About DEVMH-EMPC
A member-owned cooperative built to harness people power and assure self-reliance — serving its members with consumer goods, accessible lending programs, rental services, and fair complaint handling, all in the spirit of equity and shared prosperity.
What is a Cooperative?
A cooperative is a business owned and run by the people who use it. In our case — the people of DEVMH-EMPC.
Capitalized
by members
Owned
by members
Operated
by members
Patronized
by members
Cooperative principles
We follow the seven internationally recognized principles that define how cooperatives operate.
Voluntary & open membership
Membership is open to all who can use our services and accept the responsibilities of being a member.
Democratic member control
Members govern the cooperative on an equal footing — one member, one vote.
Member's economic participation
Members contribute to, and fairly share in, the capital and benefits of the cooperative.
Autonomy and independence
We are an autonomous, self-help organization controlled by our members.
Education, training & information
We invest in member education so every member can effectively contribute to the cooperative's growth.
Cooperation among cooperatives
We work with local, national, and international cooperative structures for the benefit of members.
Concern for community
We work for the sustainable development of the community our members live and work in.
The Regular General Assembly is held every 2nd Tuesday of March. A Special General Assembly may be called at other times if policies need to be agreed upon by the membership.
What each member contributes to the cooperative.
Capital Build-Up (Regular employees)
₱500 / month
Deducted from payroll.
Capital Build-Up (Contractual employees)
₱300 / month
Deducted from payroll.
Minimum subscribed capital
₱2,500
Below this, you remain an associate (non-voting) member.
Death Aide contribution
₱100 / beneficiary · ₱500 / member
Solidarity fund collected from the membership.
Members may request, in writing, to increase their CBU deduction beyond the standard rate at any time.
Member concerns matter
As a member-owned organization, we hold ourselves accountable to the people we serve. Any member — or member of the public — may raise a complaint, and we are committed to handling it fairly and within clear service timelines.