2020 Annual Accomplishment Report

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Table of Contents Page
Cover
Table of Content i
Messages ii
Usec Joseph B. Encabo iii
Asec Myrla B. Paradillo iv
Chair Divina C. Quemi v
Chair Alexander Raquipo vi
Regional Directors Report 7
Cooperative Development Program
a) Cooperative Projecf Development and Assistance Unit 9
b) Cooperative Research, Information and Traning Unit 17
Cooperative Regulatory Unit
a) Registration Unit 20
b) Regulation Unit 24
c) Legal 29
Credit Surety Fund 31
Support to Operation
a) MIS, HR, Planning , IQA 34
b) General Admin and Support (Budget, Gas,
Procurement & Cashiering 39
List of CDA Employees 41
Provincial Report
a} Pangasinan 42
b) La Union 49
c) Ilocos Sur 53
d) Ilocos Norte 62
Research
Computer-Based Communication Technology Coping
Resiliency To New Normal By Cooperatives In La Union 72
de Padua Victoria, Bederio C., Eligio J.,Lopez I,
Macusi G., Nelmida G., Palabay G
Agriculture Cooperatives’ Contribution to Improvement of
Community Life in Pangasinan 73
Author Nenita Q. Cuison, CPA, MPA,DPA and Co Author
Josefina B. Bitonio, DPA
Panunumpa sa Kawani ng Gobyerno 76
Agency Information 77

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M E S S A G E
This year has been eventful. It is a year of struggle and hope due to the pandemic, yet, it is also a
year of transformation towards a stronger government entity. The winds of change have pervaded
every aspect of CDA’s operations, from our programs, projects, and activities to our people. From the
quality perspective, the present health situation has paved the way to change our business to a digital
setup.
As we move forward, we hope to continue our activities to transform cooperatives into more
sustainable organizations as catalysts of economic development; and strengthen relations with
cooperative development councils through collaborations and active participation in the implementation
of the Cooperative Development Plan. We will also be pursuing efforts to uphold our mandate as a quality-
driven government agency. As such, we cannot rest on our laurels, but we need to keep delivering on
our services and commitment, particularly in light of the avowed CDA Quality Policy.
I extend my heartfelt appreciation to Regional Director Josefina B. Bitonio for her leadership and
dedicated service; and to all staff of CDA RO1 for their unwavering support and commitment to serve the
cooperatives, stakeholders, and the public. May you continue to light the torch of wisdom that will guide and
lead cooperatives to achieve sustainable growth.
Arriba CDA RO1 – to a more transformative, responsive and innovative agency!

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As we are confronted with unprecedented challenges, CDA finds and explores a
way to persevere and strive for even greater excellence. Throughout the year 2020, due
to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have redefined so dramatically the way we live and work.
We have adopted a remoteservice delivery while some employees are on work-from-home
arrangements and others are on skeleton force.
This year's annual report embodies many examples of how CDA-RO1 makes a
difference. Aparticular highlight is the CDA RO 1’s Koop Balitaan, Tulong Balita Online under
the management and supervision of Regional Director Josefina B. Bitonio has provided
important webinars, trainings and workshop to capacitate and empower cooperative leaders
and members, and to impart basic knowledge of cooperatives and cooperativism in all regions
of the Philippines.
I take pride in CDA-RO I’s response to the onset of the pandemic and the
corresponding actions when the world went into lockdown. Indeed, this is breaking barriers
thru giving service across boundaries and extending CDA programs and activities beyond
limitation to the cooperatives, clientele, and stakeholders.
On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I thank Regional Director Bitonio for her
outstanding leadership and all employees for carrying forth the CDA’s outstanding legacy
and enduring commitment to serving the public.
More power to CDA-RO 1!
ASEC. MYRLA B. PARADILLO
Acting Administrator, Board Member III

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M E S S A G E
The year 2020 is considered a challenging year for the Cooperative sector due to the
onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This brought the sector a lot of challenges as well
as uncertainties. A lot of cooperatives had to make adjustments in their operation to
cope up with the crisis. However, because of the strong collaboration between the
Coop Sector and Cooperative Development Authority, slowly, cooperatives are now
overcoming the effect of the pandemic and at the same time embracing the
opportunities of the new normal.
The coop education and training continue with the constant effort of the CDA to
conduct webinars thru Koop Balitaan Forums, and other learning activities. We
discovered that even those old and seasoned coop leaders could grasp the
complexity of modern technology by attending said online activities. Moreover, there
was a strong manifestation of the principle of cooperation among cooperatives due
to the outpouring support given to the frontliners, LGUs, members, and the whole
community, to help protect each and every one against this COVID-19 Virus.
I commend the leadership of CDA Region 1, through our dynamic Regional Director,
Dr. Josefina Bitonio, for helping us focus on what is positive during this period. On
behalf of the Regional Cooperative Development Council and the Nueva Segovia
Consortium of Cooperatives, we laud your outstanding accomplishments for the year
2020 that gave ease and hope for cooperatives to continue the service even during
this tough time. With a thankful heart and deep appreciation for all the works you do,
we say Kudos, CDA Region 1! Our pillar and our strength in the coop movement.
Pandemic or not, as long as we are together, we are limitless! Mabuhay ang CDA!
Pandemic or not, as long as we are together, we are
limitless!Mabuhay ang CDA!
Mabuhay ang Kooperatiba!
DIVINA C. QUEMI, DBA
Chairperson, Regional Cooperative Development
CouncilCEO, Nueva Segovia Consortium of
Cooperatives

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Cooperative Message
My cooperative greetings to the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA)- Region 1.
In behalf of the Ilocos Consolidated Cooperative Bank (ICCB) and my primary
cooperative, the Sta. Cruz Savings and Development Cooperative (SACDECO), we
would like to congratulate CDA- Region 1 for a job well done in Year 2020 despite
the onslaught of COVID 19.
2020 was a difficult yet modest year for all of us. The COVID 19 pandemic tested our
resiliency and sturdiness as cooperatives. CDA’s guidance, assistance and
partnership were important to help us go through the challenges of the pandemic.
The accomplishments of CDA- Region 1 for Year 2020 are the indicators of such
partnership and endeavors.
I see 2021 as another rewarding year for CDA. I therefore enjoin everyone to
continue trustingCDA and let’s continue to build and nurture a better cooperative
future for all of us.
Together, let us pray for a better and more
successful CDA.Agbiag ti CDA. Agbiag ti
Kooperatiba.
ALEXANDER B. RAQUEPO
Chairperson of the Board of Directors

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CDA ROI 2020 HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The CDA Regional Office I continues to grow and evolve
with 38 personnel complimented by two service contracts
(COS). The dedicated employees are all working within the
bounds of the mandate of the CDA. From the report of 803
cooperatives, Region 1 has a total assets of
Php 29,821,996,354.70, with a Paid Up Capital of
Php 6,166,609,153.98. The cooperatives realized a Net
Surplus of Php 707,006,811.35, Total deposits of Php
11,808.328,363.49, with a volume of business of
Php 112,054,304,955.43, with employment generated of
7879 and membership of 652,517. Truly, the data manifest
the contribution of the cooperatives in the economy.
With the State of Public Health Emergency declaration sometime in March 2020, the
country was placed under community quarantine, resulting in limited movement and temporary
business and works suspension. Thus, the year 2020 was a very challenging and crucial time
for everyone to meet the goals and objectives of the Authority because of the unexpected
health crisis.
The year 2020 was entirely different as we experienced changes in the delivery of
services because of the COVID 19 pandemic. Nonetheless, the direction of the CDA RO1 was
aligned with the Organizational Outcome of “Growth and Viability of Co-op Enterprise
Improved”. Initially, 2020- WFP was approved March 16, 2020; then, the plan was revised and
approved on August 25, 2020. We submitted our Rehabilitation & Resiliency Plan Addressing
the Impact of Covid19 to NEDA on April 24, 2020, the Comprehensive Action Plan Against
Covid 19 on May 22-July 2020. The Mid Term Assessment on the Philippine Cooperative
Development Plan on Oct 21, 2020. Conversely, despite the limitations and restrictions, the
CDA Regional Office continuously provided services to the cooperative sector, partner
agencies, and other stakeholders through technology and various social media platforms such
as emails, messenger, Facebook account, zoom, google meet, SMS, and phone calls to
deliver the basic services and reach our clientele. For the management part, the quality policy
and objectives policy were followed and integrated into the QMS processes in the Agency's
attainment of its strategic goals and its intended results
With the continuous mentoring, coaching, provision of technical assistance, and various
webinar conducted by this Extension Office, some 33 cooperatives transitioned from micro to
small (22), from micro to medium (1), from Small to medium (9) from medium to large (1).
Three hundred forty-one (341) cooperatives received Koop Bayanihan Award for their
assistance to fight the effects of COVID19. The number of cooperatives and the total amount
contributed are as follows: Pangasinan 118 cooperatives with Php 30,876,284.60; La union
69 cooperatives with Php 17,520,812.95; Ilocos Sur with 67 cooperatives with Php
30,071,140.60; and Ilocos Norte 76 cooperatives with Php 35,809,479.00. The total

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assistance from the cooperatives amounted to Php 114,277,717.35. Additionally, partner
cooperatives and partner agencies, and LGUs were also recognized by CDA RO1 during the
Cooperative Month Celebration for their full support of the CDA programs.
We likewise participated in various conferences/meetings in hybrid convergences such
as RDC Full Council Meeting, Joint RDC-RPOC NTF/RTF ELCAC meetings, PRLEC Meeting,
Joint Meeting of SUCBEM, ELCIP and LGE, BFAR Fishery Industry Forum, Virtual Multi-
Sectoral Forum, Balik Probinsya Bagong Pag-Asa Meeting, EDSeCom Meeting, and Dev Ad
SeCom Meetings.
The highlight of the CDA ROI accomplishments was the following: the conduct of 11
Webinars on the following: Management Approaches of Cooperatives, Risk Disaster
Management, NGA Programs, and Assistance to Cooperatives, Orientation on the Mandatory
Reports, Assistance to Transport Cooperatives, Business continuity Planning, Legal
Orientation for Cooperatives, Mentoring and Coaching for Cooperatives and the Filipino
Values and Culture serving 4,723 participants. The CDA RO1 conducted the “Kooperatiba
para sa Kabataan: Programa, Oportunidad Pangkabuhayan” (K-POP) for the youth sector to
instill and create awareness to the various programs and services of the National Government
Agencies that they could avail. The KPOP forum was a mini booth fair manned by the different
partner agencies, namely TESDA, ACPC, DTI, CDA, and DOLE.
The Extension Office has consistently been steadfast in accomplishing all its programs,
even extending beneficial activities beyond its mandate, all for the welfare of the cooperatives
in the region. The CDA Regional Office 1 has always been motivated to improve continually.
The satisfaction from our stakeholders drives us to be faster, more reliable, passionate, and
innovative in our role; thus, during the period 2020, it performed “Very Satisfactory as reflected
by the OPCR overall rating of 4.44.

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The CDA RO1 also received a Certificate of Recognition from partner agencies such as
the Regional Competitiveness Committee by DTI, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources,
and Philippine Institute of Public Accountants – Pangasinan. This is in line with the active
participation of the Agency in its program.
JOSEFINA B. BITONIO
Regional Director
Cooperative Development Program
A. Project Development Assistance (CPDAS)
The year 2020 was entirely different as we experienced changes in the delivery of
services because of the COVID 19 pandemic. With the State of Public Health Emergency de
claration because of the COVID 19 pandemic in March 2020, the different parts of the country
were placed under community quarantine, which resulted in the limited movement of people
and temporary business and works suspension. However, despite the lockdown imposed and
other limitations, we could continue our public services using various channels such as email,
messenger, Facebook, phone calls, and SMS to reach out and provide services to our
cooperatives, partners, and other stakeholders.
Based on our 2020 Work and Financial Plan, Comprehensive Action Plan, and the
Recalibrated Work and Financial Plan, the CPDAS humbly reports the following
accomplishment, namely:
Strengthening Partnership with National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local
Government Units (LGUs), Academe and Foreign Organizations
1. For the CDA – DA Partnership – these are the activities undertaken, to wit:
 Coordination with DA Regional Office about the Sagip Saka program;
 Orientation on the Sagip Saka Program held at the Department of Agriculture
Regional Office Conference Room, San Fernando City, La Union on February 21,
2020, and participated by the Farmers, fisherfolks, cooperatives/associations,
Provincial, City & Municipal Agriculture Office, various National Government
Agencies such as BFAR, ATI-FTC, and CDA;
 During the Regional Cooperative Development Council – I meeting on June 24,
2020, thru virtual mode, the Department of Agriculture Regional Office
representative presented the various programs and services to the officers and
members of the council for the farmers, fisherfolks, or organizations to avail.

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Still, on the CDA – DA partnership, cooperatives participated in the KADIWA program
to market their products such as vegetables, rice, dried fish, buffalo milk, onions, and
polvoron
Various coordination was conducted on the KADIWA ni Ani at Kita Inclusive Food
Supply Chain Financial Grant Assistance Program. Technical assistance was also
rendered by our field CDS IIs for the completion of the application requirements. There
were six cooperatives applied under the program:
1) Nueva Segovia Consortium of Cooperatives (NSCC);
2) Bacarra Zanjera Irrigators Multi Purpose Cooperative;
3) Bagnos Multipurpose Cooperative;
4) Conconig East Farmers Multi Purpose Cooperative; and
5) Green Valley United Cooperatives;
6) Pasuquin Tuna Fishermen Cooperative.
The Unit also prepared the endorsement letter of Nueva Segovia Consortium of
Cooperatives for the management of Rice Processing Center located in Sta. Barbara,
Pangasinan.
 CDA – DTI Partnership – the Provincial Director of DTI La Union, discussed the
different programs and services they offer to MSMEs. The activity was undertaken
during the Regional Cooperative Development Council – I meeting on June 24, 2020,
and was attended by the representatives from the National Government Agencies,
Local Government Units, and Cooperatives. Likewise, coordination was made with the
DTI Regional office regarding the P3 Program and other services offered in the
Negosyo Center.
 LGUs/NGOs – cooperatives could connect and market their products with the local
government units and non-government organizations. Additionally, the Unit monitored
the National Government Agencies (NGAs) and Government Financing Institutions
(GFIs) assistance to cooperatives such as Social Amelioration Program of DSWD,
Small Business Wage Subsidy by SSS, loan assistance from DA – ACPC, LBP loan.
 Koop Kapatid Program – The CPDAS, along with the PCDS and CDS II assigned in
Ilocos Norte had conducted an orientation last March 13, 2020, on the program's
mechanics to the identified small brother cooperative in Ilocos Norte. Likewise, the City
Cooperative Development Office of Alaminos City, Pangasinan launched the said
program.

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One (1) Memorandum of Agreement was forged in Ilocos Sur's province. The identified
Partner Cooperative was San Juan Teachers and Employees MPC, and the beneficiary was
Asilang Tribal Agriculture Cooperative. After the MOA signing, PCDS Raymund Pilorin
assisted in identifying the needs, particularly training needs, and prepared a plan of activities
that will be implemented. The mandatory trainings, namely Fundamentals of Cooperative and
Cooperative Management and Governance, were conducted last October 2020 to all the
Asilang Tribal Agriculture Cooperative officers as the initial activity under this Koop Kapatid
Program.
A total of 10 cooperatives were given the Certificate of Recognition as an expression of
gratitude for supporting the CDA program and standing as the Big Brother Cooperatives to
our identified micro/small cooperatives to become also efficient and effective in managing their
business operations and likewise adopt the best practices of the big brother cooperatives. One
was given by the CDA Regional Office 1 to San Juan Teachers and Employees MPC as the
new Partner Cooperative for 2020, and the nine cooperatives that the CDA Central Office
recognized were partner cooperatives from 2018-2019, namely:
Ilocos Norte:
1. Gledco Multipurpose Cooperative
2. San Joaquin Multi Purpose Cooperative
Ilocos Sur
1. Free Farmers MPC
2. Metro Paypayad MPC
3. Fatima (Vigan) MPC
4. Sto. Domingo Development Cooperative
La Union
1. St. Louis Credit Cooperative
2. LUELCO Employees MPC
Pangasinan
1. United Christians MPC
The CDA ROI also conducted the Koop Kapatid program assessment to
determine the issues and concerns and address them accordingly. The assessment
was conducted virtually on December 7, 2020, and all their issues and concerns were
consolidated and came up with recommendations/solutions to improve the program's
implementation.
Partnership/Linkaging with Institutions (NGOs, LGUs, GFIs, Public and Private
(Local/International). The CDA Region I conducted an activity intended for the youth
sector entitled “Kooperatiba Para Sa Kabataan: Programa, Oportunidad

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Pangkabuhayan” (KPOP), on March 5, 2020 at Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur in partnership
with the following:
1. Local Government Unit of Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur;
2. Sacred Heart Savings Cooperative, Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur
3. Sta. Cruz Savings and Development Cooperative, Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur
4. Calasiao Plant and Related Companies Employees MPC, Calasiao,
Pangasinan
In line with KPOP activity, the Memorandum of Agreement was forged with
Sacred Heart Savings Cooperative and Sta. Cruz Savings and Development
Cooperative. Also coordinated and had a meeting with the big cooperatives in Ilocos
Sur concerning the conduct of forums on the different clusters.
Strengthening of cooperatives as business enterprise
Under this, we have assisted and enrolled 15 cooperatives (P=2; IN = 13) in the
Cooperative Business Matching Information System (CBMIS) to market their products
and services. We have also consolidated a total of 58 cooperatives engaged in
microfinance based on the reports submitted broken down into: P=22; LU=16; IS=13;
IN=7.
 Advocacy and Initiative Program
The CDA Region I launched the Kooperatiba Para Sa Kabataan: Programa,
Oportunidad Pangkabuhayan (K-POP), a new program of the Cooperative
Development Authority basically to create awareness on the different programs of the
NGAs that the youth sector could avail. The activity was conducted on March 5, 2020
in coordination with the LGU of Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur, and Sacred Heart Savings
Cooperative, Sta. Cruz Savings & Development Cooperative both from Ilocos Sur and
Calasiao Plant and Related Companies Employees MPC of Pangasinan. The venue
was at the Sapphire Event Center, Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur. Partner agencies, namely:
DTI, TESDA, DOLE, and DA, presented their various programs. A mini booth fair was
also part of the activity and managed by partner agencies
 In support of Executive Order No. 70, the CDA participates in the following clusters,
namely the Poverty Reduction and Livelihood Employment cluster (PRLEC), Sectoral
Unification, Capacity Building, Empowerment, and Mobilization (SUCBEM), and
Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP). The CPDAS
personnel are in charge of the PRLEC, while CRITS and Registration Section take
charge of SUCBEM and ECLIP, respectively.

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 The CPDAS submit reports (weekly, monthly & quarterly) to TESDA Regional
Office I as the head for PRLEC. Technical assistance on Pre- Registration
Seminar, registration documents, and mandatory reports was also provided to
cooperatives and prospective cooperatives in the identified areas, particularly in
Ilocos Sur. Six (6) meetings were attended such as:
 June 3, 2020 - SUCBEM meeting (virtual)
 June 18, 2020 – PRLEC meeting (virtual)
 July 8, 2020 – RDC/RPOC Joint meeting (virtual)
 July 30, 2020 – Joint SUCBEM, ECLIP & LGE meeting (virtual)
 August 28, 2020 – Launching of Integrated Farming Organic System by
TESDA in Mabini, Pangasinan
 November 17, 2020 – Virtual Multi Sectoral Forum (virtual)
Under the Comprehensive Action Plan Against COVID 19: To Fight, Mitigate the
Effects and Transition to the New Normal. The following programs and activities were
accomplished.
1. Balik Probinsya Bagong Pag-Asa (BP2) Program. We have identified the 32 medium
and large cooperatives as possible conduits in implementing the said program. As of
year-end, two (2) cooperatives were considered as partners in the BP2 program. Other
identified cooperatives are still subject for coordination on their willingness to
participate in the said program. The CPDAS personnel attended the Balik Probinsya
Bagong Pag-Asa Program meeting spearheaded by NEDA.
2. Cooperative Supply and Value Chain. The CPDAS maintained an updated
roster of cooperatives with complete business and product details.
3. For the linkage of cooperatives in the KADIWA Centers, Government
Supervised markets & Other LGU Consumer-based retail outlets – we have
monitored 16 cooperatives participating in this project.
4. New Coop-Sustainable Enterprise Development (COOP-SEED) Program – we
have established 19 partnerships with the different National Government
Agencies (NGAs), namely DA, DTI, LBP, DBP, SBC, DOT, DOLE, OTC,
LTFRB, SSS, DSWD, ACPC, TESDA, & BFAR for technical/financial assistance,
participation to webinars/Koop balitaan, and accreditation program. There were 18
cooperatives referred for financial assistance & trainings) while 291 cooperatives were
given technical assistance such as preparation of project proposals, online submission
of reports, requirements for the Certificate of Tax Exemption, requirements for the
business permit, amendment of documents, advisories on programs and services of
NGAs, and the Agency’s regulatory issuances.
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6. Advocacy Programs and Initiatives – Modernization Program of Transport
Cooperatives Services. A total of 64 transport cooperatives attended various
consultation forums such as LBP/DBP/LTFRB Meeting with transport coops hosted by
Cong. Sabiniano Canama; PUV modernization program; Koop balitaan for transport
coops.
SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS:
The CPDAS regularly submits its monthly accomplishment report to the Planning Unit,
including the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the Submission of data/list needed by
the Central Office. The Other activities and accomplishments were:
 Asset Recovery Program - Three (3) CDF/CI beneficiaries were monitored, to wit: 1.
Atlas Mabuna MPC; 2. Sudipen MPC and 3. PARCOM. Out of these three
beneficiaries, one cooperative was referred to Legal Section; one (1) was requested
to the Commission on Audit for the authority to write off.
 Articles/Write Up – the CPDAS was able to submit articles/write, to wit:
 CPDAS Narrative Report for January – June 2020
 Article on Disaster Risk Reduction Management
 NICA Orients CDA ROI on the Campaign of the Government Against the
Communist Terrorist Groups
 CDA ROI holds e-Forum on Credit & Financial Services, Banking and
Insurance Cluster
 Article on PCDP Assessment
The CPDAS submitted also the following articles regarding cooperative
products for the CBMIS:
 Bacarra Garlic Producers Cooperative - Garlic
 Bagnos MPC – Rice Coffee
 Del Mar Shellcraft MPC
 Bacarra Zanjera Irrigators MPC

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- Other services undertaken were:Provided technical assistance to cooperatives and
other clients; Info-dissemination on the various Memorandum Circulars issued by the
Authority; Info-dissemination on the various programs of the National Government
Agencies;Info-dissemination on webinars /consultation meetings; Attended various
webinars/consultation meetings/conferences, to wit:
1. COA Exit Meetings – February 21, 2020, & December 22, 2020
2. Sagip Saka orientation – February 21, 2020
3. K-POP Forum – March 5, 2020
4. RCDC-I meetings – June 24, 2020, & December 21, 2020
5. BFAR Fishery Industry Forum – July 1, 2020
6. Financial Services Cluster Forum – July 8, 2020
7. CPDAD/CPDAS meeting – July 8, 2020
8. Meeting with DTI – July 28, 2020
9. Meeting with DSWD re: Inter-Agency Meeting on Livelihood Sustainable Program –
July 30, 2020
10. Financing Program for Agricultural Cooperatives (ERCA – RCEF)- 8/14/20
11. Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita orientation – September 7, 2020
12. CBMIS Orientation – September 16, 2020
13. Forum with DILG Sec. Eduardo Anio – September 17, 2020
14. Retirement Benefit program for Coop Officers – September 28, 2020
15. Meeting on Implementation of CBMIS - August 4, 2020
16. DA Meeting with Cong. Canama – August 13, 2020
17. RDC Consultation Meeting on RRP – September 18, 2020
18. Orientation cum conference on Balik Probinsya Bagong Pag-Asa Program
(BP2) – September 28, 2020
19. DBP Financing Program webinar – September 10, 2020
20. ISO Audit – September 22, 2020
21. Consultation with Rice Farming Cooperatives – October 13, 2020
22. Disaster Resiliency Preparedness Program – October 16, 2020
23. Capacity Assessment for ISO external audit – October 6, 2020
24. Regional level Up and recognition of partners – October 16, 2020
25. Regional Gawad Parangal Awarding – October 24, 2020
26. ISO virtual audit – October 26, 2020
27. Gender Sensitivity Training for Coops – Nov. 3-4, 2020
28. CDA-DBP-IP meeting - November. 4, 2020
29. PIA ROI Virtual Multi Sectoral Forum – Nov. 17, 2020
30.SBC Webinar – Nov. 17, 2020
31.Balik Probinsya Bagong Pag-asa Special Committee meeting –11/18/20
32.Education and Advocacy Cluster Forum – Nov. 23, 2020
33. 3rd Regular RDC I Full Council Meeting – Nov. 25, 2020
34. Economic and Financial Literacy Week – November 26, 2020
35. RAFEN Meeting – December 9, 2020
36. BCM Webinar – December 14-15, 2020

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37. Webinar on Filipino Values and Culture in the Time of Pandemic and
38. Thanksgiving Activity – December 18, 2020
1. E Koops Forum conducted by CDA Central Office
- Attended REXECOM/ Regional Staff meetings;
- Acted as facilitator/resource speakers on various activities such as K-POP
forum; E-forum on Financial Services Cluster; Orientation on Advisories from
Regulation, Registration, Project Development Assistance, and Legal;
Launching of the Koop Kapatid Program; RCDC-I meeting; PCDP Assessment;
Koop balitaan featuring the various programs and services of DA, LBP, DBP,
SBP, OTC, LTFRB, DOLE, DOT, ACPC, and CDA; Webinar on Managerial
Approaches for Micro Cooperatives & Mentoring and Coaching for
Cooperatives;
- Prepared various communications and reports needed by Central Office and
other offices;
- Assisted in the conduct of validation of cooperatives;
- Weekly submission of accomplishment reports such as monitoring of NGA’s
assistance to cooperatives; cooperatives participation and readiness to supply
chain in the KADIWA program and LGUs;
- Prepared and consolidated report on the social services program of
cooperatives;
- Prepared various communications (letters, memo)
- Prepared activity reports
- Coordination with technical and administrative staff and
- Performed other tasks assigned from time to time.
Prepared and Submitted by:
ARLENNE C. ESPINOZA JACQUELINE L. DE LEON
CDS II – CPDAS Sr. CDS – CPDAS

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B. Cooperative Research, Information and Training Section (CRITS)
The year 2020 has seen its fair share of
major historical events in the Philippines and
worldwide. The most significant events in the
Philippines can be summed up in seven words:
Eruption, Pandemic, Lockdown, Recession,
Economy, Typhoons, and Heal. They make a
powerful combination of adversaries our country
has difficulty imagining. Notwithstanding these
unimaginable occurrences, we were able to
muddle through. Immediate and robust
government action to ameliorate the plight of the
job and business losers was called for. PRRD
administration proposed, and Congress
approved legislation two (2) Bayanihan to Heal
as One Measure. Our agency, the Cooperative
Development Authority, immediately issued
various Memoranda to help the cooperative
sector cope with the existing situation. Hence,
we managed to deliver our plans, programs, and
activities intended for our stakeholders.
COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM For the Handholding Program for Micro &
Small Cooperatives: There were eight hundred sixty-five (865) micro and small cooperatives
provided with handholding services within the prescribed period while one hundred twenty-
two (123) medium and large cooperatives were also catered with and one hundred fifty-eight
(158) other clients provided with our Technical Assistance Services. Capability Building
Program for Cooperatives Orientation on Reportorial Requirements for Cooperatives’
Compliance: During the first quarter of the year 2020, we were able to conduct eleven (11)
series of orientations wherein three hundred thirty-five cooperatives (335) comprising of five
hundred ninety-two (592) cooperatives officers attended and participated coming from the four
provinces of Region 1. Mandatory Training for Cooperative Officers FUNDAMENTALS OF
COOPERATIVE (FOC) During the Pre-Pandemic period, the CDA RO1 was able to conduct
one (1) FoC training thru physical attendance which was organized by the Provincial
Government of La Union in coordination with CDA La Union Provincial Office which was
attended by ten (10) cooperatives in the City of San Fernando, La Union comprising of twenty-
eight (28) cooperative officers. Amidst the Pandemic, there were four (4) trainings on FoC
conducted thru the virtual platform during the Cooperative Month Celebration. On October 3
and 9, 2020, the first webinar on FoC was conducted via Tulong Balita Online, a social media
platform. A total of one hundred eighty-two (182) cooperative officers representing one
hundred eleven (111) cooperatives tuned in and virtually participated in the webinar. On
October 6, 2020, another FoC training was conducted as requested by the LGU-Alaminos City
through its City Cooperative Development Office to celebrate their City Cooperative Month
Celebration wherein twenty-four (24) cooperative officers from six (6) cooperatives in the City
attended the webinar. The third batch of the FoC virtual training was participated by
cooperative officers from the Province of La Union. The activity was undertaken in close
coordination with Provincial Cooperative Development Specialist Ms. Gemma Macusi. The
said webinar was conducted on October 22 and 23, 2020, on the occasion of the Provincial
Cooperative Month Celebration spearheaded by Governor Ortega thru the Committee on
Cooperatives chaired by Col. Ramon F. Laudencia.
COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM For the Handholding Program for Micro &
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provided with handholding services within the prescribed period while one hundred twenty-
two (123) medium and large cooperatives were also catered with and one hundred fifty-eight
(158) other clients provided with our Technical Assistance Services. Capability Building
Program for Cooperatives Orientation on Reportorial Requirements for Cooperatives’
Compliance: During the first quarter of the year 2020, we were able to conduct eleven (11)
series of orientations wherein three hundred thirty-five cooperatives (335) comprising of five
hundred ninety-two (592) cooperatives officers attended and participated coming from the four
provinces of Region 1. Mandatory Training for Cooperative Officers FUNDAMENTALS OF
COOPERATIVE (FOC) During the Pre-Pandemic period, the CDA RO1 was able to conduct
one (1) FoC training thru physical attendance which was organized by the Provincial
Government of La Union in coordination with CDA La Union Provincial Office which was
attended by ten (10) cooperatives in the City of San Fernando, La Union comprising of twenty-
eight (28) cooperative officers. Amidst the Pandemic, there were four (4) trainings on FoC
conducted thru virtual platform during the Cooperative Month Celebration. On October 3 and
9, 2020, the first webinar on FoC was conducted via the Tulong Balita Online, a social media
platform. A total of one hundred eightytwo (182) cooperative officers representing one hundred
eleven (111) cooperatives tuned in and virtually participated in the webinar. On October 6,
2020, another FoC training was conducted as requested by the LGU-Alaminos City thru its
City Cooperative Development Office in celebration for their City Cooperative Month
Celebration wherein twenty-four (24) cooperative officers from six (6) cooperatives in the City
attended the webinar. The third batch of the FoC virtual training were participated by
cooperative officers from the Province of La Union.
The activity was undertaken in close coordination with Provincial Cooperative Development
Specialist, Ms. Gemma Macusi. The said webinar was conducted on October 22 and 23, 2020
on occasion of the Provincial Cooperative Month Celebration spearheaded by Governor
Ortega thru the Committee on Cooperatives chaired by Col. Ramon F. Laudencia.
COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE (CMG) As part of the basic seminars
provided by the agency for micro and newly-registered cooperatives in the region, we were
able to conduct two (2) CMG seminars attended by 200 cooperative officers representing 119
cooperatives. The participants were taught on the Governance Principles/Practices and
Operation and Management of a cooperative, which are the building blocks essential to their
survival and sustainability.
BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT (BCM) FOR COOPERATIVES Carrying-out the
agreement of the agency with the Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) Philippines
Centre (now the Center for Humanitarian Learning and Innovation) to teach cooperatives as
a business enterprise how to be better prepared and more resilient to disruptions brought
about by natural and human induced hazards by coming up with a Business Continuity Plan
(BCP), and incorporating their existing emergency plans thereto, the regional office conducted
the said seminar/workshop via zoom platform with 212 participants thereby generating BCPs
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ADVOCACY AND CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES Promoting the agency as an instrument of the
government in poverty reduction and social empowerment, the regional office has conducted
eight (8) e-forums with the end view of bringing the services of NGAs and partners closer to
all stakeholders. Capitalizing on the power of the quad media in bringing about such a goal,
seven (7) news articles were posted and published. Including 25 infographics materials
developed, and five radio guests were engaged. The agency has such a program in place for
technical/professional services to cooperatives, thereby assuring their safety and integrity. As
one of its aspects, we have monitored 4 EAs and 2 TPs whose accreditation was bound to
expire during the year. Also, we have processed six applications for accreditation of external
auditors.
ACCREDITATION PROGRAM FOR COOPERATIVE TRAINING PROVIDERS (TP) AND
EXTERNAL AUDITORS (EA) To secure adherence to standards of those providing to which
cooperatives in the country heeded the call of the President to provide and give assistance to
the needy thru their Community Development Fund (CDF) that have been disbursed and spent
to help their communities since the declaration of the Enhanced normal but a better normal.”
A. Monitoring/Mobilization and Documentation of Cash disbursed by cooperatives The
Community Development Fund (CDF) of cooperatives has been the instrument
COMPREHENSIVE ACTION PLAN AGAINST COVID19 As emphasized by the International
Labour Organization (ILO) in their message: “Cooperatives and wider social and solidarity
economy enterprises and organizations need to be included across the different phases of
COVID-19 response. Their values and principles can guide the transition toward not only a
new
MONITORING OF COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS (CDCS) To provide the
cooperative movement with a system for consultation concerning such cooperative programs
and projects, COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS at the national level, regional,
provincial, city/municipal levels are established. Thus, the regional office collates the activities
undertaken by them rationalized with the Philippine Cooperative Development Plan. As a
platform, 43 cooperatives adopted Best Practices as set by the agency; 6 GAD activities were
monitored, either coordinated or conducted by them.
COMMUNITY QUARANTINE (ECQ) measures. As such, our agency has advocated and guided
the cooperatives on their prudent utilization. B. Advocacy Initiatives Against

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Prepared by: CDA RI EO-CRITS PERSONNEL:
RENEE FAYE DG. CARIÑO, CDS II VAN IAN F. ENRIQUEZ, Sr. CDS
Cooperative Regulation Program
A. Registration Unit
For the Calendar year 2020, there were 1,887 total registered cooperatives. A newly
registered of 81. There were 35 cooperatives that amended the Articles of cooperation and
Bylaws. An establishment of branch Office that was issued with Certificate of Authority is 4.
For Satellite Office issued with Letter of Authority is 10. And (1) One laboratory cooperative
issued with Certificate of Recognition under the Guardianship of Suyo Multi-purpose
Cooperative, Uso, Suyo, Ilocos Sur.
The target for one year was met despite of the pandemic that made the CDA stop
operation for a couple of almost two months and a skeletal workforce up to the end of the year.
PARTICULARS Registered COR Letter of
Authority
Recognized
New Cooperative 81
Amendments 35
Branch 4
Satellite 10
Laboratory 1
On March 18, 2020 a Memorandum was issued with an Extension of Name
Reservation of applications for registration of cooperatives. On the name reservation
that expired or will expire on or before April 12, 2020, still be accepted even after the
said date. There are 12 name reserved was served with the regulatory relief issuance.
The CDA acted on the Republic Act 11032 Ease of Doing Business and Efficient
Government Service Delivery Act of 2018. On the cda.gov.ph a landbank
Link.biz.portal was established to make the cooperatives and client pay the CDA
online. This made our processes much easier especially on this time of crisis.
COVID-19 Thru the
Identification/Monitoring/Documentation of
Coops Observing Precautionary Measures,
Safety and Health Protocols Standards, the
regional office advocated that cooperatives
adopt the Health and Safety Protocols set by
the IATF in conducting their activities. Thus,
we monitor the number of coops that have
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We made a YouTube on How to pay online to CDA through the Land Bank of
the Philippines link.biz.portal.
Another memorandum circular number 2020-11 Guidelines Supplementing CDA
Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2015-01, MC No. 2015-11, and MC No. 2016-05 on the
conduct of Validation of Application for Registration of Cooperatives, Amendment to the
Articles of Cooperation and Bylaws, and Establishment of Branches and Satellite Offices of
Cooperatives. This Guideline issued with the following objectives:
2.1. To supplement the afore-cited CDA Memorandum Circulars by prescribing the procedure
on the conduct of onsite or off-site validation. To ensure that the application for registration of
cooperatives, amendments to the Articles of Cooperation and Bylaws or establishment of
branches and satellite offices of cooperatives has met the minimum requirements of the law
and adheres to the cooperative principles, values and concept.
2.2. To include off-site validation as an alternative mode of validation/verification considering
the declaration of a State of Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines due to the
outbreak of COVID-19 by President Rodrigo R. Duterte through Proclamation No. 922 on
March 08, 2020.
Section 3. Scope. These Guidelines shall cover all applications for registration of all types and
categories of cooperatives, amendments to the Articles of Cooperation and Bylaws, and
establishment of cooperative branches and satellite offices.
Even with a pandemic, we will not sacrifice our mandate to serve our clients. 41% was
validated through virtual platform from the total validation of 116. Then to further serve the
client a Memorandum Circular No. 2020-20 issued with the Subject Guidelines Governing, the
Registration of Cooperatives through the Electronic Cooperative Registration Information
Registration System (E-CoopRIS) issued. On September 28, 2020 Rancheros De Balon
Bayambang Agriculture Cooperative, Bayambang, Pangasinan awarded a Certificate of
Registration being the first cooperative registered in an online registration. Thirty (30)
registered cooperative in an Online Registration, which is the E-CoopRIS.
A Memorandum Circular Number 2020-28 Guidelines Governing the organization
and recognition on a National Alliance of Cooperatives (NAC), Sectoral Apex organizations
(SAOs) and Regional Cluster Organizations (RCOs). A Cluster of Cooperatives shall
refer to a group of duly registered cooperatives with products and services under the following
groupings:
Cluster I (Credit, Financial Services, Credit Surety Fund, Cooperative banks and
Insurance) 262;
Cluster II (Agrarian, Agriculture, Aqua Culture, Farmers, Dairy, and Fisherfolks) 301;
Cluster III (Consumer, Marketing, Producers and Logistic) 291;

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Cluster IV (Public Utility-Electric, Water, Transport and communication) 60;
Cluster V (Human Services, Health, Housing, Workers and Labor) 12 ;
Cluster VI (Education and Advocacy)
Other types and category that could not be classified in the clustering are Multipurpose
cooperative – 934; Federation secondary-14 and Union secondary-5.
CLUSTER I COMPLIANT SCO DISSOLVED
CREDIT 82 22 142
FINANCIAL SERVICES
CREDIT SURETY FUND
COOPERATIVE BANKS 2
CLUSTER II COMPLIANT SCO DISSOLVED
AGRARIAN 65 13 80
AGRICULTURE 78 37 15
AQUA CULTURE
FARMERS
DAIRY 2 2
FISHERFOLKS 2 1
CLUSTER III – 291 COMPLIANT SCO DISSOLVED
CONSUMERS 69 23 83
MARKETING 22 6 36
PRODUCERS 13 23 9
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CLUSTER IV COMPLIANT SCO DISSOLVED
PUBLIC UTILITY
ELECTRIC 2
TRANSPORT 50 3 3
WATER 1 1
COMMUNICATION
CLUSTER V COMPLIANT SCO DISSOLVED
HUMAN SERVICES 2 3 6
HEALTH 1 1
HOUSING
WORKERS 1
LABOR
CLUSTER VI COMPLIANT SCO DISSOLVED
ADVOCACY 1
EDUCATION
Status per Province -Compliant Cooperatives-803
Pangasinan 390; La Union 143; Ilocos Sur 118; Ilocos Norte 152. Pangasinan covers 6
Districts while other provinces have 2 districts per province.

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Non-compliant Cooperatives
Per Province.
Pangasinan – 587; La Union-143; Ilocos Sur-147; Ilocos Norte-205
PROVINCE SCO DISSOLVED CANCELLED CONSOLIDATED
PANGASINAN 113 467 7
LA UNION 28 66 49
ILOCOS SUR 26 121 0 2
ILOCOS NORTE 33 169 3
TOTAL 200 823 59 2
At CDA Regional Office 1 on a Skeletal work force following health protocol/ Prepared
video clips of Social Responsibilities Activities of Region 1 cooperatives amidst of Covid19.
Attended Virtual meeting during pandemic on the topic encoding of updated registration data
to new program from coopRIS to e_coopRIS.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Compliant Cooperatives per Province
18% 15% 19%
49%
Pangasinan La Union Ilocos Sur Ilocos Norte
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00% 1,084-Non-Compliant Cooperatives
76%
5% .1%
18%
SCO Dissolved Cancelled Consolidated

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As acting Supervising CDS March-June, 2020, attended 3 times planning workshop on
calibration of work and financial plan. Reported on a weekly basis the Bayanihan Report to
Central Office for 14 times week from 3rd
week-16th
week. Assisted CRITS on various
trainings and koop balitaan online. Part of the Launching of Laboratory Cooperative in
Alaminos City, Pangasinan virtual.
Prepared:
FILIPINA H. PORIO
Sr CDS – Registration Unit
B. Regulation and Examination Service
To ensure the safe and sound operation of
cooperatives and to monitor their compliance on
regulatory requirements imposed by the
cooperative laws, rules and regulations, related
laws and other administrative issuances, an
inspection is being conducted to all cooperatives
categorized to assets size as micro, small,
medium and large cooperatives. Special Order to
conduct inspection is based on the submitted
individual inspection plan of CDS IIs. This activity
is conducted to be able to determine the proper
technical assistance or intervention that could be
extended on cooperatives. Out of Eight Hundred
Seventy One (871) due for inspection only Five
Hundred Seventy Three (573) cooperatives were
accomplished which is equivalent to Sixty Five
(65%) Percent of the target.
Fifty Five (55) cooperatives inspected on the 1st
Semester were conducted face to face while the
Five Hundred Eighteen (518) on the Second
semester were conducted on a virtual follow-up
on the status of findings for the year 2018 and
2019.
All types of cooperatives inspected with reports submitted are for evaluation so that the
findings would be analyzed per category. Fifty Hundred Seventy-Three (573) have been
received from the inspectors and the percentage of accomplishment on the inspection report
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Cooperatives issued with show cause status for the year 2019 and 2020 which have
already complied with the mandatory requirements have been recommended and endorsed
to Legal Section for lifting of the Show Cause Order (SCO). The cooperatives endorsed for
the lifting of SCO is One Hundred Thirty-Four cooperatives. The number of cooperatives
endorsed to legal Section for Issuance of SCO is Three Hundred Six (306). The
accomplishment rate is Two Hundred Percent (200%).
The cooperatives which have complied in the submission of mandatory reports with
complete attachments is Seven Hundred Fourteen (714) and the newly registered
cooperatives issued with the Certificate of Compliance is totaled to Eighty-One (81). All issued
COC for the year Seven Hundred Ninety-Five (795). The percentage of accomplishment is
Ninety-Percent (90%) of the target for the year.
In partnership with the Cooperative Research, Information and Training Section (CRITS),
the following compliance forum on annual mandatory reports have been conducted:
1. February 7, 2020 at Mangaldan, Pangasinan
2. February 18, 2020 at Candon City, Ilocos Sur
3. February 24, 2020 at San Fernando, La Union
4. February 26, 2020 at San Carlos City, Pangasinan
5. February 27, 2020 at Bantay, Ilocos Sur;
6. February 28, 2020 at Vigan, Ilocos Sur;
7. March 3, 2020 at Dagupan, Pangasinan
8. March 5, 2020 at Umingan, Pangasinan;
9. March 11, 2020 at Laoag, Ilocos Norte
10. March 12, 2020 at San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte
11. November 27, 2020 at San Fernando City, La Union
The regulation section participated as resource speakers on a seminar on Advisories and
Update on Cooperative Regulation, Project Development Assistance & Legal on June 25,
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The Activity was conducted last December 16, 2020 via Zoom to re-orient again the
cooperatives on the proper and correct way of filling out of the regulatory report forms to
facilitate the issuance of Certificate of Compliance without delay. It was participated by
cooperatives with internet access wherein it was attended by more or less 90 participants all
over Region 1.
In partnership with University of Pangasinan (UPANG), a seminar on accounting on
cooperatives was conducted on March 10, 2020 at UPANG, Dagupan, Pangasinan with
almost 70 BS Accountancy students as participants.
In partnership with Provincial Cooperative Union of La Union (PCU-LU), an audit on
cooperatives seminar was conducted on February 27, 2020 at PCU, San Fernando, La Union
with almost 40 participants coming from different cooperatives in Pangasinan and La Union.
In partnership with LGU of Dingras, Ilocos Norte, a PRS was done to members of Sarusar
Federated, Inc. on January 28, 2020. The members wish to convert their association into a
cooperative
In coordination with the Provincial Cooperative Union of La Union, the analysis of
inspection results conducted for the year 2019 were relayed to the member-cooperatives of
PCU La Union. It was conducted for the awareness of cooperative officers on the usual
findings in the inspection and for them to know the actions they have to undertake to close the
findings and become compliant to all the regulatory requirements from the Authority and other
Regulatory Agencies.
The Regulatory Relief Program for all cooperatives can be best disseminated to the
cooperatives during this time of pandemic by using the social media platforms and electronic
mails.
The onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted to the prohibitions in the conduct of
the General Assembly (GA) Meetings of the cooperatives wherein many was taken by surprise
when the sudden outbreak came in time of the supposed conduct of face to face GA meeting
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Many cooperatives have no back-up plans and the conduct of virtual meetings was not
even stipulated in their bylaws.To address the issue in the conduct of meeting, the CDA Board
of Directors issued the MC No. 2020-03 Re: Regulatory Relief for Cooperatives in which they
could
The regulatory relief target is only two (2) since most of the cooperatives have already
availed during the first semester of the year 2020 and the accomplishment is Sixteen (16)
which is more than hundred percent of the target.
Restrictions in the movement of people resulted to the delay in the submission of the
required reports of the co-ops. With this, as a mitigating measure the MC No. 2020-04 Re:
Amendment to MC 2020-03, Sec. 5 “Extending the deadline of Submission of the Required
Reports to June 15, 2020” dated March 23, 2020 was issued.
The accomplishment is Two Hundred Sixty Four Percent (264%) out of One Hundred
Cooperatives targeted or Three Hundred Seventy-Eight (378) co-ops with active e-mail
address were informed online on the deadline in the submission of reports.
The cooperatives with credit/lending operations were informed and reminded about the
loan payment grace period as provided in the memorandum.
The accomplishment is One Hundred Forty-Two Percent (142%) or Three Hundred
Seventy-Eight co-ops were reminded and informed through their active email addresses and
facebook messenger accounts.
The target is only Three but the accomplishment is Ten or Three Hundred Thirty. Three
Percent (333%) or 10 Memoranda and Advisories were issued and communicated to
cooperatives in relation to fight against COVID-19
Other Memoranda/Advisories issued in relation to fight against COVID 19
MC No. 2020-19, Subject: New Guidelines in the Conduct of General Assembly Meetings of
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MC No. 2020-20, Subject: Guidelines Governing the Registration of Cooperatives Through
the Electronic Cooperative Registration Information System (E-CoopRIS)
MC No. 2020-21, Subject: Trainings for Cooperative External Auditor (CEAs) During
Community Quarantine
MC No. 2020-22, Subject Guidelines on the Submission of a Letter of Undertaking in Lieu of
the Cooperative Education and Transport Operations Seminar (CETOS) Certification
MC. No. 2020-23, Subject: Guidelines Governing the Registration and Operation of
Cooperative Unions
MC No. 2020-24, Subject: Guidelines Governing the Registration and Operation of
Federations of Cooperatives
MC No. 2020-25, Subject: Encouraging Cooperatives to Provide the Necessary Assistance to
Areas Affected by Typhoon and Rolly
MC No. 2020-26, Subject: Amendment to Section 5 of Memorandum Circular No. 2019-10, S-
2019 and Section 8 of Memorandum Circular No. 2015-10, S-2015
MC No. 2020-27, Subject: Advisory on Section 4 (www), In Relation to Sec. 4 (tt) of Republic
Act No. 11494, Otherwise Known as the "Bayanihan to Recover as One Act"
MC No. 2020-27, Subject: Advisory on Section 4 (www), In Relation to Sec. 4 (tt) of Republic
Act No. 11494, Otherwise Known as the "Bayanihan to Recover as One Act"
Prepared by
Jeanette M. Nevado
Acting Chief ReS
C. Legal Unit
The Calendar Year 2020 started as the best of times but soon became the worst of
times. We had great plans for Legal Section, but the pandemic came and disrupted everything.
But as you probably know, we did not just sit out the extended lockdown. The Legal Section
Went online as the new normal to meet the required output based on our Work and Financial
Plan and other intervening activities. While the pandemic is far from over, we need to continue
to do the tasks of bringing our services to the cooperatives. We always listen and communicate
to the sector to help them navigate the challenges of uncertain times.

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Listed below are the accomplishment of Legal Unit for the Fiscal Year
Ended December 31, 2020.
No. PROGRAMS / ACTIVITIES Target Actual Remarks
ENFORCEMENT
1 No. of reported violations or complaints
acted upon within 20 days upon receipt of
reported violations or complaints
14 16 More than
100% of the
target was
accomplished
2 No. of Show Cause Orders (SCO) issued 32 21 More than
100% of the
target was
accomplished
3 No. of Cooperatives Complying with
orders/directives
7 38 More than
100% of the
target was
accomplished
4 No. of request for legal opinion acted
upon within 20 days from receipt of
request
6 6 100% of the
target was
accomplished
5 No. of investigations conducted 3 1 Below target
due
to Community
Quarantine
6 No. of petitions/recommendations
for dissolution of cooperatives acted upon
64 345 More than
100% of the
target was
accomplished
Let us raise the curtain on a new normal, strengthened by lessons learned and
lifted up

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by a bright hope that soon we shall be seeing the end of a tragic plague that has disrupted
and destroyed many lives.
SHERWIN M. ARCIPE
Acting LO / Sr. CDS
D. Cooperative Surety Fund
The CSF Section of the CDA-DEO office assimilated its role for the fulfillment of the
CSF Program through the conduct of a series of activities and technical assistance to
prospective clients as summarized below:
NAME OF
CSFs
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN /
TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE
RENDERED
ISSUES AND CHALLENGES STATUS
Pangasinan
CSF
Attendance to
Oversight
Committee (OC)
meeting
Registration of CSF to CDA
and preparation of
registration documents.
The Province of Pangasinan
placed under ECQ and
MGCQ. Thus, meetings are
being discouraged under this
state. Due to this, the
Oversight Committee and
member-coops of
Pangasinan CSF won’t be
able to meet to discuss about
the registration of the said
CSF to cooperative.
Collection remedy on past-
due accounts
 For further
deliberations on the
registrations of CSF if
they will register as
cooperative or not.
There were no
submitted registration
documents yet.
 We are hoping that
when meetings will
already be allowed,
we can gradually meet
with Chairman Agas
for their decision.
 Constant
communication with
the BSP through
Ma’am Ellen especially
on the Certificate of
Orientation Seminar
(COS)
Pangasinan
CSF
TAS on
preparation of
Registration
Documents
Availability of time of
oversight committee in the
preparation of registration
requirements
 We provided a copy
of our template (soft
and hard copy),
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Pangasinan
CSF
Conducted
orientation
regarding CSF
Updates
 There was difficulty in
collecting payments from the
borrower.
 We discussed in
detail during OC
meeting.
Pangasinan
CSF
Conducted
meeting with the
official
representative of
the Governor for
PSCF.
The PCSF are having
difficulty to fund some
necessary expenses for their
operations.
 Committed to help
and address the said
problem
La Union
CSF
Attended
Oversight
Committee
Meeting
Registration of CSF to CDA
and preparation of registration
documents.
Some member cooperatives
are not yet borrowing through
CSF; participating lending
institutions have voluminous
requirements that some
borrowers find it hard to
comply.
Committed and
willing to register as
CSF Coop. They are
willing to reapply
again for their name
reservation.
The registration
documents of La
Union CSF is still
pending on our level.
We already went last
June 10 in Agoo, La
Union to meet with
Chairman Juquiana
with regards to
pending registration
documents.
On the part of some
CSF member-coops,
there are still some
lacking documents
which need to be
submitted in relation
to MC 2019-05
We agreed upon
that the ACBL of
LUCSF is to be
reviewed again by
CSF Unit- Regional
Staffs for its final
completion.
Constant
communication with
BSP through Ma’am
Jashzeel especially
on the Certificate of
Orientation Seminar
(COS)
On-going, review of
suggested final ACBL
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On-going, signing
of the Articles of
Cooperation and By-
Laws by Provincial
Governor and the
authorized
signatories from
several members of
CSF in the
immediately
succeeding meeting
La Union
CSF
Conducted
orientation
regarding CSF
Updates
So many requirements in
registering CSF cooperatives
To be addressed by
On-going, we
provided a copy of
our template (soft
and hard copy),
constant follow-up
and assistance;
Assisted to secure
copy of all documents
available in the office
level like certified the
Central Office
La Union
CSF
TAS on
preparation of
Registration
Documents
Availability of time of
oversight committee in the
preparation of registration
requirements
The Province of La Union
placed under ECQ and
MGCQ. Thus, meetings are
being discouraged under this
state. Due to this, the
Oversight Committee and
member-coops of LUCSF
won’t be able to meet to
discuss about the said issues
and also for the CSF
member-coops to submit the
lacking registration
documents.
True copy of
certificated of
compliance, ACBL,
AFS, etc.
We prepared draft of
final ACBL of LUCSF
following the format
given by CSF
Division-Central Office
 We provided technical
assistance to all
member-cooperatives
of CSF by assisting
them in the
processing of the
required documents
 We are hoping that
when meetings will
already be allowed,
we can gradually
meet with OC and
member-coops of
LUCSF to discuss
the said issues and
for them to submit
the lacking
registration
documents

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Constant
communication with
Chairman Juquiana
and Secretary of
OC,Ms. Padilla
Prepared by in collaboration with CDS-II Fiona Bianca Cuenca and CDS-I Christine Joy
Combers.
SHERWIN M. ARCIPE
Acting LO / Sr. CDS
SUPPORT SERVICES
Management Information System Unit
Integrated as part of the FY 2020 National Expenditure Program was a budget amounting
to Eight Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Twenty-Eight Pesos (P 845,028.00) which we can
break down as follows:
1) Anti-Virus Subscription
Thirty Thousand Ninety Hundred Forty-Four Pesos and 20/100. (P30,944.20) the
budget was spent for anti-virus subscriptions with a given Twenty-Four Thousand
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2) ICT Office Supplies
The budget allotted was Sixty Thousand Pesos (P60,000.00). Of that amount, Twenty-
Six Thousand One Hundred Pesos (P26,100.00) was spent to cover payment for the
purchase of ICT Office Supplies, and Thirty-Five Thousand Seventy-Seven Pesos
(P35,077.00) was spent for ICT Semi-Expendable Equipment such as printers. This
amount exceeded the Sixty Thousand Pesos (P60,000.00) allotment from the MITHI
Fund.
3) DSL Internet Upgrade Fund
For 2020, the total amount utilized was One Hundred Twenty-four Thousand Four
Hundred Ninety-Two Pesos and 26/100 (P124,492.26). The allotment given was One
Hundred Twenty Thousand Pesos (P120,000.00). The spending was attributable to
the subscription made to PLDT and Converged.
4) ICT Repairs of Equipment
With a total allotment of Twenty Five Thousand Pesos (P25,000.00), the agency spent
Thirty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Four Pesos and 82/100 (P38,504.82) for repairs
made various ICT Equipment, were repairs made mainly from printers.
5) Contract of Service (COS) Salary
One MIS COS Staff was hired and deployed during the year 2020. A total of Two
Hundred Twenty-Six Hundred Twenty-Eight Pesos (P226,628.00) budgetary allocation
was received to cover the COS Staff’s monthly compensation payment. For 2020, Two
Hundred Twenty Four Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Three and 47/100
(P224,193.47) was utilized, representing the annual salary paid to the COS Staff.
6) Prepaid Data
The agency was given a total allotment of Three Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Four
Hundred Pesos (P389,400.00) of which the agency’s total spending was Five Hundred
Sixty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Pesos (P568,100.00). The disbursement was
attributable to the prepaid data allowances granted to all CDA field personnel.
However, beginning July 2020, all CDA employees were granted prepaid data
allowance ranging from different amounts to aid the agency’s employees on the work-
from-home set-up, given the ongoing pandemic.
Prepared by:
Noel C. Royupa
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Human Resource
The Human Resource (HR) Section and the management implemented the Values
Restoration Program (VRP) pursuant to the Civil Service Announcement No. 40 series of
2017. The CDA Regional Office I designated Ms. Joy B. Mayion as Value Restoration Officer
(VRO) and underwent 1-week training last 2020 conducted by the Council for Restoration of
Filipino Values (CRFV), a Civil Service Commission- accredited Learning and Development
Institution. The Designated VRO discusses common value every Monday Convocation using
the Council for the Restoration of Filipino Values (CRFV)-authored book transforming the
Nation through Values. This weekly value focus follows the Patriotism, Integrity, Excellent, and
Spirituality (PIES) schedule provided by the Civil Service Institute. Listed below are the values
being discussed:
WEEK DATE CORE VALUES
(PIES)
VALUE FOCUS
1
JANUARY
4 Patriotism Patriotism
2 11 Integrity Integrity
3 18 Excellence Excellence
4 25 Spirituality Spirituality
5
FEBRUARY
1 Patriotism Commitment/Dedication
6 8 Integrity Accountability
7 15 Excellence Decisiveness
8 22 Spirituality Obedience
9
MARCH
1 Patriotism Selfishness
10 8 Integrity Equality
11 15 Excellence Submissiveness
12 22 Spirituality Repentance

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13 29 Patriotism Cooperation
14
MAY
3 Integrity Faithfulness
15 10 Excellence Value for Work
16 17 Spirituality Humility
17 24 Patriotism Interdependence
18 31 Integrity Reliability
19
JUNE
7 Excellence Leadership
20 14 Spirituality Conviction
21 21 Patriotism Freedom
22 28 Integrity Justice
Considering the substance of values being shared every week and the values and ethics
incorporated, this can help or lead to the employees' values restoration and moral recovery.
This can also reflect on employees’ values on how they perform their given tasks, duties, and
responsibilities with Patriotism, Integrity, Excellence and Spirituality.
In this regard, all the CDA employees are encouraged to support the program to inculcate the
values of the government employees. Also, the HR Section prepared and submitted to the
Head Office the appointment papers for placement, including other attachments (PDS, PDF,
Oath of Office, Certificate of Assumption, etc.) of the Thirty- Nine (39) employees in
compliance with the first phase of the CDA Reorganization Plan.
Prepared by:
Joy B. Mayion, CDS II/Designated HRMO
Planning
The Area supervisors supervised the conduct of regional distribution of targets, and they
were also religiously assessing their team's performance on a quarterly, semi-annual and
annual basis.
Employees in the CDA Region 1 Extension Office had the following performance rating.
In accordance with the CDA Strategic Performance Management System, the year 2020: CDA
R1 Extension Office performed “Very Satisfactory as reflected by the OPCR overall rating of
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In tandem with CRITS, the Planning Unit conducted the Mid Term Review of the PCDP
(2018-2020) with Executive Director Ray R. Elevazo as the Keynote Speaker with the theme
“ Towards a Globally Competitive and Resilient Cooperative industry for a Progressive Nation”.
It was attended by various stakeholders who also reported their accomplishments for the
period specified. Other reports were also regularly submitted to NEDA, DTI, TESDA and CDA
Head ffice. In coordination with HR and GAS, The CDA1 conducted SPMS, Webinar in Filipino
Values Culture in Time of the Pandeminc, Disaster Risk Reduction Management, 5S, IQA,
GAD Computerized Assessment Tool and Sports and other related HR activities
onducted/coordinated.
Coordinataed the weekly conduct of virtual convocations. Conduct of Rexecoms, staff
meetings and assessmenet sessions.
Internal Quality Audit
This Quality Management System Manual defines the Cooperative Development
Authority’s (CDA) quality management system (QMS) that affects the quality of its services.
The adoption of ISO 900:2015 is a strategic decision of top management. The various
interested parties influence the structure and implementation of its quality management
system (particularly cooperatives, government agencies, and other stakeholders of
cooperative development), its mandate, the services it provides, the processes it employs,
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In designing and implementing its quality management system, management considers
the quality management principles, namely:1. Customer focus;2. Leadership;3. Engagement
of people;4. Process approach;5. Improvement;6. Evidence-based decision making; and
7. Relationship management. This year IQA was conducted by Sherwin Arcipe Lead Auditor
with members: Filipina H. Porio and Noel C. Royupa.
Per TUV Audit, the CDA1 Initiative of using Google Storage effective March 2020 as
part of continuous implementation of management system amidst new normal is noteworthy.
Provision of two heavy-duty printers to accommodate printing of annual reports in lieu of
sending these documents to an external provider for printing. Several cooperatives have
leveled up / moved to a higher category/increased to Higher Status. A total of 22 Cooperatives
from Micro to Small, nine Cooperatives from Small to Medium, and 1 Cooperative from
Medium to Large is commendable.
Customer-focused is evident with this following commendation received. · Certificate of
Appreciation given by Regional Competitiveness Committee Ilocos Region dated Dec 11,
2019, during the conduct 2019 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI)
Survey · Certificate of Appreciation from Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional
Fisheries Office No,1 dated July 1, 2020, for active participation to the 45th Industry Forum for
Fishery Stakeholders. · Certificate of Appreciation from Philippine Institute of Certified Public
Accountants Pangasinan Chapter dated Aug 19, 202
The registration Unit initiated Logbook Registration Incoming List dated Sep 2020 for
accurate monitoring of online application CoopRIS. Notably, No nonconformance for CDA R1
but a handful of Opportunities for Improvement (OFIs)
General Administrative and Support
Budget
The monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports were submitted religiously for
the budget preparation and execution program. Likewise, the tax withheld from employees
was prepared and remitted online. Facilitated the preparation of the 2021 Financial Plan for
CDA R1 and assisted in reconciling remittance to GSIS, Philhealth, and Pagibig.
Gen Service
Monitored the Motor Vehicle Preventive Maintenance Schedule (MVPMS) and
the Building and Equipment Maintenance Program (BEMP), a physical count of
inventory (property and equipment) conducted, 5S/maintenance activities
conducted, Records room maintained and documents/records stored, labelled and
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A total of One Million Ten Thousand Four Hundred Ninety One and 31 centavos
(Php 1,010,491.31) was receipted by CDA R1 broken down as fro Official receipts Php
863,391.60 and Online payment Php 147,099.71. The month collection could be
found below.
TOTAL COLLECTIONS
As of CY 2020
OR'S ONLINE TOTALS
January 398,556.50 398,556.50
February 41,104.62 41,104.62
March 23,659.79 23,659.79
April - -
May 5,541.08 5,541.08
June 21,440.00 3,827.50 25,267.50
July 79,100.00 79,100.00
August 42,368.41 2,620.00 44,988.41
September 40,120.00 1,500.00 41,620.00
October 133,363.22 128,672.61 262,035.83
November 25,520.00 5,047.27 30,567.27
December 52,617.98 5,432.33 58,050.31
TOTALS 863,391.60 147,099.71 1,010,491.31
Cashiering GAS
The cashier diligently collected and duly
receipted fees due to CDA, Collection remitted
to LBP, prepared and submitted report of
Collection, Report of Disbursement, Report of
Checks Issued) with approved vouchers
Procurement
We were able to purchase box aircon and provided employees with the health essentials like
vitamin C, face shield, alcohol, cleaning, and disinfectant materials; some employees were provided
rides from residence to office and going home. Able to provide additional cabinets for documents and
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List of CDA Personnel
NAME OF EMPLOYEES POSITION AREA OF ASSIGNMENT
1 Bitonio, Josefina Balucanag Director III Office of the Regional Director
(ORD)
2 Unson, Edilberto Gattoc Sr. CDS/ Acting
Supervising CDS
Planning
3 Ellorin, Katherine F. Attorney III Legal Section
4 Porio, Filipina Handig Sr. CDS Registration Section (ReS)
5 De Leon, Jacqueline Lalis Sr. CDS Cooperative Project and
Development Section (CPDAS)
6 Enriquez, Van Ian Fajardo Sr. CDS Cooperative Research
Information and Training Section
(CRITS)
7 Arcipe, Sherwin Morante Sr. CDS Credit Surety Fund Section
(CSF)
8 Nevado, Jeanette Monterola CDS II/Acting Section Chief Supervision Examination
Section (SES)
9 Mayion, Joy Basingel CDS II-Planning/
Designated HRMO
Administrative Section (Planning
and Human Resource)
10 Generalao, Caselyn Ferreria CDS II/ Designated Budget
Officer
Pangasinan Field Office/
Administrative Section (Finance)
11 Butay, Marcela Banda-ay CDS II Pangasinan Field Office
12 Calpito, Von William Santos CDS II Supervision Examination
Section (SES)
13 Cariño, Renee Faye De Guzman CDS II Cooperative Research
Information and Training Section
(CRITS)
14 Cuenca, Fiona Bianca Realiza CDS II Credit Surety Fund Section
(CSF)
15 De Guzman, Constancia Arcano CDS II La Union Field Office
16 Espinoza, Arlenne Cuison CDS II Cooperative Project and
Development Section (CPDAS)
17 Fabia, Shery Lou Marlang CDS II Pangasinan Field Office
18 Fronda, Imelda Sison CDS II Pangasinan Field Office
19 Lademora, Myla Castuera CDS II Pangasinan Field Office
20 Lorenzana, Florentino
Bustamante
CDS II Ilocos Sur Field Office
21 Mazo, Mylene Macapulay CDS II Pangasinan Field Office
22 Medina, Rosievic Rigonan CDS II Ilocos Norte Field Office
23 Membrere, Bernie Cendaña CDS II La Union Field Office
24 Oloteo, Arnold Farpali CDS II La Union Field Office
25 Peralta, Marwin Cavinta CDS II Ilocos Norte Field Office
26 Pilorin, Raymund Naira CDS II Ilocos Norte Field Office
27 Ruedas, Maricel De Guzman CDS II Pangasinan Field Office
28 Vasquez, Jocelyn Infante CDS II Registration Section (ReS)
29 Mondares, Enjirico Ramirez Accountant I Administrative Section (Finance)
30 Combes, Christine Joy Puso CDS I Credit Surety Fund Section
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31 Pimentel, Ana Lisa Orpilla AO I (Cashier) Administrative Section (Finance)
32 Calaguin, Delia Espinoza ADAS II (Bookkeeper) Administrative Section (Finance)
33 Valdez, Amor Torbela ADAS II Administrative Section (GSS)
34 Fiesta, Maria Leni Magdalena
Agcaoili
ADAS II (HRMA) Administrative Section (Human
Resource)
35 Royupa, Noel Calimlim ADA VI/Designated MIS Administrative Section
36 Ferrer, Rodrigo De Guzman ADA V (AVEO) Administrative Section
37 Ferrer, Jasper Valdez ADA IV (Clerk II) Administrative Section
38 Pacat, Efren Dela Cruz ADA IV (RMO) Administrative Section
39 Zulueta, Manfred Soberano MIS (Contract of Service) Administrative Section
40 Piloton, Alexander Canete ADA IV (Job Order) Administrative Section
Narrative Report of CDA Pangasinan
The Province of Pangasinan conducted a total of nine (9) Orientation of Reportorial
Requirements Seminar for the updates on the submission of Mandatory Reports,
Annual Tax Incentives Report and other issuances for the six (6) districts of
Pangasinan.
Pre-Registration Seminar
A total of forty-four (44) Pre-Registration Seminar (PRS) for the proposed primary
cooperatives. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, various PRS were conducted by
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Capability Building for Cooperatives
Orientation on preparing financial statements, mandatory reports, TIMTA, and
bookkeeping to various cooperatives in Bayambang, Pangasinan on Feb.13, 18-19,
2020. The Municipal Cooperative Development Office of Bayambang, Pangasinan in
partnership with CDA represented by Ms. Sheryl Lou Fabia, CDS II, District 3, Pang.
and Ms. Caselyn Generalao, CDS II oriented and assisted four (8) newly registered
cooperatives in preparing mandatory reports and financial statements.
Registration of Primary Cooperatives
A total of forty-three (43) proposed cooperatives were registered in the province of
Pangasinan. 19 coops were registered in the Agriculture sector, eight consumer
cooperatives, three credit coops, one dairy coop, one producer coop, and 11 transport
cooperatives.
1st E-CoopRIS online registered cooperative from District III Pangasinan “Racheros
de Balon Bayambang Agriculture Cooperative” facilitated for registration by CDS II
Sheryl Lou Fabia with the able assistance of Registration Unit
DepEd-SDO I Pangasinan Teachers; Racheros de Balon Bayambang Agriculture
Non-Teaching Personnel and Retirees Cooperative (RDBBAC)
Consumers Cooperative
Registration of Amendments of Articles of Cooperation and Bylaws of
Cooperatives
A total of 18 cooperatives in the province of Pangasinan amended their Articles of
Cooperation and Bylaws. Registration of Amendment for Calasiao Plant & Central
Pangasinan Transport Coop Related Companies Employees MPC and Bugallon
Pangasinan
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Cooperative Bayanihan to Heal as One
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought out the Bayanihan spirit innate to the Filipinos.
During the lockdown and Enhanced Community Quarantine, the cooperative sector
endeavored the Cooperative Bayanihan by giving relief food packs, free facemasks,
free transportation, food, snacks, and cash to their members, the frontliners of the
community.
One hundred twenty-four (124) cooperatives from the province of Pangasinan
extended their help by utilizing their Community Development Fund and personal
donations from the officers.
The Enhanced Community Quarantine imposed by the National Inter-Agency Task
Force did not stop the cooperatives from extending their services to their members.
The Credit, Consumers, and Marketing Cooperatives partially opened their offices to
provide much-needed assistance to their members.In these times of pandemic,
cooperatives with credit and lending services provided a grace period of two months
for loan payments without penalties.
Cooperatives Observes Precautionary Measures, Safety and Health
Protocols to avoid Covid 19
The cooperatives observe disinfection and decontamination activities, conduct
health check status among employees and clients, modify workplace layout for
physical distancing, and wear masks and face shields to protect the employees and
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Cooperative Month Celebration
On the 16th of December 2020, President Rodrigo R. Duterte approved the law
declaring the month of October of every year as the “National Cooperative Month”.
Republic Act 11502 calls for the conduct of activities and programs that promote the
principles and values of cooperatives and encourage cooperative movement by the
CDA in consultation with the cooperative sector. The theme for this year’s Cooperative
Month Celebration. In line with the celebration of the Cooperative Month Celebration,
CDA Regional Office I, in partnership with Tulong Balita Online conducted mandatory
trainings and capability-building seminars for the cooperatives.
Special CDA Gawad Parangal para sa Natatanging Kooperatiba Award
One hundred twenty-five (125) cooperatives
from the province of Pangasinan awarded the
CDA Gawad Parangal 2020, A Recognition of
Koop Bayanihan Effort During Covid 19
Pandemic, a system to recognize
cooperatives who volunteered
/extended/rendered various valuable
services to members, front-liners,
communities and LGUs during the Covid 19
pandemic.
Level-Up Awards were also given to cooperatives who leveled from micro to small
category cooperatives and small to medium category cooperatives.
National Task Force to end Local Communist Armed Conflict NTF – ELCAC
Activities
The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) launched the project: Integrated
Organic Farming System Program (IOFSP) For Food Sustainability and Security that
was held today, Aug. 28, 2020, at Brgy. Barlo, Mabini, Pangasinan.
TESDA spearheaded the said project in response to its mandate as the chair of the
Poverty Reduction, Livelihood and Employment Cluster (PRLEC) of the National Task
Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), which is to provide
responsive measures to address poverty alleviation among marginalized communities
through the Whole-of-Nation approach.
The project IOFSP as well as the scholarship programs given by TESDA with 100
beneficiaries. These beneficiaries are coming from the Indigenous People, residents
of the CTG-affected areas, Former Rebels, and ARB beneficiaries of Brgy. Barlo,
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Promotion of Laboratory Cooperative
The Cooperative Development Office of Alaminos City facilitated the launching of
Laboratory Cooperative to encourage primary cooperatives to be a Guardian
Cooperative to a Laboratory Cooperative.
A cooperative may assist in organizing a laboratory cooperative of fifteen (15) or more
individuals who are minors, which may be students or out school minors, Filipino
Citizens, and are studying or residing within the nearest area of operation of the
intended guardian cooperative.
A Laboratory Cooperative shall be organized for any or all of the following purposes:
1) To serve as a training ground for its members to prepare them for membership in
regular cooperatives. 2) To teach the values of thrift and saving mobilization among
its members. 3) To instill cooperative values, principles, financial discipline, business
skills, and leadership skills among its members .4) To promote and advocate Filipino
social and cultural values, financial education, ecological awareness, and sustainable
development.
Koop Kapatid Program
As part of the month-long celebration of the Cooperative Month this October, the CDA
awarded special recognition to medium and large cooperatives in Region I, which partnered
with CDA as “Big Brother” to “Small Brother” cooperatives in extending technical and financial
assistance. The virtual program, dubbed as “Araw Ng Pagkilala Sa Mga Kaagapay Na
Kooperatiba Sa Programang Koop Kapatid” was held on October 30, 2020 and was beamed
live via CDA Philippines’ Facebook page. It was the first recognition program conducted for
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Big Brother – United Christians MPC, Lingayen, Pangasinan
Small Brother-Lewesen Mt. Range Agro-Forest Soft Broom Producers Cooperative,
Bugallon, Pangasinan
Advocacy on Environmental Protection
Maharlika Zero Waste Producers Cooperative, Dagupan City, the machine's inventor
on zero waste, thus protecting the environment. Congratulations to the men and
women behind the project: Phillip Soria, Ted Villamil, Sol Rosario, Mylene M. Mazo,
all the officers, and members of the cooperative.
Maladag JODA Transport Cooperative of Lingayen, Pangasinan conducted tree planting in
Cayanga, Bugallon Pangasinan in support to the Adopt a Mountain Program of the Provincial
Government of Pangasinan and Alaminos City Plant a Bamboo Program.
CDA and LGU Partnership In the Development of Cooperatives
CDA Regional Office I courtesy call to Dagupan City Mayor Brian Lim with Coun.
Cisco Flores last July 13, 2020.
CDA Regional Office I meeting with Dagupan City Adm. Vlad Mata, Economic and
Cooperative Consultants, City Social Welfare, and Development and PICPA
Pangasinan Chapter in the organization of cooperatives in the city.
The discussion focused on the advantages and benefits of organizing cooperatives
among the marginalized sector of the city, and how the LGU, DSWD, CDA and PICPA
can assist in the organization, management, and sustainability of the cooperatives to
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Capability building for CDA Personnel
A webinar on Business Continuity Management for Cooperatives for CDA Technical
Personnel was conducted last December 2020, with topics Understanding the ‘new
normal’ and How can CDA technical staff continue to deliver and perform their roles
under the ‘new normal’ through capacity building, technical support, monitoring, data
gathering and others.
As part of the Cooperative Development Authority’s digital transformation and ease of
doing business, the agency has developed an improved registration system to help
bring about faster transactions. Application for new registration shall be filed using the
Electronic Cooperative Registration Information System (E-CoopRIS), which can be
accessed through the Cooperative Registration Tab in the CDA Website.
GAD Computerized Assessment Tool
The computerized GAD Assessment Tool was developed by GERC Inc. (from the
Cooperative Development Authority CDA's Memorandum Circular No. 2017-
04, known as "Tool for Assessing Progress of Gender Equality in Primary
Cooperatives as Supplemental to Memorandum Circular No. 2013-22.
GERC Inc. enjoins all co-ops to work together to flex even more the economic and
social strength of co-ops through GAD mainstreaming.
Donation of Cooperatives to Cagayan Typhoon Victims
“A Single Drop of Kindness Creates an Endless Ripple.”
Cooperatives from Pangasinan extended a helping hand for the victims of typhoon
Ulysses by donating cash and food relief packs to Cagayan, Region II. San Fabian
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Prepared by:
MARICEL G. RUEDAS
CDS II
CDA - La Union Provincial Office
For the year 2020, Cooperative Development Authority, La Union Provincial Office has
accounted the following accomplishments:
 A one (1) day orientation seminar on the Reportorial Requirements, Cooperative
Updates, and Tax Incentives Management and Transparency Act (TIMPTA) Law were
conducted on February 24, 2020, at the People’s Hall, San Fernando City, La Union.
This seminar was conducted in coordination with the City Government of San
Fernando and other Big Cooperatives in the Province. A total of 105 participants
attended the said orientation seminar. This seminar aims to guide the cooperatives to
fill up the reporting forms properly, discuss updates on the latest MEMO Circulars of
CDA, and information on the data to be submitted to BIR under the TIMTA Law.
A total of 36 Pre-Registration Seminar were
 conducted from January to December 2020 broken down as follows :
a. Prior to the declaration of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) on March
16, 2020 by Pres. Duterte , CDA-La Union was able to conduct a total of 19
Pre Registration Seminar (PRS) with a total number 570 participants.
b. addition, 17 PRS were also conducted via virtual and face to face engagement
from July to December 2020.
 Despite the restrict movements and the observance of strict health protocols brought
about by this pandemic, CDA-La Union Provincial Office has still facilitated the
following
a. Registration of 10 new cooperatives and amendments of 2 cooperatives for
2020.
b. Two Satellite offices were registered in the province: The La Union Multi-
Purpose Cooperative(LUMPC) and Tubao Multi-Purpose Cooperative (TMPC).
The LUMPC has opened its satellite office in Sto. Tomas, La Union, while
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c. Eight (8) validations with a combination of Virtual for those with internet access
and Face to Face for those without internet access, were conducted to the
proposed cooperatives.
d. Migration of Cooperative’s Article of Cooperation and By-laws, the Province
was able to encode Seventy Nine (79) Coops .
 109 Inspections to cooperative were conducted: twenty-Five (25) inspections were
made prior to the national lockdown and additional eighty four (84) were made thru
online inspection.
 Four (4) meetings were conducted by the City Cooperative Development Council
(CCDC) of San Fernando City, La Union. Two (2) covered the months of January and
February before the pandemic outbreak, and two (2) were conducted in November and
December. Some of the agenda that were tackled includes the organization of City
Cooperative Union, the establishment of a Cooperative Office, creation of a position of
Cooperative Officer to head the proposed coop office in the City. The election of the
coop. Officers were also conducted on November 27, 2020, to comply with the
Memorandum Circular.
The office has coordinated and facilitated the conduct of Fundamentals of Cooperative
Seminar and Cooperative Management and Governance Seminar for the Province of La Union
and the City of San Fernando, as follows :
a) For the Province of La Union, this was conducted thru Webinar with the CDA as
Resource Speaker. A total of 155 participants for the Fundamentals of Cooperative
Seminar and 158 participants for the Cooperative Management and Governance
Seminar. The City of San Fernando conducted the same seminar via face to face with
VICTO International as the Resource Speaker. This was participated in
b) On the Bayanihan Heal as One, CDA- La Union Team monitored Sixty Nine
(69) cooperatives that extended assistance to its members and community
during the pandemic. These assistances were either in the form of interest on
Share Capital and Patronage Refund distribution, food packs, provision of
hygiene equipment to front liners, and donations in the form of cash to an
organization coming from their Community Development Fund other sources.
c) Other activities before the Pandemic (Jan. – March, 2020) are the following:
 February 9, 2020, Attended General Assembly meeting of Tubao MPC, the 1st
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 February 18, 2020, Attended General Assembly of ACDI MPC San Fernando
City branch.
 February 28, 2020, Attended Forum with Transport Cooperative’s officers from
Region I and CAR with DOTr represented by Usec. Bert Suansing regarding
Transport Modernization Program.
 February 29, 2020, Attended General Assembly meeting of La Union MPC, 3rd
largest cooperative in the province of La Union.
 March 9, 2020, Coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources (BFAR) and Department of Agriculture (DA) in conducting Pre-
Registration
 Seminar for Fishermen Cooperative at San Fernando, La Union.
 March 13, 2020, Conducted Orientation on How to Organize a Cooperative for the
three (3) Jeepney associations planning to be converted as cooperative.
 October 20, 2020, Coastal Clean-Up at Ilocanos Sur, City of San Fernando, La Union
as part of the Cooperative Month Celebration activity of the Province of La Union
Tubao Multi-Purpose Cooperative General Assembly Meeting (February 9, 2020)
With the Work from Home (WFH) scheme, CDA La Union provincial personnel
religiously and diligently worked on the task being downloaded by the Regional Office now
and then. The use of social media and virtual platforms were utilized as means of
communication and information to reach the Cooperatives and other agencies and
stakeholders. Attendance to online meetings and virtual seminars were also given emphasis.
Invitations via virtual seminars were also extended to cooperatives, especially those that
concern mandatory trainings. The pandemic did not hamper the CDA-La Union team from
accomplishing its target. Thus the group became more resilient and creative in the
performance of their task
Prepared by: BERNIE C. MEMBRERE
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General Assembly Meeting of La Union Multi-Purpose Cooperative (February 29, 2020)
Ilocos Sur Narrative Report
The Province of Ilocos Sur are composed of two (2) Cities and thirty-two (32) municipalities
with two (2) districts. The province has 104 complaint cooperatives as of December 2020 and
with two (2) Cooperative Development Specialist II assigned in two districts. Inspire of
pandemic we were able to deliver the following accomplishments per district as presented
below.
For the month of January two days mandatory training were conducted to the officers of St.
Peter Multi-Purpose Cooperative namely: Fundamentals of Cooperative and Cooperative
Management and Governance. The trainings were conducted by yours truly at the cooperative
office as requested by Chairperson of the BOD in order for them to comply the required
mandatory trainings as stated in RA 9520. Cooperative Development Council of Vigan City
called for the 1st
quarterly meeting to all members of the council like chairpersons/managers
of different cooperatives of Vigan City and from National Govt. Agencies such as Land Bank
of the Philippines – Vigan Branch, Dept. of Agrarian Reform, Department of Trade and
Industry, Dept. of Agriculture and Academe The main agenda was focused on Cooperative
Trainings for 2020. On January 30, 1st
training on their bucket list was conducted @ University
of Northern Philippines Guestel. The title of the activity was: Orientation on Mandatory Reports
and Salient Features of RA 11364 with Mr. Antonio Agustin, DPA as the resource speaker.
This orientation is in partnership with City Government of Vigan and the University of Northern
Philippines.
Cooperative Development Councils
The councils in the various levels as organized shall serve as mechanism for collaboration,
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projects implemented by all government branches, instrumentalities subdivisions and
agencies in partnership with the cooperative sector.
3rd
Quarterly meeting of the Vigan City Cooperative Development Council held on September 30,
2020 @ Vigan Culture and Trade Center.
The 1st Quarterly Meeting of the Vigan City Cooperative Development Council with CDO ficer
Hermie Etrata, Dr. Anthony Agustin, Chairperson of CDC and CDS II/PCDS Raymund N.
Pilorin on January 9, 2020, @ ABC Hall, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Candon City Cooperative Development Council Meeting 3rd Quarter, ABC Hall Candon City,
Ilocos Sur attended by officers of cooperatives in Candon City with CDS II Florentino B.
Lorenzana giving the CDA update on July 23, 2020.
G
General Assembly
On February 9, 2020, I attended the 48th
Annual General Assembly of Sto. Domingo
Development Cooperative, Sto. Domingo
Ilocos Sur. and 1st ever cooperative to
conduct said assembly, followed by a Special
Annual General Assembly of Sinait Tobacco
Growers Credit Cooperative of Sinait, Ilocos
Sur on February 23, and an ARB Summit on
February 28, 2021, at NSCC Plaza Caoayan,
Ilocos Sur. The Guest of Honor/Speaker is no
other than the lady Senator from Ilocos Norte,
Hon. Imee Marcos. The said Activity was
participated by different cooperatives and
National Government Agencies from Ilocos
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presented their Plans, Programs/Projects, and Activities of their respective agencies, including
CDA, where I represented.
Mandatory Training
Mandatory Training on Cooperative Mgt. & Governance for the officers of Asilang Tribal
Agriculture Cooperative on Nov. 1, 2020 as one of the assistance extended by San Juan
Teachers and Employees MPC as Partner cooperative under the program.
o Training on the Fundamentals of Cooperative for the officers of Asilang Tribal
Agriculture Cooperative on Oct. 25, 2020 as one of the assistance extended by San
Juan Teachers and Employees MPC as Partner cooperative under the program.
o Mandatory Training on Cooperative Mgt. & Governance for the officers of Asilang
Tribal Agriculture Cooperative on Nov. 1, 2020 as one of the assistance extended by
San Juan Teachers and Employees MPC as Partner cooperative under the program.
Validation of Cooperatives
For the 2nd district of Ilocos Sur, Dir. Josefina Bitonio, DPA, Sr. CDS Jacqueline De Leon,
and CDS II Florentino Lorenzana coordinated with the Cooperative Development Office in
Candon City headed by Ms. Grace L. Ramos, City Cooperative Officer
Coordination with the City Cooperative Officer Ms. Grace L. Ramos with Dir. Josefina B. Bitonio, DPA
and CDS II Florentino Lorenzana
The same day a validation of the registration document of the Proposed LGBT+ Credit
Cooperative and assisted by CDS II Florentino Lorenzana on January 14, 2021. The
Development Council # Orientation on
Mandatory Reports & Salient Features of RA
11364 @ UNP Guestel on January 30, 2020
with Dr. Antonio Agustin, DPA, Resource
Speaker.
Trainings on Fundamental of
Cooperatives and Cooperative
Management & Governance to the
Officers of St. Peter MPC held at
Cooperative Office on January 10-11,
2020. (CDS II/PCDS –Resource
Speaker) 1st
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Cooperative Development Council of Candon City also held its 1st Quarterly Meeting on
January 23, 2021
On March 8, 2020, Suyo Multi-Purpose Cooperative with main office at Suyo , Ilocos Sur
conducted its 37th
Annual General Assembly @ Vigan Cultutal and Trade Center, Vigan City
where I was invited as Guest of Honor/Speaker. Also graced the occasion was SPM Francisco
Ranchez III, Chairman, Committee on Cooperatives representing Hon. Carlo S. Medina, City
Mayor of Vigan.
1st
Attendance in an Annual General Assembly of Cooperative for 2020 as Guest Speaker,
with Hon. Bryan Tadena, Acting Mayor, Sto. Domingo Ilocos Sur and the rest of BOD.
Agrarian Reform Cooperatives
The members of Metro San Agustin Agrarian Reform Cooperative during and after the online
Pre-Registration Seminar on December 07, 2020
Senator Imee Marcos as Guest of Honor during ARB Summit held
@ NSCC Caoayan, Ilocos Sur on February 28, 2020.
Capacity Building for Cooperatives
For the Second District, Business Continuity Management Seminar (BCM) were
conducted by CDS II Florentino Lorenzana on February 12-13, 2020 @ ABC hall, Candon
City, Ilocos Sur. Cooperatives from the 2nd District were the recipients of the seminar. An
Orientation on Mandatory Reportorial Requirements (ORR) were given in February 18, 2020
sponsored by City Government of Candon thru the Office of the Cooperative Development
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@ Bantay, Ilocos wherein members of the said cooperative bank were most benefited. The
facilitators of the said activity came from CDA DEO under CRITS AND Regulatory Unit.
CDS II Florentino B. Lorenzana facilitated he conduct of Vision and Mission Workshop
(Strategic Planning) of Candon City Government Employees Multipurpose Cooperative at
Ceferino’s Restaurant, Candon City, Ilocos Sur on September 26, 2020.
Florentino B. Lorenzana, CDS II and Renee Faye Carino, CDS II, discuss salient concepts of Business
Continuity Plan while a cooperative officer also explains their practices. Others listen attentively during
the Business Continuity Management Seminar held on February 12-13, 2020 ay Candon City
Computer Literacy Training for Cooperative
Leaders with zero knowledge on zoom link
operation held @ University of Northern
Philippines on October 7, 2020.
o Computer Literacy Training for Cooperative Leaders with zero knowledge on zoom link
operation held @ University of Northern Philippines on October 7, 2020
o For Second district, Business Continuity Management Seminar (BCM) were conducted
by CDS II Florentino Lorenzana on February 12-13, 2020 @ ABC hall, Candon City,
Ilocos Sur.
o Cooperatives from 2nd
District were the recipients of the seminar. An Orientation on
Mandatory Reportorial Requirements (ORR) were given in February 18, 2020
sponsored by City Government of Candon thru the Office of the Cooperative
Development Office and another one was on February 28, 2021 sponsored by Ilocos
Consolidated Bank @ Bantay, Ilocos wherein members of the said cooperative bank
was most benefited. The facilitators of the said activity came from CDA DEO under
CRITS AND Regulatory Unit.
Reportorial Requirements
Several orientation on Reportorial Requirements were conducted by CDA Ilocos Sur team
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Kooperatiba para sa Kabataan: Program at Opportunidad na Pangkabuhayan
According to Dr. Jose P. Rizal, our national hero
once said that “Youth are the Future of the Nation”.
In order that -Pop Activity: a regional convergence
The activity for youth at Sacred Heart Savings
become a reality, The CDA Regional Office 1, initiated
a program where cooperatives with youth members
can participated the activity. Filipino Youths is a
“Korean” fanatic and the title itself really caught the
attention of the millennials. What a brilliant idea! K-
POP – “Kooperatiba para sa Kabataan: Programa at
Opportunidad na pangkabuhayan”. This program
helps the youth to become self-reliant and business
minded at their own age. Region 1 Cooperatives
attended this activity in May 5, 2020 at Sacred Heart
Savings Cooperative Business Center owned by one
of the billionaire cooperative in Region.
Cooperative Business Center on May 5, 2020
attended by various coop youth leaders of Region 1
Community Development Fund
The Cooperative Development Authority called for action by issuing a memorandum circular
to use the community development fund and optional for helping the community in times of
Covid 19 Pandemic.
In response to the call, Cooperatives all over the Philippines took action in helping the front
liners, health workers, and even members of their respective cooperatives. The billionaire and
millionaire Cooperatives in Ilocos Sur took the 1st move, followed by small and some micro.
Almost 90 percent of the cooperatives responded to the call. With my initiatives to help the
identified areas which I know they need help. I’ve coordinated with six (6) cooperatives. On
April 13, 2020, Free Farmers MPC distributed relief goods to fifty (50) Indigenous People of
Brgy. Nagsincaoan, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. For San Juan Teachers and Employees, MPC
distributed 10 kilos of rice on April 28, 2021, to twenty –seven (27) household IP Families
from the poorest of the poor as identified by DSWD of Brgy. Asilang, San Juan, Ilocos Sur;
For Fatima Vigan MPC with branch office at Cabugao Ilocos Sur also gave food packs to 100
Indigenous People Families on April 29, 2021 at Brgy. Nagsingcaoan Cabugao, Ilocos Sur.

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