Gampong, Fatma M.
San Jose, Felix Kent Ne
J.
Daguduban, Ryan L.
Pineda, Jalaine Mae S.
Saripada, Jomaymay B
Lala Fishermen Cooperative – The will to surv
CONTE
• History NTS:
• VMGO
• Articles of Cooperation
• By Laws
• Product and Services
1
HISTO
RY
2 HISTORY
Lala Fishermen Cooperative (LAFICO)
was established on December 2, 2019, in Lala, Lanao del
Norte, by local fishermen aiming to strengthen their
livelihood and promote sustainability.
Many founding members were veteran cooperators from
past cooperative organizations dating back to the 1960s
and early 2000s.
3 HISTORY
Challenges
The cooperative faced dissolution due to financial and
operational difficulties.
Overfishing and environmental degradation in Panguil Bay
worsened the fishermen’s struggles due to increased food
demand and lack of regulations.
4 HISTORY
Government Support
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) provided:
Fishing gear, equipment, and capital to boost operations
Training in sustainable fishing and entrepreneurship
5 HISTORY
LAFICO was officially registered with the
Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) on
March 3, 2020, under registration number 9520-
1010000000049899.
6 HISTORY
Panguil Bay serves as LAFICO’s primary fishing ground,
bordering Misamis Occidental, Zamboanga del Sur, and Lanao del Norte.
7 HISTORY
Economic Growth and Achievements
June-July: 7.8 tons of milkfish
Year-end: 21.4 tons, worth PHP 2.5 million
Deboned and marinated milkfish introduced to compete in the market
Eco-tourism and Conservation:
8 HISTORY
Insights Gained
cooperative efforts
sustainable practices
government support
9
Vision, Mission,
Goals, and
Objectives
10 Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives
VISION
To achieve a sustainable and thriving fishing community in Panguil Bay by
addressing poverty caused by over-exploitation of the area.
MISSION
To combat poverty caused by overfishing in Panguil Bay by providing
infrastructure for fishery resource production, marketing, storage, and
processing, creating designated fishing areas to ensure the preservation of the
marine ecosystem and improve the livelihoods of fisherfolk in the Lala
Municipality by managing fishery resources responsibly.
10 Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives
GOALS
To Make a designated area for fishing along with major fishing depots.
To Identify a large part of the mangrove area for fishing only so the fish
population can re-grow.
To Find ways to control the population of fish in man-made fish pens and cages.
10 Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives
Objectives
To address the pressing problem of poverty created by the over-exploitation of
Panguil Bay. Specifically, they aim to:
To provide infrastructure to intensify the production and marketing of fisheries
and fisheries' storage and processing.
Relying on fish farms where humans breed and control the populations of fish
in man-made bodies of water or fish pens and fish cages.
Create designated fishing areas along major fishing depots.
Restricted areas will be left alone so that populations can regrow over 3-5 years.
10 Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives
Insights Gained:
The VGMO of Lala Fishermen's Cooperative (LAFICO) Highlights their
commitment to improving the lives of fisherfolk and ensuring the
sustainability of Panguil Bay.
Through those initiatives, LAFICO exemplifies a commitment to
sustainable fishing practices, community empowerment, and economic
resilience, addressing both environmental conservation and poverty
alleviation in the region.
11
Articles of
Cooperation
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Articles of Cooperation
FISHERMEN-ARTICLES-OF-COOPERATION.pdf
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Articles of Cooperation
Article I: Name of the Cooperative
Article II: Purposes
Article III: Goals
Article IV: Powers and Capacities
Article V: Term of Existence
Article VI: Common Bond and Field of Membership
Article VII: Area of Operation
Article VIII: Name and Address of Cooperators
Article IX: Board of Directors
Article X: Capitalization
Article XI: Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital
Article XII: Arbitral Clause
Acknowledgment Section
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Articles of Cooperation
Insights Gained :
Unified Structure
Clarity in Governance
Economic Empowerment
Sustainability Focus
Conflict Resolution
Practical Application
13
BY
LAWS
14 BY LAWS
FISHERMEN-BYLAWS.pdf
14 BY LAWS
Article I: Purposes and Goals
Article II: Membership
Article III: Administration
Article IV: Board of Directors
Article V: Committees
Article VI: Officers and Management Staff of the Cooperative
Article VII: Capital Structure
Article VIII: Allocation and Distribution of Net Surplus
Article IX: Settlement of Disputes
Article X: Miscellaneous
Article XI: Amendments
General
Assembly
14 Audit and
Inventory
BY LAWS
Board of
Directors
Election
committee
Secretary Treasurer
Educ and LALAEthics
FISHERMEN COOPERATIVE
Grievance
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Training Projrct Manager
committee
Gender and Dev’t
committee
committee
Samuel beach sari
fish pen Beach Resort Bangus Processin Fish landing
sari store
14 BY LAWS
LALA FISHERMEN COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
14 BY LAWS
Insights Gained:
Strong Governance – The General Assembly and Board of Directors
ensure transparency and accountability.
Inclusive Membership – The transition from Associate to Regular
membership encourages gradual commitment.
Committees for Efficiency – Specialized committees strengthen
financial integrity, ethics, and education.
Financial Sustainability – Capital build-up, loans, and patronage
refunds ensure long-term stability.
15
PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES
16 PRODUCTS AND
Products:
SERVICES
Fresh and Processed Milkfish
(Bangus)
LAFICO specializes in the production
of fresh milkfish, harvested from their
fish pens and cages in Panguil Bay.
They have also ventured into value-
added products such as deboned
and marinated milkfish, as well as
milkfish preserved in corn oil,
catering to diverse consumer
preferences.
16 PRODUCTS AND
Products:
SERVICES
Fresh and Processed Milkfish
(Bangus)
LAFICO specializes in the production
of fresh milkfish, harvested from their
fish pens and cages in Panguil Bay.
They have also ventured into value-
added products such as deboned
and marinated milkfish, as well as
milkfish preserved in corn oil,
catering to diverse consumer
preferences.
16 PRODUCTS AND
Products:
SERVICES
Soft Bone Bangus
Daing
Another product developed by
LAFICO is the Milkfish in corn oil
French style.
16 PRODUCTS AND
Services:
SERVICES Aquaculture Operations
Fishery Resource Management
Infrastructure Development
16 PRODUCTS AND
Services:
SERVICES Community Enterprises
Training and Capacity Building
16 PRODUCTS AND
Insights Gained:
SERVICES
Fishing is more than just catching fish - it requires sustainability &
innovation.
Having multiple sources of income helps people during hard times.
Education & training are important for long-term success.
Cooperation and teamwork make businesses stronger.
Thank you
!
