{"id":18735,"date":"2024-06-21T19:01:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T11:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/?p=18735"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:52:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T23:52:28","slug":"micma-trese-ice-cream-king-of-msu-iit-nmpc-cirilo-p-opena-jr-s-story-of-success-with-msu-iit-national-multi-purpose-cooperative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/?p=18735","title":{"rendered":"MICMA Trese: <br><strong> Cirilio P. Ope\u00f1a, Jr. <\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18735\" class=\"elementor elementor-18735\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e5ca500 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"3e5ca500\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2054eb44\" data-id=\"2054eb44\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a0098dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a0098dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ICE CREAM KING OF MSU-IIT NMPC<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c9e1bd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c9e1bd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b><i>Cirilo P. Ope\u00f1a Jr.&#8217;s Story of Success with MSU-IIT National Multi-Purpose Cooperative<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dda1dae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dda1dae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"956\" src=\"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Documentary-VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT-NMPC_Opena-.00_01_17_13.Still004-e1732689126148.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20135\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Documentary-VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT-NMPC_Opena-.00_01_17_13.Still004-e1732689126148.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Documentary-VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT-NMPC_Opena-.00_01_17_13.Still004-e1732689126148-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Documentary-VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT-NMPC_Opena-.00_01_17_13.Still004-e1732689126148-1024x510.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Documentary-VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT-NMPC_Opena-.00_01_17_13.Still004-e1732689126148-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Documentary-VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT-NMPC_Opena-.00_01_17_13.Still004-e1732689126148-1536x765.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Documentary-VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT-NMPC_Opena-.00_01_17_13.Still004-e1732689126148-600x299.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a1bc1f5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"1a1bc1f5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-32a5d957\" data-id=\"32a5d957\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4786cbc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4786cbc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Cirilo P. Ope\u00f1a Jr.<\/strong> is a testament to the life-changing potential of membership in a co-operative like MSU-IIT National Multipurpose Cooperative. Ope\u00f1a&#8217;s journey began in 2014 when he decided to join the co-op, encouraged by his friend who believed the co-operative could greatly benefit him.<\/p><p>He initially ran a sari-sari store, a small convenience store that sells various household items. However, he aspired for more. He saw an opportunity in the ice cream business and decided to become a Selecta ice cream dealer in April 2021. This required a significant starting capital of P200,000. To achieve his goals, he sought additional funding through a loan from the MSU-IIT NMPC.<\/p><p>His entrepreneurial spirit was not daunted by challenges. One hurdle he faced was difficulty with transportation for his ice cream deliveries. This prompted him to secure another loan from the co-operative to purchase a vehicle, allowing him to streamline his operations.<\/p><p>The MSU-IIT NMPC proved to be a true partner in Mr. Ope\u00f1a&#8217;s success story. The co-op provided him with financial support during difficult times, including the loss of his father and the hospitalization of his youngest child. The Sunshine plan, a program offered by the cooperative, was there for him during his time of need.<\/p><p>Ope\u00f1a&#8217;s most recent loan has improved his delivery service and expanded his business reach. This investment reflects his confidence in the future of his ice cream business.<\/p><p>Thanks to the support of MSU-IIT NMPC, Ope\u00f1a&#8217;s hard work and determination have paid off. His ice cream business has thrived, enabling him to finance his daughter&#8217;s college education. His success extends beyond his own family. He was able to purchase a house and lot.<\/p><p>The values and principles promoted by the cooperative, such as cooperation and mutual help, have fostered positive relationships between Mr. Ope\u00f1a and his customers.<\/p><p>The story of Ope\u00f1a is an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs. Ope\u00f1a&#8217;s entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with the cooperative&#8217;s financial support and guidance, enabled him to transform his business from a sari-sari store to a successful ice cream dealership, providing employment opportunities and improving his family&#8217;s life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4bec120 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"4bec120\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-facb0d9\" data-id=\"facb0d9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41d05b5 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"41d05b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper swiper-image-stretch\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 4\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Documentary-VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT-NMPC_Opena-.00_05_36_21.Still007-e1732689741108-1024x898.jpg\" alt=\"Documentary VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT NMPC_Ope\u00f1a .00_05_36_21.Still007\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 4\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Documentary-VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT-NMPC_Opena-.00_00_15_20.Still002-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Documentary VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT NMPC_Ope\u00f1a .00_00_15_20.Still002\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 4\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Documentary-VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT-NMPC_Opena-.00_00_29_18.Still003-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Documentary VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT NMPC_Ope\u00f1a .00_00_29_18.Still003\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 4\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Documentary-VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT-NMPC_Opena-.00_04_57_17.Still006-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Documentary VIDEO_Mauswagon_MSU-IIT NMPC_Ope\u00f1a .00_04_57_17.Still006\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ICE CREAM KING OF MSU-IIT NMPC Cirilo P. Ope\u00f1a Jr.&#8217;s Story of Success with MSU-IIT National Multi-Purpose Cooperative Cirilo P. Ope\u00f1a Jr. is a testament to the life-changing potential of membership in a co-operative like MSU-IIT National Multipurpose Cooperative. Ope\u00f1a&#8217;s journey began in 2014 when he decided to join the co-op, encouraged by his friend who believed the co-operative could greatly benefit him. He initially ran a sari-sari store, a small convenience store that sells various household items. However, he aspired for more. He saw an opportunity in the ice cream business and decided to become a Selecta ice cream dealer in April 2021. This required a significant starting capital of P200,000. To achieve his goals, he sought additional funding through a loan from the MSU-IIT NMPC. His entrepreneurial spirit was not daunted by challenges. One hurdle he faced was difficulty with transportation for his ice cream deliveries. This prompted him to secure another loan from the co-operative to purchase a vehicle, allowing him to streamline his operations. The MSU-IIT NMPC proved to be a true partner in Mr. Ope\u00f1a&#8217;s success story. The co-op provided him with financial support during difficult times, including the loss of his father and the hospitalization of his youngest child. The Sunshine plan, a program offered by the cooperative, was there for him during his time of need. Ope\u00f1a&#8217;s most recent loan has improved his delivery service and expanded his business reach. This investment reflects his confidence in the future of his ice cream business. Thanks to the support of MSU-IIT NMPC, Ope\u00f1a&#8217;s hard work and determination have paid off. His ice cream business has thrived, enabling him to finance his daughter&#8217;s college education. His success extends beyond his own family. He was able to purchase a house and lot. The values and principles promoted by the cooperative, such as cooperation and mutual help, have fostered positive relationships between Mr. Ope\u00f1a and his customers. The story of Ope\u00f1a is an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs. Ope\u00f1a&#8217;s entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with the cooperative&#8217;s financial support and guidance, enabled him to transform his business from a sari-sari store to a successful ice cream dealership, providing employment opportunities and improving his family&#8217;s life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":20144,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[95,45,46,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18735","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-member-stories","category-articles","category-asides","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18735","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18735"}],"version-history":[{"count":53,"href":"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18735\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20197,"href":"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18735\/revisions\/20197"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/20144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18735"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18735"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mass-specc.coop\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18735"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}