Cooperative Development Center_Davao Oriental State University

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The Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) – Cooperative Development Center (DOrSU-CDC) has taken its capacity-building efforts a province farther, rolling out a three-day Training of Trainers (T.O.T) for Cooperatives in Digos City on November 18–20, 2025.
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The activity was organized by the DOrSU – CDC led by Director Jeni A. Nicolas in partnership with the Provincial Cooperative Union (PCU) of Davao del Sur, represented by Vice Chair Engr. Jonas Placer. It is the CDC’s second (T.O.T) run outside Davao Oriental and part of its thrust to widen its reach as an accredited training provider for cooperatives and people’s organizations in Region XI. The first off-province rollout was held last year in Davao City, and brought together officers and stakeholders of the Cooperative Union of Davao City (CUDC) for a similar trainers’ course.
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The Digos training gathered cooperative officers and development workers for a structured program that combined lectures, workshops, and practicum sessions. The activity opened with a perspective-setting module on cooperatives as tools for development.
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On the second day, participants focused on the “nuts and bolts” of training work through a module on training for cooperative development, which covered the training cycle, training needs analysis, training design, delivery, evaluation, and management. Participants designed their own training programs and drafted instructional materials, including outputs that explored the use of AI as a support tool for developing learning content.
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The third day concluded with a module on cooperative training skills and techniques, highlighting activity design, essential trainer qualities, presentation skills, and facilitation strategies. Micro-training sessions across the three days further allowed participants to conduct short demo lessons, receive feedback, and refine their output.
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Resource persons included Ms. Khristine Mae Y. Ramiro, Dr. Mary Fil M. Bauyot, Ms. Jeni A. Nicolas, and Mr. Robie V. Catubigan, who took turns leading the sessions throughout the three days.
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Through this activity, DOrSU-CDC aimed to develop a stronger pool of local trainers capable of delivering structured, well-designed learning sessions to cooperatives at the municipal and barangay levels. The Center plans to continue rolling out similar initiatives in other areas of the region as part of its expanding capacity-building work for grassroots organizations.

The Center for Cooperative Development proudly congratulates Dr. Roy G. Ponce on his reappointment as President of Davao Oriental State University for the 2025–2029 term. His exemplary leadership, strategic vision, and steadfast dedication to academic excellence and institutional growth have been instrumental in advancing the university’s mission.
As he commences his second term of service, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering strong collaboration in championing cooperative development, community empowerment, and transformative, inclusive education that aligns with the university’s vision of becoming a model for regenerative futures.

|𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞| Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) continues to extend its reach beyond its home province with its recent Cooperative Development training in Davao City.
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The three-day Training of Trainers for Prospective Applicants and Accredited Cooperative Training Providers (CTPROs), held from September 17 to 19 at UNO Hotel, Claveria, Davao City, brought together officers and stakeholders of the Cooperative Union of Davao City (CUDC). The event was spearheaded by DOrSU's Cooperative Development Center (CDC), under the leadership of Ms. Jeni A. Nicolas, with the assistance of the Office of the Director for Extension, headed by Dr. Mary Fil M. Bauyot.
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Through participatory learning methods, the training sought to enhance the participants' capacity to conduct effective cooperative training programs. The training featured four key modules, each designed to address critical aspects of cooperative education. Module 1 covered the role of cooperatives in Philippine development and best practices in education and training. Module 2 focused on the training cycle, including needs assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation. Module 3 provided essential skills for effective training delivery, while Module 4 guided participants in implementing courses and managing accreditation processes.
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Notable resource speakers and trainers for the event included Asst. Prof. Jhonnel P. Villegas, Mr. Robie V. Catubigan, and Ms. Kristine Mae Y. Ramiro.
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This training marks another milestone in DOrSU’s commitment to supporting cooperative growth and development not only in Davao Oriental but across the wider region, empowering cooperative leaders to better serve their communities and foster regenerative futures.

DOrSU, CDA ink pact for conduct of TOT among CTPRO trainers in Region XI, other regions

The Davao Oriental State University and Cooperative Development Agency XI signed a Memorandum of Agreement on December 9, 2022, in the Conference Room of CDA Regional Office XI, Davao City, to conduct Training of Trainers (TOT) among the trainers of Accredited Cooperative Training Providers (CTPRO) in Region XI and other regions.

As a partner, DOrSU will create a pool of resource speakers, provide training facilities and reproduce materials for training. The university will also issue a Certificate of Completion to the participants of TOT who meet the requirements for completion.

To observe quality education, both parties will develop and formulate a standard curriculum of the TOT to be used for all accredited CTPROs and their trainers. Furthermore, DOrSU and CDA will monitor, evaluate, and supervise trainers' training to ensure the program's sustainability.

Regional Director Ruben L. Cunanan emphasized that Davao Oriental State University is the only cooperative service training provider in Region XI eligible to conduct CDA-mandated seminars and training workshops in Region XI and neighboring regions.

In his message, DOrSU President Ponce reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the university's high education standards and offering academic services that highlight the school's focus on Smart Regenerative Futures.

This MOA is signed in the presence of Dr. Misael B. Clapano, Director for Research and Extension, Madam Rosafel Batingana, Provincial Cooperative Development Officer Davao Oriental, and Madam Jeni A. Nicolas, Director of Cooperative Development Center - DOrSU. Also present in the ceremony is CDA XI Legal Officer Atty. Earl Larroder.

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DoRSU Cooperative Development Center successfully conducted the mandatory training course for Fundamentals of Cooperative and Governance and Cooperative Management with 16 hours per course as mandated by the CDA memo 2015-09.

This training was attended by the very energetic and participative members of the Department of Agrarian Reform Employee Cooperative (DAREMCO).

Also, DORSU CDC is grateful to have a very articulate resource speaker, Ms. Purisima J. Navarro.

Again, let us continue the cooperativism.

Good Day, Cooperatives!

This is the REVISED GUIDELINES Implementing the NEW TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OF COOPERATIVE OFFICERS!

For Mandatory Trainings, (Fundamentals of Cooperative; Governance and Management of Cooperatives(GMC)).

Below are the Categories and it's corresponding required hours

Micro Coop- 8 hrs per topic, 8 hrs for fundamentals another 8 hrs for Governance and Cooperative Management

Small, Medium (ALL Cooperatives with total assests of more than 3 Million) - 16hrs per topic, 16 hrs for fundamentals and 16 hrs for GMC.

Please read attached memorandum for more details. Thank you 🙂

-Let us continue creating change through COOPERATIVISM 💪

ATM 🙂

Various representatives from different cooperatives, together with the Provincial Cooperative Development Office, DOrSU-Cooperative Development Center and City Cooperative Development Office convened for a monthly meeting elaborating more on the most awaited celebration of Cooperativism "THE COOPERATIVE MONTH CELEBRATION"

A fruitful monthly discussion indeed!
Let us always continue the Cooperativism!
Alone we are weak, together we are strong!
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Alone I am weak, alone we can do so little, but with others I am strong;
Through commitment, teamwork, and responsibilities we can do so much;
One vision, one belief, with these we will grow together, no one left behind.
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DOrSU Mati, Davao Oriental.
Through Research, Development and Extension Division the Cooperative Development Center conducted a cooperative training on Fundamentals of Cooperative, Cooperative Management and Governance, Financial Management, Credit Management and Risk Management at Mati Employee Multi-Purpose Cooperative, City of Mati, Davao Oriental last July 15-17, 2022.