On May 15, 2024, at the CDA Conference Room, CDA Office, the Business Continuity Management Training Workshop was held for the cooperative beneficiaries of the Special Assistance for Recovery and Alleviation Program dubbed as “Malasakit sa Kooperatiba”. From Fourteen (14) cooperatives a total of twenty -three (23) participants whom either a Board of Directors or the Managers attended the workshop. The cooperative beneficiaries of the program are the micro and small cooperatives needing CDA’s assistance through the Office of Sen. Bong Go. Sr. CDS, CPDAS Rowan L. Delos Santos, welcomed the participants, and Dir. Venus M. Jornales provided rationale for the training workshop. She highlighted the powers of CDA stated in the CDA Charter of 2019, Section 4 which includes the requirement for all registered cooperatives to develop business continuity plan to address various risks.

Business Continuity Management (BCM) is a strategic approach that helps
cooperatives/organizations prepare for and respond to potential disruptions in their business operations. It involves identifying potential risks, developing plans to mitigate those risks, and ensuring that essential functions can continue in the event of a crisis. BCM aims to minimize the impact of disruptions on business operations, protect the organization’s reputation, and maintain customer trust. By implementing BCM practices cooperatives can enhance their resilience and adaptability in the face of unexpected events.

Sr. CDS Jordan A. Madjus from the Cooperative Research and Information Training Section (CRITS) served as the speaker during the workshop. Participants were given the Business Continuity Tool Kit during the workshop as part of their training output.