Exhibiting at IFEX Philippines 2025

The Federation of Peoples' Sustainable Development Cooperative (FPSDC) is a national secondary cooperative federation based in Quezon City, Philippines, committed to promoting inclusive, sustainable, and people-centered development. Established in 1998, FPSDC supports a broad network of member cooperatives and people's organizations across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao by providing both financial and non-financial services aimed at poverty reduction, social enterprise growth, and cooperative empowerment.

Organization Background

FPSDC was formed through the consolidation of like-minded cooperatives and NGOs with a shared vision of creating a self-sufficient and socially responsible economic system. Over the past 25 years, FPSDC has evolved into a central figure in the Philippine cooperative movement, offering specialized programs that enhance the viability, reach, and sustainability of grassroots enterprises.

Under the leadership of Christie Rowena C. Plantilla, the cooperative has expanded its services and network to over 125 active member-organizations, which collectively impact thousands of smallholder farmers, micro-entrepreneurs, and underserved communities.

Core Services and Programmatic Areas

FPSDC delivers a comprehensive suite of services categorized into three main pillars:

1. Financial Services

• Socialized Credit – Lending schemes designed to promote accessibility for cooperatives and marginalized sectors.
• Enterprise Loan – Capital financing for social enterprises and agribusiness cooperatives.
• Institution Building Loan – Loans tailored for cooperative infrastructure and operational expansion.
• Bridge Financing – Interim funding for project continuity and operational gaps.
• Investment Facility – Pooled capital investment for productive ventures and cooperatives.

2. Non-Financial Programs

• Capacity Building – Training workshops, leadership seminars, and financial literacy for members.
• Distribution & Logistics Services – Supply chain support to help members reach broader markets.
• Cooperative Housing (Co-op Ville) – Community-based housing development projects enabling member access to affordable, cooperative-owned homes.

3. Social Franchising (HIVE)

• HIVE (Handholding in Viable Enterprises) – A social franchising model that replicates successful enterprise models among cooperatives, including product development, marketing support, and quality assurance frameworks.

Unique Value Proposition (USP)

FPSDC is one of the few cooperative federations in the Philippines that integrates financial services with non-financial development programs. Its key differentiators include:

• Member-centric financing models aligned with cooperative values
• Social franchising platforms that empower replicable enterprise creation
• Advocacy for sustainable development through cooperative ecosystems
• Inclusive support for marginalized sectors including women, farmers, and indigenous communities

Target Beneficiaries and Partners

FPSDC’s core beneficiaries and collaborators include:

• Primary and secondary cooperatives
• People's organizations and community-based enterprises
• Social entrepreneurs and agri-cooperatives
• Government agencies and international development organizations

FPSDC partners with NGOs, LGUs, and development institutions to co-implement regional and sectoral programs.

Capabilities and Infrastructure

The cooperative operates a centralized service and administration hub in Quezon City, supported by a national network of cooperative field offices and coordinators. Its operational capabilities include:

• Customized loan product structuring
• Monitoring and evaluation tools for cooperative performance
• Integrated logistics and warehousing services
• Enterprise incubation and handholding support

Financial Overview

Although FPSDC operates under a cooperative framework and does not release detailed financial statements, indicators from cooperative performance reviews suggest:

• Assets exceeding PHP 100 million
• Disbursement of over PHP 300 million in loans to members since inception
• Sustained annual revenue from interest income and service fees
• Capitalization through member share capital and retained earnings

Development Impact

FPSDC’s initiatives have yielded wide-reaching development outcomes:

• Enabled housing development for 100+ cooperative families through Co-op Ville
• Trained over 3,000 cooperative leaders and members via capacity-building programs
• Supported over 50 social enterprises through HIVE and enterprise loans
• Created sustainable market access for agricultural and community products

Certifications and Governance

FPSDC adheres to:

• CDA (Cooperative Development Authority) compliance for reporting and governance
• Social performance standards in cooperative development
• Internal audit and member-based oversight systems
• Promotes gender inclusivity, ecological sustainability, and democratic governance

Testimonials

“FPSDC’s support enabled us to scale our small farming group into a registered cooperative supplying to regional markets.”
— Chairperson, Agri-Cooperative in Davao Region

“Through FPSDC’s Co-op Ville project, our community now owns safe and dignified housing.”
— Member-beneficiary, Quezon City

Achievements

• 25 years of continuous operations, recognized by cooperative institutions and NGOs
• Initiated social franchising in the cooperative space through the HIVE model
• Awarded by CDA and regional bodies for financial literacy and cooperative development
• Serves as a model cooperative federation promoting people-centered, sustainable development in the Philippines

FPSDC continues to champion the cause of inclusive economic growth, working through and with cooperatives to build resilient, equitable, and empowered Filipino communities.