LANDBANK inaugurates the new ATM in Aguinaldo, Ifugao led by Aguinaldo Mayor Gaspar Chilagan Jr. (4th from right) and LANDBANK Santiago Branch Head AVP Virginia Savilla (3rd from right), which will serve all 16 barangays in the municipality. AGUINALDO, Ifugao – In line with advancing financial inclusivity, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) recently inaugurated its new offsite ATM in the Municipality of Aguinaldo, Ifugao. As the only financial institution servicing the municipality, LANDBANK’s ATM located at the Ubao Barangay Hall will play a vital role in addressing the financial needs of the 16 barangays in Aguinaldo, as well as other neighboring towns. Aguinaldo Mayor Gaspar Chilagan Jr. and LANDBANK Santiago Branch Head AVP Virginia Savilla led the ceremonial event on 05 September 2023, together with other local officials. "We remain steadfast in expanding our touchpoints to provide accessible and responsive financial support and services nationwide, especially in unbanked and underserved areas in the countryside," said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz. The new LANDBANK ATM will add to the two point-of-sale (POS) terminals of the Aguinaldo Pomochan Multi-Purpose Cooperative, a LANDBANK Agent Banking Partner (ABP) that provides basic financial transactions on behalf of the Bank. "We extend our heartfelt gratitude to LANDBANK for this invaluable ATM addition, sparing our residents the unnecessary hassles of seeking distant banking facilities. This initiative significantly enhances the accessibility and convenience of banking services within our community," said Mayor Chilagan. The strategic placement of the LANDBANK ATM will also benefit various segments of the community, including municipal government employees, pensioners, teachers, police and military personnel, 4Ps beneficiaries, senior citizens, jeepney operators and drivers, and other recipients of the national government’s social programs. LANDBANK continues to step up the expansion of its touchpoints to help bridge the gap of financial accessibility for residents in remote areas, contributing to economic growth and development in the regions. The state-run Bank is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, representing six decades of uplifting lives, empowering communities, and serving the nation — all in pursuit of an inclusive and sustainable economy.
READ MOREBAGULIN, La Union – The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) recently installed the very first automated teller machine (ATM) in this fifth-class municipality to help promote inclusive growth. Located at the Bagulin Municipal Hall in Barangay Suyo, the new LANDBANK offsite ATM will make banking services more accessible, convenient, and safe for government employees, pensioners, beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and other clients from the town’s 10 barangays, who previously needed to travel to the neighboring town of Naguilian to access ATM services. Bagulin Mayor Virgilio C. Flor (3rd from right) and LANDBANK Senior Vice President Ma. Belma T. Turla (4th from right) led the inauguration of the offsite ATM on 12 September 2023. They were joined by Bagulin Vice Mayor Jaime A. Lictao (leftmost), with LANDBANK Bauang Branch Head Elizelda D. Calica (2nd from right) and La Union Lending Center Head Myra Myrtha M. Padolina (rightmost).
READ MORE(left photo) LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz (6th from right) and Davao de Oro First District Representative Congresswoman Maria Carmen S. Zamora (8th from right) lead the ribbon cutting at the inauguration of the LANDBANK Monkayo Branch in Davao de Oro on 09 November 2023. Joining them are LANDBANK Director Atty. David D. Erro (4th from right), Monkayo Councilor Manuel N. Zamora, Jr. (10th from right), together with other LANDBANK senior executives and local government officials. MONKAYO, Davao de Oro – The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) continues to advance financial inclusion in the country with the opening of its newest branch in the first-class town of Monkayo in the province of Davao de Oro. Located in Barangay Poblacion, the LANDBANK Monkayo Branch makes banking services more convenient to clients from the 73 combined barangays of Monkayo and the neighboring towns of Compostela, Montevista and New Bataan. This is the second LANDBANK branch in Davao de Oro, replacing the previous LANDBANK Easy Access Facility (LEAF) in the municipality, to provide improved and expanded banking services to the Province. LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz and Davao de Oro First District Representative Congresswoman Maria Carmen S. Zamora led the inauguration rites for the LANDBANK Monkayo Branch on 09 November 2023. They were joined by LANDBANK Director Atty. David D. Erro, Monkayo Councilor Manuel N. Zamora, Jr., and other LANDBANK senior executives and local government officials. “To keep in stride with local developments—not to mention Monkayo being the most populous town in the Province—we deemed it fitting to upgrade the previous LEAF into a full-fledged branch. We are now able to offer a wider range of services, as we complement the local government's vision of establishing a one-stop shop for basic public services,” said LANDBANK President Ortiz. For her part, Congresswoman Zamora thanked LANDBANK for its unwavering service to the nation and the Filipino people. “Without LANDBANK, government could not reach far-flung areas and could not reach ordinary Filipinos who need services,” she said. The newly inaugurated branch is equipped with an automated teller machine (ATM) and cash deposit machine (CDM) to facilitate fast, safe, and timely cash withdrawals and deposits of residents from the covered areas. LANDBANK clients who will benefit from the new touchpoint include over 53,000 Conditional and Unconditional Cash Transfer (CCT/UCT) program beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), 7,000 farmers and fishers, as well as government employees, teachers, and students, among others. The LANDBANK Monkayo Branch likewise features a Digital Corner where customers can open a deposit account in as fast as 15 minutes or less using the Bank’s Digital Onboarding System (DOBS). Opening an account via DOBS provides automatic enrollment to LANDBANK’s digital banking channels for safe and convenient online transactions. LANDBANK is the only bank present in all 82 provinces in the country, with a network of 606 branches and branch-lite units and 59 lending centers, 16 of which are in Mindanao. LANDBANK’s continued expansion across the country underscores its commitment to bringing banking services closer to its mandated and priority sectors, especially in unbanked and underserved areas.
READ MORELANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz (3rd from right), together with Tourism Secretary and former Liloan Mayor Ma. Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco (4th from right), House Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Representative Vincent Franco D. Frasco (5th from right), and Liloan Mayor Aljew Fernando J. Frasco (6th from right), leads the inauguration of the LANDBANK Liloan Branch-Lite on 08 December 2023. Joining them are LANDBANK Directors Atty. David D. Erro (leftmost) and Nancy D. Irlanda (2nd from left), Liloan Vice Mayor Darwin T. Apas (7th from left), and other local officials. LILOAN, Cebu – The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) opened a new branch-lite unit in this first-class town, as part of its commitment to promote greater financial inclusion and bolster Cebu Province’s bid for sustainable development. Located in front of the New Liloan Public Market in Barangay Jubay, the LANDBANK Liloan Branch-Lite brings banking services closer to residents of the 31 combined barangays of Liloan and neighboring town of Compostela, eliminating the need for clients to travel about 30 minutes to reach the nearest LANDBANK branches in the Municipality of Consolacion and Cities of Danao and Mandaue. “The presence of LANDBANK in Liloan is a testament to their commitment to serving the needs of our citizens, from farmers cultivating our fertile lands to entrepreneurs striving to build businesses, to big corporations and factories providing jobs to Liloanon—these will all contribute to the economic vitality of Liloan,” said Liloan Mayor Aljew Fernando J. Frasco. The newly inaugurated LANDBANK branch-lite will serve and benefit around 2,000 farmers and fishers; 5,600 Conditional and Unconditional Cash Transfer (CCT/UCT) program beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); government employees; and local and multinational businesses, among other private depositors. LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz, along with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary and former Liloan Mayor Ma. Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco, House Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Representative Vincent Franco D. Frasco, and Liloan Mayor Frasco, led the inauguration rites on 08 December 2023. Joining them were Liloan Vice Mayor Darwin T. Apas, LANDBANK Directors Atty. David D. Erro and Nancy D. Irlanda, LANDBANK Executive Vice President Liduvino S. Geron, Senior Vice Presidents Khurshid U. Kalabud, Elsie Fe NB. Tagupa, and Catherine Rowena B. Villanueva, and other local government officials. “With the opening of the LANDBANK Liloan Branch-Lite, we are enthusiastic about further enhancing our support to Liloan. We hope to draw more investors to the town and help fast-track sustainable growth for all,” said LANDBANK President Ortiz. The newly inaugurated branch-lite features an automated teller machine (ATM) for fast, safe, and convenient cash withdrawals, and a Digital Corner where clients can open a deposit account in 15 minutes or less using the LANDBANK Digital Onboarding System (DOBS). LANDBANK now operates 27 branches and branch-lite units, and two lending centers across Cebu, complemented by 143 ATMs, five cash deposit machines (CDMs), and 19 LANDBANKasama Agent Banking Partners operating 59 Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals to service underserved communities. Cebuanos can also enjoy free cash withdrawals at 173 ATMs located in 7-Eleven convenience stores across the province, as part of the Bank’s partnership with Pito Axm Platform, Inc. (PAPI). During the event, LANDBANK President Ortiz also reaffirmed LANDBANK's commitment to supporting inclusive and sustainable development in Liloan and Cebu by extending financial support for priority projects. Beyond expanding its loan portfolio for the agriculture sector, LANDBANK aims to further support the town's tourism sector to stimulate employment opportunities and economic activities. LANDBANK is the only bank present in all 82 Philippine provinces with 606 branches and branch-lite units and 59 lending centers, and is committed to bring convenient banking services and accessible financial assistance closer to Filipinos nationwide.
READ MOREWith support from LANDBANK, brothers Alex and Raymond Abelido were able to establish Tierra del Sur Farms, Inc., in San Agustin, Romblon, which is currently the largest commercial poultry farm in the province supplying around 54,000 fresh farm white eggs daily. SAN AGUSTIN, Romblon – With its local small-scale poultry farms having limited egg production capacity, this Province mainly relies on imported chicken eggs to fully sustain the daily requirements of consumers, restaurants and other local businesses. Bulk of Romblon’s egg supply are shipped from other areas in the country, making its supply vulnerable to transportation disruptions caused by adverse weather conditions and other unexpected delays. These constraints were in full display during the previous imposition of lockdown measures and travel restrictions at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local businessmen and brothers Alex and Raymond Abelido saw this demand-supply gap as an opportunity to establish Tierra del Sur Farms, Inc., a commercial poultry farm to help strengthen local egg production and cut down egg imports. “Growing Romblon’s poultry production is part of our vision to build a more sustainable food system in Romblon. This is our contribution towards ensuring food security in the province,” said Tierra del Sur Farms President and CEO Alex Abelido. Branching out from their existing construction business, the Abelido brothers faced the challenge of venturing into agriculture and building the largest poultry farm in the province to-date. In 2023, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) extended credit assistance amounting to P160 million to re-finance the construction of facilities in their 17-hectare farm in Romblon. The LANDBANK loan helped put up necessary facilities such as four poultry buildings, as well as feeds and tools warehouses, workers' quarters and an organic fertilizer plant. Part of the loan also supported the acquisition of ready-to-lay chickens and covered the purchase of chicken feeds, among other operational expenses. Not long after having 25,000 laying hens at the beginning of their operations, Tierra del Sur Farms, Inc. now has around 60,000 laying hens in their Romblon farm producing about 54,000 eggs daily. These eggs are distributed to the different island municipalities of the province, including Tablas Island. Locals are now able to buy eggs at a much cheaper price, with each piece sold at a farm gate price of P7.00 compared to imports that cost around P10.00 per piece. Having locally produced eggs likewise ensures quality and availability in the province, as compared to imported eggs which could take days to reach the province. Tierra del Sur Farms, Inc. is able to produce over 250,000 eggs daily, distributed in the islands of Romblon and other parts of the country, including Batangas, Rizal, and Manila. With the success of their Romblon poultry farm, Tierra del Sur Farms, Inc. likewise sought the assistance of LANDBANK in expanding their operations to Calatagan, Batangas. They availed a P430-million loan to finance the construction of poultry buildings and support facilities such as an organic fertilizer plant, sewage treatment plant, and warehouses. The Batangas poultry farm houses around 250,000 laying hens in seven fully automated and mechanized poultry buildings. It produces about 200,000 eggs daily, shipped to various trade partners in Batangas, Rizal, and Manila. “We would like to thank LANDBANK for its support as we achieve our goals of empowering local communities and ensuring food security. We look forward to their continued support as we plan to expand the reach of our operations even further to neighboring provinces,” said Raymond Abelido, Tierra del Sur Farms, Inc. Corporate Treasurer and manager. As of end-March 2024, LANDBANK’s outstanding loans to the poultry sector has reached P15.5 billion to finance the production of chicken and duck eggs, breeding of poultry, and sale of poultry meat and products, among other projects. Building a sustainable circular economy As part of Tierra del Sur Farms, Inc.’s advocacy to operate with minimal ecological footprint, the farm prides itself on employing sustainable methods for waste management to reduce environmental impact and protect natural resources. Through a sewage treatment plant also financed by LANDBANK, the farm recycles wastewater as drinking water for their chickens, thereby reducing costs and preventing water pollution. LANDBANK’s assistance likewise enabled the farm to construct an organic fertilizer plant to produce their own fertilizer from chicken manure. These fertilizers are sold to local farmers to help improve soil quality and agricultural production. Tierra del Sur Farms, Inc. was also recently recognized for the good quality of their fertilizer and tapped by the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) through a joint venture to supply organic fertilizer to coconut farmers nationwide. Their new collaboration aims to boost coconut production while promoting proper poultry waste management, as the Abelido brothers work towards making their business more sustainable and self-sustaining. ABOUT LANDBANK LANDBANK currently operates a total of two Branches in the Province of Romblon, complemented by seven ATMs and one cash deposit machine, to facilitate accessible, convenient, and secure banking services. LANDBANK is the largest development financial institution in the country promoting financial inclusion, digital transformation and sustainable development to benefit Filipinos. The Bank is present in all 82 provinces in the country, committed to provide accessible and responsive financing to drive the agriculture sector’s productivity and competitiveness, while championing sustainable development in the countryside.
READ MOREFinance Secretary and LANDBANK Chairman Ralph G. Recto (2nd from left), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. (leftmost), and LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz (center) confer the Ulirang Magsasaka Award to Deodany L. Cara (3rd from left) with his wife, Ma. Cecilia Cara (4th from left) during the LANDBANK 2024 MERIT Awards on 8 August 2024 in Malate, Manila. Joining them are LANDBANK Directors Virginia N. Orogo (6th from left) and Nancy D. Irlanda (7th from left), together with Executive Vice President Ma. Celeste A. Burgos (8th from left) and Vice President Rolando G. Santos. (rightmost). Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) celebrated its 61st anniversary by recognizing its exceptional development partners in the delivery of essential financial and support services in local communities nationwide. During an appreciation event held on 08 August 2024 at LANDBANK Plaza in Manila, the Bank honored outstanding clients and partners across various sectors through the Models of Excellence Recognition Initiative for Top Bank Clients (MERIT) Awards. “The success stories of our awardees mirror the potential of our nation. It illustrates how far we can progress when we commit to being each other’s steadfast partners in development,” said Finance Secretary and LANDBANK Chairman Ralph G. Recto in addressing the MERIT awardees. “Your work and contributions send a powerful message—that we can put an end to poverty not by looking out only for ourselves, but by working hand in hand together,” he added. (Left) Finance Secretary and LANDBANK Chairman Ralph G. Recto congratulates the MERIT awardees for their achievements and contributions to building a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy. (Right) LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz expresses her gratitude to clients and partners for their continued trust and support for the Bank. The LANDBANK MERIT Awards recognized the Bank’s high-performing clients who have become models of operational excellence, which include cooperatives, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), corporations and large enterprises, countryside financial institutions (CFIs), microfinance institutions (MFIs), and individual farmers. LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz expressed appreciation to the MERIT awardees for their contributions to advancing agriculture, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion, and reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to helping them achieve their full potential. "When our clients thrive, we thrive. Every achievement represents our shared success; each milestone is a reflection of the strength of our partnership. That’s why it is only fitting that we pay tribute to you—our dear clients and partners—for your steadfast support and invaluable contributions on this meaningful journey," said LANDBANK President and CEO Ortiz. Finance Secretary Recto and LANDBANK President and CEO Ortiz were joined by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr., LANDBANK Directors Virginia N. Orogo, Nancy D. Irlanda, and David D. Erro, and LANDBANK Executive Vice President Ma. Celeste A. Burgos and Vice President Rolando G. Santos in presenting the awards to 14 MERIT awardees. Department of Finance (DOF) Undersecretary Maria Luwalhati C. Dorotan-Tiuseco, Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Atty. Asis G. Perez, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Assistant Secretary Lennard Constantine C. Serrano, Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Assistant Secretary Santiago S. Lim, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Assistant Director Daisy B. Pabuaya, and Philippine Guarantee Corporation (PGC) Senior Vice President Emmanuel R. Torres also graced the event. Under the Gawad sa Pinakatanging Kooperatiba (Gawad PITAK), the Alicia Neighborhood Multi-Purpose Cooperative and Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative were hailed as outstanding agri-based cooperatives in the medium and large categories, respectively. The Ating Ani Nueva Ecija Multipurpose Cooperative and Ligas Kooperatiba ng Bayan sa Pagpapaunlad were likewise honored for their outstanding contributions under the non-agricultural category. The Gawad MSME was awarded to Ms. Fralyn B. Cruz and Sandig Medical Clinic and Hospital under the agri-based and non-agri-based sectors, respectively. The Gawad Kaagapay was given to DoubleDragon Corporation, Asialink Finance Corporation, and Soliman E.C. Septic Tank Disposal for their contributions as corporations and large enterprises to growing the local economy. ProFarmers Rural Banking Corporation, Producers Savings Bank Corporation, and ASA Philippines Foundation, Inc. were recognized with the Gawad PFI for their exceptional performance under the rural bank, thrift bank, and microfinance categories, respectively. The Ulirang Magsasaka award was awarded to Mr. Deodany L. Cara, while Mr. Roderick G. Capalongan received a special citation for his innovative approach to integrated farming. LANDBANK is celebrating its 61st anniversary this month, representing more than six decades of advancing development, inclusion, and sustainability in serving the nation. About LANDBANK LANDBANK is the largest development financial institution in the country promoting financial inclusion, digital transformation, and sustainable national development. Present in all 82 provinces in the county, the Bank is committed to provide accessible and responsive financial solutions to empower Filipinos from countryside to countrywide.
READ MOREILAGAN CITY, ISABELA — LANDBANK has sealed a financing deal with Sagittarian Agricultural Philippines, Inc. (SAPI) to support the construction of the Isabela Feed Mill Complex, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the country’s agricultural sector. Under the partnership, LANDBANK will provide a P1.2 billion loan to partially fund the development of the 15-hectare feed mill facility in the country’s corn capital, plus an additional P100 million credit line to support SAPI’s working capital needs. Strategically located in this city to maximize Isabela’s abundant corn supply, the Feed Mill Complex will be leased to Charoen Pokphand Philippines Corporation (CPFPC), a leading food and agro-industrial company and a long-standing LANDBANK client. The project is expected to increase corn prices from P1.00 to P2.00 per kilogram, benefiting an estimated 97,734 small farmers across Isabela and neighboring provinces. “With this investment, LANDBANK reaffirms its commitment to modernizing the agricultural sector, empowering local farmers, and strengthening the country’s food security and support the agriculture value chain,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz. The loan and credit line signing ceremony was led by LANDBANK Northern Luzon Lending Group Head First Vice President Eduardo N. Reyes Jr. and Northern Isabela Lending Center Head Myra Myrtha M. Padolina, alongside SAPI President and CEO Jose Avelino C. Diaz and Corporate Secretary Atty. Danver Albert R. Arzaga. Also present as witnesses were City of Ilagan Mayor Josemarie L. Diaz, Vice Mayor Kyrill S. Bello, CPFPC Vice President Suchart Panparn, Assistant Vice President Darwin Lictawa, and LANDBANK Account Officer Honeylee B. Gomez. ABOUT LANDBANK LANDBANK is the largest development financial institution in the country promoting financial inclusion, digital transformation, and sustainable national development. Present in all 82 provinces in the county, the Bank is committed to provide accessible and responsive financial solutions to empower Filipinos from countryside to countrywide.
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| GBP | 72.538526 | 75.35443 |
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| Money Market Fund | 1.311473 |
| Money Market Plus Fund | 1.223865 |
| PERA Money Market Fund | 1.024157 |
| Medium-Term Bond Fund | 2.473735 |
| Bond Fund | 2.028301 |
| PERA Bond Fund | 1.202455 |
| Balanced Fund | 2.625609 |
| Growth Fund | 2.598945 |
| Alpha Equity Fund | 3.025756 |
| Blue Chip Equity Fund | 0.970814 |
| Equity Fund | 0.790417 |
| High Dividend Equity Fund | 1.009225 |
| US$ Money Market Fund | 1.432555 |
| Global $ Fund | 1.531474 |
