COOPERATIVES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY GOING THE EXTRA MILE TO SERVE THEIR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITIES AMIDST COVID-19 PANDEMIC: REPORTS FROM REGION 11 #CoopsAgainstCOVID19

RCDC XI distributes coops’ donations On June 26, 2020, the Region XI Cooperative Development Council (RCDC XI) distributed its donation of sets of PPE suits and sacks of bihon from the gathered cash and in-kind donations given by the different cooperatives in to assist the frontliners in its fight against COVID19. Several coops responded to the call of the Council’s fund drive to assist frontliners in the region. RCDC XI Chairperson Felix L. Tabasa led the turnover to Southern Medical Center (SPMC) together with other officers, Cooperative Development Authority-Davao Extension Office (CDA-DEO) Regional Director Elma R. Oguis and Cooperative Development Office (CCDO) OIC Luzminda C. Eblamo. The donations were gratefully received by SPMC’s Administrator, Atty. Oscar Mata and Chief Dietician Ms. Guilly Apigo. The donations were distributed as well to health facilities in and . Gov. received the donation as handed by its Provincial Cooperative Development Officer (PCDO) Humber D. Cabunoc. Engr. Felix Tabasa as City Cooperative Development Officer of City turned over the Council’s donation to the city government through the City Health Office of Digos represented by Dr. Ronald Jumilla and Ms. Russel Anne C. Almazan.

RCDC XI Officers turned-over the PPE suits and sacks of bihon to SPMC officials, Davao del1 | Page Norte Gov. Jubahib and Digos City Health Officer Dr. Ronald Jumilla

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STANFILCO Employees Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Multipurpose Cooperative (SEARBEMCO)

STANFILCO Employees Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Multipurpose Cooperative (SEARBEMCO) located in Farm 4, Dapco, , Davao Del Norte distributed food packs for employees, ARB members and members of individual workers. The pictures were posted on the Facebook page of Maricel Abay Abay Adorable on 19 June 2020.

DALDESCO Printing Service Cooperative

DALDESCO Printing Service Cooperative, located in 0370 Street, Magugpo, City, Davao Del Norte distributed cash assistance and rice assistance to their 109 members and 19 employees on the 4th week on June 2020.

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