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.
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Health
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Donations of numerous types of assistance in response to the pandemic crisis: FCB has given over 200,000 cloth masks 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 recently contributed for the donation of two nasal high flow therapy equipment to Bohol.
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Regularly donates to indigents who seek immediate financial assistance through radio programs.
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Regularly sponsors international and local medical missions with various foundations, such as the Gift of Life Foundation, and various medical practitioners.
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Provides assistance to emergency-struck areas, such as donation 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.
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Education
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Provides funds for the construction of school buildings, reference materials, books, and computers to public elementary and high schools.
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The Alfonso L. Uy College Scholarship Program extends scholarships to students who are financially-hard up but academically deserving, to pursue college education.
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Donated property in Catagbacan Norte, Loon, Bohol for a new elementary school building, and a high school building in Guindulman, Bohol.
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Donated a land to the Societas Divinae Charitas, Inc. which is now built with Scholas Societas – a school for the deaf and blind at Tiptip District, Tagbilaran City, founded by Rev. Fr. Victor Bompat.
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Sports
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Regularly supports home-grown athletes in various sports (chess, weightlifting, etc) in their quest for excellence.
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Regularly donates to athletic associations, like the Bohol Schools Athletic Association (BSAA) and the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA).
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Livelihood
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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.
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Donated funds for the Balay sa Kabos Foundation founded by Bishop Alberto Uy.
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Donated towards the technological and transportation needs of various organizations.
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Donated assistance to rice farmers.
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Provided funds in support of the indigenous people, Sama-Badjao Community for trainings on computer literacy, garments, and food technology.
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Culture and Arts
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Provides financial support for the activities of the Annual Sandugo and Saulog Festivals.
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Sponsors the triennial event – The Outstanding Boholanos Around the World (TOBAW) Awards.
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Supports the Loboc Youth Ambassadors Band; a poverty alleviation project.
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Donated funds for the construction of a two-storey dormitory building for the LYAB students.
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Provides support for Diocese of Tagbilaran activities.
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Regularly supports local talents.
With 136 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.