Republic of the Philippines
Cooperative Development Authority
Helping cooperatives grow and thrive.
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- Register a cooperativeGet pro-forma registration papers, report forms and accreditation checklists
- Get technical adviceRequest trainings, mentoring, consultancy and legal opinions
- Check cooperative masterlistFind operating, registered and delisted cooperatives by year
- Find memorandum circularsRead the latest policies on registration, funds and governance
- Common questions answeredLearn what a cooperative is and how to organize one
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The people who lead CDA.
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Services for cooperatives
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Technical Advisory Services
Technical Advisory Services provides trainings, mentoring, consultancy and legal opinions to cooperatives through CDA central and extension offices.
Read more DDownloads
Central page for CDA downloadable materials, linking to registration documents, CSF documents, standard report forms, accreditations and other information.
Read more CCooperative Masterlist
Find and download the Cooperative Development Authority masterlists of operating, registered, and delisted cooperatives by year.
Read more CCitizen's Charter
Find the CDA Citizen's Charter handbook, service procedures, fees, and how to file a complaint or give feedback on registration services.
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Press releases, chairperson's messages and field stories
CDA News & Updates
Listing of CDA news and updates with recent press releases, activities, and links to regional news and categories.
Read more RRegional News & Updates
Listing of news, invitations and advisories from CDA regional extension offices, with links to regional news pages.
Read more CChairman's Corner
Archive of articles from the Chairman's Corner, including the Chairperson's plans, accomplishments and regular Kim's Dream columns on cooperativism and social transformation.
Read more VVideos
Gallery of official CDA videos, including coconut farmers' cooperative summits, CoopBiz updates, and Koop Kapihan episodes.
Read moreLaws and resources
Cooperative Code, policies, plans and studies
Republic Act 9520
The full legal text of Republic Act No. 9520, which amends the Cooperative Code of the Philippines and is known as the Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008.
Read more MMemorandum Circulars
This page lists Cooperative Development Authority memorandum circulars, including recent 2026 policies on community development funds, youth representation, medical assistance, and cooperative registration, with an archive by year from 1991 to 2026.
Read more PPhilippine Cooperative Development Plan (PCDP)
Download the Philippine Cooperative Development Plan for 2018-2022 and 2025-2028.
Read moreNews and updates
CDA NIR Celebrates International Day of Cooperatives 2026 with a Virtual Forum on Peace and Sustainability.
The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Negros Island Region Extension Office marked this year’s International Day of Cooperatives with a virtual forum that brought together 85 cooperatives from across the region for a shared conversation on cooperative action, caring for the environment, and building peace in our communities. Held under the local theme “Together We Build: … Continue reading CDA NIR Celebrates International Day of Cooperatives 2026 with a Virtual Forum on Peace and Sustainability. →
Advisory: RE PROPOSED GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF COOPERATIVES ENGAGED IN CREDIT SERVICES
Calling the attention of all Federations of Credit Cooperatives, Credit Cooperatives and other cooperatives with credit services The Authority would like to request you to check and comment on the attached PROPOSED GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF COOPERATIVES ENGAGED IN CREDIT SERVICES Your comments, suggestions and recommendations on the draft memorandum circular is important to … Continue reading Advisory: RE PROPOSED GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF COOPERATIVES ENGAGED IN CREDIT SERVICES →
Online services
- →Cooperative registrationRegister a cooperative online
- →Submission of reportSubmit cooperative annual reports through CAPRIS
- →CoopBiz CBMISCooperative global business marketplace
- →CDA AFISCDA Accreditation and Financial Information System
- →Reserve cooperative name for amendmentReserve a cooperative name for amendment
CDA news and updates
Latest announcements from the central office. Select View More to see all updates.
MANILA, Philippines — In a major recognition of its steadfast commitment to peaceful conflict...
QUEZON CITY — The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), through its Policy Development and Research...
“As a leader, bring your best and dynamic ideas for an inclusive, forward-looking cooperative.”...
The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP)...
Quezon City, Philippines — The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) officials headed by Usec. Alexander...
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Regional latest news
News from CDA extension offices across the regions.
The 2026 3rd Eastern Visayas Coconut Farmers Cooperatives Summit and CocoFarmCoop Trade Fair and Exhibit is officially underway today...
Published on: October 22, 2026 By Ivonne A. Paredes Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Administrator...
INVITATION TO ALL TRANSPORT COOPERATIVES IN REGION XI The CDA Region XI invites all transport cooperatives to a meeting...
CALLING ALL CDA-REGULATED ENTITIES (CDAREs) or COOPERATIVES OFFERING FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES! Ensure compliance with Republic Act No. 11765,...
About the Cooperative Development Authority
The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) is a proactive and responsive lead government agency for the promotion of sustained growth and full development of the Philippines cooperatives for them to become broad-based instruments of social justice, equity and balanced national progress.