CDA Region VIII’s Quasi-judicial functions now implemented through the conduct of its First Preliminary Conference at the Regional Extension Office. With the enactment of the RA 11364, namely the Cooperative Development Authority Charter of 2019, the Authority’s powers were significantly enhanced, particularly its quasi-judicial functions.

On July 23, 2024, the Cooperative Development Authority Region VIII Extension Office held a preliminary conference for a case under adjudication. CDA Region VIII Regional Director Dir. Venus M. Jornales served as the Adjudicator, with Atty. James B. Fernandez acting as Hearing Officer, and Atty. Ma. Caridad D. Graza, Chief of the CDA Adjudication Division, along with their staff member, Mr. Joebert S. Abatayo, presiding over the proceedings.

This is the first preliminary conference held at the Region VIII Extension Office since the enactment of the CDA Charter.

Law Student Practitioners from the Dr. Vicente Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation, the Authority’s CDA Laws Awareness Program (CLAP) partner, were also present to observe the proceedings, adding to their Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP) experience with CDA.

Prepared by: LYDITT ISSA B. GALBAN, Administrative Assistant II/Legal Staff

Noted by: ATTY. JASPER M. CARIAS, Attorney III/Chief, Legal Section