NATIONAL COOPERATIVE MONTH

December 16, 2020

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11502

AN ACT DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR AS THE "NATIONAL COOPERATIVE MONTH"

SECTION 1. The month of October of every year is hereby declared as the "National Cooperative Month."

SECTION 2. The Cooperative Development Authority, in consultation with and in partnership with the cooperative development councils, cooperatives development officers, national and local federations and union of cooperatives, and other agencies of the government, shall conduct activities and programs that promote the principles and values of cooperatives and encourage cooperative movement.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved: December 16, 2020

Summary of Republic Act No. 11502

National Cooperative Month
- The month of October of every year is declared as the "National Cooperative Month". (Section 1)

Activities and Programs
- The Cooperative Development Authority, in consultation with and in partnership with relevant organizations, shall conduct activities and programs that:
  - Promote the principles and values of cooperatives. (Section 2)
  - Encourage the cooperative movement. (Section 2)

Effectivity
- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. (Section 3)