About Us

Pursuant to the mandate of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, Executive Order No. 96 dated June 8, 1993 of the President of the Philippines and Republic Act 6938, otherwise known as the Cooperative Code of the Philippines, the City of Valencia declared it a policy to ensure the viability and growth of cooperatives as instrument of social justice, equity, self-reliance, economic-development and people empowerment.                                                       

Hence, City Ordinance No. 14-2004 was passed and enacted by a majority vote of all members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod on September 27, 2004 creating the City Cooperative Development Office whose main functions are as follows:                                                                                        

1. Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sanggunian, and provide technical assistance and support to the mayor in carrying out measures to ensure delivery of basic services and provision of facilities through the development of cooperatives, and in providing access to such services and facilities;    

2. Develop plans and strategies, and approval thereof by the mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the integration of cooperatives principles and methods in programs and projects which the mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sanggunian is empowered to provide for under the Local Government Code of 1991;           

3. Assist in the organization of cooperatives;                                                                            

4. Provide technical and other assistance to existing cooperatives to enhance their viability as an economic enterprise and social organization;

5. Assist cooperatives in establishing linkages with government agencies and non-government organizations involved in the promotion and integration of the concept of cooperatives in the livelihood of the people and other community activities;                                                                                              

6. Be in the frontline of cooperatives organization, rehabilitation or viability-enhancement, particularly during in the aftermath of man-made and natural calamities and disasters, to aid in their survival, and if necessary subsequent rehabilitation;                                                        7. Recommend to the Sanggunian and advise the mayor on matters relative to cooperatives development and viability-enhancement which will improve the livelihood and quality of life of the inhabitants.

Vision

A strong and responsive Valencia City Cooperative Development Office which fosters creation and growth of cooperatives as a practical vehicle for the attainment of sustainable economic development through cooperative movement.  

Mission

To provide professional service for the development of viable, sustainable and competitive cooperatives and promote cooperativism as a way of life.

Services offered:

1. Assistance Services:
   • Request Assistant To Avail Tax Exemption                                           
   • Registration Of Newly Organized Cooperative                                     
2. Training Services:
   • Request To Avail The Pre-Membership Education Seminar (PMES)
   • Request To Conduct Mandatory Training And Seminars For Cooperators
   • Conduct and Facilitate Trainings/Seminars for Cooperative
3. Monitoring and Investigation
   • Conduct monitoring and investigation of existing cooperatives in the City to ensure legality in conducting business in the City.

Activities and Programs:

• Cooperative Month (October of every year)
• Trainings and Seminars for Cooperatives