1. Quotesfrom the
Doc Manny M. Santiaguel
2013
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2. http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/lifestyle
Dr. Emmanuel M. Santiaguel:
Chairman Par Excellence,
Cooperative Revolutionary

3. Back in 2011, I was greatly surprised that the
CDA has yet to implement the provisions of
RA 9520 in full. Hence, upon assumption of
office, we implemented the amendment of
ACBL, Trainings for Coop Officers

4. the leadership of
the Cooperative
Development Authority
(CDA) is sensitive and
responsive to the situation
of cooperatives
http://cooperatives-
society.blogspot.com/2013
/07/cda-chair-vows-to-
review-shorten.html

5. As Confucius once said, "The
Teacher will come when the
student is prepared." Indeed,
the teacher has come to make
a difference as he determined
to revolutionize the
cooperative movement by
empowering the people and
thus, effect social
transformation

6. we continue to explore
fruitful engagement with
our partners in the
development of
cooperatives- the
cooperatives themselves,
national government
agencies, the Legislature,
and the Local Government
Units

7. Accreditation of Training Providers, issued
Memorandum Circulars to strengthen the
provisions of the Coop Code as mandated as well
as to tie the loose ends of our policy, both internal
and external

8. Enlightenment of the general membership
on the plans and programs of
cooperatives, effective and dedicated; and
honest and efficient management would
make the organization as successful
www.sunstar.com.ph, 14 May 2012

9. We managed our resources well while making
important strategic investments on human capital to
help us deliver on our mandate aiming to yield socio-
economic dividends for cooperatives in the country
which ultimately redound to the benefit of the
marginalized sector of our society

10. one of the first significant was the creation
of the Bids and Awards Committee for the
very purpose and intent of having control
on the transparent bidding and awarding
of contract and for economic reasons

11. It's about time that we
increase our membership. It's
about time that we
implement performance
audits, social audits, and
financial audits

12. Jan 12, 2013
The CDA officers and staff were motivated
and fueled to once more complete and
bring to fruition the tasks ahead

13. Improving leadership capability among CDA
external & internal clients, improved CDA
regulatory methods, financial and social
audits of coops, on how they train their
personnel on explaining the CDA code, and
the conduct of regular inspection of coops
for compliance to the cooperative code.

14. The worldwide celebration of
the 2012 International Year
of Cooperatives opened up
scores of opportunities and
boundless meaningful
collaborations of events.
Savouring the hallmark of
our feat in the past

15. The National Show of
Cooperative Force aims to
increase public awareness
about co-operatives and
their contributions to
advance People, Planet,
Prosperity & Peace for
sustainable development
http://www.baaocoop.com/index.php?option=
com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=88

16. To give an opportunity for the Philippine
cooperative movement to showcase its
contributions and achievements in building lives
and communities through cooperativism. The
celebration theme this year is “Cooperative
Paves the Way for Inclusive Growth
http://www.tempo.com.ph/2013/10/philippin
e-cooperativism-for-inclusive-growth/

17. 2012 was an exemplary year for the
Cooperative Development Authority amidst
the temporary setback and travails in the
execution of programs and activities. Facing
challenges along the way, we stayed
steadfast and maintained calmness in
addressing diverse issues and constraints

18. I am here to harmonize the
relationship of CDA with
its stakeholders
Lifted from Coopvoice, the official newsletter of the
Philippine Cooperative Center (PCC)
Volume 3, January 2011

19. http://www.natcco.coop/index.php/home-
2/168-cda-ldcop-honor-outstanding-
cooperatives-in-the-country
Cooperative paves the
way for inclusive
growth'', is relevant
and timely to the
government’s thrust of
balance and strive for
inclusive growth across
all sectors

20. Cooperatives have a significant role
to play in development, particularly
in poverty reduction, job
generation, and social integration.
The country’s cooperatives
promote self-reliance, create rural
employment, and encourage
entrepreneurial opportunities
http://www.tempo.com.ph/2013/10/philippin
e-cooperativism-for-inclusive-growth/

21. To sustain the momentum that large
cooperatives have achieved over the
years and to push forward the gains
of the Philippine Cooperative Sector
as important players in socio-
economic development of the
country at the height of ASEAN
economic integration

22. Anniversary is something to look forward to …
especially if the year preceding it has been
fruitful, memorable and served as the
cornerstone of institutionalized

23. It is always with a great hope that we
welcome a new leaf in the pages of
our institutional journey

25. Convergence of Billionaire and Millionaire Cooperatives
Puerto Princesa City, June 17, 2014
A call for one Strong Cooperative
Movement

26. CDA is advocating for One Strong Coop
Banking Sector with one strong Apex
Bank and achieve in the long a one
coop bank per region through the
implementation of the program for
the amalgamation, merger and
consolidation
May 2, 2013

27. Quality is Our Responsibility
The Cooperative Development
Authority (CDA) is celebrating the
23rd Anniversary of the
enactment of the CDA Charter
establishing the CDA, and in time
for this event, the Agency was
granted the ISO 9001:2008
Certification last 12-12-12
(December 12, 2012), a
milestone for the government
regulatory agency

28. As a believer that the most
potent force on universe is
one that is unified by
common goal, the CDA fully
support the ICA Blueprint
for a Cooperative Decade
http://www.sandiganofwcoop.com/cda-
philippines-at-24/

29. These milestones were made possible
through the hard work of the men
and women of the Cooperative
Development Authority and as
always, we are grateful, too, to our
partners for their continuing
support in providing valuable
comments and inputs on how we
can improve our
Cooperatively yours,
MMANUEL M. ANTIAGUEL, Ph. D

31. Marami pong salamat