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A SHINING EXAMPLE: THE JOURNEY OF ZCGEMPCO’S SOLAR LAMPS PROJECT The Zamboanga City Government Employees Multipurpose Cooperative (ZCGEMPCO) stands as a beacon of hope, showcasing the remarkable power of community collaboration to address the pressing call for environmental stewardship. Through their transformative Solar Lamps Project, they have not only diminished their carbon footprint but have […]

EMBRACING HEALTH AND WELLBEING AS TRUE TREASURES WITH YAKAP Healthcare is a basic human right, yet millions of people around the world lack access to it. In the Philippines, poverty is a major barrier to receiving proper medical attention. But the Sta. Catalina Credit Cooperative (SCCC) and Sta. Catalina Multipurpose Cooperative (SCMPC) in the Province of

AGRIBEST: EMPOWERING FARMERS, EMPOWERING LIVES In the Philippines, smallholder farmers are the backbone of the agricultural sector. However, they are often marginalized and lack access to the resources needed to succeed. The AgriBEST (Agri-based Enterprise Systems) program, launched by MASS-SPECC, is an inspiring initiative to empower smallholder farmers, develop co-operatives, and promote sustainable agriculture. The program recognizes