Mindanaotoday.com | LGU Ozamiz celebrates coop month, highlights climate change resilience, food security
OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental – To champion the crucial role of cooperatives in fostering economic resilience, the Local Government Unit of Ozamiz held a remarkable celebration for Cooperative Month.
With the theme “Cooperatives Pioneering the Path to Recovery Amidst the Modern Challenges of Climate Change and Food Security,” the event took place at the Ozamiz City Gym on October 31, 2023.
Ozamiz City Councilor Lorlie Fuentes Cipres, the Committee Chair on Cooperatives, warmly welcomed participants through a heartfelt message of unity. The occasion featured a comprehensive presentation by Rene Corpuz, Cooperative Development Specialist II of CDA Misamis Occidental, shedding light on the current state of the cooperative movement in Ozamiz City.
Furthermore, representatives from the local government took the stage to deliver inspiring speeches. Ozamiz City Mayor, Lawyer Indy Fuentes Oaminal Jr., represented by Councilor Sancho Oaminal Jr., shared uplifting words of encouragement, emphasizing the significance of cooperatives in building a resilient community.
Cyrus Mark B. Rivera, vice chairman of CCDC and a significant figure in the OCNHS MPC, organized a forum to improve cooperative education. The forum aimed to empower participants with valuable insights and strategies to overcome modern challenges, such as climate change and food security.
The LGU Ozamiz Cooperative Month celebration resonated as a beacon of hope, highlighting the unwavering commitment of the community to pave the way for a sustainable and prosperous future through cooperative efforts. (Asenso Daily News/PIA-10/Misamis Occidental)