25/08/2026
💚 COOPERATIVE IS MORE THAN A BUSINESS—IT’S A WAY OF LIFE. 🤝🌱
Many people know what a cooperative is, but do we really know the principles that make a cooperative truly cooperative?
Under Article 4 of Republic Act No. 9520 — Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008, cooperatives are guided by 7 Cooperative Principles: 🇵🇭
1️⃣ Voluntary and Open Membership — Membership is a choice, open without discrimination.
2️⃣ Democratic Member Control — Members have a voice. One member, one vote. 🗳️
3️⃣ Member Economic Participation — Members contribute, patronize, and share in the cooperative's economic life. 💰
4️⃣ Autonomy and Independence — A cooperative remains a self-help organization controlled by its members. 🛡️
5️⃣ Education, Training and Information — Strong cooperatives are built by informed members and capable leaders. 📚
6️⃣ Cooperation Among Cooperatives — We become stronger when cooperatives support and work with one another. 🤝
7️⃣ Concern for Community — Our success should also contribute to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. 🌱🏘️
These principles remind us that being a cooperative member is more than paying share capital or receiving benefits.
It means being an OWNER.
It means being a PATRON.
It means being a PARTICIPANT.
And most importantly, it means being a STEWARD. 💚
A cooperative becomes stronger when members understand that ownership comes with responsibility.
Hindi lang tayo “member ng cooperative.”
TAYO ANG COOPERATIVE. 💚🤝
When members participate, leaders serve with integrity, and everyone works toward a common purpose, we don't just build a successful organization—we build stronger people and better communities. 🌱✨
📖 Article 4, Republic Act No. 9520
Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008
💚 Learn the principles. Live the principles. Strengthen the cooperative movement.
