News and Events

42nd & 15th FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY
We’re celebrating double milestones — 42 years of Sta. Catalina Multi-Purpose Cooperative and 15 years of Sta. Catalina Credit Cooperative with the theme “Sta. Catalina Cooperative Builds a Better World!
Join us as we mark this milestone with a week full of fun, fellowship, and festivities! From exciting activities to meaningful programs — there’s something for everyone! 
Check out our Schedule of Activities below and don’t miss the chance to be part of this grand celebration filled with joy, laughter, and memories! ✨
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and let’s make this Foundation Anniv
Sta. Catalina Credit Cooperative is honored to be recognized during the NATCCO Awards
Sta. Catalina Credit Cooperative is honored to be recognized during the NATCCO Awards and Gala Night 2025, held on October 10, 2025, at Solaire Resort, North Quezon, Manila, with the theme “Beacons of Brilliance, Builders of a Better World.” ✨
We are proud to receive the following awards:
🏆 Sentinel Award for Risk Readiness
🏆 Net Institutional Capital Achievement Award
🏆 Full Provisions for Loan Losses Award
🏆 APPEAL Rating Achievement Award
🏆 Solvency Achievement Award
These recognitions were proudly received by our representatives from the Board of Directors and Management.
Our heartfelt thanks to NATCCO, and to our dedicated members and staff for your continued trust and support.
Congratulations to our Co-op Leaders!
    Sta. Catalina Cooperative proudly congratulates our very own Mr. Wendell P. Amoronio (SCMPC Operations Manager), Ms. Geraline P. Morrell (Operations Department Head), Ms. Genevieve E. Ortizo (Iloilo Cluster Area Manager), and Ms. Fedelina B. Mendegoria (Accounting Department Head) for earning the title of CERTIFIED COOPERATIVE MANAGER!
       As proud graduates of the Cooperative Leadership and Management Program (CO-OP LAMP) Batch 23 under the Cooperative Academy of NATCCO Network (CANN) last August 20, 2025, you truly embody the spirit of growth, commitment, and leadership.
Your Sta. Catalina Cooperative family is very proud of you!
System Upgrade Alert! 🚨

Notice to Members of SCC DON CARLOS and SCC QUEZON branches!

Effective September 2, 2025, there will be a system upgrade to serve you better. Kindly expect short delays during transactions in the office. 


We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support! 

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!
Sta. Catalina Cooperative is honored to host the 11th National Carabao Conference (NCC11) this coming September 17–18, 2025 at the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), Kabacan, Cotabato!
With the theme
“Matatag na Industriya ng Pagkakalabawan at Gatas: Maunlad na Ekonomiya ng Pilipinas”
JOIN US NOW! Use this link to register: 
What to Expect:
📚 Plenary Sessions on:
• Innovations for the Extension of Products’ Shelf Life
• Best Practices in Production (Climate-Smart Agri-Production)
• Processing & Marketing
• Policies Supportive of the Carabao Industry
🎯 Other Activities:
• Technology & Products’ Exhibit
• Cara-Aralan Farmers’ Field Day
• Cara-Ugnayan
💰 Registration Fee: PHP2,500
⏳ Deadline of registration: August 29, 2025
Palakasin natin ang industriya ng kalabaw para sa mas malakas na ekonomiya ng Pilipinas!

KASALANAN SA KOOPERATIBA 2025

It’s time to say “I Do” 💍💕
Sta. Catalina Cooperative is once again opening its doors of love and unity through the Free Church Mass Wedding – Kasalan sa Kooperatiba 2025, happening this November 2025.
This special celebration warmly welcomes:
✨ Long-time couples who have been together for years and/or are blessed with children but are not yet married
✨ Couples who wish to be legally bonded for the first time
✨ Couples who have already had civil ceremonies and now desire a church wedding
Interested parties may apply now! 💒
📍 For more details, visit us at Sta. Catalina Cooperative, Poblacion, President Roxas, Cotabato, and look for our Members and Community Development Unit (MCDU) personnel, or contact us at 0946-183-3526 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon).
Sta. Catalina Credit Cooperative (SCC) and Sta. Catalina Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SCMPC) proudly joined the 2025 MASS-SPECC Leaders’ Forum and Oath-Taking Ceremony on July 11, 2025 at N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.
This meaningful event united co-op leaders from Mindanao in reaffirming our shared commitment to sustainable development and social justice.
Our CEO, Ms. Maria Fe A. Pineda, and SCMPC Operations Manager, Mr. Wendell P. Amoronio, took their oath of leadership, joined by Board of Directors representatives from SCC and SCMPC.
Together, we move forward—stronger, united, and dedicated to serving our communities!

Sta. Catalina Cooperative’s FREE Tuli Operation last June 3, 2025 at Sta. Catalina Cooperative Function Hall, Poblacion, President Roxas, Cotabato!

STA. CATALINA MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE:  IS NOW OFFICIALLY LICENSED TO PRODUCE AND SUPPLY DOST-FNRI IRON-FORTIFIED RICE!
We’re proud to share this exciting milestone — Sta. Catalina Multi-Purpose Cooperative is now an accredited partner in promoting better nutrition through Iron-Fortified Rice!
Thank you to DOST XII – Cotabato Provincial Office for the trust and partnership. This achievement is a big step forward in our mission to serve healthier and stronger communities.
During the Day 2 of the DOST-FNRI Technology Transfer Training, Sta. Catalina Multi-Purpose Cooperative successfully completed the on-site, hands-on training on Iron-Fortified Rice (IFR) production — held right at Rice Mill 2, Annex Compound, Brgy. Labu-o, President Roxas, Cotabato on May 29, 2025.
With the expert guidance of DOST-FNRI and the full support of DOST XII – Cotabato Provincial Office, our team gained practical skills in operating and maintaining IFR equipment — paving the way to officially receive our Technology Licensing Agreement (TLA)
We are proud to be the FIRST licensed IFR producer and supplier in North Cotabato — committed to promoting better nutrition, food innovation, and community well-being.
Thank you, DOST-FNRI and DOST XII – Cotabato Provincial Office, for the trust and partnership!