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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmeiia 111 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 15 of the Constitution recognizes the importance of cooperatives in the 
economic life of the nation, providing as follows: “The Congress shall create an 
agency to promote the viability and growth of cooperatives as instruments for social 
justice and economic development.” 
In response to this mandate, Congress enacted Republic Act. 6939, signed by 
President Corazon C. Aquino on March 10, 1990, creating the Cooperative 
Development Authority (CDA). The failure of the cooperative movement to take off and 
deliver on its potential as a policy for poverty alleviation and for promoting the 
participation of the poor in economic activity is attributed in part to the inadequate 
regulatory powers of the CDA and the limited budgetary funding of its programs and 
activities. 
This bill seeks to strengthen the development and regulatory power of the CDA 
through two major thrusts: 
1. the creation of the Cooperative Development Council, which paves the way for 
closer coordination and cooperation between the cooperative sector and the 
government in promoting the organization and development of cooperatives in 
the country; 
2. the establishment of the Cooperative Adjudication Board in the CDA, which 
addresses the need for a specialized body exercising adjudicative powers to 
resolve complaints and grievances among cooperatives and their members. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly 
requested . 
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SERGIO OSMENA 111 
Senator 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmeiia Ill 
AN ACT 
TO STRENGTHEN THE REGULATORY POWERS OF THE COOPERATIVE 
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 6939, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS 
THE 
CHARTER OF 
THE 
COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT 
AUTHORITY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and fhe House of Represenfatives of the Republic of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Revised Charter 
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of the Cooperative Development Authority.” 
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SEC. 2. Section 2 of Republic Ac No. 6939, otherwise known as the 
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charter of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby renumbered as 
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Sec. 3. 
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SEC 3. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 6939, otherwise known as the 
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charter of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby amended to read 
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as follows: 
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“SEC. [3.] 4. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities. - 
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SUPERVISION OVER ALL COOPERATIVES shall have the following 
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powers, functions and responsibilities: 
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a) 
Formulate, 
adopt 
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implement 
integrated 
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comprehensive plans and programs on cooperative development 
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consistent with the national policy on cooperatives and the overall socio- 
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PROGRAMS SHALL FOCUS ON RURAL AND MARGINALIZED 
COOPERATIVES. OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS AND WOMEN 
COOPERATIVES ENGAGED IN LIVELIHOOD ACTIVITIES FOR FOOD 
SECURITY 
AND 
THE 
PROMOTION 
OF 
COOPERATIVE 
ENTREPRENEURSHIP; 
b) 
Develop and conduct management and training programs 
upon request of cooperatives that will provide members of the 
cooperatives with 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 distressed sectors; 
c) 
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; 
d) 
Coordinate AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENTAL [the] 
efforts of [the local government units] GOVERNMENT AGENCIES and 
the private sector in the promotion, organization and development of 
cooperatives; 
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HOLD THE SOLE POWER TO register 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; 
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Require all cooperatives, their federations and unions to 
submit their annual financial statements, duly audited by a certified public 
accountant, and general information sheets; 
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g) 
Order the cancellation after due notice and hearing of the 
cooperative’s 
certificate 
of 
registration for 
non-compliance with 
administrative requirements and in cases of voluntary dissolution; 
h) 
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; 
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[Establish extension offices as may be necessary and 
financially viable to implement this Act, Initially, there shall be offices in 
the cities of Dagupan, Manila, Naga, Iloilo, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and 
Davao] ALL 
EXISTING 
EXTENSION 
OFFICES 
SITUATED 
IN 
DAGUPAN, 
TUGUEGARAO, 
CORDILLERA 
ADMINISTRATIVE 
,REGION, PAMPANGA, MANILA, CALAMBA, NAGA, ILOILO, CEBU, 
TACLOBAN, ZAMBOANGA, CAGAYAN DE ORO, DAVAO, KIDAPAWAN 
AND 
CARAGA ARE 
HEREBY CONVERTED 
INTO REGIONAL 
OFFICES; 
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Impose and collect reasonable fees and charges in 
connection with the registration of cooperatives; 
k) 
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 agreements with grantors and donors thereof; 
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Formulate and adopt continuing policy initiatives in 
consultation with the cooperative sector through public hearing; 
m) 
EVOLVE AND IMPLEMENT CAPABILITY-BUILDING AND 
EMPOWERING PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP THE CAPABILITIES OF 
OFFICIALS 
AND 
EMPLOYEES 
OF 
COOPERATIVE§, 
NON- 
GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION (NGOs), NATIONAL GOVERNMENT 
AGENCIES (NGAs) AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs) ON 
COOPERATIVE PROMOTION, ORGANIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT; 
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n) 
CONDUCT 
RESEARCHES 
AND 
STUDIES 
ON 
C 0 0 P E RATlVE TRAl N I N G C U RRI C U LA F 0 R SPEC I F IC C L I E NTE LE 
AND/OR SPECIFIC GOALS; 
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DEVELOP APPROPRIATE 
TRAINING TECHNIQUES, 
METHODOLOGIES, MATERIALS AND AIDS AND DISSEMINATE THE 
SAME; 
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UNDERTAKE 
CONTINUING 
MONITORING 
AND 
EVALUATION OF THE DIFFERENT COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND 
TRAINING PROGRAMS UNDERTAKEN BY ALL INSTITUTIONS SUCH 
AS THE ACADEME, THE NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, 
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS 
AND 
COOPERATIVES 
TO 
DETERMINE 
THEIR 
RELEVANCE, 
EFFECTIVENESS 
AND 
DIRECT 
MODIFICATIONS 
WHENEVER 
NECESSARY; 
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INSPECT, INVESTIGATE, INQUIRE INTO OR AUDIT OR 
CAUSE TO BE AUDITED COOPERATIVES FALLING UNDER ITS 
JURISDICTION; 
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CALL A GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING TO DISSOLVE 
AND RECONSTITUTE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND/OR THE 
COMMITTEE 
CONCERNED 
IF, 
AFTER 
DUE 
HEARING, THE 
AUTHORITY IS CONVINCED THAT SUCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
OR COMMITTEE IS NOT FUNCTIONING IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW 
OR THE BY-LAWS OF THE COOPERATIVE, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, 
THAT IF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CANNOT BE CONVENED FOR 
LACK OF QUORUM, THE AUTHORITY SHALL DECLARE SUCH 
POSITION(S) VACANT AND THE AUTHORITY SHALL APPOINT A 
SUITABLE PERSON OR PERSONS TO DIRECT, SUPERVISE AND 
MANAGE THE AFFAIRS OF THE COOPERATIVE ON SUCH TERMS 
AND CONDITIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED FOR A SPECIFIED 
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PERIOD NOT EXCEEDING TWO (2) YEARS UNTIL A NEW BOARD OF 
DIRECTORS AND/OR 
COMMITTEE 
IS ELECTED; 
PROVIDED, 
FURTHER, THAT THE AUTHORITY MAY ORDER THAT ANY OR ALL 
OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL BE 
DISQUALIFIED AS CANDIDATE§ OR FROM BEING APPOINTED AS 
MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TO ANY OF THE 
COMMITTEES OF THE COOPERATIVE FOR A PERIOD TO BE 
SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER BUT NOT EXCEEDING THREE (3) 
YEARS; PROWDED, FINALLY, THAT THE AUTHORITY MAY FROM 
TIME TO TIME EXTEND THE PERIOD SPECIFIED IN SUCH ORDER 
BUT NOT TO EXCEED TWO YEARS FOR SUCH EXTENSION; 
s) 
ENLIST THE SUPPORT OF ANY AGENCIES OF THE 
GOVERNMENT 
IN THE 
EXERCISE 
OF 
ITS 
POWERS AND 
FUNCTIONS; 
t) 
IN THE 
PERFORMANCE 
OF 
ITS ADJUDICATIVE 
FUNCTIONS AND SUBJECT TO THE PROCEDURE OF SECTION 9 OF 
THE 
PROVISIONS 
HEREOF, 
DECIDE 
ALL 
DISPUTES 
BETWEEN/AMONG 
MEMBERS, 
OFFICERS, 
COMMITTEES 
OR 
DIRECTORS 
OF 
COOPERATIVES 
AND 
BETWEENIAMONG 
COOPERATIVE§. 
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INITIATE 
COMPLAINTS 
FOR 
VIOLATIONS 
OF 
COOPERATIVE LAWS AND BY-LAWS BEFORE THE REGULAR 
COURTS; 
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Adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its internal 
operations; 
w) 
Submit an annual report to the President and Congress on 
the state of the cooperative movement; and 
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Exercise such other functions as may be necessary to 
implement the provisions of cooperative laws, and, in the performance 
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person guilty of misconduct in the presence of the Authority who seriously 
interrupts any hearing or inquiry with a fine of not more than [five hundred 
pesos (PSOO)] TWO THOUSAND PESOS (P2,OOO.OO) or imprisonment of 
not more than ten (IO) days, or both. Acts constituting indirect contempt 
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as defined under Rule 71 of the rules of Court shall be punished in 
accordance with the said Rule.” 
SEC. 4. Section 4 of Republic Act. No. 6939, othewise known as the 
charter of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
“SEC. 141. 5. Governing Body. - The authority shall be governed 
by a Board of Administrators consisting of a Chairman and [a six (6)] 
SEVEN (7) members to be appointed by the President, all of whom shall 
be chosen from among the nominees of the cooperative sector with two 
(2) representatives each from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. THE 
OTHER MEMBER SHALL REPRESENT THE AUTONOMOUS REGION 
OF MUSLIM MINDANAO, WHO SHALL BE RECOMMENDED BY THE 
REGIONAL GOVERNOR. They shall serve for a term of six (6) years 
without reappointment: [Provided, That among those first appointed, the 
chairman shall serve for a term of six (6) years without reappointment 
three (3) members to serve for a term of four (4) years and three (3) 
members to serve for a term of two (2) years]: Provided, THAT THE 
INCUMBENT CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF 
ADMINISTRATORS SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL THE END 
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HAVE 
THE 
RANK 
AND 
PRIVILEGES 
OF 
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SECRETARY 
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with the membership allocation set forth in this section: Provided, That a 
member so appointed shall serve only for the unexpired term. I‘ 
SEC. Section 5 of Republic Act No. 6939, otherwise known as the charter 
of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
“SEC. [SI 6. - Qualification of Members of the Governing 
Board. - No person shall be appointed Chairman or member of the 
Board of Administrators unless he [possess] POSSESSES the following 
q u a I ifica t ion s : 
a) 
b) 
A natural born Filipino citizen of legal age; 
A bachelor’s degree on cooperatives, economies, finance, 
agriculture, fisheries, veterinary medicine, business, social science, law, 
management, or in similar fields of study and FIVE (5) years of 
experience as an official or officer of a cooperative, government agency, 
or non-government organization engaged in cooperative development, or 
in the absence of a bachelor’s degree, at least ten ( I O )  years of 
experience in cooperatives either as an officer of a cooperative or a 
government agency or non-government organization engaged in 
cooperative development; and 
c) 
Must be a resident of the region he represents for at least 
TWO (2) [five (5)] years. 
Any person appointed as Chairman or regular member of the 
Board of Administrators shall divest himself of any direct or indirect 
pecuniary interest or dealings with cooperatives upon his appointment.” 
SEC. 6. Section 6 of Republic Act. No. 6939, otherwise known as the 
charter of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
“SEC. [6.] 7. - Board of Administrators Meeting. - The Board of 
Administrators shall meet at least once a month for the transaction of its 
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regular business. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman or 
,majority of the members to consider specific matters. A majority vote by 
the entire Board shall be required for a decision. Meetings of the Board 
[shall] MAY be held at the head office in Metro Manila or at any place as 
may be determined by the Board; 
The Board of Administrators shall appoint an Executive Director 
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“SEC. [7] 8. Organizafion of fhe Authorify. - [The Authority shall 
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of this Act.] THE AUTHORITY SHALL BE COMPOSED OF THE BOARD 
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OF ADMINISTRATORS, OFFICE 
OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 
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TECHNICAL 
DEPARTMENTS. 
THE 
NATIONAL 
COOPERATIVE 
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THE SERVICE OFFICES, WHICH SHALL BE HEADED BY 
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PLANNING 
SERVICE 
CONSISTING 
OF 
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INFORMATION 
SYSTEM 
DIVISION AND 
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THE ADMINISTRATIVE 
SERVICE 
CONSISTING 
OF 
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PERSONNEL DIVISION, ADMINISTRATIVE 
DIVISION, GENERAL 
compensation shall be fixed by the Board of Administrators.” 
SEC. 7. Section 7 of Republic Act No. 6939, otherwise known as the 
charter of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby amended to read 
‘ADJUDICATION BOARD, AND THE REGIONAL AND FIELD OFFICES. 
DIRECTORS §HALL BE THE FOLLOWING: 
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(3) 
THE 
FINANCIAL 
AND 
MANAGEMENT 
SERVICE 
CONSISTING OF BUDGET DIVISION, ACCOUNTING DIVISION AND 
MANAGEMENT DIVISION. 
B. 
THE TECHNICAL DEPARTMENTS, WHICH SHALL BE 
HEADED BY DIRECTORS SHALL BE THE FOLLOWING: 
(I) 
THE 
COOPERATIVE 
DEVELOPMENT 
DEPARTMENT 
CONSISTING OF THE COOPERATIVE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT 
ASSISTANCE DIVISION, AND THE COOPERATIVE MONITORING AND 
EVALUATION DlVlSlO N. 
(2) THE 
COOPERATIVE 
EDUCATION 
AND 
TRAINING 
DEPARTMENT CONSISTING OF THE COOPERATIVE RESEARCH 
AND INFORMATION DIVISON, THE CURRICULUM AND STANDARDS 
DIVISION, THE MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, AND THE 
COOP ERAT~VE TRAIN I NG INSTITUTE. 
(3)THE 
LEGAL 
AND 
REGISTRATION 
DEPARTMENT 
CONSISTING OF THE LEGAL DIVISION, AND THE REGISTRATION 
AND REGULATORY D lVlS IO N. 
C. 
THE NATIONAL COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION BOARD 
CONSISTING OF THE LEGAL RESEARCH DIVISION AND THE 
SUPPORT DIVISION. 
D. 
THE REGIONAL OFFICES HEADED BY REGIONAL 
DIRECTORS SHALL EACH CONSIST OF THE COOPERATIVE 
REG U LATO RY D IVI S ION , COOP E RATlVE DEVELOPMENT D I VIS ION , 
COOPERATIVE 
SERVICE 
DIVISION, 
AND 
THE 
REGIONAL 
COOPERATIVE 
ADJUDICATION 
BOARD. 
THESE 
REGIONAL 
OFFICES SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING AND 
IMPLEMENTING 
THE 
FU NCTl ON S ,  
POWERS 
AND 
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AUTHORITY. 
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THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATORS SHALL DELINEATE THE 
FUNCTIONSl POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ABOVE- 
MENJJONED OFFICES, DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS EXCEPT 
THE COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION BOARDS WITH RESPECT TO 
THOSE FUNCTIONSl POWERS AND RESPONSIBLITIES ALREADY 
HEREIN PROVIDED.” 
SEC. 8. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6939, otherwise known as the 
charter of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby deleted, and 
replaced with the following section: 
“SEC. [8] 9. COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION BOARDS. - NATIONAL 
AND REGIONAL COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION BOARDS ARE HEREBY 
CREATED UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION OF THE BAORD 
OF ADMlN ISTRATORS. 
THE NATIONAL COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION BOARD SHALL BE 
COMPOSED OF A CHAIRMAN AND TWO (2) MEMBERS ALL OF WHOM ARE 
MEMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINE BAR WITH AT LEAST TWO YEARS 
PRACTICE OF LAW. 
THE NATIONAL COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION BOARD SHALL 
HAVE EXCLUSIVE ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OVER ALL CASES WHERE 
THE DISPUTE IS WITHIN A COOPERATIVE OPERATING NATIONWIDE 
WHETHER A PRIMARY, SECONDARY OR TERTIARY COOEPARTIVE AND 
INTER-REGIONAL DISPUTES BETWEEN OR AMONG COOPERATIVES. 
THE NATIONAL COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION BOARD SHALL 
LIKEWISE HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE APPELLATE JURISDICTION OVER 
DECISIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS RENDEREDIISSUED BY THE 
REG IO N AL C 0 0 P E RATlVE AD J U D I CAT1 0 N B OAR D S . 
THE REGIONAL COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION BOARD IN EVERY 
REGIONAL OFFICE OF THE AUTHORITY SHALL BE COMPOSED OF THREE 
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(3) MEMBERS. THE CHAIRMAN OF SAID BOARD SHALL BE A MEMBER OF 
THE PHILIPPINE BAR WITH AT LEAST ONE (I) 
YEAR PRACTICE OF LAW. 
THE REGIONAL COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION BOARDS SHALL 
HAVE ORIGINAL EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OVER ALL INTER AND INTRA- 
COOPERATIVE DISPUTES BETWEEN COOPERATIVES WITHIN THEIR 
TERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS, EXCEPT FOR THOSE CASES FALLING 
UNDER 
THE 
JURISDICTION 
OF 
THE 
NATIONAL 
COOPERATIVE 
AD J U D I CAT1 0 N BOARD. 
THE REGIONAL COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION BOARDS SHALL 
ACQUIRE JURISDICTION OVER ALL COOPERATIVE CASES FALLING 
UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS ONLY UPON 
RECEIPT OF A CERTIFICATE OF NON-RESOLUTION ISSUED BY THE 
MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION COMMITTEE OF THE COOPERATIVE 
CONCERNED AND/OR THE CERTIFICATE OF NON-RESOLUTION ISSUED 
BY THE FEDERATION AND/OR UNION TO WHICH THE COOPERATIVE 
BELONGS. 
COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION 
BOARDS SHALL ALSO 
HAVE 
ORIGINAL AND EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OVER ISSUES INVOLVING 
PRIMARY, SECONDARY OR TERTIARY COOPERATIVES IN THEIR 
RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION, SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 
(I) 
PETITIONS OF COOPERATIVES FOR BANKRUPTCY AND 
I N SOLVENCY; 
(2) COMPLAINTS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS OF 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6932 AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6939, AS 
AMENDED, EXCEPT THOSE PENAL IN NATURE; 
(3) 
PETITIONS 
INQUIRING 
INTO 
THE 
LEGAL 
RIGHTS OF 
COOPERATIVES, DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS FOR HOLDING 
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IN AID OF THEIR ADJUDICATIVE FUNCTIONS, THE COOPERATIVE 
ADJUDICATION 
BOARDS MAY EXERCISE ANY 
OR ALL OF THE 
FOLLOWING:' 
(I) 
AWARD DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATORNEY'S FEES; 
(2)CAUSE THE CONDUCT OF AN AUDIT, WHETHER FINANCIAL, 
MANAGEMENT OR OTHERWISE, ON THE AFFAIRS OF A 
COOPERATIVE INVOLVED IN A PENDING CASE; 
(3) REQUIRE THE ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES AND/OR THE 
PRODUCTION OF BOOKS, RECORDS AND/OR DOCUMENTS, 
THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS AD TESTIFICANDUM 
OR SUBPOENAS DUCES TECUM; 
(4) ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS, SUCH AS CEASE AND DlSlST 
ORDERS, 
PERTAINING 
TO 
CONTROVERSIES 
BROUGHT 
BEFORE THEM; 
(5) ENLIST THE AID AND SUPPORT OF AND/OR DEPUTIZE ANY LAW 
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN THE IMPLEMENTATION AND 
ENFORCEMENT 
OF 
THEIR 
DECISIONS, 
ORDERS 
AND 
RESOLUTIONS; AND 
(6) PUNISH ANY PERSON, OFFICERS AND/OR MEMBERS OF A 
COOPERATIVE FOR ACTS CONSTITUTING DIRECT OR INDIRECT 
CONTEMPT; 
DECISIONS, ORDERS OR RESOLUTIONS OF THE REGIONAL 
COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION BOARDS SHALL BE APPEALABLE TO THE 
NATIONAL COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION BOARD WITHIN FIFTEEN (1 5) 
DAYS FROM RECEIPT THEREOF, OTHERWISE, THEY SHALL BECOME 
FINAL AND EXECUTORY. THE DECISIONS, ORDERS OR RESOLUTIONS 
OF THE NATIONAL COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION BOARD SHALL BE 
APPEALABLE WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS FROM RECEIPT THEREOF TO 
THE COURT OF APPEALS ONLY ON QUESTIONS OF LAW. 
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ONLY THE COURT OF APPEALS AND THE SUPREME COURT HAVE 
THE POWER TO ISSUE RESTRAINING ORDERS 
OR WRITS OF 
PRELIM JNARY 
IN J UCTl ON 
AGAl NST ANY 
PROCEED1 NGS AND/OR 
DECISIONS, ORDERS OR 
RESOLUTIONS OF THE COOPERATIVE 
ADJUDICATION BOARDS WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE POWER OF THE 
NATIONAL COOPERATIVE ADJUDICATION BOARD TO ISSUE, IN THE 
EXERCISE OF ITS APPELIATE JURISDICTION, RESTRAINING ORDERS, OR 
WRITS 0 F P RELl M I NARY IN J U CTlON AGAl N ST PROCEED IN GS AN D/O R 
DECISIONS, ORDERS OR RESOLUTIONS RENDERED/ISSUED BY THE 
REG IO NAL COOPERATIVE AD J U D I CAT1 0 N BOARDS.” 
SEC. 9. Section 9 of Republic Act No. 6939, otherwise known as the 
charter of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby deleted and 
replaced with the following section: 
“SEC. [9.] 10. THE COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS. - 
THERE IS HEREBY CREATED A NATIONAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT 
COUNCIL WHICH SHALL ACT AS THE ADVISORY BODY OF THE 
AUTHORITY ON MATTERS OF POLICIES, PLANS AND PROGRAMS ON 
COOPERATIVES, THE COMPOSITION OF WHICH SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: 
I )  THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUTHORITY AS THE EX OFFICIO 
CHAIRMAN; 
2) ONE (I) 
REPRESENTATIVE FROM EACH OF THE NATIONAL 
FEDERATIONS AND UNIONS OF COOPERATIVES; 
3) THREE 
(3) 
REPRESENTATIVES 
OF 
NATIONAL 
NON- 
GOVERNMENT 
ORGANIZATIONS 
WITH 
COOPERATIVE 
PROGRAMS APPOINTED BY THE CHAIRMAN FROM AMONG THE 
NOMINEES OF THE NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS; 
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MINDANAO 
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GOVERNORS LEAGUE OF THE PHILIPPINE§. 
THE REGIONAL PROVINCIAL, CITY AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATIVE 
DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS SHALL LIKEWISE BE CREATED WITH SIMILAR 
FUNCTION§ 
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COMPOSITIONS AS 
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COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL AS FAR AS PRACTICABLE. 
THE COUNCIL SHALL MEET AT LEAST AS FOLLOWS: THE 
NATIONAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, ANNUALLY, THE 
REGIONAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, SEMI-ANNUALLY: 
THE PROVINCIAL, CITY AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT 
COUNCIL, QUARTERLY. 
ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES FOR THE MEETING OF THE 
COUNCILS MAY BE CHARGED TO THE FUNDS OF THE AUTHORITY 
SUBJECT TO THE USUAL ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING RULES AND 
REG U LATlO N S . ” 
SEC. I O .  Section 10 of Republic Act No. 6939, otherwise known as the 
charter of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
“SEC. [70]. 11. Transfer of Funds and Programs. - [The 
Cooperative Development Loan Fund created under Presidential Decree 
No. 165, as amended, is hereby transferred from the Department of 
Agriculture to the Authority. 
The Fund for Management Training and Assistance Program 
under’presidential Decree No. 175, as amended, is hereby converted into 
a fund for the development of cooperatives and may be used for such 
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duly registered cooperatives shall have the right to establish their own 
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private training centers or federations for purposes of cooperative 
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Sec. 11. Section 11 of Republic Act No. 6939, otherwise known as the 
charter of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby amended to read 
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‘history, philosophy, principles and practices of cooperatives and their role 
as a factor in the national economy shall be disseminated both in formal 
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and guidance to cooperatives in the communities wherein they operate [, 
upon req uest] . ” 
SEC. 12 Section 12 of Republic Act No. 6939, otherwise known as the 
charter of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
“SEC. [I21 13. Cooperatives in the Banking System. - The 
promotion and development of cooperative banks as part of the 
Philippine banking system shall be a major concern of the Authority which 
shall undertake the necessary program towards this end in collaboration 
with the [Central Bank of the Philippines] BANGKO SENTRAL NG 
PILIPINAS and the cooperative sector concerned.” 
SEC. I 3  Section 13 of Republic Act No. 6939, otherwise known as the 
charter of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
“SEC. [13.] 14. - Ru/e-Making Aufhority. - The Authority is 
hereby authorized to promulgate, [after due public hearing and upon 
approval of the President.] such rules and regulations as may be 
necessary to implement the provisions of this ACT. Such implementing 
rules and regulations shall take effect within fifteen (15) days after 
publication thereof in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of 
NATIONAL general circulation . [All subsequent amendments to the 
implementing rules and regulations shall undergo the same process.]” 
SEC. 14. Sections 14, 15 and 16 of Republic Act No. 6939, otherwise 
known as the charter of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby 
deleted and replaced with the following: 
“SEC. 
15. THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NEEDED TO CARRY 
OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT MAY BE REQUESTED AN 
DRAWN BY THE AUTHORITY FROM THE PHILIPPINE AMUSEMENT 
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AND GAMING CORPORATION. THEREAFTER, SUCH SUMS AS MAY 
BE NECESSARY FOR IT§ CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION SHALL BE 
INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.” 
SEC. 15. Sections 16 and 17 of Republic Act No. 6939, otherwise known 
as the charter of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby deleted. 
SEC. 16. Sections 17 and 18 of Republic Act No. 6939, otherwise known 
as the charter of the Cooperative Development Authority, is hereby renumbered 
as Section 18 and 19, respectively 
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