193 kilometers from Tagum City is the city of Champions, General Santos City. Last March 30, 2018 the multi-billionaire Tagum Cooperative finally opens its 14th office at Falgui Bldg., National Highway,Corner Marin Village, Brgy City Heights, General Santos City.
The day’s festivities kicked-off with a motorcade participated by various vehicles and iconic blue tricycles as they circle the major thoroughfares in the city. Tagum Coop Officials, Management and Staff with invited partners led the ribbon cutting ceremony. The blessing was then officiated by Rev. Fr. Sulpicio T. Francisco, Jr. After which is the program proper in which City Councilor Lourdes F. Casabuena gave her special message praising TC employees for being energetic. She congratulates TC for reaching its 14th branch claiming that the tagline “where people invest their trust” being significant “because if people do not really trust you, people will not come in and because of the integrity, commitment and participation in the community and social responsibility”, Councilor Casabuena adds. Vice-Mayor Shirlyn L. Bañas-Nograles also shared her message that they believe in empowerment through cooperatives. She also commends TC for the quality service, and its commitment to share its blessings to the community.
Chairperson Edward C. Amoguis, Ed.D. gives his inspirational message during the program stating that TC is extending its service in the beautiful city of General Santos. “We are all very optimistic that the opening of this new branch will be successful through the help of the workforce, the management team lead by Chief Executive Officer Ms Juris D. Perez, Chief Operations Officer Ms. Vivelyn D. Fronteras and Chief Finance and Administration Officer Ms. Judelyn A. Sanchez, CPA, MBA”. Chairperson Amoguis also emphasized on TC’s Concern for the community and ensures that whatever service TC extends to the community in its other branches, the same will also be extended in General Santos City.
With the recent expansion, it goes to show that Tagum Cooperative’s pursuit for excellence are already reaping its fruits and with a warm welcome extended by the Generals to Tagum Cooperative, it is indeed evident that General Santos is the home of the Champions and the new home of Tagum Cooperative’s 14th Branch. Also coming to serve the members this year are branches from Koronadal City and Valencia City, Bukidnon.