Guarco visit seen to boost Philippine co-ops International Cooperative Alliance president, Ariel Guarco, is set to visit the Philippines on February 5 and 6 to confirm the solidarity of Philippine cooperatives with the three million cooperatives worldwide. This was announced by the Philippine Cooperative Center (PCC) composed of some 30 co-op federations all over the […]
NATCCO turns 43!
NATCCO turns 43! NATCCO staff celebrated the 43rd year of the National Confederation of Cooperatives at the headquarters today. NATCCO began as the National Association of Training Centers for Cooperatives, formed by co-op leaders who believed that the task of co-op development lay primarily in the hands of the private sector. These leaders also believed […]
CDA much stronger and busier under 2019 Charter
CDA much stronger and busier under 2019 Charter Twenty-nine years after it was created by Republic Act 6939, the CDA now has more teeth and more tasks, thanks to Republic Act 11364. President Rodrigo Duterte signed on August 8 the law reorganizing and strengthening the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA). Twenty-nine years after it was created […]
Co-ops Must Submit ATIR On or Before July 31
Co-ops Must Submit ATIR On or Before July 31 Co-ops Must Submit ATIR On or Before July 31 Co-ops must prove to Government that they are truly worthy of tax exemption. The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) issued on July 5 Memorandum Circular 2019-06 entitled “Procedures in the Submission of Annual Tax Incentive Report (ATIR) Pursuant […]
COOP-NATCCO Partylist aims for 3 seats
COOP-NATCCO Partylist aims for 3 seats All cooperative members, leaders, staff, management and stakeholders are reminded to support COOP-NATCCO Partylist (CNPL) in the upcoming 2019 Elections. Support is through – voting, campaigning, or providing finances and logistics. The CNPL, since 1998, has endeavored to protect the interests of cooperatives in legislation, provided scholarships, pushed pro-farmer […]