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Philippines
Philippines
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TechnologyFilipino co-ops discuss digital at their first national congress
Digitisation is needed to future-proof co-ops and open up new markets, says the NCBC
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EnergyFilipino electric co-ops asked to explain apparent ‘lack of transparency’
The regulator says it could refer the matter to “other pertinent agencies for further investigation”
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EnergyElectric co-ops in the Philippines take action to help struggling peers
47,000 electric meters are being donated to the co-ops in need – an example of principle 6 in action
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EconomyEnergy co-ops weigh the costs of the world’s power supply crisis
Suppliers in the sector are struggling with rising costs – but there is also hope that the crisis will spur a stronger drive to renewables
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DevelopmentGovernment backs Filipino co-op to become a digital jobs hub
The programme aims to boost economic growth and financial inclusion, and reduce poverty
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Banking and InsuranceCo-operation in times of crisis: The movement steps up when disaster strikes
From the Lancashire Cotton Famine of the 1860s to the typhoons striking the Philippines in 2021, co-ops have put their principles into action in responding to emergencies
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PoliticsFilipino co-ops affected by Typhoon Odette get cash aid from government
'The distribution of financial assistance will further our goal to strengthen the capacities of our people. An empowered people is the basic element of development'
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EnvironmentFilipino co-ops step in to support those affected by Typhoon Rai
Around 400 people lost their lives in the tropical cyclone with another 500 injured and 380,000 displaced
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AgriculturePhilippines considers secondary co-op to help agri-sector with tech
The Cooperative Development Authority is looking to set the organisation up on Mindanao, the second largest of the country's islands
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EducationHow school co-operatives help to teach youth about entrepreneurship
A look at education initiatives in the Basque Country (Spain) and the Philippines
