Published on: December 2, 2025
By Elmira E. Reyes
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – – The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Region 2 Extension Office participated in the “Trabaho Para sa Bayan 2025–2034” Roadshow and Action Planning held on November 25 in Tuguegarao City.
The event, organized by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), aimed to enhance workforce development by uniting national agencies, local government units (LGUs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), and private sector partners under a whole-of-government approach.
During the event, CDA representative Ms. Elmira E. Reyes highlighted the role of cooperatives in generating inclusive economic opportunities, strengthening workforce empowerment, and fostering job creation across communities. She emphasized that cooperatives play a key part in addressing employment challenges, particularly in marginalized sectors.
The event featured discussions on job-education matching, skills alignment, social protection, and identifying priority industries for long-term growth. These efforts are aligned with the government’s vision of Ambisyon Natin 2040, aiming for a Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Buhay para sa Lahat.
The roadshow served as an important step toward creating a future-ready workforce, with a strong focus on human capital development and collaboration across sectors. (JCC/EER/CDA Region II)
