Who We Are
Organized on September 4, 1994 and registered on November 14, 1994 with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Almeria Seafarers Multipurpose Cooperative (ASEMCO) is an institution initially founded to support the seafarers circle and their families. It later on evolved as the organization recognized the community’s need for financial and sociocultural assistance,
ASEMCO mainly offers Savings and Credit services. As the years progressed, the cooperative introduced allied services such as general merchandise, agribusiness, hostel and function rooms and learning center to further support the community’s growing needs.
Over the years, ASEMCO has received several recognitions from prominent award-giving bodies. Some of which are the 2012 BEST OFW FAMILY CIRCLE AWARD by OWWA and GAWAD PARANGAL Nomination by the CDA, a testament to the cooperative’s sustainable growth and significant contributions to people empowerment, social development, and nation-building.
The cooperative operates in 2 offices in Biliran, one in Del Baño Street, Poblacion, Almeria and one in 1F Vicentillo St. P.I. Garcia, Naval, Biliran.
VISION
MISSION
CORE VALUES
“Competence, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, Loyalty and Integrity”
Board Of Directors
Anicia Ty
Chairperson
Marly Saberon
Vice Chairperson
Juna Cordero
Secretary
Analiza Calles
B.O.D
Anicia Ty
Chairperson
Marly Saberon
Vice Chairperson
Lydia Ecalla
B.O.D
Juna Cordero
Secretary
Analiza Calles
B.O.D
Norlinda Atibula
B.O.D
Tomas Bernales
B.O.D
Estrellita Santolorin
B.O.D
Camilo De Los Reyes
B.O.D
Nolie Rico
B.O.D
Leadership Team
General Manager – Anita Corto
Accounting Division Head –
Loan Division Head – Merry Rose Balondo
Admin and Human Resource Officer – Sarah Gonzaga
Cash Division Head – Sandra Atok
Naval Branch Manager – Jerome Estreller
Merchandising Head – Diane Carrene Abelong
Head Teacher– Flor Santolorin
ASEMCO Inn Supervisor – Ma. Lee Neil Atibula
Agribusiness Coordinator – Marvin Sadoguio
Anita Corto
General Manager
Jessica Tabuyan
Accounting Division Head
Sandra Atok
Cash Division Head
Sarah Gonzaga
Admin & HR Officer
Marvin Sadoguio
Agri-Business Coordinator
Jerome Estreller
Naval Branch Manager
Diane Abelong
Merchandising Head
Flor Santolorin
Head Teacher
Ma.Lee Neil Atibula
ASEMCO Inn Supervisor
Merry Rose Balondo
Loan Division Head
Awards
National Awards
| Year | Award/Recognition Received | Sponsored/Given by |
| 2012 | 2012 Best OFW Family Circle Award | Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) |
| 2013 | 2nd place Model OFW Family of the Year Award(ASEMCO’s Entry) | Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) & Department of Labor and Employment |
| 2014 | CDA- Gawad Parangal Entry | Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) |
Regional Award
| Year | Award/Recognition Received | Sponsored/Given by |
| 2008 | Outstanding OFW Groceria Project | Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) |
| 2009 | SIPAG AWARD Special Citation | National Livelihood and Development Corp. (NLDC) |
| 2010 | SIPAG AWARD Most Outstanding Cooperative for Visayas | National Livelihood and Development Corp. (NLDC) |
| 2013 | 1st Placer Model OFW Family of the Year (Capt. Mateo & Edna Mecaydor Family) | DOLE & OWWA R-8 |
| 2014 | 2nd Place Gawad Parangal Most Outstanding Cooperative-Medium | CDA Tacloban |
Provincial Award
| Year | Award/Recognition Received | Sponsored/Given by |
| 2005-2007 | Most Outstanding Cooperative (Multi-Purpose Non-Agricultural Category) | Provincial Government of Biliran |
| 2008 | Hall of Fame Most Outstanding Cooperative (Multi-Purpose Non-Agricultural Category) | Provincial Government of Biliran |
| 2010 | Certificate of Recognition asActive Blood Donor to the Province’s Kadugo Tayo Program | Provincial Government of Biliran |