatory PDC before rendering any assistance in demolitions?
Secretary Jesse M. Robredo
What was the original government body created before the Presidential Committee for the Urban Poor?
Presidential Arm on Urban Poor Affairs
What Presidential Proclamation declared December 2–8 as Urban Poor Solidarity Week?
Presidential Proclamation No. 367
On what exact date was DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2014-82—the landmark policy regulating police assistance and mandating PDCs—officially signed?
July 17, 2014
What is the longest river in the Philippines, located in Mindanao?
Rio Grande de Mindanao or Cagayan River