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In the evolving landscape of cooperatives, balancing democratic principles with the need for modernization is at the heart of current policy discussions. The proposed amendments to the Philippine Cooperative Code (RA 9520), particularly around the introduction of share voting and adjustments in...

Policy lobbying and advocacy are crucial activities for civil society organizations (CSOs) and people’s organizations (POs). These efforts aim to draft and establish policy guidelines that benefit the people, particularly those who are poor, vulnerable, and marginalized. Transport cooperatives must...

THE Philippine Chamber of Cooperatives, Inc. (PCCI) on Thursday asked senators to reconsider a provision on “shared voting” in its proposed amendments to the cooperative code, saying this could limit the power of cooperatives to a few. Senate Bill No. 2811 proposes an option for “shared voting,”...