.In the early days, few believed in the cooperative. “Parang puno ng mangga,” [Like a mango tree,]” recalled Jerry Reginaldo, Manager of Quirino Isabela Multi-Purpose Cooperative (QIMPC). “Kapag hindi namumunga, walang pumapansin. Pero kapag namunga na, marami nang gustong umangkin.” [“When it doesn’t bear fruit, no one pays attention. But once it does, many want […]
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In the farming communities of San Isidro, Quirino, Isabela, rice remains a lifeline. For the Quirino-Isabela Multi-Purpose Cooperative (QIMPC), rice production is not just an economic activity, it is a way to build resilience, improve livelihoods, and promote sustainable agriculture. . . Since 2012, QIMPC has been a partner of the Foundation for a Sustainable […]