Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Session
HB.No,_ 8377

roduced by Rep. Dakila Carlo ‘ua

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE
COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERETO, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create a national Cooperative Development Academy that will
aid the viability, development, and growth of cooperatives in the country.

No less than our very own Constitution recognizes the vital role of cooperatives
in nation-building. Article XII, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution directs the more
equitable distribution of opportunities, income, and wealth, including the sustained
increase in the amount of goods and services produced by the nation for the benefit of the
Filipinos. And, in pursuit of this goal, the same Constitutional provision provides for the
broadening of bases of cooperatives in the country.

In order to realize the mandate of our Constitution, this representation humbly
proposes the creation of an institute or academy that is geared towards educating,
training, and developing the cooperatives as well as their members.

In light of the foregoing, this representation humbly proposes the immediate
passage of this bill.

DAKILA CARLO ENRIQUEZ CUA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Session

8377

HB. No.
Introduced by Rep. Dakila Carlo E. Cua

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE
COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERETO, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress Assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title, — This Act shall be known as the “Philippine Cooperative
Development Academy Act of 2018.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is declared that the State shall take initiative to
grow and develop cooperatives as instrument for social justice and economic
development. The State shall encourage and aid the private sector to undertake the actual
formation, organization, growth, and sustainability of cooperatives by providing and
encouraging them to participate in relevant, accessible, high quality, and efficient
technical education and skills development programs.

SECTION 3. Philippine Cooperative Development Academy. — The Philippine
Cooperative Development Academy, hereinafter referred to as CDA, is hereby
established as an attached agency of the Cooperative Development Authority. The CDA
shall exercise all corporate powers under the Corporation Code, insofar as they are not
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4. Strategic Framework of the CDA. ~ The CDA shall, within six (6) months
from the effectivity of this Act, formulate a Strategic Framework. The Framework shall
serve as the basis for developing specific programs to be launched by the CDA, and
action plans for research, development, and formulation of specific academic programs.
The Framework shall be reviewed every three (3) years, or as may be deemed necessary.


SECTION 5. Components of the Framework. ~ The Framework shall include, but not
limited to the following components:

Development of Viable Models for Cooperatives
. Legal Aspects of Cooperatives

Cost Analysis, Financing, and Accounting
Feasibility and Strategic Planning
Accountability

. Decision Making and Management Strategies
Cultural Competency and Anti-oppression
Marketing and Advertising

Operation and Production Management

10. Membership Management

11. Technical Development and Skills Training

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SECTION 6. Principal Office and Branches. ~ The CDA shall have its principal office
in Metro Manila, and may establish other offices, branches, or networks in such other
places it may deem necessary or proper for the accomplishment of its purpose.

SECTION 7. Composition and Functions. — The CDA shall be composed of the Board
of Administrators of the Cooperative Development Authority, and directed by an
Executive Director. All government officials shall serve as ex-officio members and shall
not receive any additional salary or compensation.

The Board shall primarily be responsible for formulating, coordinating, and developing
frameworks, policies, and programs for the CDA, and the Executive Director shall
primarily be responsible for the execution thereof.

SECTION 8. Appropriations — The initial amount of Five Hundred Million Pesos
[P500,000,000.00} is hereby appropriated from the National Treasury to the CDA to
implement the provision of this Act. Thereafter, such amount necessary to effectively
carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations — Within Thirty [30] days from the
effectivity of this Act, the CDA Board, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall
promulgate the Implementing Rules and Regulations necessary for the proper
implementation of this Act.

SECTION 10. Separability Clause — If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is
declared unconstitutional or invalid, parts or provisions of this Act that are not affected
shall be in full force and effect.


SECTION 11. Non-impairment Clause — Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to
diminish, impair, or repeal rights recognized, granted, or made available to
disadvantaged, marginalized, or specific sectors under existing laws.

SECTION 12. Repealing Clause — All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees,
implementing rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 13. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen [15] days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two [2] newspapers of general circulation in the
Philippines.

Approved.