Gsc Umbrella Fish Landing Multi-Purpose Cooperative 2025

The GSC Umbrella Fish Landing Multi-Purpose Cooperative is a local cooperative based in General Santos City (GSC), Philippines, likely focused on supporting the fishing industry, particularly small-scale fishers and related workers.

🌊 Likely Purpose and Focus
Fish landing refers to the process of offloading fish from boats for selling, processing, or transporting. So, the cooperative probably man

ages or supports a fish landing site where fishers bring their catch. Multi-purpose cooperative means it may offer a range of services such as:

Buying and selling fish (trading/marketing)

Ice and cold storage access

Fuel, gear, or supply support for boats

Loans and financial services to members

Training, capacity building, or community outreach

🌟 Benefits to the Community
Empowerment of local fishers through collective bargaining and better pricing

Job creation along the value chain (from catch to market)

Improved sustainability through shared resources and education

Support for women and families often through livelihood diversification or food processing

💼 Governance and Structure
As a cooperative, it is owned and operated by its members. Registered under the CDA (Cooperative Development Authority) in the Philippines.