1960
The Beginning
Atty. Brillantes founded the Philippine Credit Union League (PhilCUL) to strengthen savings and credit cooperatives.
Our Legacy of Empowerment
Over six decades of dedication to strengthening cooperatives and transforming communities across the Philippines.
How We Came To Be
The Beginning of a Movement
In 1960, driven by an unwavering desire to strengthen the savings and credit cooperatives in the country, a visionary leader took action that would change the landscape of Philippine cooperatives forever.
Atty. Alexander H. Brillantes, a distinguished CPA-Lawyer from Baguio Benguet Community Credit Cooperative, founded the Philippine Credit Union League (PhilCUL) — now known as the Philippine Federation of Credit Cooperatives (PFCCO).
His background as Assistant Director of the Bureau of Cooperatives Development gave him unique insights into cooperative challenges. In 2010, PFCCO proudly completed its 50-year cycle of dedicated service.
Atty. Alexander H. Brillantes
CPA-Lawyer • Visionary Founder
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Asst. Director, Bureau of Cooperatives Development
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Baguio Benguet Community Credit Cooperative
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Founded PhilCUL (now PFCCO) in 1960
Our Journey Through Time
Key milestones in our history
2000
PFCCO-Visayas Established
July 4, 2000 — officially registered with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA).
2010
Golden Anniversary
PFCCO completed 50 years. PFCCO-Visayas re-registered under R.A. 9520 with 13 primary members.
2011
National Recognition
PFCCO-National registered as the Knowledge Management Center for nine regional federations.
Today
Continuing Excellence
76 member cooperatives • 364,000+ members • ₱35.6B combined assets
The PFCCO National Network
Nine regional federations spanning the Philippines
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PFCCO Northwestern Luzon
PFCCO-NORWESLU
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PFCCO Northeast Luzon League
NELCCO PFCCO
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PFCCO Central Luzon
PFCCO-CLRL
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PFCCO National Capital Region
PFCCO-NCR
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PFCCO Southern Luzon
PFCCO-SLRL
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PFCCO Bicol
PFCCO-BICOL
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PFCCO Eastern Visayas
PFCCO-EVCF
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PFCCO Visayas
PFCCO-VISAYAS
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PFCCO Mindanao League
PFCCO-ML
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July 4, 2000
Official Establishment
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9520-07013858
CDA Registration
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13
Founding Members
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₱1.03M
Initial Capital
Our Continuing Legacy
From Atty. Brillantes' visionary founding in 1960 to our current network, we remain steadfast in empowering cooperatives and transforming communities.
"From empowered cooperatives to thriving communities — this has been our mission for over 60 years."