As part of its mandate to provide technical assistance to cooperatives in Davao City, the Davao City Cooperative Development Office (DCCDO) continues to offer mandatory and specialized training to cooperatives.
Cooperative Development Specialist I Shaira Alamin told Madayaw on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, that they provide technical assistance to help cooperatives obtain the Certificate of Compliance, which is required by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA). It is a requirement for maintaining operating status and is also one of the prerequisites for applying for tax exemption.
Alamin said that their office offers CDA-mandated training, such as the Fundamentals of Cooperatives Course and the Governance and Management of Cooperatives Course.
“These trainings are offered for free. The DCCDO will provide the speakers,” Alamin said, adding that in this arrangement, the venue and other logistical needs will be shouldered by the cooperative.
Currently, their priorities for CDA-mandated training are Micro and Small Cooperatives.
Alamin added that their office also offers training not mandated by the CDA but are still beneficial to cooperatives.
These include the Leadership and Values Re-Orientation Course, Parliamentary Procedure Course, Conflict Management Course, Basic Accounting for Non-Accountants, Strategic Planning Course, Entrepreneurial and Business Management Course, Records Management Course, Internal Control Course, Rules and Regulations Formulation Course, Audit Management Course, Policy Development Course, Effective Monitoring and Evaluation Course, Risk Management Course, and Gender and Sensitivity Training.
For inquiries and bookings, Alamin encouraged cooperatives to reach out to their respective district offices.
The district offices cater to inquiries from cooperatives. For more information, Dabawenyos may call 225-0393.
They may also visit the temporary office of the DCCDO at the Magnegosyo Ta Day (MTD) Building, Brgy. 76-A, Phase 1, Sandawa, Davao City (located behind the SIR Sandawa Barangay Hall). CIO