ZAMBOANGA CITY-To strengthen community involvement and promote cooperative values, a membership orientation was conducted on June 27, 2025, for the Costa Este IA Agriculture Cooperative in Barangay Tictapul, Zamboanga City. The activity gathered members and interested individuals from Tictapul and Licomo Communal Irrigation Systems (CIS) to learn more about the cooperative's purpose, functions, and member benefits.
The orientation aimed to build awareness and understanding of the cooperative's role in improving the lives of its members. Topics discussed included the importance of unity, the responsibilities and rights of members, and how cooperative membership can open doors to economic and social opportunities. It also emphasized the value of working together for collective progress and community development.
The session was facilitated by Coop Focal Person Femie Jhay Maatubang, assisted by Institutional Development Officers Ms. Darlyn Sanchez and Jedda Gaile Candia, who guided participants through the discussions and addressed their questions.