About Us

The Consuelo ‘Chito’ Madrigal Foundation (CCMF) is dedicated to improving the quality of life of distressed families in selected communities in the Philippines. Established by banker, philanthropist and Papal Awardee Doña Consuelo ‘Chito’ Madrigal-Collantes in 1997, it supports programs designed to respond to the needs of these communities to be self-sustaining.

CCMF’s programs seek to enhance the human dignity and self esteem of individuals and families through various interventions. Key initiatives cover: life skills and Livelihood training, Microfinance, Scholarships, Nutrition and Health, Early Learning, Teachers’ and Parents’ Formation Programs, Culinary Arts & other technical-vocational courses e.g. bookkeeping, etc.

For greater effectiveness, CCMF partners with institutions like University of Asia and the Pacific, St.Paul University, Manila, University of the Philippines, Center for Research Foundation, RSPO Foundation, Defending Family Values Foundation,Inc., Ateneo de Naga University, parishes, non-government organizations (NGOs) and other foundations with proven expertise in specific areas such as shelter provision, lending to the poor and community mobilization.

CCMF is structured to efficiently deliver resources and services to communities covered by strategic geographical areas for high impact. Initially, it has programs in Bikol, Bulacan and Payatas, that cater primarily to the needs of the poor in urban areas.

Consuelo ‘Chito’ Madrigal

She was one of the most distinguished businesswomen, philanthropist, civic worker, and social doyenne of the Philippines. She was the chair of the board of trustees of the Consuelo ‘Chito’ Madrigal Foundation, a foundation she established to help Filipino families out of poverty.

She is a distinguished banker and philanthropist. A daughter of the Don Vicente Madrigal of Ligao, Albay and Doña Susana Paterno. Married to former Ambassador Manuel Collantes (died May 28, 2009). In 1997, she was made Dame of St. Sylvester, the highest award conferred by the Pope on lay Catholics for commitment to the Church.

After decades of performing civic work, Doña Chito bemoaned the fact that, despite huge donations made and myriad causes supported, she yet had to see evidence of better living conditions and a brighter future for poor Filipinos. This led her to establish the Doña Consuelo ‘Chito’ Madrigal Foundation (CCMF) in 1997.

Doña Chito resolved to “create opportunities” for and “inspire productivity” in the poor rather than merely give doleouts. At this point, she was more interested in programs that could redound to palpable and enduring gains for the indigent. Specifically, this meant “helping these needy people… acquire expertise…enter the circle of exchange, and…develop their skills in order to make the best use of their capacities and resources.”

She died at the age of 86 on March 24, 2008 in her home in North Forbes, Makati City.