First Country Bank is a microfinance bank dedicated to promoting the modern heroes of our country — small entrepreneurs, teachers, veterans, and overseas workers.
Former Department of Education Undersecretary Dr. Alejandro Wilfredo Clemente founded the Bank along with a group of retired bank executives in 1999 in order to make a difference in society, by providing financial assistance to borrowers who otherwise would have difficulty being served by bigger banks.
Through the years, First Country Bank has proven that it can take an aggressive stance in the microfinance sector, with its officers bearing in mind that only a microfinance bank truly dedicated to the masses can help improve people’s lives.
Vision & Mission
Vision
We will be a catalyst in uplifting the lives of the unsung heroes of our country
Mission
We shall provide relevant and innovative financial services to underserved niche markets at a fair return to our shareholders and depositors.
Board of Directors
M/Gen. Ramberto Saavedra (Ret.)
had a distinguished career in the Philippine military as deputy commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and operations officer of the Armed Forces Southern Command, with a Masters of Military Arts and Science. After leaving the military, he founded, headed, and managed several security and investigation agencies. Still active in the industry, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Country Bank.
Victorino Faner
served for years as director of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. A CPA and MBA by training, he was an accounting degree from the Far Eastern University. He was past president of First Country Bank and now seats on its board as a director.
Ernesto Aquino
has held numerous management positions from such banks as Citibank, PCI Bank, iBank, and Solid Bank. He holds an electrical engineering and a master of engineering in computer science degrees both from the University of the Philippines-Diliman.
Antonio Siojo
is an economics graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University and has served as director for various credit organizations. He also has several years of experience in treasury operations at Citibank, PCI Bank, among others. He serves as an independent director at First Country Bank.
Florante Cojuangco
was mayor of the municipality of Bamban, Tarlac. He serves as an independent director at First Country Bank.
