{"id":3674,"date":"2026-02-06T00:52:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T00:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coopchamberph.org\/?p=3674"},"modified":"2026-02-06T00:55:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T00:55:33","slug":"coop-chamber-office-of-sen-kiko-pangilinan-push-to-institutionalize-cooperative-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coopchamberph.org\/?p=3674","title":{"rendered":"Coop Chamber &amp; Office of Sen. Kiko Pangilinan Push to Institutionalize Cooperative Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Coop Chamber&nbsp;on February 3, 2026, held a high-level dialogue with the Office of Senator Kiko Pangilinan, represented by Chief of Staff Atty. Renan Dalisay and legislative staff members John Leyer, Dominic Menguito, and Alex Fajardo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bOur goal was clear: to turn cooperative priorities into national policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was more than a consultation; it was a strategic step toward embedding the needs of our farmers, fisherfolk, transport workers, and the informal sector into the Executive and Legislative Agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bKey Outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Unified Front: The Senator&#8217;s office affirmed a commitment to championing cooperative-driven initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutionalizing Support: We explored concrete mechanisms to ensure cooperative partnerships become law, ensuring long-term impact beyond temporary programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Empowering the Backbone: The conversation centered on the people who feed and move our nation. When they are supported, the economy becomes resilient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The dialogue was strengthened by the active voices of cooperative leaders who stood together to advance the agenda:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 \u200bSec. Gen. Edwin A. Bustillos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 \u200bNCR Reg. Gov. Roger Manlangit (Barangka Credit Cooperative)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 \u200bNCR Vice Gov. Olivia Ferrer (San Dionisio Credit Coop)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 \u200bCouncil Leader. Allan Caddarao (Bagong Bansa ng Mamamayan Credit Coop)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 \u200bCouncil Leader&nbsp;Tristan Bringas (Development Academy of the Philippines PASIG Coop)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 \u200bCouncil Leader&nbsp;Jose M. Aguilar (Industrial Valley Monte Vista Cinco Hermanos Olandes Cooperative)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 \u200bGM Mark Anthony Qui\u00f1ion (NOVADECI Transport Coop)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 \u200bMichael Iba\u00f1ez (RAAO for Mindanao)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 \u200bYolanda Pinzon (NCR and CALABARZON Coordinator)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cooperatives are more than just businesses. We are instruments of&nbsp;social&nbsp;justice, solidarity, and empowerment. Together, we rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Coop, Our Voice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/coopchamberph.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/621808475_2307724493083970_6190660388218340222_n-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3675\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Coop Chamber&nbsp;on February 3, 2026, held a high-level dialogue with the Office of Senator Kiko Pangilinan, represented by Chief of Staff Atty. Renan Dalisay and legislative staff members John Leyer, Dominic Menguito, and Alex Fajardo. \u200bOur goal was clear: to turn cooperative priorities into national policy. 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