Where to submit the applications:
COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Regional Extension Offices
REGION I
3/F Siapno Bldg., Perez Blvd.
2400 Dagupan City, Philippines
Tel No. (075) 5235445 Fax 5228285
CAR
3/F EDNCP Bldg., 358 Magsaysay Avenue,
2600 Baguio City, Philippines
Tel. No. (074) 3002683/84 Fax 4426731
REGION II
3/F De Yoro Bldg., Mabini St.
3500 Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines
Tel. No. (078) 8441001 Fax 8444473
REGION III
2/F CLK Bldg., Dolores, Sn. Fernando City,
2000 Pampanga, Philippines
Tel. No. (045) 9635107 Fax 9635106
NCR
6th Flr., BenLor Bldg, 1184 Quezon Avenue,
1103 Quezon City, Philippines
Tel. No. (02) 3320019
REGION IV
2/F Hectan Penthouse, Chipeco st., Halang,
4027 Calamba, Laguna, Philippines
Tel. No. (049) 5451486
REGION V
J. Miranda Avenue, City Hall Compound,
4400 Naga City, Philippines
Tel. No. (054) 4739053 Fax 8112763
REGION VI
92 Valencia St., Leganes,
5003 Iloilo City, Philippines
Telefax No. (033) 5240460 / (033) 3292055
REGION VII
5th Flr., Cebu CFI Coop Bldg.,
Capitol Compound, Escario St.,
6000 Cebu City, Philippines
Telefax (032) 2317224
REGION VIII
783 Real St.,Seaside Fatima Village,
6500 Tacloban City, Philippines
Tel. No. (053) 5235065
REGION IX
Cerilles Building, B. Aquino St.
Sta. Lucia SDistrict, 7016 Pagadian City
Tel. No. (062) 2141398
REGION X
2ND Flr. Enterprise Centa Bldg.,
Waterside Living Complex, J. Pacana St.,
9000 Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines
Tel. No. (088) 8576516
REGION XI
GB CAM Bldg., Monteverde st.,
8000 Davao City, Philippines
Tel. No. (082) 3008433 /34 Fax 2227710
REGION XII
Coop Human Resource & Livelihood Devt. Center
Apo Sandawa Poblacion, Kidapawan City,
9400 Cotabato, Philippines
Tel. No. (064) 27842-55 Fax 2881731
REGION XIII (CARAGA)
3/F Balebria Bldg., Pili Drive,
8600 Butuan City, Philippines
Tel. No. (085) 2255613 Fax 3425530
ARMM
DSWD 12, Old Bldg., ARMM Compound,
9600 Cotabato City, Philippines
TEL. No. (064) 4218723
CDA CENTRAL OFFICE
827 Aurora Blvd.,
Brgy.Immaculate Conception ,
Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 7256604
Accreditation of Cooperative Training Providers (MC 2011-01) Certification that the trainer has at least two (2) years
experience as resource person on cooperatives and
A. Qualified Institutions knowledgeable on basic philosophy, principles and practices
of cooperatives, issued either by the Chairman of the
Advocacy and Education cooperatives Cooperative or the Head/Officer of GO, NGO, LGU , SUC or
Cooperative Federations academe
Cooperative Unions d. Cooperative Annual Performance Report (CAPR) and Audited
Training Institutions Financial Statements (AFS) of the Immediate preceding year
Government Organizations (GOs) and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) e. Letter/Certificate of Undertaking to adopt Standard Training
Local Government Units (LGUs) Curricula
State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and academe f. Official Receipt for payment of fees

B. Minimun Qualification of Applicants

Must have juridical personality
Must have cooperative development programs
Must have a pool of at least five (5) competent cooperative trainers who possess
the following minimum qualifications:
- Must be of legal age
- Must be a Filipino residing in the Philippines
- Must have attended/completed training course for cooperative
trainers, and
- With at least two (2) years experience as resource person on cooperatives
and must be knowledgeable on basic philosophy of cooperatives
C. Documentary Requirements
I. For Cooperatives, Federations and Unions
a. Letter application
b. Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) issued by the CDA
specifically for purposes of accreditation
c. Organizational Profile
Basic Information (Name, address/contact details)
List of Programs and services
Historical profile of cooperative training conducted
Affiliation, if any
List of Key Officers and Staff
List of Trainers with their individual profile/bio-data
Certificate of Attendance to Trainers Training of the trainer;
or its academic equivalent in the case of trainer who has
background in teaching, duly authenticated by the
institution. The said Trainers Training shall have been
attended within the last five (5) years from the date of
application to the Authority
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II. For Training Institutions,NGOs, Academe
a. Letter application
b Certificate of Registration from the concerned Philippine Government Agency
c. Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws where cooperative development is one of
its objectives and purposes or is one of its identified program thrusts
d. Business Permit
e. Organizational Profile
Basic Information (Name, address/contact details)
List of Programs and services
Historical profile of cooperative training conducted
Affiliation, if any
List of Key Officers and Staff
List of Trainers with their individual profile/bio-data
- Certificate of Attendance to Trainers Training of the trainer; or its academic
equivalent in the case of trainer who has background in teaching, duly
authenticated by the institution. The said Trainers Training shall have
been attended within the last five (5) years from the date of application
to the Authority
- Certification that the trainer has at least two (2) years experience as
resource person on cooperatives and knowledgeable on basic philosophy,
principles and practices of cooperatives, issued either by the Chairman
of the Cooperative or the Head/Officer of GO, NGO, LGU, SUC or academe
f. Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements for the last 2 years
g. Letter/Certificate of Undertaking to adopt Standard Training Curricula
h. Official Receipt for payment of fees
 II. For GOs / LGUs / SUCs
Certified True Copies of the following:
1. Letter Application
2. Certification from head of Agency that such office/unit has cooperative
development program, in lieu of the Certificate of Registration; or
appropriate local issuance/s creating the office (in the case of LGUs)
3. Organizational Profile
a. Basic Info.(Name, address/contact details)
b. List of Programs and services
c. Historical profile of coop. training conducted
d. Affiliation, if any
e. List of Key Officers and Staff
f. List of Trainers with their individual profile/bio-data
Certificate of Attendance to Trainers Training of the trainer; or its academic
equivalent in the case of trainer who has background in teaching, duly
authenticated by the institution. The said Trainers Training shall have
been attended within the last five (5) years from the date of application
to the Authority;
Certification that the trainer has at least two (2) years experience as
resource person on cooperatives and knowledgeable on basic philosophy,
principles and practices of cooperatives, issued either by the Chairman
of the Cooperative or the Head/Officer of GO, NGO, LGUs , SUC or academe.
4. Letter/Certificate of Undertaking
5. Official Receipt for payment of Fee
Renewal of the Accreditation of
Cooperative Training Providers (MC2012 10)
For All Qualified Applicants
Letter-application for renewal
Updated list of Trainers
Reports of training conducted
List of participants per training conducted
Modules of Cooperative Training Conducted
Two (2) Year Cooperative Training Plan
In addition, the following documents must be submitted:
For Cooperatives, Federations and Unions
Cooperative Annual Performance Report (CAPR)
Latest Audited Financial Statements duly received by the BIR
Valid Certificate of Good Standing (issued for the purpose of accreditation)
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For Training Institutions, Non - Government Organizations, Private Academe
Copy of Annual Report of the institution covering all its activities,
programs and undertakings
Latest Audited Financial Statement duly received by the BIR
New Business Permit
Details of the requirements and other provisions of the Accreditation of Cooperative
Training Providers can be referred to Memorandum Circulars 2011-01 and 2012-10.
Recognition of Cooperative Mediator - Conciliator
& Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Trainer
( MC2007 -09)
For Recognition of Cooperative Mediator -Conciliator
1. Application Letter for Recognition
2. Personal Data Sheet with 2x2 picture
3. Recommendation Letter from a Cooperative Chairman or NGO/Private Institution
where he/she is affiliated
4. Certification of Proficiency on Cooperative Laws and CDA Policies and Procedures
from the Chairman of the Cooperative/NGO/PI
5. Certification of Mature Disposition and Good Moral Character from the Chairman
of the Cooperative/NGO/PI or any head of a religious sect or congregation
6. Pledge of Commitment to serve and practice as Conciliator/Mediator to
cooperatives administered by CDA Regional Director or the Executive
Director if at the National Level
7. Certificate of Completion of Training Program conducted by CDA or
Recognized Service Provider
8. Certificate of Completion of written and practical assessment
administered by CDA or Recognized Service Provider
9. Application Fee of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00)
For Renewal as Cooperative Mediator-Conciliator
1. Application for Renewal of Accreditation as Cooperative Mediator-Conciliator
2. Shall have attended a refresher course on ADR and updates on CDA policies and
programs
3. A certification from the Chairman that the Mediator-Conciliator is still a
cooperative member or connected with the recognized NGO/PI
4. Recommendation letter addressed to the CDA by the Chairman recommending
the renewal of the applicant
5. Report of Mediation-Conciliation conducted duly certified by the concerned
Chairman of the Cooperative or recognized NGO/PI or by the CDA
6. Copies of Evaluation Reports duly signed by the parties that have been mediated-
conciliated by the applicant
 7. If for two (2) years have not mediated any cooperative conflict, submit
4. Business Permit/Municipal License
himself/herself for a practical and written examination to be conducted
5. Valid Certificate of Membership in Good Standing with PICPA chapter of at least
by CDA or its duly authorized service provider
one partner
8. Renewal Fee of Five Hundred Pesos (Php500.00) 6. Certification that at least one partner complied with the required training as
prescribed for the Individual CPAs, duly supported by certified true copies of
For Recognition of ADR Trainer certificates of completion or attendance
1. Certificate of Recognition as Mediator-Conciliator issued by CDA, and
2. Certificate of Training as Trainer issued by CDA or its recognized service provider Renewal of Accreditation
3. Submit a training on ADR For Individual CPA
4. Application fee of Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00)
1. Latest Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
For Renewal as ADR Trainer 2. Valid Individual Certificate of Registration with the PRC-BOA
3. Professional Tax Receipt issued by the local government
1. Application for Renewal as ADR Trainer 4. Valid Certificate of Membership in Good Standing with his/her PICPA Chapter
2. Have conducted/c0-facilitated at least three (3) full course on Mediation or ADR 5. Certificate of Training equivalent to 24 hours of training attended on cooperative
Training Program updates and issuances and other related courses provided by CDA-accredited
3. Be a recognized mediator institutions
4. Must have undergone a refresher course for ADR Trainers 6. Expired Certificate of Accreditation issued by the CDA
5. Submits an updated ADR Training Design 7. List of cooperatives audited
6. Renewal Fee of Five Hundred Pesos (Php500.00) 8. Sworn statement that the cooperative external auditor has engaged in at least
one activity for cooperatives that is free of charge (e.g. installation of book of
Accreditation of Cooperative External Auditors accounts, consultancy, etc.) as part of his/her social responsibility, and
( MC2009 -03) 9. Sworn statement by the Cooperative External Auditor that he/she has observed
the conditions prescribed under Sec. 5 of Memorandum Circular 2009-03
REQUIREMENTS
For Partnership/Firm
For Individual Applicant
1. SEC Registration
1. Letter application 2. Partnerships valid Certificate of Registration with the Board of
2. Valid Professional Regulation Commission ID (PRC ID) Accountancy
3. Valid Certificate of Registration with the PRC-Board of Accountancy (BOA) 3. Business Permit/Municipal License
4. Professional Tax Receipt (PTR) issued by the local government 4. In case such partner referred to in Section 2.A.iv of MC 2009-03 decides
5. Valid Certificate of Membership in Good Standing with the Accountants (PICPA) to leave the said Partnership, another partner associated with it shall
Chapter comply with Section 2.A.iv of MC 2009-03
6. Certificate/s of Completion of Training equivalent to a minimum of 24 hours of 5. Certificate of Training equivalent to 24 hours of training attended on
training cooperative updates and issuances and other related courses provided
7. Official Receipt (fee of Php2,000.00) by the CDA or CDA accredited institutions
6. Expired Certificate of Accreditation issued by the CDA
For Partnership/Auditing Firm 7. List of cooperatives audited
8. Sworn statement that the cooperative external auditor has engaged in
1. Letter application at least one activity for cooperatives that is free of charge (e.g.
2. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registration installation of book of accounts, consultancy, etc.) as part of his/her
3. Partnerships Current Certificate of Registration/Accreditation with the Board social responsibility, and
of Accountancy (BOA) 9. Sworn statement that the partnership/firm has observed the conditions
prescribed under Sec. 5 of MC 2009-03
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