Types of Cooperatives and Their

Examples
COOPERATIVE EXAMPLES DESCRIPTION
CREDIT COOPERATIVE 1. PLDT Employee’s Credit A credit cooperative that
Cooperative Inc. promotes thrift among its
members and centralizes
funds to grant loans for
productive and providential
purposes.
2. Metro South Cooperative Started as a credit
Bank (MSCB) cooperative, MSCB helps
provide affordable loans
and financial services to its
members in Southern
Luzon.
CONSUMER COOPERATIVE 1. Soro-Soro Ibaba Based in Batangas, it
Development Cooperative provides affordable basic
goods and services to its
members while supporting
local producers. Founded in
1969.
2. Novaliches Development A multi-awarded consumer
Cooperative (NOVADECI) coop in Quezon City
providing members with
consumer goods, education,
and health services.
PRODUCERS COOPERATIVE 1. Baguio Benguet Coffee Helps coffee farmers in
Growers Cooperative Benguet and nearby areas
to collectively produce and
market coffee, ensuring
better income and quality
control.
2. Southern Partners and A Mindanao-based coop
Fair Trade Center helping coconut and sugar
producers by linking them
to fair trade markets and
providing training.
MARKETING COOPERATIVE 1. Lamac Multi-Purpose Assists farmers in
Cooperative marketing their agricultural
produce while ensuring fair
prices and providing
various member services.
2. ACDI Multipurpose Originally serving the
Cooperative Philippine Air Force, ACDI
now helps members sell
 products and services while
also offering financial
assistance.
SERVICE COOPERATIVE 1. Saint Jude Cooperative Offers transport and
housing services to
members in Metro Manila.
2. Samahang Nayon Multi- Provides tricycle and
purpose Cooperative livelihood services to its
members in rural
barangays.
MULTI-PURPOSE 1. CARD MRI Development A multi-purpose
COOPERATIVE Institute Inc. cooperative offering
microfinance, education,
and insurance services to
low-income families in the
Philippines.
2. Batangas City Offers financial, consumer,
Cooperative Union and social services to its
members in Batangas City.
ADVOCACY COOPERATIVE 1. National Confederation of Promotes cooperative
Cooperatives (NATCCO) values and principles across
the country, providing
advocacy and education.
Established in 1990.
2. MASS-SPECC Advocates for sustainable
development through
cooperative education in
Mindanao.
AGRARIAN REFORM 1. Ugnayan ng Magsasaka Helps landless farmers gain
COOPERATIVE Agrarian Reform Coop land ownership and support
through collective farming
and assistance programs.
2. Sta. Monica Agrarian Assists farmers in managing
Reform Cooperative awarded lands under CARP
and enhances productivity
through joint efforts and
training.
COOPERATIVE BANKS 1. Cooperative Bank of Provides credit, savings,
Misamis Oriental and development financing
services to farmers and
small businesses in Misamis
Oriental.
2. Cooperative Bank of A bank formed by various
Quezon Province cooperatives to address
rural financing needs in
Quezon Province.
EDUCATION COOPERATIVE 1. Aklan State University Provides educational
Multi-purpose Coop assistance, school supplies,
and financial aid to students
 and faculty.
2. PUP Multi-purpose Coop Supports faculty, staff, and
students with loans,
supplies, and educational
grants.