CDA-Caraga to hold regional consultation on PCMTDP 2011-2016

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY, July 25 (PIA) – In line with the conduct of the Mid-Term Review and Updating of the Philippine Cooperative Medium-Term Development Plan (PCMTDP) 2011-2016, the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Caraga will be spearheading a Regional Consultation Meeting on August 9 at the CDA-Caraga Conference Room, this city.

CDA-Caraga OIC Regional Director Genaro Pogata Jr, said the participants to this consultation are primarily members of the Regional Cooperative Development Council (RCDC).

“This consultation will be facilitated by the National Economic Development Authority,” said Pogata.

It was learned that the results of the Regional Consultation will be forwarded to the CDA central office for consolidation, review and approval by the Steering Committee and it will then be presented in the National Validation Conference.

The Philippine Medium-Term Development Plan for the period 2011-2016 is anchored on the realization of the collective vision and mission of the cooperative sector which is: “An integrated and transformative cooperative system with a mission to build integrated businesses imbued with cooperative values for the improvement of the quality of life”. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)

Co-op office, dev't officers to stage 6th Na’l Tripartite Confab in Zamboanga City

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY, July 25 (PIA) -- The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Caraga with the League of Cooperative Development Officers of the Philippines (LCDOP) will be holding the sixth National Tripartite Conference on October 9-11 at the Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City.

The Conference is held every two years which serves as a venue for discussion of issues and concerns on cooperatives; harmonize the relationship of the regulatory agency and the local government units in the implementation of the cooperative policies; and formulation and passage of propositions that will address the clamor and interest of the key players in the pursuit of cooperative sustenance and empowerment said LCDOP President Celia Atienza.

“This year’s conference with the theme 'Shared Vision and Responsibilities for Cooperative Empowerment,' will focus on the Cooperative Strategic Direction as envisioned in the Philippine Cooperative Medium Term Development Plan 2011-2016, and the responsiveness of the cooperative sector and its stakeholders,” said Atienza.

It is also in this conference that the second CDA Gawad Parangal for outstanding cooperatives, federations and unions, local government units and coop leaders will be held, thus making this event very memorable and meaningful.

Expected to participate are the CDA Board of Administrators, Senate Committee on Coop Development, House Committee on Coop Development, LGU representatives, members of the Coop Development Councils, provincial/city and municipal co-op officers or its equivalent, CDA regional officials and staffs, electric cooperatives, elected local government officials, cooperative sector, and other stakeholders.

Registration fee is P4,800 per delegate for early registrants until July 30, and P5,500 for later registrants. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)