PhilSA Director General Dr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano, Jr. (center), LANDBANK Senior Vice President Elcid C. Pangilinan (2nd from right), and DOST-ASTI representative Engr. Alvin E. Retamar (4th from right) sign the tripartite memorandum of understanding for collaboration on the use of space data and analytics. The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) recorded significant increases in volume and value of transactions across its major digital banking platforms in the first six months of the year. The state-run Bank facilitated 94.7 million transactions worth P1.9 trillion from January to June 2023, representing year-on-year jumps of 22% and 41% in volume and value, respectively. The combined digital transactions were made through the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App (MBA), Electronic Modified Disbursement System (eMDS), LANDBANK Bulk Crediting System (LBCS), Link.BizPortal, iAccess, and weAccess. “More customers continue to embrace the advantages of using LANDBANK’s digital banking solutions. We will drive investments to upgrade our digital infrastructure further, to continue providing convenient, accessible, and secure services,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz. The LANDBANK MBA accounted for the bulk of the total digital transactions, facilitating 76.1 million transactions amounting to P140.5 billion. These translate to year-on-year expansions of 27% and 36% in volume and value, respectively. LANDBANK customers mostly use the MBA for fund transfer and bills payment, as well as for purchasing government bonds, including the Retail Treasury Bonds Tranche 29 (RTB-29) offered in February 2023. The eMDS, LANDBANK’s internet facility for national government agencies, registered the highest transaction value at P1.3 trillion for a 36% jump from P966.2 billion in the same period a year ago. Total transactions likewise grew by 15% to 1.4 million from 1.2 million. Meanwhile, the Bank’s electronic bulk disbursement facility, LBCS, saw the most significant increases in utilization and value in the first half of the year, with total transactions reaching 3.6 million valued at P32.3 billion for unprecedented growth rates of 6,737% and 398%, respectively. The LANDBANK Link.BizPortal, a web-based payment channel for paying for products and services online, also posted a 44% rise in volume to 4 million transactions worth P6 billion. The value of transactions facilitated via LANDBANK’s online retail banking channel, iAccess, and its corporate internet banking platform, weAccess, likewise improved by 3% and 53% to P9.1 billion and P433.3 billion, respectively. With the continued adoption of digital banking, LANDBANK continues to remind customers and the public to be more vigilant against phishing scams and other forms of online banking fraud. The Bank is regularly posting on its official social media channels security reminders and best practices to avoid falling victim to fraudulent activities online. LANDBANK is celebrating its 60th anniversary this month, representing six decades of uplifting lives, empowering communities, and serving the nation — all in pursuit of an inclusive and sustainable economy.
READ MORESSS President and CEO Rolando L. Macasaet and LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz lead the signing of partnership agreements between the two GOCCs on 23 August 2023 at the SSS Main Office in Quezon City. The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) will ensure the timely and efficient disbursement of payroll to over 6,300 employees of the Social Security System (SSS) nationwide starting 01 September 2023. Through the signing of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) between SSS and LANDBANK, the state-run Bank’s ATM payroll facility will service the direct crediting of salary, allowances, bonuses, and provident fund and loan proceeds to the LANDBANK accounts of SSS employees. SSS President and CEO Rolando L. Macasaet and LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz sealed the partnership on 23 August 2023 at the SSS Main Office in Quezon City. They were joined by SSS Executive Vice President Elvira G. Alcantara-Resare and Vice President Nympha M. Ragel, alongside LANDBANK officials Executive Vice President Liduvino S. Geron, Executive Vice President Alex A. Lorayes, and Senior Vice President Leila C. Martin. “LANDBANK is privileged to service the payroll requirements of SSS and make banking more convenient for their employees through our extensive network nationwide. We bring to the table our expertise in facilitating payroll disbursements for over 2 million government employees,” said LANDBANK President Ortiz. SSS employees can transact and withdraw cash from LANDBANK’s 606 branches and branch-lite units and 2,941 ATMs, as well as 2,699 ATMs of 7-Eleven convenience stores in selected areas in the country. They can likewise conveniently complete fund transfers and bills payment transactions online using the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App and Link.BizPortal, the Bank’s web-based payment channel. During the same event, LANDBANK and SSS also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the efficient collection of voluntary SSS contributions from the Bank’s employees. Under the MOU, LANDBANK will automatically deduct monthly SSS payments from the payroll of Bank personnel who opted for voluntary contribution, and directly remit to SSS. LANDBANK is celebrating its 60th anniversary, representing six decades of uplifting lives, empowering communities, and serving the nation — all in pursuit of an inclusive and sustainable economy.
READ MORE(front) Malungon Mayor Maria Theresa Constantino (2nd from right), Vice Mayor Mariano S. Escalada, Jr. (rightmost), Municipal Treasurer Eva Emejas (leftmost), and LANDBANK Assistant Vice President Jojo Alcover (3rd from right) lead the launching of the partnership for the use of the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal, alongside other local government officials and officers. MALUNGON, Sarangani Province – Residents and business entrepreneurs from this municipality can now pay for dues to the local government faster online through the digital payment facility of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK). The Municipal Government of Malungon has partnered with the state-owned Bank for the integration of the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal to its own website, which offers a wide range of local public services. Through the Link.BizPortal, clients can now pay for local fees, such as business permits and realty taxes, at their own convenience and even at the comfort of their homes. “LANDBANK’s digital banking solutions advances the National Government’s digital and financial inclusion agenda in line with its expanded mandate of serving the nation,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz. Malungon Mayor Maria Theresa Constantino extended her appreciation to LANDBANK’s support to accelerate the municipality’s digitalization journey. “This is the first in Sarangani to fully implement online payments. So, tell your relatives, your neighbors, that we have a new added service to make it more convenient for the people of Malungon to pay their taxes. We thank LANDBANK in bringing the service closer to every home in Malungon,” said Mayor Constantino. The LANDBANK Link.BizPortal is a digital facility that allows clients to pay for products and services via the internet from both government and private institutions. For the first six months of the year, the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal has facilitated 4 million transactions with value of P6 billion. Of its total 1,326 partner merchants, the Portal has 978 government partners of which 180 have been newly-onboarded this year. LANDBANK is celebrating its 60th anniversary, representing six decades of uplifting lives, empowering communities, and serving the nation — all in pursuit of an inclusive and sustainable economy.
READ MOREThe Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has made investing in the Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) Retail Onshore Dollar Bonds 2 (RDB 2) more accessible and convenient through a menu of available investment channels for investors here and abroad. “We are inviting all our investors, especially those with regular dollar flows or those with existing dollar savings, to diversify across currencies by participating in RDB 2. You are not only securing your financial future, but also contributing to our nation's more prosperous tomorrow,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz during the RDB 2 launch on 27 September 2023. The RDBs are US dollar-denominated bonds with a coupon rate of 5.75% per annum and a tenor of 5.5 years, maturing on 11 April 2029. The public offer period for RDB 2 will run until 06 October 2023, subject to the discretion of the BTr, with the issue date scheduled on 11 October. The investment instrument allows investors to mobilize and grow their savings while helping fund the National Government’s priority socioeconomic programs and initiatives. The investing public may purchase the RDB 2 with a minimum investment of US$200 and increments of US$100 thereafter using either US dollar or Philippine peso accounts through LANDBANK’s investment channels. For investments made via peso accounts, LANDBANK will facilitate the currency conversions based on the prevailing market rate. Investing in RDB 2 can be completed in as fast as five minutes through the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App (MBA). This feature is also available in the Mobile Banking App of the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank)—the official digital bank of the Philippine government and a subsidiary of LANDBANK—making RDB 2 subscription accessible to overseas Filipinos from over 100 countries and territories. Investors of RDB 2 can also make online placements through the BTr Online Ordering Facility and settle the payments via the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal online payment platform. Over-the-counter placements are likewise accepted in all LANDBANK branches nationwide. LANDBANK serves as one of the Joint Lead Issue Managers for the RDB 2 issuance, in line with its collective efforts to promote greater financial inclusion and support the National Government’s development agenda.
READ MOREBatanes Governor Marilou H. Cayco (2nd from left) and LANDBANK Basco Branch Head Joseph Caliguiran (3rd from left) lead the MOA signing for the use of the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal facility on 12 October 2023. Joining them are Acting Provincial Treasurer Cristina Caccam (leftmost) and LANDBANK Acting Branch Service Officer Aniceto Ferdinand Mariano (rightmost). BASCO, Batanes – The Provincial Government of Batanes and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) have partnered for the use of the Bank’s Link.BizPortal channel to facilitate online payments for the local government unit (LGU). The LANDBANK Link.BizPortal allows residents to conveniently settle local fees, dues, and charges online at their convenience with just a few clicks on their computers or mobile devices. “LANDBANK will continue to support the digital journey of Batanes with innovative products and services. We look forward to more fruitful collaborations in advancing responsive public service delivery,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz. Batanes Governor Marilou H. Cayco and LANDBANK Basco Branch Head Joseph Caliguiran led the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement for the partnership at the Provincial Governor’s Office on 12 October 2023. Governor Cayco thanked LANDBANK for its continued assistance and promoted the utilization of the Link.BizPortal among Ivatans. “Dahil dito, mas mapapadali at mapapagaan ang pagbabayad ng ating mga customers. Maraming salamat sa buong LANDBANK lalo na kay Manager Caliguiran sa walang humpay na tulong sa Kapitolyo at sa buong Batanes,” Governor Cayco said. The Provincial Government of Batanes has been the top depositor of the LANDBANK Basco Branch since 1992 and remains among its valued clients. It is also the first LGU in Batanes to avail of the Bank’s various digital banking products, including ATM payroll servicing and weAccess, among others.
READ MOREPhoto courtesy of Patrick Garcia, Manila Bulletin SAN JUAN CITY – Traffic violators can now settle their fines and charges conveniently through the Link.BizPortal, the online payment facility of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK), which has been integrated into the San Juan City Government’s webpage. LANDBANK joined the City Government of San Juan and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in launching the implementation of the Metro Manila Single Ticketing System (STS) in San Juan City on 15 November 2023. Photo shows San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council President Francis Zamora (4th from left) with MMDA Chairman Romando Artes (3rd from left) leading the launching of the program, alongside San Juan City Vice Mayor Angelo Agcaoili (6th from left), MMDA Director Victor Nuñez (rightmost), and Land Transportation Office (LTO) Regional Director Noreen San Luis-Lutey (5th from left), together with LANDBANK Vice President Emelyn Justiniano (2nd from left) and San Juan Branch Head Zenaida R. Rodenas (leftmost).
READ MOREThere is a scheduled system maintenance on Friday, 09 February 2024, that will affect the availability of the following LANDBANK Channels: ▪️ Between 12:00 AM (PHT) to 12:00 PM (PHT), by batches - some Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) ▪️ From 2:00 AM (PHT) to 4:00 AM (PHT)*: - Mobile Banking App (MBA): Payment to Select Billers, Cardless Withdrawal, Mobilock, Cash Card Inquiry, Viewing of Card Details, and Fund Transfer to Cash Card - iAccess: All Monetary Transactions and Balance Inquiry - weAccess: All Monetary Transactions and Balance Inquiry - Link.BizPortal: Payment using LANDBANK ATM Card only - Remittance System: Balance Inquiry and Remittance Transactions only Meanwhile, 7-Eleven and other banks’ ATMs, and select features of digital banking channels not stated above will remain available for your immediate banking needs. We apologize for this temporary inconvenience as we continuously work on improving your banking experience. Thank you.
READ MOREState-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is inviting Filipinos to participate in the Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) latest retail treasury bonds offering to save more of their money, while also helping the National Government to raise funds for the country’s development projects. Interested investors may purchase the BTr’s Retail Treasury Bonds Tranche 30 (RTB-30) with a minimum investment of P5,000.00, offering an annual fixed interest rate of 6.25% within a five-year term. The proceeds from the issuance will be channeled towards enhancing the country’s infrastructure, strengthening the agriculture and other essential sectors, and improving the healthcare system, among other national development priorities. “The BTr’s RTB-30 not only offers investors higher financial returns but also the opportunity to take part in nation-building. Participating is especially more convenient and easier, now that there are various channels to invest in government bonds,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz. LANDBANK serves as one of the Joint Lead Issue Managers of RTB-30, which has the theme,“Kaagapay Mo Sa Buhay.” The offer period will end on 23 February 2024 or earlier as determined by the BTr, and the issue date is scheduled on 28 February 2024. Interest payments will be paid quarterly during the term of the bond. More accessible than ever Investing in BTr’s RTB-30 has been made more convenient and easier for interested investors in the country and abroad through LANDBANK’s various investment channels. LANDBANK account holders can make online placements for RTB-30 in as fast as five minutes through the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App. This feature is also available via the Mobile Banking App of the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank)—the official digital bank of the Philippine government and a subsidiary of LANDBANK—allowing Filipinos from 130 countries to conveniently invest in the bond offer. Interested investors can also make online placements through the BTr Online Ordering Facility and settle the payments via the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal online payment platform. Over-the-counter placements are likewise accepted in all LANDBANK branches nationwide. Holders of previously issued bonds, namely RTB 03-11 and RTB 05-12, may also exchange and reinvest their bond holdings for the latest bond offer via over-the-counter transactions. ABOUT LANDBANK LANDBANK is the largest development financial institution in the country promoting financial inclusion, digital transformation and sustainable development to benefit Filipinos. It is committed to supporting the National Government’s fundraising initiatives to boost public resources for the country’s development plans and programs.
READ MORELANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz and BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio lead the Memorandum of Agreement signing to streamline the collection of BOC payments. Joining them as witnesses from BOC are Deputy Commissioners Atty. Clarence S. Dizon (3rd from left), Michael C. Fermin (2nd from left), and Atty. Kriden F. Balgomera (leftmost), alongside LANDBANK Executive Vice President Leila C. Martin (6th from left) and Senior Vice President Marilou L. Villafranca (rightmost). In stride towards improved public service delivery, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have inked an agreement to streamline the collection of customs payments through the Bank's digital payment channel. Under the partnership, the BOC will utilize the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal, the Bank's digital payment channel, to facilitate seamless online payment transactions for both government and private entities. LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz and BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio led the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement to formalize the partnership on 4 March 2024. Present as witnesses from the BOC were Deputy Commissioners Atty. Clarence S. Dizon, Michael C. Fermin, and Atty. Kriden F. Balgomera, alongside LANDBANK senior officials Executive Vice President Leila C. Martin and Senior Vice President Marilou L. Villafranca. "We at LANDBANK hope that our digital solutions and our Link.Biz platform will be able to accelerate collections. So we are doing our part as well for the efficient collection of government dues, and we are very much looking forward to this partnership," said LANDBANK President and CEO Ortiz. As an online payment option, the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal will eliminate the need for clients to physically visit LANDBANK servicing branches to pay for their dues to the BOC. The Payment Portal is also expected to enhance the operational efficiency of the BOC, reduce bureaucratic red tape, and improve overall service delivery. BOC Commissioner Rubio emphasized that this partnership underscores both entities' shared dedication to embracing digitalization, process optimization, and enhancing the business environment's user-friendliness. "Through LANDBANK's Link.BizPortal, we are not only facilitating smoother transactions, but also fostering greater transparency and accountability. As we embark on this new chapter, let us continue to strive for greater efficiency in our operations," said BOC Commissioner Rubio. The integration of the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal will complement the BOC's existing payment systems, PAS6 and E2M, to provide a more comprehensive and user-friendly online payment experience. The new partnership will also support the Adoption of Digital Payments for Government Disbursement and Collections pursuant to Executive Order (EO) No. 170, and Republic Act No. 11032 which promotes the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Delivery of Government Services. "Together, supported by the LANDBANK's commitment to serving the nation, we will continue to uphold our mandates and meet the needs of our stakeholders," added BOC Commissioner Rubio. ABOUT LANDBANK LANDBANK is the largest development financial institution in the country promoting financial inclusion, digital transformation and sustainable development to benefit Filipinos. It is committed to provide responsive and meaningful services beyond banking, while leveraging on innovative technology for safe, convenient, and accessible digital banking solutions.
READ MOREThe Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) recorded a significant 42% growth or P8.8 trillion in digital transaction value in 2023 as compared to P6.2 trillion in 2022, facilitated by its digital banking channels and driven by growing customer preference for digital solutions. The 42% surge was propelled by a 48% jump in total transaction volume of 92.9 million from 62.6 million year-on-year, facilitated through the Bank’s digital banking channels, including the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App (MBA), iAccess, weAccess, Link.BizPortal, i-Easy Padala, Electronic Tax Payment System (eTPS), Electronic Modified Disbursement System (eMDS), and LANDBANK Bulk Crediting System (LBCS). “LANDBANK continues to leverage technology to level-up service delivery and drive financial inclusion across the country. In step with growing customer demand, we are set to expand our innovative offerings to further contribute to the nation's digital transformation journey,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz. For retail clients, i-Easy Padala, LANDBANK’s real time web-based remittance system for overseas Filipinos, facilitated 3.3 million transactions for P4.33 trillion in value, which covers almost half of the total recorded value for the year. The LANDBANK Mobile Banking App (MBA) led the growth in digital transactions with a 44% increase to 55.2 million transactions amounting to P316.8 billion. The Bank’s web-based payment channel, Link.BizPortal, likewise facilitated 7.65 million transactions for a 33% increase, with total value of P11.5 billion. The payment channel also saw a substantial 53% rise in government agency partners, bringing the total number of Link.Biz merchants to 1,193 as of December 2023. LANDBANK’s alternative payment channel, eTPS, facilitated P134 billion in value; while the Bank’s online retail banking channel, iAccess, recorded P18.36 billion. For institutional clients, the LANDBANK eMDS internet facility for national government partners generated P2.95 trillion in value for a 38% increase year-on-year, facilitating 3.2 million transactions. LANDBANK's electronic bulk disbursement facility, the LBCS, recorded a total volume of 7.1 million transactions amounting to P67.86 billion, translating to unprecedented expansions of 296% and 138%, respectively. Lastly, the LANDBANK corporate internet banking platform, weAccess, recorded a 53% increase in transactions and 57% increase in value, facilitating over 14.4 million worth P952.1 billion, respectively. LANDBANK remains committed to further enhancing its digital platforms and expanding its reach, to better serve diverse customer needs and contribute to growing the Philippines' digital economy. ABOUT LANDBANK LANDBANK is the largest development financial institution in the country promoting financial inclusion, digital transformation and sustainable development to benefit Filipinos. It is committed to provide responsive and meaningful services beyond banking, while leveraging on innovative technology for safe, convenient, and accessible digital banking solutions.
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 |
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| 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 |
