“Let’s increase funding and expand its programs and services so as to help cooperatives, especially agricultural cooperatives),” he said.
He also said he will focus on how to “strengthen the relationship and collaboration of government agencies led by the CDA with the Department of Agriculture and its attached agencies so that we have a whole of government approach in meeting the needs of agricultural cooperatives).” He said one solution is to “craft a comprehensive plan on how to strengthen agricultural cooperatives.”
Other measures proposed by Padilla include: increasing access to financing of cooperatives, opening “special windows for cooperatives” in banks and financial institutions, and enhancing developmental programs for cooperatives; and strengthening the role of the Anti-Red Tape Authority to simplify the processes and requirements for services and programs for cooperatives.
Go for it sir Binoe, if it is your calling then, so be it, My vote is for you! I think politics is also in your blood and I believe you could also serve right!! ✌️👊👍