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Vision

We are a Credit Cooperative that responds to the stewardship aspiration of the Presbyterium.

Our Mission

To strengthen and expand the associational cooperative, promoting fraternal brotherhood in the priestly life, providing ministry through social and economic services to its members and the apostolate of the church.

A Brief History

1993

Bahay-Pari Credit Cooperative was established in 1993 by a group of priests from the Archdiocese of Manila. The initiative was born out of a desire to provide financial support and services to the clergy

1997

Bahay-Pari Credit Cooperative was officially registered with the Cooperative Development Authority on October 30, 1997,

2016

In 2016, Bahay-Pari Credit Cooperative, an esteemed financial institution catering to the needs of the clergy and the broader church community, underwent a transformative change overseen by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA). This change involved a significant rebranding effort, including the renaming of the cooperative to better align with its evolving mission and values. 

Under the guidance and oversight of the Cooperative Development Authority, Bahay-Pari Credit Cooperative embraced a new identity, adopting the name "Solidaritas Credit Cooperative." This renaming reflected the cooperative's commitment to solidarity, mutual support, and community empowerment, while signaling its intention to expand its reach beyond its traditional membership base.

 

2023

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Board of Directors

Fr. Anton C.T. Pascual

Chairman

Fr. Benny Tuazon

Vice Chairman

Msgr. Bobby Canlas

Board Member

Fr. Rolly Agustin

Board Member

Fr. Steve Zavala

Board Member

Fr. Antonio Navarette Jr.

Board Member

Fr. Dave Concepcion

Board Member

Fr. Adrian Magnait

Board Secretary

Fr. Rodel Paulina

Board Treasurer

Officers

Cooperative Values

Self Help

The use of one's own efforts and resources to achieve things without relying on others.

Self Responsibility

The accountability of individuals for their actions.

Democracy

The type governance which emanates from the members; a form of management in which the supreme power is vested in the coop members and exercised directly by them.

Equality

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

Equity

The value of being fair and impartial.

Solidarity

The awareness of shared interests, objectives, standards, and sympathies creating a psychological sense of unity within a cooperative.

Ethical Values

HONESTY

The moral character that connotes positive and virtuous attributes such as integrity, truthfulness, straightforwardness, including straightforwardness of conduct, along with the absence of lying, cheating and theft.

OPENNESS

The quality of being receptive to new ideas, opinions, or arguments.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The duty to act in the best interests of their environment and society as a whole.

CARING FOR OTHERS

The act which involves dedicating yourself for the welfare of others. It is putting your own needs aside, and paying attention to what they need.

Cooperative Principles

1

VOLUNTARY & OPEN MEMBERSHIP

Which implies that anyone can join a co-op; and that there is no discrimination based on gender, social, racial, political or religious factors.

2

DEMOCRATIC MEMBER CONTROL

Which states that members control their business by deciding how it's run and who leads it.

3

MEMBER'S ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION

States that all co-op members invest in their cooperative. This means people, not shareholders, benefit from a co-op's profits.

4

AUTONOMY & INDEPENDENCE

Means that when making business deals or raising money, co-ops never compromise their autonomy or democratic member control.

5

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND INFORMATION

Under this principle cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives. They inform the general public, particularly young people and opinion leaders, about the nature and benefits of cooperation