The Cooperative Development Authority and National Union of Cooperatives have strengthened their partnership through a new agreement.
Leaders from both organizations met at the CDA Boardroom on June 19. They signed a Memorandum of Agreement to support an upcoming national summit.
USEC. Alexander B. Raquepo leads the CDA as Chairperson. Rev. Fr. Anton CT Pascual serves as NUC Chairperson. Both officials signed the historic agreement.
The ceremony brought together key leaders from both institutions. This partnership marks an important step for cooperative development in the Philippines.
USEC. Raquepo praised the NUC for organizing cooperatives across the country. He called the agreement a solid foundation for institutional support.
The MOA defines what each organization will do for the National Union Summit. This gathering will bring cooperatives together from across the nation. They will discuss important issues and share knowledge about cooperative development.
ASEC. Santiago S. Lim, CDA Administrator, gave the closing message at the signing ceremony. Lim expressed hope that the agreement would create lasting programs. These programs should benefit cooperatives and their communities.
The ceremony ended with a group photo. This captured the spirit of unity between the two organizations. The event symbolized their shared commitment to advancing the cooperative movement.
The National Union Summit aims to address pressing sectoral challenges. It will also promote knowledge-sharing among different cooperative groups. Participants will plan future actions for cooperative development.
Both organizations see this partnership as crucial for cooperative growth. The agreement establishes clear roles and responsibilities for the upcoming summit. It represents a milestone in their shared mission to empower cooperatives nationwide.
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