First Consolidated Bank

Corporate Social Responsibility

Since its foundation, the First Consolidated Bank has invested in people and communities to help create economic growth and prosperity in the bank service areas. From environment to education, health and livelihood, the bank’s community projects not only support its corporate goals but also encourage and collaborate with local government units and non-profit organizations, by partnering with them to implement social changes in positive and sustainable ways.

Health
The Bank feels strongly about the importance of physical wellness for quality of life, and provides assistance to health initiatives in various forms.
- Regularly donates to indigents who seek immediate financial assistance through radio programs.
- Regularly sponsors international and local medical missions like for various surgeries such as cataract, cleft palate, heart and many others, with numerous foundations, such as the Gift of Life Foundation, and various medical practitioners. In 2024, the Bank assisted the Gift of Life Foundation with its various surgical missions.
- Donation of 100 pairs of eye lens in support of cataract surgeries for indigent patients.
- Regularly supports the Tzu Chi Foundation with ongoing projects, such as medical assistance and calamity relief.
- Donations of numerous types of assistance in response to the pandemic crisis: FCB has given masks and PPE to various recipients, including DSWD beneficiaries. The Bank has also donated face shields, additional funds for frontliner PPEs, as well as provided cash assistance to the islands of Talibon and Bien Unido. The Bank also contributed for the donation of two nasal high flow therapy equipment to Bohol.
Culture and Arts
FCB believes in the importance of artistic endeavours that help in learning positive behaviours for human development for communities and individuals alike.
- Provides financial support for the activities of the Annual Sandugo and Saulog Festivals.
- Sponsors the triennial event – The Outstanding Boholanos Around the World (TOBAW) Awards.
- Supports the Loboc Youth Ambassadors Band; a poverty alleviation project.
- Donated funds for the LYAB students.
- Provides support for Diocese of Tagbilaran activities.
- Regularly supports local talents.
Livelihood
To assist in poverty reduction, the Bank believes in the importance of “teaching a man to fish to feed him for a lifetime.”
- Through the FCB Foundation and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) community, various projects have been implemented to promote livelihood such as the donation of 40 sewing machines for women’s livelihood, construction of multi-purpose centers and common service facilities; and also projects to increase productivity of upland rice farmers such as constructions of small water impounding.
- Donated funds for the Balay sa Kabos Foundation founded by Bishop Alberto Uy.
- Donated towards the technological and transportation needs of various organizations.
- Donated assistance to rice farmers.
- Provided funds in support of the indigenous people, Sama-Badjao Community for trainings on computer literacy, garments, and food technology.
- Recent donations to Cebu Caritas Inc., Sister Clarette-Rosario Foundation, Inc., and SVD Southern Province Inc.
Education
The Bank believes that education is the greatest equalizer in life; therefore providing strong support towards learning, especially for the youth.
- Provides funds for the construction of school buildings, reference materials, books, and computers to public elementary and high schools.
- The Alfonso L. Uy College Scholarship Program extends annual scholarships to students who are financially-hard up but academically deserving, to pursue college education.
- Donated property in Catagbacan Norte, Loon, Bohol for a new elementary school building, and a high school building in Guindulman, Bohol.
- Donations to promising students/student groups in support of participation towards international competitions, like robotics.
- Recently donated school supplies to over 4,000 indigent students around Bohol.
- Recent sponsorship to BISU Clarin Campus for their extension program to ALS learners.
Sports
The Bank also supports sports, believing in its importance for physical and mental health. Sports also help develop leadership skills and equip the youth with the ability to set goals and build character.
- Regularly supports home-grown athletes in various sports (chess, weightlifting, etc) in their quest for excellence.
- Regularly donates to athletic associations, like the Bohol Schools Athletic Association (BSAA) and the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA).
Environmental Sustainability
As stewards of vast financial resources and key players in the global economy, FCB hold a unique commitment to operate in a way that minimizes its environment impact and contributes to a healthier planet.
- The Bank supports the Philippine Tarsier Foundation for the preservation of the Tarsier, and its environment.
- Regularly participates in coastal clean-up activities in partnership with the Province of Bohol.
Calamity Response
FCB endeavours to help its communities struck by emergencies, especially with the effects of climate change exacerbating weather calamities.
- Significant donations of rice, goods, and housing materials for the victims of Typhoon Odette in coordination with the Dioceses of Tagbilaran and Talibon. Additionally, the Bank assisted in the distribution of financial assistance for the victims of Typhoon Odette in coordination with Tzu Chi Foundation.
- Assistance towards the purchase of land for indigent calamity victims in Loboc, Bohol.
- Donations of medicine/hygiene kits for families in Marawi City, and financial assistance for the victims of Typhoon Ulysses and the Taal Volcano eruption in Luzon.

With 135 banking offices nationwide, FCB is pleased to be given the opportunity to meet the growing needs of their valuable personal customers and business in micro, small, and medium markets. FCB happily shares its blessings with our surrounding communities.