Cooperative Month is annually celebrated in the month of October. Year 2015 marks the centennial celebration of the cooperative movement in the Philippines with the theme, “KOOPERATIBA: Ika-100 Taong Pagpupugay, Tulay sa Maunlad Na Buhay.”
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau 13 Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MGB 13 EMPC) is almost 17 years in existence. It is working for the welfare of its members by providing financial assistance through loans, goods and other services at reasonable cost to MGB 13 personnel. As a result, it has helped uplift the quality of life of its members. As of 2014, the MGB 13 EMPC has 37 active members.
In keeping with the 2015 Cooperative Month Celebration, the MGB 13 EMPC conducted the following activities:
- Posting of Tarpaulin from October 1 to 31, 2015
- Tree Planting on October 10, 2015 at Sitio San Roque, Brgy. Poctoy, Surigao City
- Philippine Cooperative Centennial Year Culmination Rites and Cooperative Expo on October 20 to 23, 2015 at the Philippine Trade Center in Manila
- 7th Provincial Cooperative Congress and Awarding Ceremony on October 30, 2015 at the Provincial Convention Center in Surigao City
The MGB 13 E
MPC received prestigious awards given by the Provincial Cooperative Development Council of Surigao del Norte in cooperation with the Provincial Cooperative Development Office. The MGB 13 EMPC was awarded one of the Most Outstanding Cooperatives in 2015 and Ms. Cecilia S. Lerio-Consuegra was awarded one of the Most Outstanding Cooperative Chairpersons in 2015.
In this modern world of cutting-edge technology and business enterprises, leaders in the cooperative movement find it more challenging to respond to this technological advancement. Cooperative leaders and members must carefully work hand in hand to be able to continually improve and expand their services.
Ownership is a very important factor in the success of any cooperative. Cooperatives are owned, managed and patronized by members. Members must be aware that the benefits come from their contributions, patronage refund and mutual efforts to help one another.