QUEZON CITY, Feb. 2 The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is eyeing a potential tie-up with the University of the Philippines (UP) to arm its current and incoming personnel with the technical know-how that is critical in the performance of its mandate.
Representatives from the UP School of Urban and Regional Planning headed by its dean, Dr. Hussein S. Lidasan, on Monday presented a training program for DHSUD s senior and middle managers and technical staff, citing that being the sole agency responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies and strategies in housing and urban development, it is important for the DHSUD and its personnel to understand its mandate and role in development planning.