The City Hall of Cagayan de Oro, through its Community Improvement Division (CID) and Cooperative Development Program, participated in the ceremonial opening of Cooperative Month at the Provincial Capitol grounds on October 5. City Administrator Atty. Roy Hilario Raagas and City Councilor Gilda ‘Gigi’ Go joined key officials and members of the cooperative sector in the celebration.
Atty. Raagas, speaking on behalf of Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy, praised the city’s cooperatives for being a “beacon of hope” in uplifting and empowering communities. He emphasized the importance of cooperatives in promoting inclusive economic growth and fostering shared prosperity. Councilor Go, who chairs the 21st City Council’s committee on cooperatives, assured City Hall’s support for the cooperative sector.
Councilor Go emphasized that City Hall shares a unified vision for Cagayan de Oro City’s continued growth and the transformative impact of cooperatives on the city. The Cooperative Development Month is observed in October to honor the vital role that cooperatives play in empowering communities and promoting economic development.
The celebration highlights the importance of cooperatives in promoting community development and social justice. Cooperatives in Cagayan de Oro City have been instrumental in providing livelihood opportunities and empowering marginalized sectors. The city’s cooperative sector continues to grow, with many cooperatives actively participating in various economic and social activities.
The City Government of Cagayan de Oro has pledged to continue supporting the cooperative sector through various initiatives and programs. The CID’s Cooperative Development Program will work closely with the city’s cooperatives to promote their growth and development. The city’s commitment to empowering cooperatives is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and community.
