1. PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF COOPERATIVES 2012 PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF COOPERATIVES 2012 Presented by Jo B. Bitonio Regular RCDC Meeting, January 10,2012 Sea & Sky Restaurant, San Fernando City,, La Union PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF COOPERATIVES 2012

3. In relation to this, the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) created a National and Steering Committee to celebrate the Philippine IYC 2012, composed of cooperative federations /unions, government institutions, academes, cooperative party lists and other relevant institutions tasked to plan, develop and implement programs and activities at the national

4. Philippine Theme: Transformative Cooperatives for People, Planet, Prosperity and Peace

6. The country's number one resource is its people. Enhancing therefore their capabilities, developing their potentials and harnessing their skills must take precedence over other priorities knowing that countries that have not developed their human capital are now penalized by slow growth. Today, the cooperative movement in the country with some 7 million members, are one with the new President in advancing a collectivist counter culture as its response to countervail against the dominant paradigm of poverty, powerlessness, violence and corruption.

7. Topics to be discussed in relation to the nurture and protection of our environment are : 1) Investors Forum on Community Based Forest Management; 2) Environment Protection, Waste Management, and Climate Change; 3) Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture; and 4) Power Forum; 5) Seminar on Sustainable Agriculture and Ecology Environmental Awareness Activities including Rehabilitation of Mangroves, Reforestation of Denuded Areas, and Upland Tree Growing

8. The spirit of cooperativism shines through amidst the darkness of poverty and social inequities. Where people are poor because they are powerless to craft their destiny, where hunger looms because of social injustice as the mode of production and basic utilities are controlled by a few, where people are in dire economic difficulties because of lack of opportunities, skills and capabilities, it is during this time when cooperatives thrive best.

11. Sustainable kind of development - it is the kind of growth that closes inequities that promotes fairness, justice, indiscrimination, equality, proportion, balance without impeding (obstruct, hinder, hamper, delay, block, slow down ) the rights of the future generations to live sustainably.

12. 4P's of SD = People, Planet, Prosperity & Peace - is the interdependent and mutually reinforcing pillars of Sustainable Development. It is beyond economic values. It is interconnection: What happens to one part, affects the others. Are the Co-op’s development initiatives adhere to the 4P’s bottom lines?

13. If the Rotarians have their 4-way test, we, the Co-ops should also have our 4-P’s test on our development initiatives

14. PLANET? Does it advance Ecological conservation, Respect for biodiversity, Use of appropriate technology, Promotion of community based resource management for environmental soundness and favourable work environment? PROSPERITY? Does it endorse Food security, Economic viability, Growth with Equity and Greater access to opportunities of marginalized communities? PEACE? Does it encourage Respect for cultural diversity, National sovereignty, Unity and Global cooperation. PEOPLE? Does it promote Social justice, Equity, Gender sensitivity, Participation, Full human potential, Cultural, moral and spiritual sensitivity, Self-determination, Sustainable population? The 4-P’s test on our development initiatives:

15. The brand of co-operative that we will be showcasing in the IYC and beyond...

26. GOAL 1: . “MAKILALA ANG KOOPERATIBA ”. Strategy 1 – Engage the quad-media & all co-ops nationwide Develop the Philippine IYC campaign materials Develop the IYC Promotional activities Develop the IYC quad-media activities Get the participation of Co-ops in Media Get the involvement of all Co-ops Philippine IYC Logo Website Jingle Flag Posters Billboards Commemorative Bills /coins Car Plate Watches Shirts Simcards Buttons / pins ballers Etc. Regular radio program (1 yr) 12 tv interviews 12 newspaper write-ups (nat’l) 36 newspaper write-ups (l,v,m) Twitter account Facebook account Write-ups for press releases Co-op media participated voluntarily or at a minimal cost Memo circular from CDA disseminated to all Co-ops to solicit participation Executive order from the President support/declaration/recognition anchored on a big event (11-11-11) 90% of all Co-ops nationwide hang the IYC banners, flags & streamers; Use the logo in their letterheads for 1 yr; Use the theme in their 2012 GA; Synchronize their IYC celebration with the National IYC plan

27. GOAL 1: . “MAKILALA ANG KOOPERATIBA ”. Strategy 2 – Model Co-ops best practices thru the 4P’S PEOPLE PLANET PROSPERITY PEACE Youth as second liners People owned utilities: Electricity Water Supply & sanitation Housing Transportation Sustainable Agri Renewable Energy & Appropriate Technology Genuine Agrarian Reform Other environmental concerns Food security Economic Viability Growth with Equity Greater Access to opportunity Respect for Cultural Diversity, Unity and Global Cooperation Youth Camp Power Forum Water Forum Housing Forum Transport Forum Tree planting Coastal Clean Up Sustainable Agri Forum RE & AT Forum Genuine AR Forum Best Environmental Fair Business Forum Social Performance Mgt Food Security Peace Forum

28. Strategy 2 – Model Co-ops best practices thru the 4P’S PEOPLE PLANET PROSPERITY PEACE Youth as second liners People owned utilities: Electricity Water Supply & sanitation Housing Transportation Sustainable Agri Renewable Energy & Appropriate Technology Genuine Agrarian Reform Other environmental concerns (waste mgt etc.) Food security Economic Viability Growth with Equity Greater Access to opportunity Respect for Cultural Diversity, Unity and Global Cooperation Youth Camp Power Forum Water Forum Housing Forum Transport Forum Tree planting Coastal Clean Up Sustainable Agri Forum RE & AT Forum Genuine AR Forum Best Environmental Fair Business Forum Social Performance Mgt Forum Food Security & Wellness / Nutrition Forum Peace Building Forum Best practices showcased Reading materials disseminated Framework/Plan of Action formulated Issues & Suggestions solicited National Leaders formed Alliances/Partnerships formed Survey conducted , Database & Directory made, Website established

29. GOAL 1: . “MAKILALA ANG KOOPERATIBA ”. Strategy 3 – Conduct activities that will show Co-ops force Formation of Human Chain LUZON VISAYAS MINDANAO Manila – Stretch of EDSA North – Baguio, Isabela, Etc. Cebu – Bacolod – Etc. Davao Cagayan de Oro General Santos Etc.

30. GOAL 2: ‘ MAPALAKAS AT MAPAG-ISA ANG KOOPERATIBA” Advanced the 3-point agenda Strategy 1 – CDA to anchor activities Massive information campaign of the 3-point agenda At least 90% of the Co-op sector informed about the 3-pt agenda

31. GOAL 2: ‘ MAPALAKAS AT MAPAG-ISA ANG KOOPERATIBA” Advanced the Summit agreements Strategy 2– PCC to anchor activities Implementation of summit agreements Conduct of 2012 Co-op summit Emphasize Declaration of Co-ops from the convergences 1 st yr plan implementation 2012 Co-op summit conducted At least 90% of Co-ops informed re declarations

32. GOAL 2: ‘ MAPALAKAS AT MAPAG-ISA ANG KOOPERATIBA” Strategy 3 – Educate the Co-ops re Social Performance Management Conduct SPM Forum Partner with Relevant Organizations Best practices showcased Reading materials disseminated Framework / Plan of Action formulated Issues & Suggestions solicited National Leaders formed Alliances/Partnerships formed Survey conducted, Database & Directory made

33. GOAL 3: “ MAGKAROON NG ANGKOP NA BATAS PARA SA IKALALAKI AT IKATATATAG NG KOOPERATIBA”. Strategy 1 – Identify major issues that affect the Co-op sector backed up by studies where the sector can participate Participate in advocacies At least __ advocacy actions (Declarations, lobbying, signature campaign etc.) made: (e.g. No to use of plastic & styrofor, NO to mining, NO to illegal logging, NO to land conversion, YES for transformation of electric Co-ops into genuine Co-ops / NO to “privatization” of EC’s /power generation etc.)

34. GOAL 3 : “ MAGKAROON NG ANGKOP NA BATAS PARA SA IKALALAKI AT IKATATATAG NG KOOPERATIBA”. Strategy 2 – Generate all the issues that surfaced from the fora conducted Document and summarize all the issues that surfaced from the fora conducted Documented issues from the following fora: Youth, Power, Water, Housing, Transportation, Planet: SA, REAT, GAR, Peace, SPM

35. Strategy 3 – Formation of National Leaders who shall champion the advocacies on several issues and who shall create the legacy initiatives that will live beyond 2012 GOAL 3 : “ MAGKAROON NG ANGKOP NA BATAS PARA SA IKALALAKI AT IKATATATAG NG KOOPERATIBA”. Facilitate the formation of National leaders Lobbying in Congress on different Co-op issues Facilitated formation of Nat’l leaders for: Youth, Power, Water, Housing, Transportation, SA, REAT, GAR, Peace, SPM At least __ TWG participated At least __ congressional hearings attended At least ___ bills filed

36. GOAL 3 : “ MAGKAROON NG ANGKOP NA BATAS PARA SA IKALALAKI AT IKATATATAG NG KOOPERATIBA”. Leveraged Co-ops size, diversity & impact to influence policy makers Strategy 1 – Show of Force Vote support to the 7 th wonder of the world contest – Underground river in Palawan Simultaneous Boodle Feast as part of the culminating activity of the IYC At least __ individual Co-op members voted Luzon – all coops Visayas – all coops Mindanao – all coops

37. Timetable / Calendar of Activities MONTH ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE JAN ’12 (World Islam Day – Jan 23) Letterheads of all Coops – IYC Business Forum Radio program TV interviews Press releases Regular meeting Nat’l. Committee / Steering Com FEB ’12 (People Power Celeb – Feb 25) Show of Force (23) (L-V-M) Water, Health & Sanitation Forum Radio program TV interviews Press releases Regular meeting Nat’l. Committee / Steering Com MAR ’11 (Int’l. Women’s Day – Mar 8) Co-ops GA using IYC theme Radio program TV interviews Press releases Regular meeting Nat’l Committee / Steering Com

38. Timetable / Calendar of Activities MONTH ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE APR ’12 (Int’l Mother Earth Day – Apr 22) (Health Day -7) Forum on Sustainable Agri / AR / Food Sec Federation’s GA using IYC Theme Radio program TV interviews Press releases Regular meeting Nat’l. Committee / Steering Com MAY ’12 (Int’l Workers Day – May 1) Housing / Transport Forum Radio program TV interviews Press releases Regular meeting Nat’l. Committee / Steering Com JUN ’12 (World Environment Day – June 5) Forum on RE&AT / Power Forum Radio program TV interviews Press releases Nat’l Committee / Steering Com

39. Timetable / Calendar of Activities MONTH ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE JUL ’12 (Int’l Day of the Coop – 1 st Sat) SPM Forum Radio program TV interviews Press releases Regular meeting Nat’l. Committee / Steering Com AUG ’12 (Int’l Youth Day – Aug 12) Youth Camp Radio program TV interviews Press releases Regular meeting Nat’l. Committee / Steering Com SEPT ’12 Radio program TV interviews Press releases Nat’l Committee / Steering Com

40. Timetable / Calendar of Activities MONTH ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE OCT ’12 Culmination of the IYC Co-op Summit Radio program TV interviews Press releases Regular meeting Nat’l. Committee / Steering Com NOV ‘12 Summing Up Evaluation Liquidation Reporting Nat’l Committee / Steering Com