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OMSMPC Leaders Visited Billionaire Cooperatives
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In the previous months, OMSMPC leaders and management had a series of educational visits or Lakbay-Aral to different cooperatives. This initiative was done to reconnect with our partners in the cooperative sector. Adhering to the principle of “Cooperation Among Cooperatives," we constantly look for ways to learn from other cooperatives, particularly those who have demonstrated long-term success in the area.
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A few of the cooperatives we have visited are the Union of Defense and Public Safety Cooperatives (UDPSC), Cooperative Union of Taguig (COUNTPA), Philippine Cooperative Center (PCC), Union of Metro Manila Cooperatives (UMMC), and Barangka Credit Cooperative (BCC).
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San Dionisio Credit Cooperative (SDCC)
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Recently, our committee officers have immersed themselves in more established cooperatives. These billionaire cooperatives welcomed Online Micro Sellers Multipurpose Cooperative to their offices and discussed best practices and strategies with our officers.
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Last October 7, the OMSMPC Board of Directors and management staff visited San Dionisio Credit Cooperative (SDCC) in Parañaque.
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All of our directors were present, led by the Chairperson, Mr. Frederick Lasmarias, together with Vice-Chairperson Ms. Veronica Carreon, and board members Ms. Luisa Pua, Mr. Bryan Anastacio, and Mr. Jeffrey Ligutom. Also with them are OMSMPC General Manager, Mr. Paolo Olis, and Compliance Associate, Mr. JP Cario.
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As a cooperative, SDCC concentrated on adding excellent value to its products and services. They added that excellent value is a unique and helpful feature that entices members to continuously patronize it.
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San Dionisio Credit Cooperative started on July 28, 1961, through its 28 founding members. The CDA approved them as a credit cooperative in September 1961, making SDCC the first community-type credit union in the Philippines. For more than 60 years, San Dionisio Credit Cooperative has now had 4 billion assets with over 24 thousand local and OFW members combined.
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Simbayanan ni Maria Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SMPC)
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The Gender and Development Committee, led by Chairperson Ms. Luisa Pua, with Vice-Chairperson Mr. Bernard Maycacayan, Secretary Ms. Jannette Planas, and Focal Person Ms. Niña Grace Bacani, went on to visit another billionaire cooperative, the Simbayanan ni Maria Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SMPC) in Taguig City last October 11.
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Simbayanan ni Maria Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SMPC) started as a parish-based Cooperative in 1991 headed by then parish priest Rev. Fr. Anton Cecilio T. Pascual together with the thirty-three (33) founding members. The objective of establishing the cooperative is to fight against poverty, lifting and enriching the lives of Taguigenos.
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The conversation with OMSMPC and SMPC centered on the latter's best practices and Gender and Development Committee programs. The SMPC GAD Committee shared the result of their “Maria Harapin Mo ang Hamon ng Empowerment Livelihood” program that helped at least 70 of their members already. They also shared their other services like loans, deposits, insurance, entrepreneurial development, financial literacy, and community development programs.
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In their more than 3 decades of operation, Simbayanan has received multiple recognitions, including the Gawad Parangal Award 2019, Regional Outstanding Cooperative under the Large Billion Category, awarded by the Cooperative Development Authority.
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Most Holy Rosary Multipurpose Cooperative (MHRMPC)
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Last October 17, 2022, the OMSMPC Election Committee held their Lakbay-Aral to Most Holy Rosary Multipurpose Cooperative (MHRMPC) in Rodriguez, Rizal, led by Chairperson Ms. Mary Anne Panopio, Vice-Chairperson Mr. Darwin Cabrera, Committee Secretary Mr. Elijah Sosmea, and Compliance Associate Mr. JP Cario.
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The committee had a discussion with the MHRMPC Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Josie F. Cardona. Ms. Josie shared the yearly amendments of the Election Code and enhancements to the voting system for an easier experience among its members.
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Most Holy Rosary Multipurpose Cooperative (MHRMPC) began in 1985 as a social service project focused on feeding programs for children and parents, with 31 member-owners and a P 10,990.00 starting capital.
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In its nearly 40 years, MHRMPC has become one of the most acclaimed multipurpose cooperatives not only in the Philippines but even abroad.
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OMSMPC leaders continue to look for opportunities for growth for the benefit of our members.
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