I NTRODUCTION TO THE P RESENTATION OF P RIORITY T HEMES COMPARATIVE BACKGROUND OF THE 3 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL FARMERS’ ORGANIZATIONS (FOs): GlowCorp, NATCCO, & SIDC

C OMPARATIVE PRESENTATION AreasGlowCorp (Global Organic and Wellness Corporation) NATCCO (National Confederation of Cooperatives) SIDC (Soro-soro Ibaba Development Cooperative) Operational Theme “Connecting Farmers to Sustainable Market” “Nurturing Resiliency in Cooperative through Network” “From Womb to Tomb in terms of Services and from Sperm to Germ in terms of business enterprises” Duration of Existence 5 years old (since 2010) 38 years old (since 1977) 46 years (since 1969) Founder FOs with marketing problems Cooperative Training Centres A farmer ( Mr. Vic Barte) Registering Organization Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Cooperative Development Authority (CDA)

C OMPARATIVE PRESENTATION AreasGlowCorpNATCCOSIDC Nature of Organization Mixed Organizations & Individuals Secondary Organization Primary Organization Total Number of Members as of Dec Members (8 orgs. and 21 individuals) 714 cooperatives (3 million individuals) 20,926 individuals Total Number of Staff as of Dec all full-time (12 males & 2 females) 201 people (87 males & 114 females) 668 staff (444 males & 224 females) Net Assets Worth as of December 2014 P 13,507, (P2,701, per year assets generation) P2,625,811,524 (P6,910, per year assets generation) P1,800,000,000 (P3,913, per year assets generation)

C OMPARATIVE PRESENTATION AreasGlowCorpNATCCOSIDC Vision The leading market distributor of globally competitive organic natural & healthy agricultural-based commodities produced by marginalized groups and community-based social enterprises that promote economic empowerment of the rural poor and improved quality of life The most trusted Integrated Financial Cooperative Network A world class cooperative empowering stakeholders for sustainable progressive life

C OMPARATIVE PRESENTATION AreasGlowCorpNATCCOSIDC MissionMarket leader in organic products distribution and promote economic development and empowerment of 6,5000 farming households To build the socio- economic capabilities of cooperatives through the delivery of superior financial products and allied services To develop and offer competitive quality products and services adopting technologically advanced systems to build prosperous lives and strengthen the spiritual and social development of stake holders Core Values Participatory and transparent negotiation Practice of fair trade practices Equitable sharing of benefits and profits In God, we serve our clients. In services, we seek excellence In strength, we pay attention to socio- economic dividends In competence, we care for our people. Trust in God, Integrity, Excellence, Team Work and Nature Stewardship

C OMPARATIVE PRESENTATION AreasGlowCorpNATCCOSIDC ChallengesLimited working capital, erratic supply to sustain the growing market, lack of awareness of the public on the benefits of organic products, 80% of organic consumers are concentrated in Manila Finding enough resources to fund members, recruitment of quality members, need to earn also from auxiliary services Dole-out mentality and apathetic members Have to compromise due to competitors’ knowledge of the plans and projects Cost of compliance to mandatory policy of cooperative versus enterprise viability and sustainable financial profitability Growth Opportunity Sales target of 97 million in 2017 and 122 million in 2018 Strengthening of policy support to members Promotion of Gender equality & children’s participation to coop governance & patronage Support to members of dying cooperatives facilitating membership expansion

C OMPARATIVE PRESENTATION AreasGlowCorpNATCCOSIDC Future Plan / Direction Income Target of P7 million in 2017 and P11 million in 2018 Strengthening the existing structures within the confederation More structured technical capacity building program for staff and BOD Monitoring and evaluation on the implementation of existing policies Centralization of fund management Strengthen investment program