October 27, 2024 - Zamboanga del Sur
1st District Representative Divina Grace C. Yu showed her support for the cooperative movement by attending AIMCOOP’s Cooperative Culmination Program on October 27. During the event, Rep. Yu commended AIMCOOP for its dedication to community empowerment and economic growth, underscoring the crucial role cooperatives play in improving local livelihoods.
The highlight of the program was the official announcement of #OneCoopPartylist2025’s candidacy in the upcoming 2025 national elections. The cooperative party list, led by Atty. Maria Jihan Bana-Glepa, Engr. Rodulfo D. Hilot, and AIMCOOP General Manager Pacienciano A. Tomarong, aims to advocate for the interests of cooperatives in Congress, seeking to amplify cooperative voices on a national platform.
In her speech, Cong. Yu praised AIMCOOP’s consistent contributions to economic empowerment within communities and voiced her full support for #OneCoopPartylist2025. She highlighted the party’s potential to bring significant improvements to the cooperative sector, enhancing representation and resources for cooperatives across the country.
The announcement was met with enthusiasm by attendees, marking a promising advancement for cooperatives and their mission of inclusive growth.