The PMES is one of the requirements in applying for membership to any cooperative in the Philippines based on Article 10 of Republic Act 9520 or the Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008.

Schedule of Pre-Membership Education Seminar (PMES)

The PMES is being conducted at your preferred branch of membership by the Education and Training Committee and other authorized CGMPC officers and staff.

Below is the schedule of the PMES:

Branch/Office	Schedule of PMES
Main office – Claveria, Cagayan	Every Saturdays except holidays 8:30 – 11:30 AM in two batches Walk-in PMES is also available through the following offices: • Office of the Board Secretary • Marketing and Member Relations Department For walk-in, you may set your appointment by contacting 09637450009 during our business hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Branch office 1 – Abulug, Cagayan	Monday-Saturday (walk-in)
Satellite office 1 – Camalaniugan, Cagayan	Monday-Saturday (walk-in)

Pre-Membership Education Seminar Module

As of December 2022

	Topics	Remarks
1	Preliminaries
2	Introduction of participants
	PMES Proper
3	Brief history of cooperativism/coop movement	Audio-visual
4	Brief history of CGMPC
5	How to become a CGMPC member
6	Right and privileges of a member	Based on ACBL
7	How to become a CGMPC member	Based on ACBL
8	CGMPC Organizational Table/Structure	• Briefing as to the CGMPC org structure • Functions and responsibilities of BOD, committees, and management
9	Who is a member entitled to vote?	Based on ACBL
10	Intro to CGMPC Products and Services	• Quick info on the different products and services of the cooperative • No thorough discussion on loan terms and conditions as these are management prerogatives
11	Open forum
	GAD Primer Seminar
12	Awarding of PMES/GAD Certificates

Frequently-Asked Questions:

Question: I am currently abroad, how can I attend the PMES?

Answer: Please send an email to [email protected] to request application for membership. Our MMR Department will assist you in the processing of your application. Please note that you must the meet the qualifications for membership in order for your application to be approved.