PHOTO RELEASE – EMPOWERING COOPS

Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Governor Alexis C. Castro award financial assistance under the “Bayanihang Bulakenyo Financing Program for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” of the Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office during the Monday Flag Raising Ceremony held at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center, City of Malolos, Bulacan recently to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship and cooperative development across Bulacan. Among the beneficiaries were: (top row from left) Bhobelyn Footwear Manufacturing – ₱50,000; RamC Food Industry – ₱100,000; Blessed Pamana Peanut Butter Manufacturing – ₱50,000; San Ildefonso National High School Credit Cooperative – ₱300,000; Chef B’s Food Products (condiments) – ₱50,000; (middle row) ChocArts Food Products – ₱150,000; Cathie’s Bakeshop Cakes & Pastries – ₱100,000; Samahan ng Magsasaka at Maggugulay Multipurpose Cooperative – ₱300,000; (front row from left) Bustos 3K Multipurpose Cooperative – ₱300,000; Marilao Market Vendors Multipurpose Cooperative – ₱100,000; and HM Multipurpose Cooperative – ₱200,000. Joining the awarding were Board Member Romeo V. Castro, Jr., PCEDO Enterprise Development Division Head Jacqueline Magpayo, and PCEDO Cooperative Development Division Head Jerry Caguinguin.