LANDBANK GAD logo - The persons with arms extending towards each other in a circular pattern at the outermost layer and the rendition with different colors in the next layer are both symbols of LANDBANK’s Gender Diversity and Inclusion Program as embodied in both its vision and mission statements (i.e., “inclusive growth,” “diversity,” and “healthy work environment with equal opportunity for professional growth and advancement”). The outermost layer, rendered in the Bank’s corporate identity colors of green, gold and gray, represent the female, male and other genders. The wave-like pattern for which the arms extend toward each other symbolizes gender fluidity which can change overtime and across culture. 

The placement of the Bank’s logo at the center connotes that LANDBANK amplify and recognizes the needs of a specific gender in relation to the implementation of our GAD PAPs which is the very essence of our gender mainstreaming initiatives.

1. Major Steps in Gender Mainstreaming

In support of the government’s thrust to mainstream gender and development (GAD) in the policies, programs and activities of government agencies, LANDBANK strengthened its GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) in 2019 through its reconstitution, including the creation of Regional GAD Focal Point Systems, and capability building of key personnel in 2020.

Among the gender mainstreaming initiatives conducted in 2020 was the identification of pilot groups and their training on Gender Analysis with the use of the Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG) tool. The groups evaluated lending programs of LANDBANK that significantly contributed to the advancement of GAD in the various segments of society. Full scale capability building initiatives have been scheduled in 2021.

LANDBANK’s GAD Agenda and Strategic Plan have been drafted for approval of the Management in 2021 to ensure the institution’s compliance with the requirements of Republic Act No. 9710, the Magna Carta of Women.

2. Protection of Employees against Gender-Based Sexual Harassment

LANDBANK supports the implementation of Republic Act No. 11313, The Safe Spaces Act, through zero-tolerance of gender-based sexual harassment in the workplace and other public areas. Information campaign was undertaken, using different communication channels (i.e., LBP Notes, i-Notes, Workplace by Facebook, and bulletin boards), to educate employees on the relevant provisions of the Act, effectively prevent incidences of sexual harassment, and maintain a safe and secure workplace.

LANDBANK has an existing and functioning Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI) that investigates sexual harassment cases in the workplace in compliance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations.

3. GAD Advocacy Activities

In support of the National Women’s Month Celebration in March, LANDBANK has been adopting activities recommended by the Philippine Commission on Women such as “Purple Fridays” and “Juana Says” in support of the cause for promoting understanding of the importance of GAD. LANDBANK also actively participated in the GAD activities of its mother agency, the Department of Finance, together with the bureaus and agencies attached to the said department.

The 18-Day Campaign to End Violence against Women (VAW) from Nov. 25 to Dec. 12, 2020 was actively supported by LANDBANK through the “Orange Your Icon” Campaign as well as the dissemination of information, education and promotion materials that uphold women’s rights and raise awareness about VAW through various communication channels.

4. LANDBANK Day Care Center

Since 2005, a worksite day care center for employees’ children with ages three to 12 years old has been operating to assist employees in maintaining a work-life balance and help resolve GAD issues related to childcare and parenting. The LANDBANK Day Care Center implements a 10-month Early Childhood Care and Development Program accredited by the Department of Social Welfare and Development with an outstanding rating of 5-star or Level 3 compliance. In 2019-2020, there were 23 children who attended the regular program which benefited 25 employee-parents. From January to March 2020, a total of 25 walk-in attendees availed of the LBDCC service benefiting 25 employee parents.

The program implementation was put on hold because of the COVID-19 community quarantine which was imposed by the government in the middle of March 2020. LANDBANK held a Virtual Moving Up Ceremony for completers to end the program for that school year. A Distance Learning Program is being developed by the LANDBANK Day Care Center to continually implement the program even on a modular approach is being developed by the LANDBANK Day Care Center to continually implement the program even on a modular approach.

5. LANDBANK Lactation Station

LANDBANK is a strong advocate of exclusive breastfeeding and has been recognized by the Department of Health as a “Mother-Baby Friendly Workplace.” Notable is the continuing operations of a worksite Lactation Station where nursing employees can express and store their breast milk in a clean and sanitary environment even in the midst of the pandemic. A total of 53 personnel accessed the facility in 2020 from January 1 to March 15 before the implementation of the community quarantine. With the reduction of onsite work force from March 16 to the end of 2020, the number of users was reduced to an average of five per month.

To further motivate employees, several “Health Notes” were posted/released to the Bank’s online platforms promoting exclusive breastfeeding and its importance to the health and well-being of their babies. A post was also made on the promotion of the “National Breastfeeding Awareness Month” in August.

6. Administration of Leave Benefits under the Magna Carta of Women

LANDBANK has granted a total of P34.15 million in leave benefits under the Magna Carta of Women in 2020, benefiting a total of 408 employees nationwide (78 male and 330 female employees). 

GAD Accomplishment Reports

2023  |  2022  |  2021  |  2020  |  2019

GAD Plans and Budget

2024  |  2023  |  2022  |  2021  |  2020  |  2019

Special Orders for the Creation of GAD (list for reference)

• S.O. No. 1103 series of 2010: Creation of the LANDBANK GAD Focal Point System
• S.O. No. 1316 series of 2016: SRE-Constitutional of the the LANDBANK GAD Focal Point System
• S.O. No. 225 series of 2019: Re-constitution of the LANDBANK GAD Focal Point System and Creation of Various Regional GFPS

LBP Management Committee (GFPS Executive Committee)

GAD Orientation (August 19, 2019)

LBP GFPS-TWG Members

Gender Sensitivity Training (October 14-16, 2019)

LBP GFPS-TWG Representatives

1. Gender Mainstreaming Seminar Workshop (April 12-16, 2021)
2. Training Workshop on Formulating the GAD Agenda (April 26-30, 2021)
3. GAD Planning and Budgeting (June 14-18, 21-23 & 25, 2021)
4. GAD Core Group (ADLS Policy Developers, Account Officers, Account Assistants; and GAD TWG Secretariat)
5. Gender Analysis and GAD Budget Attribution Webinar (October 19-23, 2020 & November 20,23-25, 2020)
6. Taking Stock of Attributed GAD Programs through Gender Analysis with the use of Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG) focused on Project Identification and Design (Jan. 5-9, 2021) 
7. Gender Sensitivity Training (Feb. 8-11, 2021)
8. Gender Mainstreaming Seminar-Workshop (Feb. 22-26, 2021)
9. Follow-Through Expanded Gender Analysis Course (March 8-12, 2021)
10. Advanced Course on Gender Analysis of Program and Project Design (April 5-8, 2021)
11. Advanced Course on Gender Analysis of Project Implementation, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (April 19-22, 2021)
12. Advanced Course on Gender Analysis of Program and Project Design (May 3-7, 2021) 
13. Generating Gender Statistics for Financial Inclusion (Sept. 27 - Oct. 1, 2021)
14. HGDG-based Mitigation Workshop on Project Design and Formulation (Oct. 5-7, 2021)
15. Gender Analysis of Project Design and Formulation with HGDG (October 12 – 15, 2021)
16. Gender Analysis of Project Implementation, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (December 6-10, 2021).
17. Detailed Work Planning Workshop for 2022 GAD Plan and Budget (February 9-11, 2022)
18. Basic Gender Analysis and GAD Budget Attribution Webinar (September 5-8, 2022)
19. Taking Stock of Attributed GAD Programs (March 27-30, 2023)
20. Basic Gender Analysis and GAD Budget Attribution Webinar (June 26, 27 and 29, 2023)
21. Expanded PIMME Course (July 25, 26 and 27, 2023)

Sectoral GAD Mainstreaming Initiative (Gender Sensitivity Training)

2021

1. National Development Lending Sector (October 19-22, 2021) – 36 Participants
2. Branch Banking Sector (November 23-26, 2021) – 35 Participants
3. Corporate Services Sector (December 14-17, 2021) – 31 Participants

2022

1. Treasury & Investment Banking Sector (February 28 – March 3, 2022) - 36 Participants
2. Office of the President and Units under BOD (March 28 – April 1, 2022) - 39 Participants
3. National Development Lending Sector (April 4-8, 2022) - 40 Participants
4. Branch Banking Sector (April 18 – 22, 2022) - 36 Participants
5. Corporate Services Sector (April 25-29, 2022) – 39 Participants
6. Treasury & Investment Banking Sector (May 2,4-6, 2022) - 32 Participants
7. Office of the President and Units under BOD (May 10-13, 2022) - 40 Participants

2023

1. Digital Banking Sector (July 10-13, 2023) – 37 Participants
2. Operations Sector (September 4-7, 2023) – 31 Participants

Sectoral GAD Mainstreaming Initiative (GAD Mainstreaming & Rights of women)

1. Corporate Services Sector (February 6-9, 2023) – 22 Participants
2. Branch Banking Sector (April 24-27, 2023) – 32 Participants
3. National Development Lending Sector (May 2-5, 2023) - 26 Participants
4. Treasury & Investment Banking Sector (June 13-16, 2023) - 21 Participants
5. Office of the President and Units under BOD (August 14-17, 2023) - 23 Participants
6. Treasury & Investment Banking Sector (September 18-19, 2023) - 21 Participants

Training of Trainer’s for Gender Sensitivity Training (Pool of Trainer’s)

1. Training of Trainer’s for Gender Sensitivity Training (June 6-21, 2022) – 29 participants
2. Simulation of Gender Sensitivity Training (October 17-20, 2022) – 24 Participants

For inquiries, contact the LANDBANK Employees Relations Department through:

Joel G. Pros
JPROS@landbank.com
8405-2580 loc. 2580

Joseph Daniel R. David
JDAVID@landbank.com
8405-7131 loc. 7131