Ravanera insists co-ops are automatically tax exempt QUEZON CITY – The blame-game is on. Bureau of Internal Revenue officials say they merely implement the rules, and that they have informed their officials all over the country to do the same. The question is whether the CDA has informed co-ops. On November 5, COOP-NATCCO Partylist Representative […]
PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF CONG. BEN CANAMA
PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF CONG. BEN CANAMA Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Distinguished colleagues, before I deliver my privilege speech, allow me to acknowledge the presence of the cooperative leaders in this Plenary Hall and in the gallery. They come from all over the country from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, and led by the Philippine […]
Cardona urges Asian co-ops to kick-start Gender Equality
Cardona urges Asian co-ops to kick-start Gender Equality NEW DELHI – To address the inequalities that persist in many Asian countries, the International Cooperative Alliance Asia-Pacific conducted an International Workshop on “Enhancing Gender Equality in Cooperative Business” last August 20-22 2019. NEW DELHI – To address the inequalities that persist in many Asian countries, the […]
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 […]
CDA issues Governance Template for Co-ops
CDA issues Governance Template for Co-ops Having trouble drafting the code of governance of your co-op? The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) makes life easier for co-op leaders and has issued in May a template on Good Governance for co-op leaders. CDA issues Governance Template for Co-ops Having trouble drafting the code of governance of your […]
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 […]
All China Co-op Leaders Visit NATCCO
All China Co-op Leaders Visit NATCCO QUEZON CITY – Delegates from the All China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives (ACFSMC) visited the NATCCO Network headquarters on September 18 to exchange information, learn about the Philippine cooperative sector, and explore business linkages. The Chinese delegation was led by ACFSMC Secretary General Fu Chun Hua, […]
Coop Philippines Marque Launched at 14th Summit
Coop Philippines Marque Launched at 14th Summit To establish the co-op brand and identity in the country, the Co-op Sector launched at the 14th National Cooperative Summit the Co-op Marque Philippines. This is in line with International Cooperative Alliance thrust for “Vision 2020”, where and by which time the cooperative form of enterprise will be: […]