Caloocan City, Philippines — October 18, 2025.
The Pay It Forward Marketing Cooperative (PIFMC) continues to grow and inspire as it celebrated the soft launch and blessing of its Main Branch, located at Phase 4, Package 2, Lot 14, Barugo Avenue, Bagong Silang Kaliwa, Caloocan City. This momentous occasion marks another milestone in PIFMC’s journey toward expanding its reach and strengthening its commitment to financial literacy, cooperativism, and community development.
The soft launch began with a heartfelt blessing ceremony led by Pastor Jimmy Santos, who offered prayers of gratitude and guidance for the cooperative’s continuous success. The blessing symbolized not only the official opening of the main branch but also a renewed dedication to the cooperative’s mission of “paying it forward” — empowering individuals and communities through collaboration and shared prosperity.
Following the blessing, a Pre-Membership Education Seminar (PMES) was conducted, led by PIFMC Chairperson Leonora Garcia. The seminar served as an essential orientation for aspiring members, introducing them to the cooperative’s principles, goals, and the benefits of membership. Chairperson Garcia highlighted the importance of understanding cooperativism as a pathway toward sustainable growth and collective progress.
The event was filled with excitement and optimism as officers, members, and guests witnessed another significant step in PIFMC’s expansion. With the successful soft launch, the PIFMC Main Branch is now officially open and ready to receive membership applications and transactions, providing a convenient hub for cooperative services and community engagement.
The establishment of the Main Branch in Bagong Silang, Caloocan City, represents PIFMC’s unwavering commitment to bringing financial empowerment closer to the people it serves. As the cooperative continues to grow, it reaffirms its mission to build a community where progress is shared, opportunities are created, and success is multiplied — truly living up to its name, Pay It Forward Marketing Cooperative.