CDA Region VII Extension Office

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IMPORTANT: Please be advised of the 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 for 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 (𝐅𝐎𝐂) | 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟵-𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

For our 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗢 and 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟 cooperatives in the region, join for free with this Zoom session.

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𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔— In observance of Eid’l Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, today is declared a national holiday, but even then, the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) continues its commitment to provide capacity-building trainings for Coconut Farmers’ Cooperatives under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP).

The Batch 2 participants from Bohol and Cebu officially started the Value Chain Training with enthusiasm, active participation, and eagerness to learn.

The program opened with Welcome Remarks by CDS II Ms. Gemma Resquir, followed by the Rationale of the Activity by Senior CDS Ms. Niza S. Cagulada.

A Message of Support was also delivered by the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), represented by Ms. Ma. Isabel Mamanao Garcitos, expressing continued support for coconut farmers and cooperatives in strengthening the coconut industry.

The training was facilitated by resource speakers from AgriCOOPh, Ms. Alma Vitorillo and Ms. Giwel Riz Torreña who shared valuable knowledge and insights on Value Chain Development aimed at enhancing the potential of coconut farmers’ cooperatives.

Despite the holiday, the dedication and commitment shown by the participants truly reflected their passion for learning, growth, and cooperative development. (GGR/MZMG)

𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | 𝑀𝑎𝑦 26, 2026 — The Study Field Visit for Batch 2 of participating cooperatives from Bohol and Cebu successfully concluded with an inspiring and meaningful discussion from one of the pillars of LAMAC Multipurpose Cooperative, Ms. Ma. Elena C. Limocon.

She shared valuable insights on Transformational Leadership, Good Governance, Effective Management, and Spiritual Leadership, encouraging cooperative leaders and members to strengthen their commitment to service, accountability, unity, and sustainable cooperative development.

One of the highlights of the discussion was the powerful reflection emphasizing that just as fish cannot live without water and trees cannot survive without soil, people must remain connected to God, recognizing Him as the source of wisdom, purpose, peace, and life. The session also highlighted the importance of love, harmony, and global peace in building stronger communities and cooperatives.

The 13 participating cooperatives were truly fortunate to learn from Ma’am Elena’s experiences, wisdom, and leadership journey, making the activity more enriching, inspiring, and impactful for all participants under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP). (GGR/MZMG)

𝐂𝐃𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟕 𝐄𝐘𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐒𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄

In its effort to promote inclusive access to bank credit, sustainability, and growth for MSMEs, cooperatives, and NGOs in Cebu Province, the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Region 7 – Credit Surety Fund Section convened an initial meeting to discuss the establishment of the Cebu Provincial Credit Surety Fund Cooperative (CPCSFC). With warm gratitude and appreciation, the meeting was held at the VICTO National Cooperative Federation and Development Center who offered free of charge venue with refreshments, bringing together cooperatives to explore this proposed initiative.

CSF Section Senior CDS Gina F. Repunte led the meeting by providing an orientation to some interested cooperatives regarding potential core membership in the program. She emphasized that the cooperatives’ commitment would play a vital role in extending loan guarantees to members who lack collateral, thereby enabling them to access credit from banks and other financial institutions.

The following cooperatives from the province were represented during the session:

• VICTO National Cooperative Federation and Development Center
• Philippine Cooperative Central Fund Federation
• Sibonga Multi-Purpose Cooperative
• Community Rural Bank of Catmon Credit Cooperative
• Cordova Multi-Purpose Cooperative
• Camotes Multi-Purpose Cooperative
• Cooperative Bank of Cebu

This initiative was made possible through the support of the Cebu Provincial Government during the CDA’s courtesy meeting on November 18, 2025, which welcomed programs aimed at strengthening cooperatives in the province. Once approved, the Cebu Provincial CSF Cooperative will become the fourth in the region, joining the Bohol CSF Cooperative, Cebu City CSF Cooperative, and Mandaue City CSF Cooperative.

CDA 7 CSF Section continues to invite interested cooperatives to participate in the program and it expects to have more series of collaborations and meetings, further expanding opportunities for cooperative growth and financial inclusion. (PJG)

🌴𝗖𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴🌴
📍May 18–22, 2026

The coconut is known as the “Tree of Life” because almost every part of it can be used and turned into something valuable. But behind the value of every coconut product are hardworking coconut farmers whose dedication and sacrifices continue to keep the industry alive and growing. Thus, the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), through the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), continuously conducts various programs and activities to further strengthen and support coconut farmers and their cooperatives.

In line with this, a total of 14 coconut farmers’ cooperatives from the provinces of Bohol and Cebu successfully participated in the Study Field Visit conducted at Lamac Multipurpose Cooperative, particularly at their Coco Hub facilities located in Tuburan, Cebu.

The participating cooperatives were inspired by the tour and learning experience as they witnessed the different coconut-based initiatives and value-adding activities of the cooperative. The visit provided additional knowledge and deeper insights into the coconut value chain, encouraging the participants to explore more opportunities for their own cooperatives and communities.

After the study field visit, the cooperatives attended the Value Chain Training facilitated by resource speakers from AgriCOOPh. The training was very engaging and interactive through various activities, workshops, and discussions that encouraged active participation among the attendees. Participants also shared best practices and valuable suggestions that could be applied in their respective cooperatives.

At the wrap up of the activity, the participating cooperatives expressed their gratitude to the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) through the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) for giving them the opportunity to learn, explore, and strengthen their understanding of the coconut industry value chain. (𝙈𝙕𝙈𝙂/𝙎𝙅𝘽)

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | Ms. Niza S. Cagulada, Senior Cooperatives Development Specialist of CPDAS, welcomed the participants and presented the rationale of the activity, highlighting the importance of Value Chain Training for Coconut Farmers’ Cooperatives on May 20, 2026.

The Resource Speaker was then introduced, officially opening the training session.

The activity started with the acknowledgement and introduction of participants, and expectation-setting. The participants shared their roles in the coconut sector, their desired learnings from the training, and their commitment to share the knowledge gained with fellow cooperative members.

Under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), the Cooperative Development Authority Region VII successfully conducted Day 1 of the Value Chain Training for Coconut Farmers’ Cooperatives with Ms. Alma and Ms. Gizel of AgriCOOPh as the Resource Speakers.

The activity featured fun and interactive learning sessions that encouraged active participation among the cooperative members. Participants enthusiastically joined the discussions and workshop activities, creating an engaging and enjoyable learning environment.

Through the training, participants gained valuable insights on the coconut value chain and strengthened their commitment to share their learnings with fellow cooperative members for the continuous development of the coconut industry. (MZMG)

𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 (𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐂)

Personnel from the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Head and Regional Extension Offices VI, VII, and VIII gathered for the 3-day SPARCC (Batch 2) activity on May 19–21, aimed at strengthening solidarity, collaboration, and partnership in advancing agrarian reform cooperatives.

The partnership aims to harmonize policies, streamline the registration process of Agrarian Reform (AR) cooperatives, and build the organizational capacities of AR cooperatives toward mainstreaming the marginalized ARBOs into the cooperative development processes and sustaining the growth of Agrarian Reform Communities (ARCs) as viable social enterprises that deliver tangible benefits to their members. One of its objectives is to cascade the approved Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between CDA and DAR at the field level for operationalization.

The activity also serves as a venue for knowledge-sharing, coordination, and collective efforts in promoting sustainable and inclusive community development through agrarian reform cooperatives. (LYMP)

𝐑𝐂𝐃𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟕 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

The Cooperative Development Authority marks another significant step toward strengthening the cooperative movement in Central Visayas following the successful meeting and election of officers for the Regional Cooperative Development Council (RCDC) Region 7 on May 19, 2026. This unites key stakeholders including the Local Government Units (LGUs), Partner Agencies, Secondary Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Councils across the Region.

The activity was formally opened with a welcome message from the Chairperson of RCDC, who is also the Regional Director of the DSWD Region 7, Director Shallaine Marie S. Lucero. She underscored the vital role of the RCDC in advancing and empowering the cooperative sector. She encouraged council members to maximize the platform in delivering responsive programs and services for cooperatives while continuing to support CDA initiatives geared toward sustainable growth and development of cooperatives in the region.

A key highlight of the gathering was the presentation and discussion of Memorandum Circular 2022-03, otherwise known as the “Guidelines on the Structure, Organization, and Operation of the Cooperative Development Councils,” facilitated by Ms. Gracia Nenita B. Banogon, Sr. CDS for CRITS. The discussion emphasized the legal framework, functions, and organizational structure of cooperative councils at the regional level. Participants actively exchanged insights on the roles and responsibilities of council officers, the importance of preserving the non-partisan nature of cooperatives, and the necessity of ensuring sustainable funding mechanisms for council's operations and programs.

CDA Region VII Regional Director Cristina H. Villamil expressed her appreciation to all participating agencies and organizations for their continued commitment to cooperative development. She also commended the Province of Bohol for achieving the complete designation and appointment of Cooperative Development Officers across all local government units, citing it as a model for other LGUs in the region. Furthermore, she emphasized the importance of stronger collaboration among Provincial Cooperative Development Councils to further reinforce Cooperative Development Offices and Councils at the City and Municipal levels.

The activity also featured discussions on the Philippine Cooperative Development Plan 2025–2028. The plan identifies resiliency, innovation, and advocacy as key strategic directions aimed at strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the cooperative sector.

Another major highlight of the event was the election of officers for 2026-2028. Elected officials included Dr. Emedio L. Bustillo as Chairperson representing the Provincial Cooperative Development Council of Cebu Province, Dr. Juneth F. Miranda as Vice-Chairperson representing the Lyceum of Cebu (Academe), National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATCCO) as the Secretary, Lapu-Lapu Federation of Cooperatives (LCFC) as the Treasurer, and Mr. Raneiro Escultor as Auditor representing the RCO of EAU Cluster. Following the election proceedings, the newly elected officers formally took their oath of office before CDA Region VII Regional Director Cristina H. Villamil, signifying their commitment to advancing the cooperative agenda in the region.

The program concluded with a closing message from CDA Assistant Regional Director Gloria V. Barrido, who expressed gratitude to all attendees for their active participation and conveyed optimism for stronger collaboration and continued progress in cooperative development throughout the region.

Through strengthened leadership, inter-agency cooperation, and shared commitment, the RCDC Region 7 continues to pave the way for a more empowered, resilient, and progressive cooperative sector in Central Visayas. (SEB)