From humble beginnings to becoming a cornerstone of community development.
Semirara Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SEMCO) stands as a beacon of cooperative excellence, dedicated to uplifting lives through innovative financial solutions and sustainable community development. Our journey spans over three decades of unwavering commitment to member empowerment, financial inclusion, and social progress.
Building a stronger community through cooperative excellence since 1989
The SEMIRARA MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE (SEMCO) has been serving the community since the early 80s. Originally established as the Semirara Employees Fund (SEF) during Semirara Coal Corporation's (SCC) initial mining stage, we began by providing essential savings and lending services for SCC's regular employees.
Registered as Semirara Coal Corporation Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative Inc. (SEMCO INC) with BACOD (Registration No. R-VI-FF-468-RR), starting with:
Confirmed under CDA Certificate No. ILO C-1292 (RA 6938) as a Primary Cooperative, Multi-Purpose/Non-Agricultural Cooperative.
Adopted current name: SEMIRARA MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE (SEMCO)
Re-registered under the Philippine Cooperative Code 2008 (RA 9520)
Today, SEMCO's membership extends beyond SMPC employees, embracing island-based private and public school teachers, school staff, business owners, market vendors, and Operator-members of SEMTODA.
" Satisfy member-customer's socio-economic needs by providing high quality goods and services, fair market prices, and collaborate with other coop organizations for continuous improvement of coop operations."
" Resilient, stable, responsive cooperative successfully managing cooperative affairs and adaptive to changes in business trends and technologies."
Building a strong foundation for growth
Optimizing resources and processes
Driving success through inspiration
Dedicated to delivering excellence
Fostering transparency and trust
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Our experienced executives driving operational excellence
