Ni NOEL ABUEL
Ginawaran ng parangal ng Villar Foundation sa pangunguna ni Senador Cynthia A. Villar ang 19 natatanging kooperatiba at community enterprises na nagsilbing ehemplo sa magandang gawain sa poverty reduction para sa taong 2023.
Ang awarding ceremony at ginanap noong nakaraang buwan ng Disyembre sa Las Piñas City.
Kinilala ni Villar, advocate ng job generation at livelihood programs, ang mga ito dahil sa pangunguna sa paglago at pag-unlad sa kanilang komunidad.
“Their initiatives provided livelihood, jobs and additional earnings, improving the living condition of members and residents,” ani Villar.
“Through this recognition, we hope to inspire and encourage cooperatives to continue with their work to uplift the lives of their communities,” pahayag pa nito.
Kasama rin na sumaksi sa nasabing pagkakaloob ng parangal sina dating Senate President Manny Villar, Deputy Speaker Camille Villar, Senador Mark Villar at Vistaland CEO Paolo VIllar sa pag-aabot ng trophy sa mga nagwagi na tumulong sa kanilang komunidad.
“Cooperatives play a significant role toward realizing the aspirations of our countrymen, just like the Villar Foundation let us continue to help our “kababayans.” sabi pa ng dating Senate President.
Tumanggap ang bawat isang awardee ng P250, 000 cash mula sa Villar Foundation habang bnigyan naman ng P150,000 cash ang bawa’t isang special awardee.
Nabatid na 28 kooperatiba ang na-shortlist mula sa 108 entries. Samantala, 19 lamang ang final awardees at tatlo ang special awardees.
Ang 11th Villar Awards Outstanding Cooperatives ay mula sa National Capital region (NCR) kasama ang Avon Independent Manager’s Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Mandaluyog City ; Pandacan Transport and Service Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Manila City.
Habang sa Region 1 ay ang Free Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur; Bacarra Zanjera Irrigators Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.
Region 2
Our Lady Of La Salette Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Santiago City, Isabela.
Region 4a
- Lopez Quezon Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Lopez, Quezon
- St. Raphael Archangel Parish Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Calaca, Batangas.
- United Labor Service Cooperative, Nasugbu, Batangas.
- Ibaan Market Vendors And Community Multi Purpose Cooperative, Ibaan, Batangas.
- Cavite Metro Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Imus, Cavite
Region 6
- NONESCOST Multi-Purpose Cooperative-Visayas, Sagay City, Negros Occidental.
Region 7
- PNB KGB Multipurpose Cooperative, Carmen, Bohol.
Region 8
- Leyte South Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Pintuyan, Southern Leyte
Region 9
14.Sindangan Facoma Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Sindangan, Zamboanga Del Norte.
15.Mahayag Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Mahayag, Zamboanga Del Sur.
Region 10
16.Bukidnon Government Employees Multi-Purpose Employees Cooperative, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.
Region 11
17.Manuel Guianga and Sirib Growers And Employees Multi – Purpose Cooperative, Calinan, Davao City.
Region 12
18.Central Isulan Teachers, Employees And Retirees Multi -Purpose Cooperative, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat.
CARAGA
19.MSC Center For The Poor Agriculture Cooperative, Talacogon, Agusan Del Sur.
Binigyan naman ng Special Awards ang mga sumusunod::
Region 3
1.San Felipe Livestock and Organic Farmers Association Inc. San Felipe,Zambales.
BARMM
2.Layungan District Teachers Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Bongao, Tawi Tawi.
NCR
3.CAA Pagsasarili Talipapa Multi-Purpose Cooperative, CAA Las Piñas City.
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