Cooperative Academy of Natcco Network

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🎉 A decade of championing audit excellence. A future of empowering the next generation of cooperative auditors!

Held on August 5–6, 2026, at Hive Hotel, Quezon City, the 10th NATCCO Auditors' Forum brought together 147 Audit Committee members, Internal Auditors, and governance leaders from 46 cooperatives for two days of meaningful learning, collaboration, and celebration as the NATCCO Auditors' Forum marked its 10th Anniversary.

We were especially honored by the presence of CDA Chairperson, Usec. Alexander B. Raquepo, who, despite his demanding schedule, took the time to personally join the forum and deliver his message of support. His inspiring message recognized the indispensable role of cooperative auditors in upholding transparency, accountability, and good governance, while emphasizing the importance of continuously strengthening the capabilities of cooperatives in an ever-evolving environment.

The forum officially opened with an inspiring message from Ms. Sharon Marie S. Dy, Stabilization Fund Group Head and Incoming CEO of NATCCO. Anchored on this year's theme, "The Next Generation Auditor: Risk Smart, Data Driven, Future Ready," she challenged participants to embrace the evolving role of auditors by becoming risk-smart, data-driven, and future-ready professionals who create greater value for their cooperatives.

Participants explored timely and relevant topics, including:
📌 CDA MC No. 2026-02: Guidelines on Risk-Based Supervision and Examination of Cooperatives Engaged in Lending by Mr. Pedro T. Defensor Jr., CDA-NCR Regional Director
📌 What Boards, Regulators, and Auditors Expect from Each Other — a panel discussion featuring Mr. Joel S. Joson (CEO, NEC Multi-Purpose Cooperative), Engr. Rodel O. Avellano (Board Director, Infanta Credit & Development Cooperative), and Mr. Darwin Enriquez (Internal Audit Supervisor, St. Martin of Tours Credit and Development Cooperative), moderated by Ms. Camille Baluyot, CANN Training Unit Head
📌 Credit Risk, Fraud Risks, and Audit Red Flags in Lending Operations by Ms. Mary Rose G. Refugia, CANN Consultancy Unit Head
📌 The Evolving Role of Auditors as Strategic Partners by Atty. Willie B. Santiago
📌 AI, Data Analytics, and the Future of Cooperative Auditing by Mr. Kevin Philip Gayao

Congratulations to the newly elected NATCCO Auditors' Club Officers (2026-2027):

✨ President: Ms. Annalyn S. Jamila – Oro Integrated Cooperative
✨ Vice President (Internal): Jose Bernardo Raquepo – Sta. Cruz Savings and Development Cooperative
✨ Vice President (External): Rey J. Tejerero – Bagong Silang 2 Multi-Purpose Cooperative
✨ Secretary: Jherlyn Gandioco – Novaliches Development Cooperative
✨ Treasurer: Sunshine E. Labrador – San Jose Multi-Purpose Cooperative
✨ Public Relations Officer: Samuel M. Bandibas – Southern Leyte Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative
✨ Auditor: April Lian Mesa – Mediatrix Multi-Purpose Cooperative

As we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the NATCCO Auditors' Club, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to our resource speakers, panelists, partners, and every participant who made this milestone event a resounding success.

Together, we continue to strengthen cooperative governance, embrace innovation, and empower auditors to create greater value for their cooperatives.

💙 Here's to the next decade of audit excellence—where integrity builds trust, governance drives sustainability, and cooperative auditors continue to shape stronger cooperatives for generations to come! ... See MoreSee Less