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The Co-operative College of the Philippines was built on a simple but enduring belief — that education, training, and information are among the most…
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As part of its continuing commitment to advancing cooperative education and lifelong learning, the Co-operative College of the Philippines (Co-op College PH) recently met with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office X to discuss opportunities, regulatory considerations, and future pathways for expanding educational offerings for the cooperative sector.
The meeting was held with Mr. Daryl Glenn B. Pamplona, OIC Chief Education Program Specialist of CHED Regional Office X. Representing Co-op College PH were Ms. Donna Marie Michelle C. Dizon, CEO and Principal; Mr. Ruel T. Arsua, Business Development Officer; Ms. Mayr Jhorey B. Ramos, Program Manager; Ms. Mary Francelle Nid V. Ybanez, Recording Secretary; Ms. Ma. Antonette Fabrigas, NaFeCoop Officer-In-Charge; and Mr. JBR Emmanuel C. Talipan, Communications Specialist.
The discussion provided valuable insights into the regulatory framework governing higher education institutions and academic programs in the Philippines. CHED emphasized that institutions seeking to offer degree programs must secure the necessary permits and recognitions for each academic program, highlighting the importance of complying with established quality assurance and educational standards.
A significant portion of the dialogue focused on the growing role of micro-credentials and modular learning pathways under CHED Memorandum Order No. 1, Series of 2025. The policy recognizes the value of stackable and credit-bearing learning opportunities that can support learners in building competencies and, potentially, progressing toward formal academic qualifications. The discussion also underscored the importance of partnerships between learning providers and recognized higher education institutions in ensuring quality and recognition of such programs.
The meeting further explored the distinction between higher education programs regulated by CHED and non-formal learning initiatives such as leadership development programs, executive education, governance workshops, and cooperative capacity-building activities. These insights are particularly relevant as Co-op College PH continues to strengthen its role as a provider of transformative learning experiences for cooperative leaders, professionals, and members.
Among the strategic options discussed was the possibility of establishing a progressive development pathway for the institution. This includes continuing to deliver high-quality non-formal cooperative education programs, exploring partnerships with recognized higher education institutions, and eventually expanding into micro-credential offerings that respond to the evolving learning needs of the cooperative sector.
The engagement also highlighted the importance of building institutional experience, refining curricula, strengthening partnerships, and continuously innovating learning delivery systems as part of a long-term vision for cooperative education in the Philippines.
For Co-op College PH, the meeting represents an important step in understanding the opportunities and requirements within the country’s educational landscape. More importantly, it reinforces the institution’s commitment to developing accessible, relevant, and future-ready learning pathways that empower cooperatives and contribute to the growth of the movement.
The College also takes this opportunity to acknowledge and express its full support for the appointment of Dr. Leo D. Camposano as Officer-in-Charge of CHED Regional Office X. Dr. Camposano currently serves as a Trustee of the Co-operative College of the Philippines and has long been recognized for his contributions to education, leadership development, and institutional excellence.
Co-op College PH extends its warm congratulations to Dr. Camposano and looks forward to his continued leadership in advancing quality higher education and fostering stronger linkages among educational institutions, communities, and development stakeholders. The College remains committed to working alongside CHED and its partners in promoting inclusive, innovative, and transformative learning opportunities that will benefit both the cooperative sector and Philippine society as a whole.
As the cooperative sector continues to navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic environment, Co-op College PH remains dedicated to fostering leadership, innovation, and lifelong learning through quality education and meaningful partnerships.
The Co-operative College of the Philippines was built on a simple but enduring belief — that education, training, and information are among the most powerful tools for cooperative development. Since its establishment, the College has served as a committed learning partner of the cooperative movement, walking alongside cooperators, leaders, and organizations as they grow, adapt, and rise to meet the challenges of their time.
2026 marks another chapter in that continuing service. In just the first five months of the year, the College has delivered a broad and meaningful range of programs — from international study to grassroots training, from legal empowerment to mental health awareness — all in service of a movement that touches the lives of millions of Filipinos.
This is a look at what has been accomplished so far, and a testament to what becomes possible when cooperatives choose to learn, grow, and lead together.
The College began 2026 by opening its doors wide — virtually — through a Free Information Session on the Co-operative College of the Philippines 2026 Training Programs, held via Zoom. The session welcomed cooperators of all levels, from those newly introduced to the movement to seasoned leaders looking to plan their learning journey for the year.
More than a preview of the calendar, the session set a clear and intentional tone: that 2026 would be a year of expanded access, relevant programs, and deepened service to the cooperative sector.
February brought one of the year’s most significant milestones. The 6th Cohort of the Global Cooperative Executive Masterclass convened at Manchester, United Kingdom — the historic birthplace of the modern cooperative movement — running from February 7 to 15, 2026.
The cohort was composed of 36 cooperative leaders from 16 cooperatives, and for the first time in the masterclass’s history, it welcomed not only Filipino participants but delegates from other parts of the world. Studying cooperative principles at their geographic and historical roots — and alongside peers from different nations and contexts — gave participants a rare and invaluable perspective: that the cooperative movement is not just a local story, but a global one.
For executives navigating an increasingly complex world, this kind of international exposure sharpens the capacity to lead with both depth and breadth.
Closing out February and flowing into March, the College conducted a much-requested rerun of the CoopAssurance Center (CAC) Lakbay Aral Study Tour, held from February 26 to March 1, 2026 in Davao City. The cohort was composed of 44 participants from 10 cooperatives.
The tour brought participants face-to-face with three of Davao City’s top-performing CoopAssurance Center offices: Sta. Ana Multipurpose Cooperative (SAMULCO), Bansalan Multipurpose Cooperative, and Tagum Cooperative — each a recognized model of operational strength and member-focused service.
The Lakbay Aral offers something no lecture alone can replicate: the experience of witnessing best practices in action, within the living context of a cooperative that has put them to work. For participants looking to bring similar standards home to their own organizations, the tour is both inspiration and practical roadmap.
On March 4 to 5, 2026, the College launched the first Cooperative Organizational Development Program (CODP) of the year — a Train the Trainers session held at the head office of CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative in Cagayan de Oro City. The program developed 15 CLIMBS employees into capable internal trainers, equipping them with the skills and confidence to cascade learning within their organization.
Every trainer developed through this program is a gateway for others. By investing in people who teach, the College helps organizations build a culture of continuous learning from the inside out — one that does not depend solely on external programs, but grows and sustains itself organically.
In celebration of Women’s Month, the College organized a Free Information Session on March 6, 2026, themed ‘We for Gender Equality and an Inclusive Society.’ The session was held via Zoom and welcomed 174 participants from 17 cooperatives.
Gender equity is not a peripheral concern for cooperatives — it is a core cooperative value. An organization that is truly inclusive of women, in leadership, in membership, and in culture, is a more just and more resilient organization. This session created space for meaningful dialogue on what that commitment looks like in practice, across diverse cooperative contexts.
From March 10 to 12, 2026, the College held its first-ever Paralegal Training for Cooperative Leaders in Boracay, catering to 37 participants from 17 cooperatives.
In today’s regulatory environment, cooperative leaders must be more than visionaries — they must also be informed advocates for their organizations and their members. This training equipped participants with foundational legal knowledge and practical paralegal skills, enabling them to better navigate legal challenges, understand their rights and obligations, and protect the integrity of the cooperatives they serve.
Launching this program for the first time reflects the College’s recognition that legal literacy is no longer a luxury — it is a necessity for responsible cooperative leadership.
On March 16 to 17, 2026, the College convened 17 newly onboarded and tenured leaders from 11 cooperatives for a program centered on cooperative identity — exploring the values, principles, and enduring mission that define the movement.
In a world of constant change, it is easy for organizations to drift from the purposes they were founded to serve. This program served as both a reminder and a renewal — grounding leaders in the philosophy that sets cooperatives apart, and reinforcing the responsibility each of them carries, not just for today’s members, but for the generations that will come after them.
On March 21, the College’s team supported PECCI Multi-Purpose Cooperative during its General Assembly for the year, co-facilitating an SME engagement session featuring Coach Anamarie Mendoza—Head of Learning & Development at Holcim Philippines, Inc., and CEO of Pneuma Charis Group, Coach Mendoza brings both depth and warmth to her work. Her advocacy is grounded in servant leadership — the belief that true leadership begins with the desire to uplift and serve others.
PECCI, formally known as the PLDT Employees Credit and Consumers Cooperative, Inc., is one of the largest and most established cooperatives in the Philippines, serving employees and retirees of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) and its affiliates since 1958.
Programs like this reflect the College’s commitment to showing up for cooperatives wherever they are — not only in formal training settings, but in the moments that matter most to their communities.
March closed with a hybrid Cooperative Organizational Development Program (CODP) on Financial Literacy, conducted at the CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative head office and via Zoom, reaching 174 employees of CLIMBS.
Sound financial knowledge is among the most fundamental competencies in any cooperative organization. By bringing this program to staff across all levels — and in a format that combined in-person and online participation — the College helped embed a culture of financial awareness and responsibility throughout one of the Philippines’ most respected cooperative institutions.
April opened with the College’s first-ever Customer Excellence Training, held in Davao City from April 14 to 15, 2026. The program brought together 25 participants from 10 cooperatives.
As cooperatives continue to evolve and compete in an ever-changing marketplace, the quality of service they deliver to their members becomes a defining factor in their relevance and sustainability. This training challenged participants to think of member experience not as an afterthought, but as a strategic priority — and equipped them with the practical tools to deliver on that promise.
On April 17, 2026, the College hosted a Free Information Session on Mental Health Awareness, themed ‘Building Awareness for Supportive and Healthy Workplaces,’ via Zoom. The session welcomed 102 participants from 13 cooperatives.
Healthy organizations are built by healthy people. By bringing mental health conversations into the cooperative space — openly and without stigma — the College helped reinforce that the well-being of members and employees is not a soft concern, but a serious organizational responsibility. Cooperatives that invest in their people’s mental health invest in the foundation of everything they build together.
On April 23, 2026, the College facilitated a Free Information Session themed ‘Leading Through Uncertainty: Rebalancing Cooperative Strategies Amid Economic Disruption,’ held via Zoom. The session drew 165 participants from 16 cooperatives across the Philippines.
The session was headed by Mr. Michael L. Ricafort, Chief Economist of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and one of the Philippines’ most respected voices on economic analysis and financial trends.
In a period marked by inflation, geopolitical shifts, and global market volatility, cooperatives are not immune to economic pressure — but they are uniquely positioned to respond. This session gave cooperative leaders the economic context and strategic thinking they need to not only weather uncertainty, but to use it as a reason to adapt, innovate, and grow.
April reached its high point with the College’s Educational Forum, held during CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative’s 54th General Assembly at Cebu City on April 28, 2026. The forum was themed ‘Innovating Through Education: Enabling Cooperatives for Sustainable Transformation.’
The forum brought together cooperative learners, educators, and advocates in a shared space for knowledge exchange — grounded in credible research and delivered by trusted experts from across the sector. More than an academic gathering, it was a call to action: one that challenged every participant to face today’s most pressing realities — the climate emergency, economic uncertainty, and shifting global dynamics — with the courage, creativity, and conviction that the cooperative movement demands.
Education, the forum reminded its participants, is not a passive act. It is the beginning of change.
The College began May with another run of the Customer Excellence program, this time in partnership with CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative at Cagayan de Oro City, from May 5 to 6. The training developed 34 CLIMBS employees — further expanding the reach of this program across the cooperative’s operations.
Bringing this program to multiple cities and teams is not simply about repetition — it is about building a consistent, organization-wide culture of service. Every member deserves excellence, no matter which branch they walk into.
The College closed the month with one of its most meaningful programs of the first half of 2026 — the first-ever Youth and Human Resource Convergence, themed ‘Legacy in Motion: Bridging Leadership and Empowering Youth.’ The program gathered 56 participants from 16 cooperatives across various regions of the Philippines.
This convergence brought together emerging cooperative leaders and human resource practitioners in a shared space to explore one of the movement’s most important questions: how do we ensure that the cooperative spirit — its values, its purpose, its passion for service — is carried faithfully into the hands of the next generation?
Investing in young cooperators is not simply a strategic decision. It is a declaration of faith in the movement’s future, and a recognition that the legacy being built today belongs as much to those who will lead tomorrow as to those who lead now.
From the historic halls of Manchester to training rooms in Cagayan de Oro, from virtual classrooms welcoming hundreds to intimate study tours in Davao — the Co-operative College of the Philippines has spent the first half of 2026 doing what it was called to do: serve.
Serve cooperators who are looking to grow. Serve organizations that are navigating change. Serve a movement that, for generations, has believed that when people come together with shared purpose and mutual support, they can build something stronger than any of them could alone.
The second half of 2026 holds more programs, more communities to reach, and more opportunities to make a difference. The College moves forward with the same spirit it has always carried — humble, committed, and ready to walk alongside the cooperative movement for as long as the road goes.
The mission continues. And there is still so much more to do.
📍 Rochdale Townhall
In a historic and deeply symbolic moment, Global Co-operative Executive Masterclass Cohort 6 set foot in Rochdale Town Hall, the birthplace of the cooperative movement. The cohort was warmly and honorably welcomed by Deputy Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Faisal Rana, whose gracious reception reflected Rochdale’s enduring commitment to the global cooperative family.
During the visit, Mr. Noel D. Raboy, Founding Trustee of the Co-operative College of the Philippines and President & CEO of CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative, delivered a heartfelt message on behalf of the delegation:
“Good day everyone.
On behalf of our delegation, may I express our heartfelt thanks to Deputy Mayor Faisal Rana, Deputy Mayor of Rochdale; Deputy Mayoress Iram Faisal; and Julie Murphy, Interim CEO of Rochdale Borough Council, for the very warm and generous welcome extended to us here in Rochdale — the birthplace of the cooperative movement.
It is truly meaningful for us to be received in this historic town — a place we proudly call our home in spirit. Over the span of six cohorts, we have had the privilege of bringing more than 500 cooperative leaders here to Rochdale, each visit deepening our appreciation of the courage, solidarity, and shared hope that gave birth to this global movement.
Being here reminds us that cooperation was born not from comfort, but from struggle, purpose, and a commitment to a fairer society.
We also wish to extend our sincere thanks to Jacqui Thomasen of the Co-operative College UK and Liz McIvor of the Co-operative Heritage Trust for their continued partnership and support, which have been instrumental in making these learning journeys meaningful and impactful for our global cooperative leaders.
Thank you for opening your city to us and for honoring the global cooperative family. We are inspired by Rochdale’s legacy, and we carry its values with us as we continue to build cooperatives that serve people, communities, and future generations.
Once again, thank you, and it is truly an honor to be home.”
This visit marks a powerful milestone for Cohort 6—an opportunity to reconnect with the roots of cooperation, draw inspiration from its living legacy, and carry its principles forward as cooperative leaders shaping inclusive and sustainable futures worldwide.
