Andresa is married and has ten children. She is 54 years old and lives in Mohon, Aloran Misamis Occidental.
To earn a living, Andresa has a hog fattening business. She has had this business for five years. Each month, she earns approximately PHP 5,000.
In the future, Andresa hopes to increase her savings.
About Paglaum Multi-Purpose Cooperative
Paglaum Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PMPC) was founded in 1992 by the beneficiaries, parents and staff of the Paglaum Community Development Foundation to address economic and livelihood activities for sustainability. The organization operates in the northwestern provinces of Mindanao and Visayas.
In the local vernacular, “paglaum” means “hope.” The initial foundation is dedicated to child development through a holistic approach. The goal is to build self-reliance and expand opportunity so the poorest of the poor can help themselves.