Solidarity of Oppressed Filipino People, Inc. Dampa-Sofp

20/05/2026

It's truly heartwarming to witness the incredible work of Solidarity of Oppressed Filipino People, Inc. Sofp! 🇵🇭 The savings and Food Bank is a beacon of hope, bringing comfort and sustenance to so many. Every act of kindness, every shared meal, creates a ripple effect of positive change. Let's celebrate these amazing efforts! ❤️
Join in our mission. ✨

17/05/2026

Secretary General Cherry Barnuevo represented SOFP and Huairou Commission at CBA20 Community Based Climate Change Adaptation Conference.

Vision after 20 years...

The CBA conference is a vibrant convening for Locally Led Adaptation movement of diverse actors who mutually learn and share experiences in order to shift power into the hands of Indigenous People and Local Communities to enable just, equitable, and transformative climate action.

17/05/2026

SOFP and Huairou Commission represented by Sec Gen Cherry Barnuevo participated in the recent Women Deliver 2026 Conference in Melbourne, Australia 27-30 April 2026

Thank you Women's Fund Asia for this experience of sharing grassroots practices in delivering Care during disasters and climate change adaptation.

26/04/2026

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20/03/2026

Rice Bank Capital Seeds Distribution to member organizations in Brgy. Tugop, Brgy. Lapay, Brgy. Camire, Brgy. Canramos, Brgy. Catmon, Tanauan Leyte.

Community Savings and Loan Association (CSLA) program monitoring providing grassroots economic empowerment shifting the power to communities.

Di dapat Laging Nakaasa sa Gobyerno!
Maging Parte ng Solusyon sa hamon ng Buhay!

The More You Save, The More You Buy,
The More You PROFIT!!

20/03/2026

Rice Bank Capital Seeds Distribution to INA Foodbank member organization in Brgy. Lingsat La Union. Community Savings and Loan Association (CSLA) program monitoring providing grassroots economic empowerment shifting the power to communities.

Di dapat Laging Nakaasa sa Gobyerno!
Maging Parte ng Solusyon sa hamon ng Buhay!

The More You Save, The More You Buy,
The More You PROFIT!!!

Cherry Barnuevo
Veron Alerta
Madrid Dante

05/03/2026

Rice Bank Capital Seeds Distribution to Brgy. Cambaguio and Brgy. Villareal, Western Samar. Training on Leadership, CSLA, SHIPS and DRR; program monitoring providing grassroots economic empowerment shifting the power to communities.

Di dapat Laging Nakaasa sa Gobyerno!
Maging Parte ng Solusyon sa hamon ng Buhay!

The More You Save, The More You Buy,
The More You PROFIT!!!








Thank you Women's Fund Asia!

20/02/2026

QUEZON CITY – The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) pushed for amendments to proposed legislation about evictions, demolitions, and resettlements during a Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting of the House Committee on Housing and Urban Development at the Batasan Complex, February 11.

NAPC representatives at the legislative deliberation were Office of the Lead Convenor Legal Consultant Atty. Andre Niccolo Tayag, National Urban Poor Sectoral Council (NUPSC) Members Rossana Magtanao and Cherry Barnuevo (Secretary General of SOFP)

NAPC also pushed for the mandatory creation of Local Housing Boards across all municipalities and the formal inclusion of civil society organizations as voting members to ensure the basic sectors’ participation in urban development decisions.

The TWG approved the Commission’s recommendation to include the NAPC-NUPSC as a mandatory member during pre-demolition or eviction conferences. Additionally, the TWG recommended streamlining the current draft measure, a consolidation of House Bills No. 2332, 3774, 5011, and 6283.





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𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: NAPC pushes for stronger safeguards for informal settlers during House Committee meeting

QUEZON CITY – The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) pushed for amendments to proposed legislation about evictions, demolitions, and resettlements during a Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting of the House Committee on Housing and Urban Development at the Batasan Complex, February 11.

The Commission's recommendations help ensure that no Filipino family is displaced without due process, adequate notice, and meaningful consultation, consistent with the right to adequate housing enshrined in the Magna Carta of the Poor.

NAPC representatives at the legislative deliberation were Office of the Lead Convenor Legal Consultant Atty. Andre Niccolo Tayag, National Urban Poor Sectoral Council (NUPSC) Members Rossana Magtanao and Cherry Barnuevo.

NAPC also pushed for the mandatory creation of Local Housing Boards across all municipalities and the formal inclusion of civil society organizations as voting members to ensure the basic sectors’ participation in urban development decisions.

Additionally, the Commission proposed several policy shifts to strengthen the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA), including extending notice and consultation periods, requiring financial assistance packages during Pre-Demolition Conferences, and stricter penalties against "constructive eviction" tactics that circumvent existing laws.

The TWG approved the Commission’s recommendation to include the NAPC-NUPSC as a mandatory member during pre-demolition or eviction conferences. Additionally, the TWG recommended streamlining the current draft measure, a consolidation of House Bills No. 2332, 3774, 5011, and 6283.

The committee is expected to reconvene during the last week of February to review the updated draft and ensure that the rights of the homeless and underprivileged are at the forefront of the new law.