Parañaque City joined the nationwide celebration of National Cooperative Month while also earning recognition as one of the finalists in the 2025 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit award.
Mayor Edwin Olivarez led the opening of the Coop Month celebration on Monday at the city hall, highlighting the city’s commitment to promoting socio-economic development through strong cooperative programs.
‘As they say, no man is an island. No one accomplishes a task alone. When we work together, we are strong,’ Olivarez said, stressing the importance of unity among local cooperatives and government offices in improving the livelihood of residents.
The month-long celebration, themed ‘Cooperatives United in Purpose and Action, Sharing Prosperity to Build a Better World,’ includes a five-day Koop Tiangge showcasing handcrafted products from local cooperatives until Oct. 10.
Meanwhile, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) named Parañaque as one of the finalists in the 2025 Most Business-Friendly LGU Award-City Level 1A.
Olivarez credited the city’s Business One-Stop Shop for making business permit applications and renewals more efficient.
The other finalists are Caloocan, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Navotas and San Juan.