Region XI Bags First Place in Global Money Week 2026 National Poster-Making Contest
The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Region XI Extension Office proudly announces that its representative has secured First Place in the Global Money Week 2026 National Poster-Making Contest, bringing honor and recognition to the region on the national stage.
Representing Region XI, Prince Benedict O. Cortes of Pantukan Chess Club Multipurpose Cooperative emerged as the national champion after competing against top entries from various regions across the country. His winning artwork stood out for its exceptional creativity, strong relevance to the theme, and compelling visual representation of financial literacy concepts aligned with this year’s theme, “Smart Money Talks: Learn. Save. Earn.”
The national competition, facilitated by the Cooperative Development Authority Head Office, gathered the best entries from all regional offices, showcasing the talents and advocacies of cooperative members nationwide in promoting financial literacy through art.
This remarkable achievement follows the successful conduct of the Global Money Week 2026 activities in Region XI, spearheaded by Regional Director Glenn S. Garcia. The regional competitions served as a platform to identify and develop creative talents while reinforcing the importance of responsible financial management among participants.
The victory of Region XI highlights the region’s strong commitment to advancing financial literacy and fostering innovation among cooperative members. It also reflects the effectiveness of CDA’s initiatives in empowering individuals especially the youth to communicate meaningful financial concepts through creative expression.
CDA Region XI extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prince Benedict O. Cortes for this outstanding accomplishment and for bringing pride to the region. His success serves as an inspiration to fellow cooperative members and the youth to actively participate in initiatives that promote financial education and empowerment.
With this milestone, CDA Region XI continues to uphold its mission of building financially literate and resilient communities, contributing to the broader goal of inclusive and sustainable development.
