CCPH AWARDS COOPHIVE PH: YOUTH HACKATHON WINNERS DURING YOUTH SUMMIT

On July 23, 2025, the Co-operative College of the Philippines launched CoopHive PH: Youth Hackathon—an online cooperative project proposal pitching event that challenged Youth Cooperative Leaders, especially Youth Summit applicants, to develop innovative cooperative solutions that also boost youth engagement. Winners of the Hackathon each received ₱50,000 seed funding to jumpstart their initiatives.

This event marked a milestone in recognizing the brilliance of young cooperative leaders, whose ideas will help shape the growth of cooperatives and strengthen the cooperative movement.

On August 8, 2025, an online deliberation was held via Zoom, where applicants from various cooperatives presented their proposals:

• MSU-IIT Multi-Purpose Cooperative (2 Applicants)

• Ateneo de Cagayan Xavier University Senior High School (1 Applicant)

• Barangka Credit Cooperative (2 Applicants)

• PECCI Multi-Purpose Cooperative (1 Applicant)

Finally, on August 13, 2025, during the opening of the Youth Summit, the winners were officially awarded and proudly presented their cooperative solutions before their fellow youth leaders.

CoopHive PH 2025 Winners:

• Nina Kaye Elena S. Retuerto – Ateneo de Cagayan Xavier University Senior High School

• Josephine R. Esparrago – Barangka Credit Cooperative

• Jegger Reyes Bandolon – MSU-IIT Multi-Purpose Cooperative

• Jan Lester Bisco – PECCI Multi-Purpose Cooperative

The Co-operative College PH extends its warmest congratulations to the winners. Their proposals embody creativity, feasibility, and relevance, crafted under the SMART principle (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound).

Winning Proposals at a Glance

CO-OP QUEST by Nina Kaye Elena S. Retuerto
An online simulation game where players join virtual cooperatives, complete missions, and learn cooperative values in an interactive digital setting.

Coop Basket by Jan Lester Bisco
An online marketplace that showcases cooperative products, promoted and marketed by youth ambassadors to reach a wider audience.

HULAGWAY: Framing Tradition into Craft by Jegger Reyes Bandolon
A youth-led project producing handmade souvenirs with QR-linked digital storytelling, empowering IP and Maranao youth through livelihood and culture.

Coop Eduk On Wheels by Josephine R. Esparrago
A mobile “roving cooperative school” that delivers cooperative and basic education to out-of-school youth and underserved communities.

With their innovative ideas and seed funding, we look forward to seeing these projects take shape and create lasting impact in our daily cooperative operations.