The Cavite Cooperative Month Celebration Opening Salvo was successfully conducted on October 2, 2026 at the S.T.R.I.K.E. Gymnasium, City of Bacoor, Cavite, bringing together around 2,300 cooperative members and leaders from different cooperatives across the Province of Cavite.
The event was organized and facilitated by the Provincial Government of Cavite through the Office of the Provincial Cooperatives Development Officer (OPCDO), in partnership with the Provincial Cooperative Development Council (PCDC), as part of the province-wide celebration of Cooperative Month.
Gracing the Opening Salvo were Governor Francisco Gabriel D. Remulla, Vice Governor Ram Revilla Bautista, SP Chairperson, Committee on Cooperatives Hon. Lloyd Emman D. Jaro, and Hon. Alde Joselito Pagulayan, Representative of Bacoor City Mayor Strike B. Revilla. Congresswoman Lani Mercado-Revilla also shared her warm greetings and support through a video message prepared especially for the Opening Salvo. Also joining the celebration were Cooperative Development Authority Chairperson Usec. Alexander Raquepo, Provincial Cooperatives Development Officer Ms. Myrachel P. Cuadra, and Cavite PCDC Chairperson Atty. Alex Nicole V. Salvador. The event was further honored by the presence of Senator JV Ejercito as the Keynote Speaker.
Adding excitement and energy to the celebration were the various activities that showcased the unity, creativity, camaraderie, and sportsmanship of Cavite’s cooperative sector. Cooperatives proudly competed in the Best Coop Council Chant and Best Coop Council Uniform, bringing their unique spirit and identity to the celebration.
The event also featured the much-awaited 2026 Koop Prince and Princess, celebrating the confidence, personality, and participation of the province’s cooperative members. Meanwhile, the Coop Cup Games brought cooperatives together in friendly competition, demonstrating that beyond business and economic development, cooperativism is also about teamwork, mutual support, and working together toward a common goal.
Anchored on this year’s theme, “Matibay na Kooperatiba: Nagkakaisang Pamayanan para sa Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran,” the celebration truly reflected the heart of cooperativism. From chants and creative expressions to friendly competition and sportsmanship, every activity highlighted how Cavite’s cooperatives can come together as one united community.
