Institutional Profile
NCFA Cooperative
A community-based cooperative empowering coconut farmers and rural households in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte through financing, agricultural support services, and enterprise development.
Institutional Profile
A registered cooperative serving farmers and rural communities
•. Registered with CDA (April 18, 2023) • Based in Kinabjangan, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte • Community-based agricultural cooperative • Transitioning to multipurpose cooperative • Serving coconut farmers and rural households
The cooperative is positioned for long-term growth through responsible management, member participation, and progressive expansion toward broader multipurpose operations.
Registration
Registered with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and operating as a community-based cooperative in Nasipit.
Location
Kinabjangan, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte — serving members and nearby communities through agricultural and enterprise support.
Vision
A strong, inclusive, and sustainable cooperative empowering farmers toward shared prosperity.
Mission
To improve the quality of life of members through accessible services, responsible management, and sustainable agricultural development.
Core Values
NCFA values that guide leadership and service
Nurturing Communities
Supporting members and rural households through practical services and shared opportunities.
Cooperation
Advancing collective progress through member participation, shared ownership, and solidarity.
Fairness
Promoting equitable access to services, opportunities, and benefits for members.
Accountability
Upholding transparency, sound governance, and responsible cooperative management.
Governance
Why governance matters
This governance structure helps protect member interests, maintain transparency, support regulatory compliance, strengthen internal control, and ensure that programs and services are delivered responsibly. Through the shared work of the General Assembly, Board of Directors, committees, and officers, the cooperative is better positioned for sustainable growth and long-term member benefit.
General Assembly
The General Assembly, composed of all voting members duly assembled with a quorum, is the highest policy-making body of the cooperative. It exercises key non-delegable powers, including amending the Articles of Cooperation and By-laws, electing or removing members of the Board for cause, and approving development plans that guide the cooperative’s growth and direction.
Board of Directors (BOD)
The Board of Directors provides policy direction and strategic oversight for the cooperative. It formulates and reviews development plans, budgets, and organizational structures; appoints key personnel and committee members; establishes systems for risk management and performance evaluation; ensures regulatory compliance; evaluates programs; and reports performance to the General or Representative Assembly.
Governance in practice
- • Democratic member control
- • Regular General Assembly
- • Financial transparency
- • Compliance with CDA
Leadership & Compliance
Cooperative officers provide leadership in strategy, finance, records management, and day-to-day operations. Together, they help ensure that the cooperative’s activities remain aligned with its goals, policies, and regulatory responsibilities.
Chairperson
Eric T. Lanado
Vice-Chairperson
Robertito J. Delo Pere
Member - BOD
Cesar D. Ortiz
Member - BOD
Julian B. Galapin
Member - BOD
Roldan A. Jimenea
Secretary
Wilma G. Gales
Treasurer
Sylvia L. Dumancas
General Manager
Bella Teresa L. Lanado
Committees
The cooperative’s committees strengthen operational integrity, compliance, and member welfare. They help monitor systems, implement policies, conduct education activities, manage disputes, enforce ethical standards, and support inclusive participation in cooperative governance.
Audit Committee
Conducts internal audit functions and helps monitor the financial systems and controls of the cooperative.
Election Committee
Oversees the conduct of elections and supports fair and orderly electoral processes within the cooperative.
Education and Training Committee
Promotes member education, cooperative awareness, and capability-building activities.
Mediation and Conciliation Committee
Helps resolve disputes and supports peaceful settlement of conflicts within the cooperative.
Ethics Committee
Promotes and enforces ethical standards in the conduct of officers, members, and cooperative activities.
Credit Committee
Supports sound loan management and helps ensure responsible handling of credit-related functions.
Gender and Development (GAD) Committee
Promotes gender equality, inclusiveness, and welfare-oriented participation in cooperative life.
Membership & Scale
A growing cooperative with real community reach
Membership
140+
Farmer-members and participating households
Paid-up Capital
₱500K+
Member equity supporting cooperative growth
Total Assets
₱600K+
Assets supporting operations and service delivery
Core Services
Services that improve productivity and strengthen livelihoods
Financial Services
Member-focused credit support for farm inputs, agricultural production, and livelihood activities.
Agrivet & Farm Supply
Access to feeds, veterinary products, fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural inputs.
Enterprise Development
Rice distribution, local products, and value-adding initiatives that generate income for the cooperative and its members.
Programs & Partnerships
Working with programs and partners that expand impact
NCFA COOP’s programs support agricultural productivity, financial inclusion, enterprise growth, and local economic development. The cooperative welcomes strategic partnerships aligned with these goals.
- • Agrivet Expansion Program
- • Rice Distribution Initiative
- • Microcredit Program
- • KADIWA participation
- • PCA Coconut Planting Program
- • DOLE livelihood support
- • Imee Solusyon
Partnership Orientation
The cooperative is ready to collaborate with agencies, institutions, and development stakeholders on agricultural, livelihood, enterprise, and community-based projects.
Ideal partners include DA, DTI, DOLE, PCA, LGUs, NGOs, federations, and private institutions supporting rural enterprise and farmer development.
Project Readiness
Development priorities ready for support and collaboration
NCFA COOP is ready to scale through projects that strengthen services, improve logistics, and expand local market participation.
Agrivet Expansion
Scaling inventory, improving service reach, and expanding supply support for members and nearby communities.
Kadiwa / Community Market Participation
Strengthening market access, local food distribution, and cooperative-led selling channels.
Cold Storage and Logistics Support
Improving post-harvest handling, reducing losses, and increasing the cooperative’s market capability.
Product Development and Market Expansion
Supporting the growth of local products such as banana chips and coconut sap vinegar through branding, distribution, and reseller channels.
Community Impact
Outcomes aligned with inclusive agricultural development
The cooperative’s work contributes to stronger local agriculture, improved access to services, and wider economic opportunity for members and rural communities.
- • Improved access to affordable farm inputs
- • Increased productivity of member farms
- • Expanded livelihood opportunities
- • Strengthened local agricultural value chain
Partnership & Support
We welcome collaboration with government, development, and private sector partners
NCFA COOP welcomes support, partnership, and project collaboration that can strengthen services, improve livelihoods, and expand the cooperative’s impact in Nasipit and nearby communities.