Ly D1 ROA Yt oP CL diqoyf BPenbomy Fhe eae Xd ARTICLES OF COOPERATION of Tropical Agriculture Cooperative KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: We, the undersigned Filipino citizens, of legal age and residents of the Philippines, with a firm collective intent, have come together to organize voluntarily a Agriculture Cooperative to advance what we believe is our inherent right, under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines AND WE HEREBY CERTIFY: Article 1 Name of the Cooperative That the name of this Cooperative shall be Tropical Agriculture Cooperative Article 1 Purposes) ‘That the purposes for which this Cooperative is organized are to ‘engage in: 1. Production of citrus fruits such as calamansi,lemon, dalandan and oranges and other tropical fruits, palay and assorted vegetables, 2. Processing and marketing of farm produce and processed product 2. Trading of farm inputs and tools /equipment. Article HH Goals ‘That the goals of this Cooperative are to help improve the quality of life of its members and thereby contribute to inclusive growth, enterprise development and employment. In furtherance thereto, it shall aim: f (|, \ L & s ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ 5 zg 1 cE——$<$—$— Al Y 7 1A BA TT ay x z f r 10. =. = y 3 * z. e 9 avings, investments, productivity, and To attain increased income, purchasing power, and promote among themselves equitable distribution of net surplus through maximum utilization of economies of scale, costsharing and risk-sharing; To provide optimum social and economic benefits to its members; | To teach members efficient ways of doing things in a Cooperative : To propagate Cooperative practices and innovative ideas in business undertakings and management; To empower through provision of access, ownership, control and opportunities to the poor. vulnerable, lower income and less privileged groups to increase their ownership in the wealth of the nation; To actively support the government, other Cooperatives and people oriented organizations, both local and foreign, in promoting Cooperatives as a practical means towards sustainable socio- economic development under « truly just and democratic society; To develop a dynamic savings mobilization and capital build-up schemes to sustain its developmental activities and long-term investments, thereby ensuring optimum economic benefits to the members, their families and the communities; | To adopt membership expansion mechanism/scheme, thereby ensuring growth of the Cooperative movement; To implement policy guidelines that will ensure transparency, accountability and equitable access to its resources and services, and promote the interests of the members; To adopt such other plans as may help foster the welfare of the members, their families and the community; To advance the competitiveness and innovativeness of the industry; To coordinate with other Cooperatives on learning exchanges, coop trade, and information exchanges in fostering sustainable development; To advocate legal framework and enabling policies appropriate for thedw) Alo ¥ Boome r r CV ploheg oh among 117 A development of Agriculture Cooperative; and 14. To be the voice and the institution of the poor and the excluded in resisting the growth-centered development aggression and instead promote people-centered development. Article IV Powers and Capacities ‘That the powers, rights and capacities of this Cooperative are those prescribed under Article 9 of Republic Act 9520. 1. To the exclusive use of its registered name; 2. To sue and be sued: 3. Of succession; 4 To amend its Articles of Cooperation in accordance with the provisions of RA 9520; 5. To adopt bylaws not contrary to law, morals or public policy, and to amend and repeal the same in accordance with RA 952 ©. To purchase, receive, take or grant, hold, convey, sell, lease, pledge, mortgage, and otherwise deal with such real and personal property as the transaction of the lawful affairs of the cooperative may reasonably and necessarily require, subject to the limitations prescribed by law and the Constitution; To enter into division, merger, or consolidation, 9520; provided under RA To form subsidiary Cooperatives and join federations or unions, as Provided in this Code; To avail of loans, be entitled to credit and to accept and receive grants, donations and assistance from foreign and domestic sources subject to the conditions of said loans, credits, grants. donations or assistance that will not undermine the autonomy of the cooperative. The Authority, upon written request, shall provide necessary assistance in the documentary requirements for the loans, credit, grants, donations and other financial support; and10. To avail preferential rights granted to Cooperatives under RA 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code, and other laws, particularly those in the grant of franchises to establish, construct, operate and maintain ferries, wharves, markets or slaughters houses and to lease public utilities, including access to extension and on-site research services and facilities related to agriculture and fishery activities; —> 11. To exercise such other powers granted under RA 9520 or necessary to carry out its purposes as stated in this Articles of Cooperation. a Qwig. esto Yolledla bby Eto pil et GP peer Article V ‘Term of Existence Wi TVS It ‘The term for which this Cooperative shall exist is Fifty (50) years from the date of its registration with the Cooperative Development Authority. Article VI ‘Common Bond and Field of Membership, That the common bond of membership of this Cooperative Occupational and the field of membership shall be open to all of Rice farmersOther field crop farmers who are natural persons, Filipino citizens, of legal age, with the capacity to contract and possess all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications provided for in the By-laws and this Articles of Cooperation Article VIL ea of Operation That the membership of this Cooperative shall come from Nueva Ecija Region II (Central Luzon). Its principal office shall be located at Purok 1 Nieto Street, San Roque San Isidro, Nueva Ecija Region III (Central Luzon} goort! re Viderie Ov apohing Ah eeeey ev? 27 « f VeArticle VIL ‘Name and Address of Cooperators ‘That the name and complete postal address of the cooperators are as follows Name 1. Batas, Amie Santos | Postal Address Calumpit, San Roque, San Isidro, Nueva | Baila 2. Batas, Jenny Rose Britanico |caiumpit St. , San Roque, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija 3. Briones, Alfredo Torres, San Roque, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija 4. Capala, Shiertyn Marchy Lim ‘5. Carampil, Arlene Encila ‘San Roque, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija peer ereoawmmww Calumpit St., Santo Cristo, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija 6. Carampit, Marites Enciia | Calumpit St., Santo Cristo, San Isidro, | Nueva Ecija 7. Catanghal, Precy, Aguilar ‘San Roque, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija 8. Eduardo, Heart Shelley L Poblacion, San Isidro, Nueva Eci 9. Limon, John Eric | San Roque, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija —_i- 0. Magno, Sergia Binsolano 1 |Looban St., Santo Cristo, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija 11. Mangatiman, Min Hulo St., Santo Cristo, San Isidro, Nueva |eeiia 12. Papal, Heidi Rasas Santo Cristo, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija 13. Peret, Elsie Santos Alua, Sun Isidro, Nueva Ecija 14, Pumaras, Liezel Tamayo Calumpit St., Santo Cristo, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija goontt Te tire Omvactroaliale be pongo. A CSD Pe fangopebone aN Name Pos adress 15, Reyes, Rabie Mayne Hulu St, Santo Cristo, San Isidro, Nueva Equa “1 Santiago, Melanie Santos | Calumpit St, Santo Cristo, San Isidro, Nurva Ecija 17, Santos Elita Pingo Calimpit St Sai Cristo, San Isidro, Nueva Feija ee Calumpit St.. Santo Cristo, San. Ist Nueva Ecija = et uid yale) 19, Santos. Erwin Sigue 1a Cristo, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija 20. Sario, Lirto Tamayo St, Santo Cristo, Sun Isidro, Nuva Beier Siangoy, Jene Pau! Buesa Sania Arcadia, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Feijs 22. Torres, Bernardo Jr, Talens Calumpit St., Santo Cristo, San Isidro, Nueva Feija 23. Taxzam. Julie Ann Santos Cajyynpit St, Santo Cristo, San Isidro, Nueva Beye 24. Vallarta, Josephine Palon | Cajunpi St, Santo Cristo, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija 25. Vallarta, Maria Vitoria Cujuinpit, Santo Cristo, San Isidro. Nueva Ectjn Article IN Board of Directory Thal the number of Directors of this Cooperative shall be fivel5) and shall serve until their successors shall have been elected id qualified within 90 days from the date of regisiration as provided in the By-laws. U 60 oh nap four Maidens Ome meia Leica Ub 10. Magno, 40 | 4,000.00} 10 1,000.00, ” ‘Sergia Binsolano | | | s 11, Mangaliman, 40 | 4,000.00} 10 1,000.00) t Minda | | 12, Papal, Heidi | 40 || 4,000.00) 10, 1,000.00] Basas | | + 13. Peret, Elsie | 40 | 4,000.00) 10 1,000.00] | 40 | 4,000.00} 10 1,000.00 & LL “2oll aban ch mer me SEP dl ky VEDA Ht No.of | Subscribed Amount of Names Shares wares_|_ Shares | Paidup Shares 15. Reyes, Robie | 4 | 4,000.00) 10 1,000.00 Magno | | | 7 T 16.Santiago, | 40 | 4,000.00) 10 1,000.00 | | | Melanie Santos I | a 17, Santos 40 4,000.00 10 1,000.00] Editha Pingol | 18. Santos, 40 4,000.00| 10 1,000.00| Medelyn Sigua | 19, Santos, Erwin 40 4,000.00 10 | — 1,000.00 Sigua | 20.Ssari, Lito | 40 4,000.00} 10 1,000.00 Tamayo | 21. Siangoy, 40 4,000.00 10 1,000.00 Jene Paul Buesa | | 22. Torres, so | 4,000.00 | 10 1,000.00, Bernardo Jr. | | Talens | | +——____— | 23. Tuazon, Julie | 40 4,000.00) 10 1,000.00) Ann Santos | 1 24. Vallarta, 40 4,000.00 10 1,000.00 Josephine Palon | 40 4,000.00] 10 1,000.00 : : Total 1000 100,000.00 250 25,000.00] Article XI Arbitrat Clause Pacino ‘come Nidan UrreTrete abe (the ate [GR CBM ¥r fowng sh The hkAny dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Articles of Cooperation, By-laws, the Cooperative laws and related rules, administrative guidelines of the Cooperative Development Authority, including inter-cooperative, inter-federation disputes and related concerns shall be exclusively referred to and finally resolved by voluntary arbitration under the institutional rules promulgated by the Cooperative Development Authority, after compliance with the conciliation or mediation mechanisms embodied in the Bylaws and in such other pertinent laws and issuances. BEIT KNOWN THAT: Vallarta, Marla Vicwria has been elected as Treasurer of this Cooperative to act as such until her/his successor shall have been duly appointed and qualified in accordance with the By-laws. As such Treasurer, he/she is authorized to receive payments and issue receipts for membership fees, share capital subscriptions and other revenues, and to pay obligations for and in the name of this Cooperative IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto affixed our signatures opposite our names this day of _ in Philippines. NAME AND SIGNATURE OF COOPERATORS Name of Cooperators Signacure tt 1, Batas, Amie Santos ¥ 2. Batas, Jenny Rose Britanico 3. Briones, Alfredo Torres 4. Capala, Shierlyn Marchy Lim beulpeaela “ 5. Carampil Arlene Eacila feng! 6. Carampil, Marites Encila eeCooperators 7. Catanghal, Precy, Aguilar ‘8. Eduardo, Heart Shelley Luza ‘9. Limon, John Eric 10. Magno, Sergin Binsolano 11. Mangaliman, Minda 12. Papal, Heidi Basas 13, Peret, Elsie Santos 14. Pumaras, Liezel Tamayo 15. Reyes, Robie Magno 16, Santiago, Melanie Santos 17. Santos Editha Pingol 18. Santos, Medelyn Sigua 19. Santos, Erwin Sigua 20. Sario, Lirio Tamayo 21. Siangoy, Jene Paul Buesa 22. Torres, Bernardo Jr. Talens 23. Tuazon, Julie Ann Santos 24. Vallarta, Josephine Palon 25. Vallarta, Maria Victoria SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:Signature Over Printed Name Signature Over Printed NameAcknowledgement Republic of the Philippines ) Prov iCity/Mun. of Before me, a Notary Public for and- inthe Province/City/Municipality of on this __ day of __, 20__ the following persons personally appeared with their competent evidence of identification as indicated opposite their respective names: Trot of tdentity (1 Name of ACCORDANCE WITH NOTARIAL | Date Cooperators LAW) fssued | Place of Issuance (Sores vee SSD ee | 1. Batas, Amie | Voter's 1D-492501124 N/A |San Isidro, Santos JO18ASB20001 3 Nueva Ecija. 2. Batas, Voter's 19-4925 01128 N/A |San Isidro, | Jenny Rose | D1984JBB20000 Nueva Ecija Britanico 3. Briones, _| Driver's License-C0512007520 |N/A |Cabanatuan, Alfredo Torres Nueva Ecija | 4. Capala, SSS 1D-246103703 N/A |Cabanatuan, Shierlyn, Nueva Ecija | Marchy Lim 5.Carampil, | Voter's 1D-49250111A N/A |San Isidro, Arlene Encila _|A2387AEC20000 Nueva Ecija 6.Carampil, | Voter’s ID-4923 0110B N/A |Rizal, Nueva Marites Encila_|J1991MCE20000 Ecija 7. Catanghal, | Voter's ID- N/A |San Isidro, Precy, Aguilar _|49250097BF0376PAC20000 Nueva Ecija BProof of entity TN | Name of ACCORDANCE WITH NOTARIAL | Date Cooperators | LAW) iasacd_| Place of Issuance 8. Eduardo, | SSS 1D-3494371601 |N/A. |Cabanatuan, Heart Shelley Nueva Ecija Lusa L 9, Limon, John | $88 1D-3450925075 N/A |MANILA, NCR Eric | 10. Magno, —_| Voter's ID- N/A. |San Isidro, Sergia 49250103AB2467SBM20001 9 Nueva Ecija Binsolano aw | Voter's ID-4908 026A N/A |San Isidro, Mangaliman, |Cos7aJDP20001 1 Nueva Ecija Minda 12. Papal, Voter's ID- |N/A. |San Isidro, Heidi Basas __ 49250044J0280HBP20000 1 Nueva Eci t 13. Peret, Elsie | Driver's License-COS 18014361 |N/A |Cabanatuan Santos City 14. Pumaras, | Voter's ID-4925 011A N/A [San Isidro, Liezel Tamayo | C2593LTP20000 8 Nueva Ecija 15. Reyes, SSS 1D-3494370990 |N/A |Cabanatuan, Robie Magno Nueva Ecija 16. Santiago, | Voter's 1D-4925 01124 N/A |Santsidro, | Melanie Santos |G1667MSS20001 6 Nueva Ecija 17. Santos | Voter's 1D-4925 01124 |N/A |San Isidro, Editha Pingo! |C1776EPS20000 5 Nueva Ecija 18. Santos, | Voter's 1D-4925 01094 N/A |San Tsidro, Medelyn Sigua |J0961MSS20000 Nueva Ecija 4Proof of Wdentty (IY Name of ACCORDANCE WITH NOTARIAL | Date Cooperators | LAW) issued | Place of Issuance 19. Voter's 1D-4925 0031B B1687 |N/A San Isidro, Santos,Erwin | ESS10000 4 | Nuewa Eetja Sigua | |_| 20. Sario, Lirio |Voter's ID-4925 0111A F2981 |N/A _| San Isidro, Tamayo 1L7$20000 5 Nueva Ecija 21. Siangoy, _| Driver's License-COS 14 005325 |N/A | San Isidro, Jene Paul Nueva Ecija Buesa 22. Torres, _| Passport-EC6472140 N/A PE Riyadh Bernardo Jr. Talens 23. Tuazon, | Voter's ID-4925 01114 [N/A |San tsidro, Julie Ann E0588JSS20000 6 | Nueva Beija Santos 24. Vallarta, | Voter's 1D-4908 02264 |N/A. |Gapan, Nueva Josephine 'M0578JDP20001 3 | Ecija Palon 25, Vallarta, | Voter's 1D-4925 111A N/A {San tsidro, Maria Victoria |E2386MNV20000 1 | | Nueva Fetja All known to me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing Articles of Cooperation, and acknowledged to me that the same is their free will and voluntary deed. This instrument known as Article of Cooperation of Tropical Agriculture Cooperative , consists of pages including this page where the acknowledgment 1s written signed by parties and their instrumental witnesses on cach and every page thereof. 1sHi APR Hg’ ie vt