The AGRI-AQUA Development Coalition – Mindanao (AADC) and Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere – Philippines (CARE Philippines), in collaboration with MASS-SPECC Cooperative Development Center and its member-co-operatives, have initiated a project to support cash distributions through the Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MCPA) using the Pinoy Coop POS cash-out facility.

The project aims to activate the contingency plan’s anticipatory action ahead of typhoons in the municipalities of Tagana-an, Sison, Mainit, and Dapa, Surigao del Norte. 

This initiative is designed to mitigate the negative impacts of typhoons on vulnerable populations.

From June 4-16, 2024, the project distributed Pinoy Coop Kards to 4,130 beneficiaries across 27 barangays in the said municipalities. 

A full simulation exercise of the payout process was conducted on June 13, 2024, involving 556 beneficiaries across four barangays.

This proactive approach ensures that cash assistance reaches those in need efficiently and effectively, reinforcing community resilience against typhoons.