Mayor Esterlina A. Aguinaldo (left) leads the ceremonial cash withdrawal from the newly-installed LANDBANK ATM (right photo) located at the Municipal Gymnasium of the unbanked municipality of Sta. Praxedes in Cagayan. SANTA PRAXEDES, Cagayan – The residents of this unbanked municipality now have access to banking services, with the installation of a new Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) ATM at the Municipal Gymnasium along the Pan-Philippine Highway. “With the installation of this new ATM, the people of Santa Praxedes will save a lot of time, money, and effort. We are grateful to LANDBANK for granting us access to their services with this ATM,” said Santa Praxedes Mayor Esterlina A. Aguinaldo. Mayor Aguinaldo led the LANDBANK ATM inauguration on 27 September 2022 together with Vice Mayor Rene D. Estabillo, and LANDBANK Sanchez Mira Branch Head Menalyn Q. Rabaino, alongside Sangguniang Bayan members and other LGU partners. “LANDBANK continues to expand its reach to deliver banking services where it is most needed. As we promote financial inclusion, we also look forward to helping advance economic activity in Santa Praxedes,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Borromeo. The LANDBANK ATM will service all 10 barangays of Santa Praxedes in the northern part of the Province of Cagayan. The strategic location of the LANDBANK ATM will benefit government employees and private customers, who no longer need to wait in long queues and travel to other towns for their cash requirements. The LANDBANK touchpoint will also support the convenient payout for about 5,000 combined beneficiaries under the Conditional and Unconditional Cash Transfer (CCT/UCT) and Social Pension Programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
READ MOREPrepaid cardholders of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) can now transact for free from ATMs in selected 7-Eleven convenience stores. In addition to holders of LANDBANK Regular ATM Cards and Debit Cards, customers can also use their LANDBANK Prepaid Cards to perform cash withdrawal and balance inquiry free-of-charge in 1,980 7-Eleven ATMs in Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Pampanga, Bataan and Cebu, as of end-September 2022. For added convenience, LANDBANK cardholders now also enjoy an increased cash withdrawal limit of P20,000.00 per transaction from the previous P10,000.00. “LANDBANK continues to leverage on strategic partnerships to accelerate financial inclusion in the country. We are committed to expand the accessibility of our services, especially to the unbanked and underserved,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. This development benefits the 8.3 million previously unbanked Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) Project registrants onboarded by LANDBANK in collaboration with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), as of end-September 2022. The state-run Bank is providing unbanked PhilSys registrants with their own LANDBANK transaction accounts, to bring more Filipinos into the formal banking system. LANDBANK Prepaid cardholders also include about 10 million beneficiaries under the Conditional Cash Transfer and Unconditional Cash Transfer (CCT/UCT) Programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). LANDBANK partnered with Pito Axm Platform, Inc. (PAPI), the operator of 7-Eleven ATMs in the Philippines, in May of this year. The 7-Eleven ATMs effectively complement LANDBANK’s own physical network of 607 Branches and 2,899 ATMs nationwide as of end-September.
READ MORELucy Cabalan can now conveniently receive cash grants and perform other banking transactions, such as cashless purchases and online fund transfers, by using the LANDBANK Prepaid Card she received at a recent card distribution activity in Minglanilla, Cebu. Social pensioners can now conveniently receive their cash grants and perform other banking transactions, as the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) continues to ramp up the distribution of Prepaid Cards to vulnerable sectors. Around 3.4 million Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) beneficiaries under the Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) form part of the almost 10 million beneficiaries to be provided with LANDBANK Prepaid Cards under the agency’s major social protection programs. UCT beneficiary Lucy Cabalan was one of the 1,499 social pensioners who received financial aid through LANDBANK Prepaid Cards during a recent card distribution activity in the Municipality of Minglanilla, Cebu. With no permanent source of income, 80-year-old Cabalan relies on her pension to augment her daily needs and for purchasing maintenance medication for her asthma. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa LANDBANK dahil nabigyan ng pansin ang pangangailangan naming mga senior citizen. Masaya ako dahil ito ang pinaka-unang card na natanggap ko mula sa LANDBANK,” said Cabalan. Through LANDBANK Prepaid Cards, social pensioners can conveniently withdraw cash aid from any of the 2,899 LANDBANK ATMs in the country. They can likewise perform cash withdrawals free-of-charge at the ATMs of 1,980 7-Eleven convenience stores in selected areas, as of end-September. The Prepaid Cards can likewise be used to make cashless purchases via Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals in participating stores, such as drugstores and groceries, as well as transact with the Bank’s Agent Banking Partners (ABPs) located in remote areas. LANDBANK previously upgraded the existing prepaid cards of CCT and UCT beneficiaries into transaction accounts with expanded features to provide more convenient banking services, including prepaid card loading via LANDBANK branches, fund transfers through the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App, and cash-in via LANDBANK Cash Deposit Machines.
READ MORELANDBANK deploys a mobile automated teller machine (ATM) at the Tanauan Civic Center in Brgy. Canramos, Leyte from October 24 to 26, 2022, to assist over 2,900 senior citizens from the Municipality of Tanauan in claiming their cash grants that were credited to their LANDBANK Prepaid Cards. TANAUAN, Leyte – Over 2,900 senior citizens from this town conveniently received their cash grants from the National Government, following the deployment of a LANDBANK Mobile automated teller machine (ATM) at the Tanauan Civic Center in Brgy. Canramos from October 24 to 26, 2022. The senior citizens used their LANDBANK Prepaid Cards to receive the grants, who form part of the 3.4 million Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) beneficiaries under the Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). “LANDBANK is committed to deliver accessible and convenient services especially to vulnerable sectors. Our mobile touchpoints allow us to service areas where we are needed the most,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. The three-day deployment of the LANDBANK Mobile ATM in Tanauan allowed beneficiaries to activate their LANDBANK Prepaid Cards and withdraw the loaded cash aid free of charge, helping them to save time and transportation-related costs. “The LANDBANK mobile ATM deployment in Tanauan greatly benefits our UCT beneficiaries, as they have easy access to withdraw their money from their cards within the venue of the card release. I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to LANDBANK for the swift response to my request. Your continued support is highly appreciated and I look forward to our partnership in public service,” said Tanauan Mayor Ma. Gina E. Merilo. Through the LANDBANK Prepaid Cards, UCT beneficiaries from Tanauan can now receive government subsidies in a timely manner and withdraw cash for free in the LANDBANK Easy Access Facility (LEAF) located in Brgy. Buntay and from LANDBANK ATMs in neighboring towns. They can also use the Prepaid Cards to make cashless purchases for essential supplies in groceries, drugstores, and other accepting merchants via Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals. The LANDBANK Prepaid Cards were recently upgraded into transaction accounts to provide beneficiaries with wider access to an array of banking services, including prepaid card loading via LANDBANK branches, fund transfers through the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App, and cash-in via LANDBANK Cash Deposit Machines (CDM).
READ MORE(left photo) Tumauini Mayor Venus T. Bautista (left) and LANDBANK Ilagan Branch Head, Assistant Vice President Lorenzo M. Saquing (right) sign a Memorandum of Agreement for the use of the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal payment platform, (right photo) as a new LANDBANK ATM is inaugurated at the municipal compound. TUMAUINI, Isabela – The Municipal Government of Tumauini has tapped the digital services of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to provide its constituents with a more convenient and safe payment channel to settle local government fees. Tumauini Mayor Venus T. Bautista and LANDBANK Ilagan Branch Head, Assistant Vice President Lorenzo M. Saquing led the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement for the use of the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal on 18 October 2022. Through the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal, residents can now settle fees, dues, and charges to the local government unit (LGU) at their convenience with just a few clicks on their computers or mobile devices. The Municipal Government of Tumauini joins over 970 government and private partner merchants nationwide that have been enrolled in the LinkBizPortal system, as of end-September 2022. For the first nine months of the year, the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal has facilitated over 506,000 transactions with value of P8.8 billion, representing increases of 56% and 19%, respectively, year-on-year. “LANDBANK fully supports the digitalization initiatives of the local government of Tumauini to deliver convenient public services. We look forward to helping increase payment collection rates to fund more development programs in the municipality,” LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo said. The Tumauini LGU and LANDBANK also inaugurated a new LANDBANK ATM at the new Municipal Building Compound in Barangay San Pedro, Tumauini, Isabela. This second LANDBANK ATM in the municipality will cater to government employees and private customers, including the beneficiaries of the National Government’s Conditional and Unconditional Cash Transfer (CCT/UCT) Programs in the 46 barangays of Tumauini, as well as the 26 barangays of the neighboring Municipality of Delfin Albino. The presence of this new offsite ATM further complements the delivery of essential banking services in the area, in line with LANDBANK’s thrust to promote financial inclusion nationwide.
READ MORE(clockwise from upper left) Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Bureau of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development (BARBD) Director Dr. Ronald M. Gareza, CESO IV and LANDBANK Program Management Department I Head, Assistant Vice President Edgardo S. Luzano lead the fourth run of the LANDBANK AgriSenso Virtual Forum on 24 October 2022. Joining them are Mauanan Baluncanag Gaddangao Farmers Irrigators Credit Cooperative Treasurer Sharon B. Eugenio, Southern Isabela ARB Charibel Francesca, and Batangas Egg Producers Multi-Purpose Cooperative Director Cecille A. Virtucio. The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) gathered small farmers and fishers, agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), and their organizations to discuss the National Government’s development plan towards building sustainable and resilient agrarian reform communities. Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Bureau of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development (BARBD) Director Dr. Ronald M. Gareza, CESO IV and LANDBANK Program Management Department I Head, Assistant Vice President Edgardo S. Luzano led the discussions during the fourth run of the LANDBANK AgriSenso Virtual Forum on 24 October 2022. They were joined by agriculture partners and loan availers, namely Mauanan Baluncanag Gaddangao Farmers Irrigators Credit Cooperative Treasurer Sharon B. Eugenio, Southern Isabela ARB Charibel Francesca, and Batangas Egg Producers Multi-Purpose Cooperative Director Cecille A. Virtucio, who shared how LANDBANK and DAR have assisted to enhance their productivity and income. Director Gareza discussed the various interventions that DAR has been carrying out to help address the challenges facing ARBs in land tenure and disputes. He also underscored the importance of support services, including capacity development and credit and marketing assistance, to support and ease the burden of ARBs. Meanwhile, AVP Luzano, together with Program Officers Glecy Angeles and Crisso Pernito, presented the features of the various credit programs being offered by LANDBANK for ARBs and their organizations. Accessible financing for ARBs, ARBOs LANDBANK and DAR have been working closely to extend affordable financing and support services for ARBs and their organizations. Under the Accessible Funds for Delivery to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (AFFORD-ARBs) Program, LANDBANK provides direct credit assistance to individual ARBs who are not yet members of Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs). The loans can be used for the production of rice, corn and high-value crops, and acquisition of small farm implements, such as hand tractors and power tillers. The Bank has released a total of P506.1 million to 2,200 borrowers under the AFFORD-ARBs Program as of 30 September 2022. LANDBANK, in partnership with DAR, also implements the Credit Assistance Program for Program Beneficiaries Development (CAP-PBD), designed for ARBOs that are not yet qualified to borrow under the regular lending window of the Bank. The Program provides credit assistance and support services to ARBs through their respective organizations for crop production, agri-enterprise or livelihood and other agri-related projects. LANDBANK and DAR also offer the Expanded Assistance to Restore and Install Sustainable Enterprises for Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries and Small Farm Holders (E-ARISE-ARBs), designed to assist ARBOs which and whose members were adversely affected by natural calamities or disasters, pests and diseases, and other viral infections or outbreaks. As of September 2022, LANDBANK’s combined releases under CAP-PBD and E-ARISE-ARBs have reached P736.4 million, benefitting 219 ARBOs with more than 11,000 ARBs and small farm holder-members nationwide. Qualified ARBOs can also avail of credit assistance under the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Lending Program of LANDBANK, which can be used to purchase orders or contract receivables from government agencies for the provision of needed food items. The Program supports the government’s efforts to address hunger, poverty, food security and nutrition, through community participation in government contracts. LANDBANK’s total loan releases under the EPAHP Lending Program have reached P9.6 million to seven agri suppliers as of September 2022.
READ MORELANDBANK won Merit Awards for environmental development, infrastructure development, and financial inclusion at the ADFIAP Development Awards 2022 on 26 October 2022. The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) garnered three Merit Awards during the 45th Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) Annual Meeting on 26 October 2022 at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City. “These recognitions from the ADFIAP highlight LANDBANK’s expanded coverage as a development institution. We will continue our efforts to help address climate change; support key economic industries to recovery and resiliency; and fast-track financial inclusion nationwide,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. LANDBANK received the Merit Award on Environmental Development for the Renewable and Efficient Alternative (REAL) Energy Financing Program, which supports renewable energy projects that promote local capacity for climate change adaptation and mitigation. As of 31 August 2022, LANDBANK has approved P20.2 billion in loans to 59 borrowers under the REAL Energy Financing Program. The Bank also received the Infrastructure Development Merit Award for providing efficient right-of-way appraisal services for the infrastructure projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation (DOTr). In 2021, the Bank successfully appraised around 10,000 properties for 92 big-ticket infrastructure projects for roads, highways, bridges, and railways, to help stimulate local economic activities, attract foreign investments, and create employment opportunities. LANDBANK likewise received the ADFIAP Merit Award for Financial Inclusion for its contribution to the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) initiative, which aims to mitigate hunger, ensure food and nutrition security, and reduce poverty in urban and rural communities. The Bank alloted P2 billion under the LANDBANK EPAHP Lending Program to extend collateral-free loans to farmers and fishers groups organized as Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), who in turn supply food items for the feeding programs of partner government agencies. LANDBANK has released under the EPAHP Lending Program a total of P9.6 million to seven agri suppliers as of September 2022 The ADFIAP is on its 45th year of recognizing outstanding leadership achievements by individuals and organizations in the Philippines and across the Asia-Pacific region.
READ MORELANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo (4th from left) and other Bank officers pay a courtesy visit to Pasig City Mayor Victor Ma. Regis “Vico” N. Sotto (5th from left) on 07 November 2022, to discuss potential collaboration programs to advance the City Government’s digitalization efforts. PASIG CITY – The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) expressed full support to accelerating the Pasig City Government’s digitalization thrust towards the efficient delivery of responsive public services in the city. LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo met with Pasig City Mayor Victor Ma. Regis “Vico” N. Sotto on 07 November 2022, to discuss potential partnerships to digitize local processes and promote contactless payments in public markets and transport. The principals discussed providing local market vendors with electronic wallets, such as the versatile all-in-one mobile payment application LANDBANKPay, for more efficient and convenient payment of goods. The City can likewise consider implementing the Automated Fare Collection System (AFCS) for commuters using the LANDBANK prepaid contactless cards for convenient and safe cashless payments in Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs), with the LGU willing to provide free rides for Pasigueños. LANDBANK currently provides the City Government of Pasig with digital banking facilities designed to improve its operational efficiency. These include the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal that allows residents to pay their real property taxes, business permits, and other financial obligations to the City Government anytime and anywhere, without the need to physically line up at the city hall. LANDBANK and the Pasig City LGU have also been working closely for the efficient and convenient distribution of cash assistance to local senior citizens and student scholars. Beneficiaries receive their cash grants in a timely manner from the City Government through LANDBANK Cash Cards. Beneficiaries can withdraw their cash grants for free from 78 LANDBANK ATMs or via over-the-counter at 11 LANDBANK branches in Pasig City, as well as from ATMs in 7-Eleven convenience stores near them. The LANDBANK Cash Cards can also be used to make cashless purchases in groceries, drugstores, and other accepting merchants via Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals.
READ MOREQualifications The promo is exclusive to Visa Credit, Debit, and Prepaid cards issued in the Philippines. How to Avail Shop using the Shopee mobile app. Select the items you wish to purchase and click “BUY NOW”. To proceed with checkout, enter your e-mail address and shipping details. Enter promo code “VISA200OFF” upon checkout. Click “Select payment method” and choose “Credit / Debit Card” as option. Select or add your participating Visa credit, debit, or prepaid Card and click “Confirm”. Promo discount will be automatically applied to your purchase upon checkout. Terms and Conditions Qualified Visa cardholders are entitled to avail of the promo discount from Shopee within the applicable promo period. Promo discount is P200 off, with a minimum spend of P3,500. Promo discount is valid for eligible Shopee users during the promo duration. Promo discount is valid for one-time use on November 11, 2022 only. Promo discount cannot be reapplied after a qualified order has been cancelled by the cardholder unless reason for cancellation is deemed valid upon investigation. (e.g. delay in receipt of OTP) Applicable on Visa credit, debit, and prepaid card transactions only. Promo discount is valid for new and existing Shopee registered customers. Promo discount cannot be applied retroactively. The offer cannot be exchanged for cash or other products. Promo discount can only be applied on purchases from Preferred Shops, Mall Shops, Free Shipping Special Sellers, and Coin Cashback Sellers that ship from the Philippines. Promo discount cannot be used on products under the “Load, Bills and eServices” category. Promo discount is valid on orders to be delivered via integrated couriers. By joining this promo, the user confirms that he/she has read, understood, and agreed to the promo mechanics and its terms & conditions. Shopee reserves the right to cancel transactions of accounts that are proven to be invalid or fraudulent (i.e. abuse of system). Shopee reserves the right to vary these terms & conditions with prior approval of DTI. Customer Support For any questions or clarifications, please contact Shopee’s Customer Service at (02) 88805200 or email support@shopee.ph
READ MOREPromo Mechanics Promo Period: November 11 - 13, 2022 Promo Period and Promo Offer The Promotion is open to all active users in good standing of the LANDBANK/OFBank Visa Debit Card. Promo Offer: Enjoy 15% OFF with Landbank and OFBank on Lazada s 11.11 Mega Sales! The promo is valid on regular and sale items at Lazada. Discount applies with a minimum spend of P1,000, charged to the LANDBANK and OFBank Visa Debit Card. Discount is capped at Php 500. Discount is redeemable from: November 11-13, 2022 with code: LBPLAZ11 Discount code is valid for three-time use per promo period on Lazada's mobile app and website. Discount will apply when the voucher is entered at the Payment Page and the eligible LANDBANK and OFBank VisaDebit Card is selected as the payment option. Customer must check if voucher is applied before proceeding to final check -out. Discount is not applicable to digital goods, stores with digital goods product/s, milk products for 3 years old below(under the Milk Code) and other goods from blacklisted sellers set by Lazada. Purchase must be made using an eligible LANDBANK Visa Debit Card during the valid promo period from November 11 - 13, 2022. Payment codes cannot be used with other collectible or static code discount vouchers. Transaction must be made within the Promo Period to availof the Promo. The Promo is valid at Lazada Philippines Smartphone mobile app and website. How to Avail of the Discount Open the Lazada website (www.lazada.com.ph) or download the Lazada app for free via App Store for Apple users orGoogle Play store for Android users. Select the item/s you wish to purchase then click "Add to Cart". Prepare your card details for the transaction. Click the Shopping Cart icon on the right, topmost portion of the screen to view all the items on your Shopping Cart. Select the item/s you wish to purchase and once you have reviewed the items on your Shopping Cart, click "Check Out". Input the voucher code on the checkout page to apply the discount. Enter your shipping and billing information and select the credit card as payment method. Enter your LANDBANK/OFBank Visa Debit Card details and make sure to check if the discount was applied to total billing before proceeding to place the order. Click "Place Order" to complete the transaction. Terms and Conditions Minimum spend of P1,000 isrequired. Minimum spend applies to the total price of selected items in cart prior to any discounts. Discount capped at P500. Valid for three-time use per promo duration per customer. Discount is applied when customer enters eligible LANDBANK/OFBank Visa Debit Card details. Discount is applied automatically at the checkout only when the voucher code has been successfully applied on the order. Discount is not transferable and may not be converted to cash, credit, kind or similar financial instruments. Discount cannot be applied retroactively. Discount is not applicable to items marked "Voucher code not applicable on this item". All cancelled orders will not be valid for re-instatement of voucher codes. Payment codes cannot be used with other collectible or static code discount vouchers. The use of promo code is subject to the Lazada Voucher Terms and Conditions Customer Support For questions or clarifications, please contact Lazada Customer Care by clicking the chat button at http://www.lazada.com.ph/contact.
READ MOREAs of Fri, April 25, 2025
| Buying | Selling | |
|---|---|---|
| USD | 56.25 | 56.75 |
| JPY | 0.388752 | 0.403776 |
| EUR | 63.163815 | 65.607824 |
| GBP | 73.988728 | 76.851588 |
| HKD | 7.223177 | 7.761414 |
As of Thu, April 24, 2025
| UITF | NAVPU |
|---|---|
| Cash Management Fund | 1.557366 |
| Money Market Fund | 1.310646 |
| PERA Money Market Fund | 1.023632 |
| Medium-Term Bond Fund | 2.470334 |
| Bond Fund | 2.024273 |
| PERA Bond Fund | 1.198883 |
| Balanced Fund | 2.585336 |
| Growth Fund | 2.562157 |
| Alpha Equity Fund | 2.96484 |
| Blue Chip Equity Fund | 0.954534 |
| Equity Fund | 0.773163 |
| High Dividend Equity Fund | 1.002938 |
| US$ Money Market Fund | 1.431822 |
| Global $ Fund | 1.518293 |
| Money Market Plus Fund | 1.223015 |
