ANCOP stands for ANswering the Cry of the Poor. It is a program founded by Couples for Christ (CFC), a faith based Vatican recognized international lay organization of the faithful that has a worldwide membership and active in over 100 countries and dependent territories, and was made for the purpose of consolidating CFC’s effort in BUILDING THE CHURCH OF THE POOR. Shelter building for the poor and education sponsorship are among its many other programs. For more information, visit ANCOP Global: https://cfcancop.org/about-us
Our mission is to be a catalyst for human liberation, uplifting the material and spiritual welfare of the poor by empowering families and the youth through formation and skills training for a better quality of life, and building communities of stewards.
Romy Dacayanan has over 25 years in the banking and finance industry and is currently working with Bank of America, one of the top banks in the US. Before his present employment, he served as an Associate Consultant in a private personnel consulting outfit and had a notable stint in the Philippine government. He has an MBA from the Graduate School of Business of Ateneo de Manila University, the Philippines’ most prestigious university. He has been with Couples for Christ (CFC) for 28 years and currently serves as a member of the CFC USA National Council as an Evangelization-Mission overseer.
Jojo Reandelar had an extensive and accomplished career with Colgate-Palmolive Company, a prestigious Fortune 500 organization. He began his tenure at its Philippine subsidiary, serving as Legal Director and Corporate Secretary, in addition to his role as Regional Marketing Counsel for Asia. In 2009, Jojo transitioned to Colgate-Palmolive’s global headquarters in New York, where he ultimately held the position of Global Director for Legal-Marketing Compliance.
Jojo is both a licensed lawyer and a certified public accountant. He began his professional journey as an Auditor at Sycip, Gorres, Velayo & Co., the Philippines’ largest accounting firm. Throughout his career, he gained extensive corporate experience, with notable positions in the banking sector, education, and government service.
In the Philippines, Jojo was deeply involved in social and charitable initiatives. He led the construction of 200 decent & colorful houses for poor families in a slum area in Metro Manila, a premier philanthropy project of Colgate-Palmolive. He also served as First Vice President of the Association of Makati Industries. Together with his wife, Chay, he has been actively serving in the Couples for Christ (CFC) community. Previously, he was a member of the CFC USA National Council, where he oversaw ANCOP and the Catholic Church Relations Office.
