9th Representative Assembly slated on March 16, 2013Around 800 delegates, representing all TELESCOOP members and oth-er guests, are expected to troop to Innolab Gymnasium in Manda-luyong City on March 16, 2013 for the 9th PLDT Employees Multi-Pur-pose Cooperative (TELESCOOP) Annual Representative Assembly.

FIRST QUARTER 2013 www.telescoop.com.ph

In his message, President and Chair-person Marcos R. de Leon will underscore the contribution of TELESCOOP, “In all of the corporate existence of TELESCOOP and as we go into its 37th year of opera-tion, we feel proud for the contributions and assistance extended by TELESCOOP to our members. It cannot be denied that TELESCOOP “changed their lives” and always provides a “helping hand” to our members in times of dire needs.”

He will also report to the assembly the highlights of 2012 operations, to wit:

Total assets increased from P1,560,267,715 in 2011 to P 1,635,934,129 in 2012or a 5% increase and an all-time high of 2012 Net Surplus of

P 48,256,560 since 2003 which have been translated into a ten percent (10%) increase in the Patronage Refund distributed to our members as compared to the previous year.

During the Assembly, it is custom-ary to present all resolutions and the amendments to the Articles of Coopera-tion and By-Laws for approval by the august body in compliance with the re-quirements of the Cooperative laws.

CDA Recognizes TELESCOOP for Participation to International Year of CooperativesThe Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), the lead government agency mandated by virtue of Repub-lic Act No. 9520 to promote the viability and growth of Philippine cooperatives, awarded a Plaque of Recog-nition to PLDT Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative (TELESCOOP) for its active partici-pation to the In-ternational Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2012 dur-ing the Coopera-tive Advocacy Run 4Ps last De-cember 12, 2012.

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed year 2012 as the IN-T E R N AT I O N A L

Photo below shows the TELESCOOP Board of Directors, they are from left: Teofilo E Espadera, Ernesto C. Miranda, Gerardo Jose V. Castro , Froilan M. Bautista, Hector M. Profeta - Vice Chairperson, Marcos R. de Leon - Chairperson, Emiliano R. TanchicoAlexander C. Banag and Jose Lauro G. Pelayo. To page 2, please

“Ituro Mo, Bibilhin Ko...” Promo Yields P30.6M in Gross Sale An innovative campaign dubbed as “Ituro Mo, Bibilhin Ko and Gadgets Sale”, a brain-child of Director Froilan M. Bautista, was re-launched recently signaling the intensifica-tion of TELESCOOP’s Direct Selling Program.

A gross sales of P30,361,723.00 was realized from a total 849 members who patronized our co-operative throughout the promo campaign period.

Ituro Mo, Bibilhin Ko” works in a principle where the member simply has to submit a Price Quotation (P.O.) for his preferred gadgets or appliances from supplier and TELESCOOP shall initiate payment/purchase for the item/s and have these delivered to the member or picked up by the member from any store of his preference.

“We were able to substantially meet the demands of our members and at the same time have accorded them lower interest rates and acquisition cost for purchases of appliances and gadgets, not to mention the warran-ties and other freebies that go with it,” TELESCOOP Vice Chairperson and Director Hector M. Profeta said.

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Makati City Government, Makati Cooperative Development Office (MCDO) award TELESCOOP as No. 1 in Total Assets, No. 2 in Total MembershipTELESCOOP was cited as No. 1 in Total Assets and No. 2 in Total Membership during the awarding ceremonies of the “2011 Search for Outstanding Cooperatives of Makati City” held at the University of Makati Grand Theater in Makati City on October 22, 2012. The search was sponsored by the City Government of Makati, Makati Co-operative Development Office in coor-dination with Makati Cooperative De-velopment Council where TELESCOOP received Plaques of Recognition.

TELESCOOP won first place in To-tal Assets Category with its total as-set of P1,560,267,751.00 in 2011. Meanwhile, TELESCOOP was also cit-ed for ranking number 2 in terms of mem-bership expansion in the 2011 Search for Outstanding Cooperatives of Makati.

Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri, rep-resenting Vice President Jejomar Binay, was the guest speaker and conferred the awards during the Awarding Ceremony of the 2011 Out-standing Cooperatives in Makati City.

In his brief remarks, Senator Zubiri said the cooperatives still remain the

partners of ordinary workers and all work toward providing the members fi-nancial assistance, as well as other ben-efits that would uplift their quality of life.

He also commended the city gov-ernment of Makati for giving proper recognition to the top cooperative with the highest assets, as well as the oth-er recognitions for the Search for the Outstanding Cooperatives in 2011.

These cooperatives are the ones that have performed well in manag-ing cooperative assets. They have de-signed viable lending schemes that at-tracted the members to avail of them, but at the same time, would not be burdensome for the members to pay.

The exemplary planning and management of cooperatives set them apart from the rest, and should, therefore, be recognized.

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YEAR OF COOPERATIVES (IYC) thru Resolution 64/136, which encourages all cooperatives to take advantage of the IYC to promote cooperatives, to raise public awareness of the contribution of coop-eratives to social and economic development and promote the formation and growth of cooperatives.

In relation to this, the CDA created a Nation-al and Steering Committee to celebrate the Philip-pine IYC 2012, composed of cooperative federa-tions/unions, government institutions, academes, cooperative party lists and other relevant insti-tutions tasked to plan, develop and implement programs and activities at the national level.

With the theme “Transformative Cooperatives for People, Planet, Prosperity and Peace”, the Philippine IYC 2012 aimed to increase public awareness about cooperatives and their contributions to advance the 4P’s for sustainable development, engage government to create policy environment conducive to the forma-tion, growth and stability of coops, and to advance the 5 priority areas, the PCMTDP and CDA 3 point agenda.

CDA Recognizes TELESCOOP...

Chairperson Marcos R. de Leon, third from left, is shown holding the plaque of recognition (inset) during the awarding rites. Also in photo are, from left: AIC Chairperson Roberto R. De Guzman, Vice Chairperson and Director Hector M. Profeta and Ms. Marjorie A. de Veyra, former City Administrator, City of Makati.

3OUTREACH PROGRAM

Induction of Officers

The donation will benefit five (5) can-cer patients, P10,000.00 each, for their medicines and medical treat-ment needs,” TELESCOOP Chair-person Marcos R. De Leon said.

“This socio-civic or outreach program is in consonance with Article 53 of R.A. 9520 which states that every coopera-tive shall draw up regular reports of its program of activities, including those in pursuance of their socio-civic un-dertakings, showing their progress and achievements….” De Leon added.

The National Children’s Hospital, a

fully-subsidized government hospital, has been the frontrunner in the care of pediatric patients, in different stages of life and different types of diseases. Al-though almost 90% of patients are indi-gent, they have never been deprived of admission despite financial constraints.

The delivery of services for indigent patients is done through sponsorship, collaboration with government and non-government organizations and in-dividuals. Through the years, this edi-fice has been and will always be a liv-ing testament of loving quality patient care and concern for all Filipino children.

PLDT First Vice President/Controller Ms. Chaye Cabal-Revilla was the inducting officer and guest of honor during the TELESCOOP Induction of 2012 Officers held at PLDT Innolab at Boni Avenue in Mandaluyong City last May 17, 2012. Photos, from top, clockwise, show her delivering an inspirational remarks, swearing the officers into the oath of office, striking a pose for posterity with the officers and receiving a plaque of appreciation being the inducting officer and guest speaker from TELESCOOP Chairperson Marcos R. de Leon.

TELESCOOP Sponsors Christmas Party and Donates P50K to Cancer-stricken Indigent ChildrenTELESCOOP sponsored a Christmas Party for cancer patients confined at the National Children Hospital located at Quezon City and donated a P50,000.00 subsidy for indigent children as medical assistance on December 29, 2012.

4TELESCOOP Officers, Members and Staff Attend Various SeminarsTELESCOOP officers, members and staff attended various seminars and courses recently.

This is in compliance with the requirements of Repub-lic Act No. 9520 specifically stated in Chapter IV Adminis-tration under Article 44 on Functions, Responsibilities, and Training Requirements of Directors, Officers, and Committee Members. This is further required by the Rule 7, Section 5 of the Implementing Rules and Regulation stating that the training program should con-tain the minimum requirements in the module/curriculum as prescribed by the Cooperative Development Authority, and Memo Circular 2011-14 that all coop officers, lead-ers and staff must complete trainings as prerequisite for governance and in compliance with the provisions of the law.

These seminars will further enhance their capacity for more efficient and effective governance and operations.

TELESCOOP officers and Board of Directors attend-ed the following seminars: Basic Cooperative Course on January 27-28, 2012; Leadership and Values Re-Ori-entation on April 20-21, 2012; Cooperative Management and Governance on September 29, October 20 and No-vember 10, 2012 all held at PLDT Innolab in Mandaluy-ong City; Strategic Planning Seminar at the Lake Hotel, Tagaytay City on October 12-14, 2012.

OTHER SEMINARS AND EVENTS IN 2012Meanwhile, TELESCOOP members attended fourteen (14) classes of Pre Membership Seminar /MS/TELE-SCOOP Updates and series of consultation on opera-tions and product and services with 1,779 existing and prospective members.

Members also attended ten (10) sessions on Finan-cial Wellness Program in collaboration with PECCI and PLDT Company.

A session for PLDT retirees/ TELESCOOP members who availed of Manpower Reduction Program was also conducted.

On the other hand, employees and officers attended two (2) sessions on Strategic Planning Workshop on Operations for fiscal Year 2013.

TELESCOOP officers and members also participat-ed in the CDA-Sponsored “Run 4P’s” during the celebra-tion of the “International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) for 2012” on December 12, 2012.

Photos above show your officers, employees and staff attending various seminars and courses to further enhance their capacity for more efficient and effective governance and operations.

30 YEARS IN SERVICE AWARDEESFrom left: Divinagracia M. Buenvenida, Naneta C. Margarejo, Virginia B. Armada,Nida J. Vales, and Ma. Theresa L. Labadan

25 YEARS IN SERVICE AWARDEESFrom left: Nannette V. Cabrera, Imelda P. Armada, and Gilmar D. Marcelino

2012TELESCOOP EMPLOYEES SERVICE AWARDS

5MEMBERS’ TESTIMONIES

In his message to the TELESCOOP member’s Chairperson Marcos De Leon said, “we feel proud for the contributions and assistance extended by TELESCOOP to our members. It cannot be denied

that TELESCOOP “changed their lives” and always provides a “helping hand” to our members in times of dire needs. Here’s what our members got to say to affirm this:

Lewie de LeonHOME Inbound, Sampaloc

TELESCOOP helps me finan-cially when I needed it the most specially when it comes to medi-cines, hospitalization, bills pay-ment and even other loans pay-ment. Dividends from loans are just some of the many benefits we can enjoy being a member.

Jeanne F. TuazonHOME-ICCS, Sampaloc Ex-changeTELESCOOP helps me a lot espe-cially in times of financial needs. As a member, one can easily ask for financial assistance, take for exam-ple the Multi-Purpose Loan which you may use for school tuition fees.

Juliet F. Libo-OnBacolod Exchange

It lets me enjoy the convenience and benefits offered by purchas-ing a variety of products and en-joy loans with lower interest. Participate in the annual mem-bership meetings and electing representatives to the Board of Directors. Share, in any net savings through the annual pa-tronage dividends. Also one factor that Telescoop help me the proceeds of my loan is to meet the financial costs and expenses requirement for the dialysis of my brother; car loan, constructing house and tuition fees of my children.

Irene Susan T. DungoMarketing Specialist, MarkCom

Buying three units of Apple I-phone 4s for my daughter and son-in-law, as well as for myself, seems so convenient and easy through TELE-SCOOP! It has the widest range of appliances and top-of-the-line and most latest gadgets. The price is comparatively lower than most outlets or shops. Not to mention that you are assured you are getting the genuine gadgets with warranties with the proliferation of bogus units and clones.

Susana P. SampingSSC – San Fernando, La Union

TELESCOOP is the answer to the members, family circle in times of financial constraints. Ready to extend immediate ser-vices coupled with a smile. It eases one’s burden from vari-ous necessities such as tuition fees and other personal needs. TELESCOOP promotes smooth interpersonal relationship among PLDT Stakeholders and members. It serves as link-

ages to the community in a very unique cooperative way. KUDOS TELESCOOP! Let’s pro-mote in enhancing more services of our own cooperative. SALAMAT TELESCOOP….: )

Yolanda R. RiveroHome BO Management, Cauayan, Isabela Exchange

As I widow sending two kids in college and one in elementary, I avail of TELESCOOP loans to pay for their tuition fees and school allow-ances. I can do it as frequent as I need it most specially to settle their tuition fees in installment basis. Well, wow I just couldn’t picture myself financing the needs of my children and giving them the best education that any parent desire! And that’s all just being a TELESCOOP member.

I may consider myself as one of the luckiest employees earning a big ba-sic pay but at most times not enough to meet my family’s needs. I am even luckier that TELESCOOP is always there as part of my dream’s fulfillment. I am very, very lucky to be accommodated by TELE-SCOOP staff, whom I never had a chance to personally meet, but giving me the very best and swift accommodation to have my loans processed in no time. TELESCOOP should be offered to all even to none-PLDT offices since this is a cooperative made to help those who are really in need of help.

COMING UP NEXT ISSUE: “Your Chairperson’s Corner”Greetings Fellow TELESCOOP Members!

I am pleased to inform you that in the next issue of our TELESCOOP Chronicle YOU will have a venue or space for your concerns and rest assured these will be answered and addressed. As your Chairperson, I encouncourage you to send them through email. We welcome all your comments, concerns and suggestions.

Marcos R. de Leon, Chairperson

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TELESCOOP Pays Tribute to Our Departed Colleagues and Friends :

Alejandro C. Fabian1949 - 2012

“We thank

Rodrigo M. Profeta 1945 - 2012

Alex, known to many and will always be remembered as a soft-spoken PLDT Executive. He has been instrumental to Company’s industrial peace and has introduced new, innovative human re-source processes to our Cooperative.

Sonny paved the way to the transforma-tion of TELESCOOP from a mere service to a multi-purpose cooperative. Thanks to his prowess in the field of finance be-ing a former Finance Executive in PLDT.

you for investing your time, talents

bringing TELESCOOP to its present stature as a

financially-sound and

members-oriented Cooperative”

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List of Active Suppliers 2012SuPPLIER’S nAmE PRODuCTS AnD SERVICES OFFERED

ABEnSOn VEnTuRES, InC. Furniture & AppliancesAuTOmATIC CEnTRE AppliancesCOmWORKS, InC. Cellphones, Computer, Laptops & GadgetsCREASIA mARKETInG InC. General MerchandiseD’BLuE CLASSICS InC Jeans PantsDR. T. SIPIn nER OPTICAL Optical SevicesEXECuTIVE OPTICAL Optical SevicesFERn, InC. Health & Vitamis ProductsFLOOR LInEnS & THInGS Bed sheet & Linen ProductsFRAnZ A. EnTERPRISES General MerchandiseGRAnmERLEn InC. General MerchandiseHOLIDAY SuPERmART Supermarket & Department StoreIDEAL VISIOn CEnTER Optical SevicesInOSPHIL CORPORATIOn Cooking MaterialsLOu’S HAnDmADE PRODuCTS TRADInG General MerchandisemARCIAnA mARKETInG General MerchandisemAXICORP, InC. Games & Computer ProductsmILEDEL EnTERPRISES QB Stove & other related productsORAnGE COmmunICATIOnS Cellphones, Computer, Laptops & GadgetsPG SCEnTS SHOP Perfumes & Scented productsROYAL DuTY FREE Supermarket & Department StoreTHE ASTRA GROuP, InC. Extreme magic sing & other videoke productsTRuEVInE COmm., InC. Cellphones, Computer, laptops & gadgetsTuPPERWARE BRAnDS Tupperware productsVICTOR OPTICAL Optical Sevices

VIRGInS FOunTAIn InTERnATIOnAL CORP. Health & Vitamins Products

To Our Valued TELESCOOP Members:We wish to invite you to visit our website to know more about the prod ucts and services that the Cooperative is offering

.Members can view his/her Telescoop Accounts (Subsidiary Ledger), and can check the balances of outstanding loans, share capital , and status of applied loan from time to time.

Members can also monitor their savings account. Member’s profile is also viewable in the website, so that any changes in status, beneficiaries , etc can be relayed to Telescoop office for proper updating.

Should you still have no access to our website, please consider the following steps:

•Call up TELESCOOP Customer Service hotline at 890-0409 and know your “TELESCOOP MEMBER ID” (six digit number)

•Go to www.telescoop.com.ph•On the right side of the page is the member’s Log in, click

“create new account”• Fill out the Register User Account Box (as shown at right)

EDITORIAL STAFFHector M. Profeta

ChairpersonGerardo Jose V. Castro

MemberJose Lauro G. Pelayo

MemberFroilan M. Bautista

MemberGerardo C. Aguinaga

Finance OfficerAtty. Benjamin O. Dorosan

Secretary to the BoardRexie T. PadillaSecretary/Trainor

Roberto S. KalawTrainor

Ike P. ArboledaManaging Editor

Other important reminders:

• Telescoop member ID - 6 digit number• Employee No. - either old ID no or sap ID• Birthdate - month, year, date• Mobile # - LAST 9 digits or if CP#

is not available key in 9 zeros

Suggestions/ Comments are highly appreciated for the improvement and success of our cooperative and TELESCOOP website

List of TELESCOOP Products & Services1. Various Loan (VS)2. Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL)3. Financial Services and Development Loan SR (FSDL SR)4. School Supplies Loan (SSL)5. Financial Services and Development Loan JR (FSDL JR)6. Financial Service and Development Loan EXPRESS (FLEX)

7. School Financial Loan (SFL)8. Handog sa Maligayang Pasko (HMPL)9. TEAM Loan10. MRD Loan11. ACF Loan12. Direct Selling13. Short P.O.’s Groceries Dry Goods14. Gift Checks - SM / LM

Telescoop Logo Rationale

The three slanted bars - with progression colors from white, light green and green- with solid black in between the bars create a two-dimensional figure effect

that resembles the retractile cord component of a telephone set, signifies flexibility. This represents the industry of the company where the employees members of the cooperative work for - PLDT. The orange circle connected to the dark green bar resembles a figure of a person - YOU as member - giving an impression of movement or moving forward. The colors, from light to darker shades or solid color, depict steadfastness that could stand the test of time.

• Note: Registration will need approval by the Administrator. Once approved, an email confirmation advice will be sent to you.

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Marcos R. De LeonChairperson

Hector M. ProfetaVice Chairperson

Alexander C. Banag Acting Treasurer

Teofilo E. Espadera Member

Jose Lauro G. PelayoMember

Froilan M. Bautista Member

Emiliano R. TanchicoMember

Ernesto C. MirandaMember

Gerardo Jose V. CastroMember

Board of Directors

Roberto R. De GuzmanChairperson

Gerardo C. AguinagaVice Chairperson

Ariston F. Cruz, Jr.Secretary

Rodolfo E. Manzanares, Jr.Member

Audit and Inventory Committee

Roderick Ramon F. SantosMember

Education Committee From left: Gerardo C. Aguinaga, Finance Officer; Froilan M. Bautista, member; Gerardo Jose V. Castro, member; Hector M. Profeta, EdCom Chairperson; Rexie T. Padilla, Secretary/Trainor; Jose Lauro G. Pelayo, member; Roberto S. Kalaw, Trainor; Alexander C. Banag, member and Atty. Benjamin O. Dorosan, Secretary to the Board.

Atty. Benjamin O. DorosanBoard Secretary