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13/01/2026

🌊 Cooperatives and the Blue-Green Economy in the Pacific

Across the Pacific, the blue and the green are not abstract ideas, they are the foundation of daily life. Oceans and land sustain food systems, livelihoods, culture, and community. Yet these same systems are under growing strain from climate change, environmental degradation, and economic vulnerability, placing food security and local economies at increasing risk.

From 28–30 January, ICA-AP will convene the Pacific Regional Dialogue on Cooperatives as Drivers of the Blue-Green Economy in the Pacific to reflect on these interconnected challenges and explore practical, people-centred responses.

At the heart of the dialogue is a critical question: how can economic development in the Pacific strengthen resilience rather than erode it? Cooperative models offer a pathway, rooted in collective ownership, local participation, and long-term stewardship of natural resources. When designed and supported well, cooperatives can align economic empowerment with sustainable fisheries, agriculture, and food systems, while ensuring that women, youth, and local communities are not left behind.

Bringing together cooperative leaders, policymakers, and development partners, the dialogue will examine what is working, what needs to change, and how regional collaboration can support more inclusive and sustainable outcomes.

🔗 Programme agenda:
https://icaap.coop/etn/cooperatives-as-drivers-of-the-blue-green-economy-in-the-pacific-a-regional-dialogue-on-economic-empowerment-and-food-security/

Key insights and reflections from the dialogue will be shared on our social media channels, stay tuned for updates.

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| | International Cooperative Alliance | EU International Partnerships | European Commission | Fiji Government | The Fiji Times | Co-operative News

24/09/2025

Conveniently pre-process your loan online via AFPSLAI’s E-Loan Application!

Members can apply for a Consumption Loan online through AFPSLAI Official Website (https://eloan.afpslai.com.ph).

To complete the loan application process and to submit the required documents, the applicant is still required to visit the branch office of his/her choosing.

Please note that the indicated steps may not be applicable to certain payjurs.

29/05/2025

29/05/2025

In challenging times, cooperatives are a beacon of support. Rooted in their communities, co-ops empower individuals to engage meaningfully in the economy. During this , we’re committed to using the power of cooperatives to !

Share and join in on the conversation: https://tinyurl.com/34e5fza9

28/05/2025

📢 New Snapshot Alert!

We’re excited to share our newly released Snapshot on Credit and Banking Cooperatives in Asia-Pacific, produced under the ICA-EU Partnership Program ( 🌏) Phase 2. This comprehensive snapshot offers valuable insights into the diversity, scale, and impact of credit and banking cooperatives across the Asia-Pacific region.

🔍 What’s Inside?
✅ Overview of credit unions, cooperative banks, SACCOs, and PACS
✅ Country-level data and regulatory frameworks from India, Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, the Philippines, and more
✅ Case studies of leading institutions like SANASA, Bank Rakyat, Saraswat Bank, and Norinchukin Bank
✅ Key trends on financial inclusion, digital innovation, and cooperative governance

With over 255,000 credit and banking cooperatives operating in the region, this publication highlights their critical role in empowering communities and driving inclusive economic development.

📖 Read the full snapshot here -https://icaap.coop/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025_Credit-and-Banking-Cooperatives-in-Asia-and-Pacific.pdf



International Cooperative Alliance | CDA NCR Extension Office | Saraswat Bank | Bank Rakyat | SANASA Federation Ltd | EU International Partnerships

28/05/2025

📣 Calling all job seekers!

DCCCO Multipurpose Cooperative, in partnership with DCCCO Hotel, is excited to be part of the Foundation University Job Fair 2025 happening on May 29, 2025 (Thursday), from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Sofia Soller Sinco Hall, Foundation University.

✨ This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Registration link: https://forms.gle/e2tgACurPCpsyVbBA

Explore a range of promising career opportunities from both the Cooperative and the Hotel.

Don’t miss out—and we’ll see you there! 👋💼

25/05/2025

“𝑨𝒔 𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏, 𝒔𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓.”
𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒃𝒔 𝟮𝟳:𝟭𝟳

This scripture reminds us that personal and collective growth is fostered through meaningful relationships and mutual support. Within a cooperative like Nabunturan Integrated Cooperative (NICO), members refine and strengthen one another by exchanging ideas, offering encouragement, and holding each other accountable.

Such interactions help us overcome challenges and continuously improve, both as individuals and as a community. Just as iron sharpens iron to become stronger and more effective, so too do we become better when we engage constructively with one another.

Let us commit to nurturing these relationships—building a cooperative where collaboration leads to excellence, and where every member contributes to the growth and success of the whole.

Wishing everyone a blessed and inspiring Sunday!

"𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓"

25/05/2025

May 24, 2025

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
Supreme Court as NORDECO’s final recourse vs. DLPC’s takeover

The Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO) filed before the Supreme Court a Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition with Prayer for Writ of Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order to declare Republic Act 12144, law that would allow Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) to take over the franchise areas of the Electric Cooperative, UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

“Recourse to our Supreme Court, that has the power to review the acts of the legislative and the executive department, is the most appropriate action in the light of the inaction of the executive department, the President of the Philippines and the veto he exercised over similar measure as this R.A. No. 12144.

This action was prompted by NORDECO’s contention that R.A. No. 12144 is legally flawed as it violated the due process clause of the 1987 Constitution, among other infirmities.

Moreover, NORDECO was compelled to litigate in order to defend its existing franchises and the government’s total electrification program by 2028, NORDECO Acting General Manager Elvera S. Alngog stressed.

NORDECO assures the member-consumer-owners that it remains steadfast in the delivery of its services as it awaits the outcome of the case. # # #

25/05/2025

𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞
Dear Valued Members of 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐏𝐂,
This is a friendly reminder from 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐏 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 that your 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 is set to expire this June. To ensure uninterrupted coverage, we encourage you to renew your policy as soon as possible.
Renewal Details:
📅 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
💵 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: ₱𝟒𝟗𝟓.𝟎𝟎
📍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐲?
Visit the 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫, 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐏 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄, and look for 𝐌𝐬. 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐬 to assist you with your renewal.
Please settle your payment on time to avoid any lapse in your insurance benefits. You may visit our office COOP ASSURANCE CENTER, and
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Let’s keep our membership protected!
𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐏 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑
Ensuring Security for All Members
𝙄 𝙂𝙍𝙊𝙒 𝙒𝙄𝙏𝙃 𝙈𝘼𝙂𝙍𝙊𝙒!