The Provincial Government of Biliran tapped LANDBANK to finance the construction of a flood control system in the Municipality of Naval (left photo) and acquisition of medical equipment and ambulances (center and right photos), among other development projects to enhance the delivery of essential public services in the province.
BILIRAN – State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is doing its share to accelerate recovery and development of this island province by catering to the banking and financial needs of the provincial government and its eight municipalities.
LANDBANK is the sole servicing bank in Biliran with a 100% share in deposits and loans of all local government units (LGUs) of the province—making the Bank the biggest development partner of the LGUs towards inclusive and sustainable local development.
“Biliran is full of promising opportunities with its rich natural resources and flourishing agriculture and tourism sectors. LANDBANK fully supports the province’s development agenda by servicing the requirements of all LGUs and other local stakeholders,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo.
As of 30 June 2022, LANDBANK has approved loans to Biliran LGUs amounting to P747.9 million, which include financing for the construction of road networks, waterworks systems, public markets and government buildings, and acquisition of essential equipment, among others.
In support of the Provincial Government’s COVID-19 response, LANDBANK financed the acquisition of medical equipment and supplies to boost the healthcare services of the Biliran Provincial Hospital—the only public hospital in the province.
The Bank likewise supported the provincial government in the acquisition of land and sea ambulances to assist all municipalities for the expedient transfer of patients to the provincial hospital.
The provincial government was also assisted by the Bank to complete a four-kilometer road, drainage and flood control systems, water reservoir and perimeter fence in the Municipality of Naval, which serves as the provincial capital.
LANDBANK’s outstanding loans to Biliran’s agriculture sector have reached P79.2 million, with nearly 25,000 farmers and fishers assisted as of end-June 2022. Major provincial commodities financed include the production of milkfish and palay.
At the same time, LANDBANK also facilitates the regular disbursement of subsidies to over 20,000 local beneficiaries of the Conditional and Unconditional Cash Transfer (CCT/UCT) Programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
The CCT and UCT beneficiaries can use their LANDBANK Prepaid Cards for cash withdrawals from the Bank’s eight automated teller machines (ATMs) and three Agent Banking Partners (APBs) in the province, as well as for cashless purchases in groceries and drugstores with point-of-sale (POS) terminals.
The LANDBANK Prepaid Cards are now upgraded into transaction accounts with expanded features to provide a more convenient banking service to users. New features include receiving funds from LANDBANK accounts through fund transfers via the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App (MBA), iAccess, the LANDBANK Remittance System (LBRS) for overseas remittances, ATMs, and from other bank accounts via InstaPay and ATM fund transfers.
LANDBANK is also providing Biliran LGUs digital banking facilities designed to enhance operational efficiency. These services include digital account management via the LANDBANK weAccess, online payment and collection of local fees and charges powered by the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal, and digital tax payments through the LANDBANK Electronic Tax Payment System (eTPS).
The Bank is also looking to expand its accessible touchpoints with two additional ATMs in the towns of Kawayan and Cabucgayan within the year.
LANDBANK, the only bank present in all 81 provinces in the country, is the biggest development partner servicing the LGU sector, with outstanding loans reaching P79.23 billion as of end-May 2022 and all LGUs nationwide maintaining deposit accounts with the state-run Bank.
LANDBANK recognized as outstanding BSP partner
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. (leftmost) and Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat (rightmost) present a plaque of recognition and a special token to Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz (center), along with Executive Vice Presidents Liduvino S. Geron (2nd from right) and Leila C. Martin (4th from right), during the 2024 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony on 02 August 2024 at the BSP Head Office in Manila. LANDBANK was recognized for its strong support in the circulation and usage of the 1000-Piso polymer banknotes. The state-run Bank was also lauded for its vital role as the distribution arm of the National Government’s social welfare programs, ensuring the timely, safe, and efficient disbursement of cash aid to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries. ABOUT LANDBANK LANDBANK is the largest development financial institution in the Philippines promoting financial inclusion, digital transformation, and sustainable national development. Present in all 82 provinces in the country, the Bank is committed to provide accessible and responsive financial solutions to empower Filipinos from countryside to countrywide.
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LLFC-ULFC merger to boost financing for enterprise expansion
Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) welcomed the recent issuance of Executive Order No. 65, which authorizes the merger of the LANDBANK Leasing and Finance Corporation (LLFC) and UCPB Leasing and Finance Corporation (ULFC). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed EO 65 on 6 August 2024, which effectively merges the two leasing and finance corporations, with LLFC as the surviving entity. Both LLFC and ULFC are subsidiaries of LANDBANK, with the latter becoming a subsidiary upon the merger of LANDBANK and the United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) in 2022. “Given the similar product and service offerings, this synergy will enhance LANDBANK’s leasing and financing market power and reach. The move is also consistent with the national government’s streamlining to address duplication of functions, and organizational right-sizing to reduce the demand on government resources such as personnel and infrastructure, among others,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz. The merger positions LLFC to better support the national government’s development agenda, with its strengthened capital base and improved operational capacity. The state-run Bank also assured the clients of LLFC and ULFC that the merger will be smooth and orderly—with customer servicing unhampered—and conducted with the welfare of all stakeholders in mind. 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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LANDBANK leads P110-B syndicated loan to fuel the local power sector
PSALM President and CEO Dennis Edward A. Dela Serna (2nd from right), LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz (rightmost), and DBP President and CEO Michael O. de Jesus (3rd from right) lead the ceremonial signing for the P110-billion syndicated loan for PSALM on 30 July 2024 in Quezon City, witnessed by Assistant Government Corporate Counsel Judge Basilia Serrano-Angeles (leftmost). Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has extended the majority of the P110-billion syndicated loan facility to state-owned Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation in support of strengthening and enhancing the competitiveness of the country’s local power industry. LANDBANK committed to financing P60 billion of the total facility amount. The proceeds will be used by PSALM to augment its working capital requirements, refinance existing liabilities, and settle domestic contractual obligations. “LANDBANK has a long-standing history of supporting the National Government’s electrification initiatives, with our loan portfolio encompassing a wide range of energy-related projects. We will continue to support PSALM in addressing the energy needs of the country today and in the future,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz. PSALM President and CEO Dennis Edward A. Dela Serna, together with LANDBANK President and CEO Ortiz and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) President and CEO Michael O. de Jesus, led the ceremonial signing for the Php 110.0 billion syndicated term loan facility agreement on 30 July 2024 in Quezon City. Assistant Government Corporate Counsel Judge Basilia Serrano-Angeles witnessed the event. “We express our heartfelt gratitude to LANDBANK, DBP and OGCC for their continued support in attaining PSALM’s financial objectives. PSALM’s liability management program has presented significant challenges as we strive to fulfill our mandate of liquidating the financial obligations we have assumed. This syndicated loan provides additional financial support to PSALM, ensuring our continued progress and assist our asset management and privatization strategies,” said PSALM President and CEO Dela Serna. “With this loan, we are projecting a net reduction of PHP12.9 billion in our financial obligations for CY 2024,” he added. LANDBANK and DBP acted as the Joint Lead Arrangers for the syndicated deal, with the DBP - Trust Banking Group as the Facility and Paying Agent, and the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) as the Transaction Counsel. PSALM is a wholly-owned and controlled government entity mandated under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) to take over the ownership of all existing generation assets of the National Power Corporation (NPC), independent power producer (IPP) contracts, real estate, and all other disposable assets, including the transmission business of the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo). The agency also manages the orderly sale and privatization of these assets with the objective of liquidating all of NPC's financial obligations in an optimal manner. LANDBANK has been a steadfast partner of PSALM since 2008, providing essential financing in support of its mandate under the EPIRA law. The Bank also continues to service the development requirements of the energy sector, including other industry players such as large oil companies, power producers, and distribution utilities. 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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