Newly appointed Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Chairperson USEC Joseph B. Encabo is a proud member of Tagum Cooperative – Bajada Branch since 2013.

On May 6, 2021, Tagum Cooperative led by Chairperson Noel O. Quidilla welcomes USEC Encabo in an intimate and protocol-abiding celebration. Also present during the special event are one of the members of the Board of Directors Dir. Antonio C. Aranas, MPA; Coop Treasurer, Ms. Admarie D. Marcelo,CPA, MM; Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Juris D. Perez, CPA, MBA; TC Bajada Branch Manager, Mr. Nelson C. Salvaloza; Ms. Miriam R. Baloyo former member of Tagum Cooperative BOD and TC Bajada Lead District Representative, among others.


During the celebration, a special citation was given to Hon. Encabo through Tagum Cooperative BOD resolution no. 172 s.2021 “A Resolution Conveying Tagum Cooperative’s Sincere Congratulatory and Welcome Greetings, As It Enjoys The Distinct Honor and Singular Pride for Honorable Undersecretary Joseph B. Encabo As The New Chairperson Of The Cooperative Development Authority.” The said resolution also states that Tagum Cooperative extends its all-out support and assistance to whatever programs, projects and services that USEC Encabo may implement in his Agency to further advance the interests and well-being of cooperatives in the whole country.


USEC Encabo who aimed to visit the different Cooperatives has made sure to drop by Tagum Cooperative to communicate his support for the multi-billion coop. It is noteworthy that USEC. Encabo expresses about CDA being a service-oriented organization and promises a genuine and sincere public service to all the cooperatives in the country.

USEC. Encabo who graduated from Ateneo de Davao University in 1997 with a degree in Sociology went into public service for years before he was appointed as the Chairperson of CDA last April 2021. 

Tagum Cooperative, being a steward of the Cooperative movement, looks forward to a new and prosperous journey under the leadership of the new CDA Chairperson.