MOA Signing

The City Government today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Landbank of the Philippines (LBP). The said MOA is aimed at pooling the resources and expertise of both the LGU and LBP in the development and implementation of The City Government of Calbayog - Landbank Cooperative Strenghtening Partnership Program.

Among the aims of the program are:

1. The establishment of cooperative sponsorship programs between Landbank and the LGU thru the City Cooleratives Office with the support of the Calbayog City Cooperative Development Council to accelerate and enhance the growth and sustainability of cooperatives in the city.

2. The strengthening of the operations and management capability of the cooperatives through transfer of technology and expertise of the concerned parties to the cooperatives.

3. The development and strengthening of viable city-based multi-sectoral cooperatives, capable of handling diversified socio-economic activities on a sustained basis.

Mayor Mel Senen Sarmiento with (r-l) Vice Mayor Ronaldo Aquino,Cooperative Development Authority Samar Director Acila Cabañas and Landbank Tacloban Development Assistance Head Manuel Buenaventura. Standing (2nd from the left) is Councilor Ina Rabuya, Chair of the City Cooperatives Development Council.

Mayor Mel Sarmiento as he delivered his speech.

Mr. Manuel Buenaventura as he delivered his message.

Vice Mayor Ronald Aquino delivering his closing remarks.