Special course set for co-op officers

MANILA, Philippines - In compliance with the rules of the Cooperative Code, embodied in Sec 6 Rule 7 of the IRR effective June 15, 2010, all officers and board directors of cooperatives must undergo the mandatory and required training requirements in order for them to qualify for future elections.

With its strict enforcement comes 2012 and address many of those who have not complied with this requirement, the Center for Global Best Practices will hold a special seminar entitled “The Law and IRR for Cooperatives”, on Dec. 8 and 9 at The Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City.

This two-day comprehensive seminar will focus on the pressing needs of the officers, board directors, mediators, arbitrators and lawyers of cooperatives. The program will include an in-depth look at Cooperatives, covering areas such as Cooperative administration, rights, responsibilities, privileges and best practices rules and policies one should include in its manual. In addition, essential issues and pointers on special types of Cooperatives will be given. This program is accredited by the Supreme Court for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE). Lawyers attending this event will earn MCLE points. For details and a complete list of seminars, you may log on to or call (02) 842-7148/ 59 and 556-8968/ 69, Cebu lines (+63 32) 512-3106 or 07 and Baguio at (074) 423-5148.

This special program will feature Niel Beni-Oni A. Santillan, who is the executive director of the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA).

His experience spans a total of 20 years in the organization both as a regulator and an educator to many cooperatives in helping them comply with its regulatory requirements in order for them to continue to enjoy the many incentives available. His advocacy is growing the cooperative movement in the Philippines as a model of development and growth for the country and its economy.