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It is a feeling of deep pleasure to the small farmers group living in a remote mountain barangay who rolled a few thousand pesos as start-up capital to P1.7 billion in assets over 40 years later today, who would have thought?

The inspiring story of Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative, will tell you the tale of their hardwork and success for being united in a way that they could help each other and provide their families with a full stomach.  It began its humble beginnings in the town of Pinamungahan, 34 kilometers away from Cebu City or slightly over two hours' drive by land.

It started back in 1973, farming was the major source of livelihood in Lamac. But life was hard for poor farmers in the remote, jagged interior mountain barangay with no water, no electricity, and no road. Eating three meals a day is even a big deal and delicate for them. These farmers had to carry their produce on their backs and walked through rough trails to go to the town proper just to sell their harvests. The little earnings they gained were just not enough to feed them. These hardships impelled 70 tenant-tillers and small farm owners to join forces that same year and collaborate with each other on how to improve their living conditions. Their wish was simply to be able to feed their family three times a day and provide for other basic necessities in life such as putting their children to school. After attending a government orientation on the essence of forming a farmers’ cooperative, they were convinced that the road to a better life rests on helping each other. Each of the 70 farmers then contributed P50 as seed capital for their new organization which they called Lamac Samahang Nayon Consumers Cooperative and that is where it all began.

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One business of Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LMPC) is the Dairy Box which is selling variety of agricultural products, sweets and water bottles. The retail began its humble beginnings in the town of Pinamungajan, 34 kilometers away from Cebu City or slightly over two hours' drive by land. The company has been selling bottled waters for more than 5 years already and is distributed to its forty three branches.  For sweet lovers out there, the company is also selling sweet delicacies.  Not just sweet delicacies but variety of foods and beverages such as agricultural products. To ensure friendly atmosphere for the customers, employees have been trained to be welcoming and accommodating to all of your needs. The store has two tables with five chairs provided for the customers. The company's store is located at the same building with the main office which was at the second floor. In addition, the location is near at CYP dormitory which also owned by the company as well.

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To strongly respond the holistic empowerment needs of the vulnerable sectors through `socio-economic programs.

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A diversely- differentiated cooperative sustaining a socially-vigorous community of environmentally- and gender-sensitive families.

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“The Best Water for your Health”

Spring Water is underground water derived from an underground formation free from contaminants found in other water sources. Spring water is 100% free from any sort of contamination because it is collected straight from an underground source thus it is suitable for human consumption without any additional water treatment. It is generally cheaper than natural mineral water and has a lot of health benefits for customers. The increasing demand for Spring water is due to the water being the safest natural option that contains many essential minerals that our bodies need.

Lamac Purified Spring Water provides rich natural mineral water than other types of water offered by water companies. The company source of spring water came from their natural water systems in Pinamungajan. Lamac. It is recommended by other customers because it helps provide much oxygen in the body, aids in good digestion, helps neutralize acidity in the body, and keeps bones and teeth strong and healthy. Spring Water is safe to drink and helps maintain good a healthy diet to everyone. It promotes a healthy drinking experience for all ages and natural in minerals than other types of water.