FIRST BATCH OF CAC LAKBAY ARAL CONCLUDES

The Beginning of Sowing the Seeds of Success

The Co-operative College of the Philippines, in partnership with the National Federation of Cooperatives in the Philippines and CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative, proudly congratulates the first batch of CAC Lakbay Aral delegates, held from October 28–30, 2025. The journey brought participants from Cagayan de Oro City to the cooperative-rich lands of Malaybalay, Bukidnon; Panabo City; and Tagum City, Davao, where they experienced firsthand the power of shared learning and collaboration among cooperatives.

This pioneering batch was composed of 33 passionate delegates representing nine outstanding cooperatives with CoopAssurance Centers across Luzon and Visayas—namely Barangka Credit Cooperative Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Mother Rita Multi-Purpose Cooperative, DCCCO Multi-Purpose Cooperative, VALDECO, Bayawan Community Cooperative, Suyo Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Olongapo Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Holy Child Multi-Purpose Cooperative, and Gubat St. Anthony Cooperative.

Their three-day Lakbay Aral was filled with meaningful engagements and interactive visits to the Bukidnon Government Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Panabo Multi-Purpose Cooperative, and Tagum Cooperative—each a model of resilience, innovation, and people-centered leadership. Delegates immersed themselves in the cooperatives’ operations, best practices, and unique work cultures, gaining valuable insights on how CACs thrive despite challenges.

Through open dialogue and shared reflection, delegates discovered how many of their concerns—such as member retention and engagement—are common across cooperatives nationwide. This realization strengthened their sense of solidarity and reminded them that collective problem-solving and shared experiences lie at the heart of the cooperative movement.

One of the most powerful takeaways from the journey was the importance of authentic testimonials—the real stories of CAC members whose lives have been transformed by cooperative assurance. Delegates learned how sharing these heartfelt stories can help inspire trust, attract potential members, and deepen the cooperative spirit within their communities.

As the first batch concluded their journey, they expressed deep gratitude and renewed enthusiasm, ready to bring home their insights and innovations to strengthen their CACs and the people they serve.

Here’s to continuous growth through education, collaboration, and cooperation—sowing the seeds of success for a stronger cooperative future!