On May 19, 2023, Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Region 02 Extension Office facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between three (3) partner cooperatives and seven (7) beneficiary cooperatives under the Authority’s Koop Kapatid Program in the Municipality of Claveria, Cagayan.

The said program which exemplifies the Cooperative Principle of Cooperation among Cooperatives aims improve the management, governance and business operations of the beneficiary cooperative through the provision of technical, financial, or other forms of assistance from the partner cooperative.

A team from CDA Regional Office led by Director Atty. Jovilyn M. Gaffud-Marquez was present during the event. Likewise, our ardent partner in cooperative development the Local Government Unit of Claveria was well represented, led by its mayor Hon. Lucille Angelus G. Yapo and vice-mayor Hon. Fredelino D. Agpuldo.