Makilala, Cotabato -
The project aims to inculcate among members and non-members the value of saving forrice and not on luxuries, Mrs. Anita Tuba and Dodong Ibanez, coop organizers said.Mrs. Anita Tuba, Operations Officer said that their study shows that members and thegeneral public nowadays have preferred to save on luxuries than on basic needs, Mrs.Tuba said.
She said that last month they conducted a study in their store and carefully noted that members and the general public preferred to buy cell phones, loads, digi-cams and motorcycles than saving on rice for their basic consumption.
About 25 members who were observed who came in to buy rice were on motorcycles bought only between 3-5 kilos of rice for their consumption. A kilo of rice cost only about Php 30.00 well milled rice and Masipag, the most popular costs only about Php35/kilo Jasmine and 7 tonner costs only Php 36/kilo.
Of the 25 members who bought rice only 1 bought about 25 kilos of rice.The observation and study also showed that members have better cell phones and preferred to save on loads for their families, the Holy Family MPC said.
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The proliferation of luxury items here in the
Young children, it is observed, are possessing cell phones and other luxuries instead of being taught to save money for their future.
Many coops here have instituted in their operations the value of savings and thrift among members and among the youth, Cotabato Watch has noted.
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