VISION: “CDA: a TRUSTED Authority on Cooperative Development.”
By 2030, the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) envisions itself as a TRUSTED Authority on Cooperative Development—anchored on being Technology-driven, Results-oriented, and Unified in Purpose. Committed to Sustained Growth and Transparency, the CDA serves as an Enabler of Development, ensuring that cooperatives remain vital partners in achieving inclusive and sustainable national progress.
MISSION
To drive cooperative growth and viability through effective development programs, sound regulation, and equitable cooperative justice by leveraging inclusive innovation, collaborative governance, and strategic partnerships.
CORE VALUES
MATIBAY signifies being strong, steadfast, and dependable—qualities that mirror the enduring spirit of Philippine cooperatives and public service. These values express our Filipino identity while advancing excellence, innovation, integrity, and shared purpose.
M — Makabuluhang Kahusayan (Meaningful Excellence)
We are committed to achieving meaningful, high-quality performance that strengthens the cooperative sector and contributes to inclusive national development.
A — Alay na Pagsisilbi (Commitment)
We serve with dedication, professionalism, and genuine care, honoring our mandate to enable, regulate, and safeguard cooperatives with compassion and responsiveness.
T — Tutok (Focus)
We act with clarity of direction, disciplined prioritization, and purposeful execution to ensure that every effort meaningfully advances cooperative development.
I — Inobasyon (Innovation)
We foster creativity and continuous learning, guided by research and technology-enabled solutions, to strengthen service delivery, regulation, and transformative growth in the cooperative sector.
B — Bayanihan (Unified in Purpose)
We work in alignment and collaboration – within the CDA and with partners – to pursue shared goals that empower cooperatives and promote sustainable national development.
A — Asal na May Dangal (Integrity)
We uphold honesty, fairness, and ethical conduct in all decisions and transactions, ensuring just and credible governance in the cooperative sector.
Y — Yaman ng Tibay ng Loob (Resilience)
We meet challenges with flexibility, creativity, and determination, remaining steadfast in uplifting and assisting cooperatives.
MANDATE
Promote the viability and growth of cooperatives as instruments of equity, social justice and economic development in fulfillment of the mandate in section 15, Article XII of the Constitution.
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
Developmental Functions
- Formulates, adopt and implement integrated and comprehensive plans and programs on cooperative development consistent with the national policy on cooperatives and the overall socio-economic development plans of the Government;
- Develops and conduct management and training programs upon request of cooperatives that will provide members of cooperatives with the entrepreneurial capabilities, managerial expertise, and technical skills required for the efficient operation of their cooperatives and inculcate in them the true spirit of cooperativism; and
- Provides, when necessary, technical and professional assistance to ensure the viability and growth of cooperatives with special concern for agrarian reform, fishery and economically depressed sectors.
Regulatory Functions
- Registers all cooperatives and their federations and unions, including their division, merger, consolidation, dissolution or liquidation. It shall also register the transfer of all or substantially all of their assets and liabilities and such other matters as may be required by the Authority;
- Requires all cooperatives, their federations and unions to submit their annual financial statements, duly audited by certified public accountants, and general information sheets; and
- Orders the cancellation after due notice and hearing of the cooperative’s certificate of registration for non-compliance with the administrative requirements and in cases of voluntary dissolution.
RA6939 has granted the CDA the powers, functions and responsibilities:
- Formulate, adopt and implement integrated and comprehensive plans and programs on cooperative development consistent with the national policy on cooperatives and the overall socio-economic development plans of the Government;
- Develop and conduct management and training programs upon request of cooperatives that will provide members of cooperatives with the entrepreneurial capabilities, managerial expertise, and technical skills required for the efficient operation of their cooperatives and inculcate in them the true spirit of cooperativism and provide, when necessary, technical and professional assistance to ensure the viability and growth of cooperatives with special concern for agrarian reform, fishery and economically depressed sectors;
- Support the voluntary organization and consensual development of activities that promote cooperative movements and provide assistance towards upgrading managerial and technical expertise upon request of the cooperatives concerned;
- Coordinate the efforts of the local government units and the private sector in the promotion, organization and development of cooperatives;
- Register all cooperatives, their federations and unions, including their divisions, consolidations, dissolutions or liquidation. It shall also register the transfer of all or substantially all of their assets and liabilities and such other matters as may be required by the authority;
- Require all cooperatives, their federations and unions to submit their annual financial statements, duly audited by certified public accountants, and general information sheets;
- Order the cancellation after due notice and hearing of the cooperatives certificate of registration for non-compliance with administrative requirements and in case of voluntary dissolution;
- Assist cooperatives in arranging for financial and other forms of assistance under such terms and conditions as are calculated to strengthen their viability and autonomy;
- Establish extension offices as may be necessary and financially viable to implement this Act. Initially, their shall be extension offices in the Cities of Dagupan, Manila, Naga, Iloilo, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao;
- Impose and collect reasonable fees and charges in connection with registration of cooperatives;
- Administer all grants and donations coursed through the Government for cooperative development, without prejudice to the right of cooperatives to directly receive and administer such grants and donations upon agreement with the grantors and donor thereof;
- Formulate and adopt continuing policy initiatives consultations with the cooperative sector through public hearing;
- Adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its internal operations;
- Submit an annual report to the President and Congress on the state of the cooperative movement; and
- Exercise such other functions as may be necessary to implement the provisions of cooperative laws and, in the performance thereof, the Authority may summarily punish for direct contempt any person guilty of misconduct in the presence of the Authority which seriously interrupts any hearing or inquiry with a fine of not more than Five hundred pesos (P500.00) or imprisonment of not more than ten (10) days, or both. Acts consisting indirect contempt as defined under Rule 71 of the Rules of Court shall be punished in accordance with the said rule.
