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PFCCO-NCR Seals Partnership to Provide Scholarships for Cooperative Students

Gicel Roger Salvilla, News, Communication Management Office

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The University, through the Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance (OSFA), formalized a partnership with the Philippine Federation of Credit Cooperatives – National Capital Region (PFCCO-NCR) through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing on November 4, 2026, at the ARCDO Conference Room, Sampaguita Building, PUP Sta. Mesa Campus.

Under the agreement, PFCCO-NCR will provide scholarship assistance amounting to ?15,000 per semester for each selected qualified and deserving student from the Department of Cooperatives and Social Development, equivalent to ?30,000 per academic year per scholar. The partnership will cover four academic years, from A.Y. 2026–2027 to A.Y. 2029–2030, providing continuing financial support to eligible students throughout its implementation.

Representing the University during the ceremony was Engr. Florinda H. Oquindo, Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, on behalf of Vice President Tomas O. Testor. Also present were Engr. Ana Liza R. Publico, Director of the Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance, and Assoc. Prof. Michael S. Pechardo, Chairperson of the Department of Cooperatives and Social Development.

Meanwhile, representing PFCCO-NCR were Vice Chairperson Mr. Amelito L. Revuelta, on behalf of Chairperson Atty. Eleanor T. Hernandez, General Manager Mr. Eduardo C. Bato, and Assistant Manager Ms. Rose Cañadido.

In his message, Revuelta reaffirmed the federation's commitment to supporting the University's initiatives and advancing the cooperative movement, emphasizing that its advocacy goes beyond the present partnership.

“Umasa po kayo na ang PFCCO naman ay handang gawin ang nararapat, hindi lamang sa ganitong pagkakataon. Ang adbokasiya rin po namin ay mapalawak ang sektor ng kooperatiba,” Revuelta expressed.

(“You can count on PFCCO to do what is necessary, not only on this occasion. One of our advocacies is also to expand and strengthen the cooperative sector.”)

The statement underscores PFCCO-NCR's commitment to sustaining its support for initiatives that promote the development and expansion of the cooperative sector, particularly through partnerships with academic institutions that prepare future professionals in cooperative development.

The initiative aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1: No Poverty, by helping ease the financial barriers to education; SDG 4: Quality Education, by promoting equitable access to higher education; SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, by extending financial opportunities to deserving students; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through strengthened collaboration between the University and the cooperative sector.