MABALACAT, Pampanga – Residents affected by the 148-kilometer Clark-Calamba Railway (also known as the North-South Commuter Railway or NSCR) Extension Project have started receiving cash cards and financial literacy trainings from state-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK). The LANDBANK Dau Branch led by Acting Head Noreen Polintan (left photo) distributed LANDBANK Cash Cards to an initial 40 beneficiaries last October 16, while all 21 beneficiaries in the locality (right photo), who were endorsed and identified by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), attended a financial literacy forum last October 12. Under the NSCR Project’s Resettlement Action Plan Entitlements Distribution Mechanism—in partnership with the DOTr and the Philippine National Railways (PNR)—LANDBANK serves as the distribution agent that will facilitate the delivery of non-housing cash entitlements to 21,000 identified Project-Affected Persons (PAPs) residing along the railway’s right-of-way from Malolos in Bulacan to Clark in Pampanga, then from Tutuban in Manila to Calamba in Laguna. LANDBANK is also tasked to ensure that the beneficiaries will make use of the cash entitlements wisely by holding orientations and distributing printed materials on financial literacy. For more updates, please Follow, Like and Share the official LANDBANK Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts (@landbankofficial), Twitter (@LBP_Official), or visit the LANDBANK website (www.landbank.com).
READ MOREState-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) successfully listed its P5 billion maiden offering of Sustainability Bonds on the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEx) during a virtual ceremony held on November 17. The issuance was more than five times oversubscribed, with total bids reaching P16.6 Billion, leading to an increase in the total issue size from P3 Billion to P5 Billion. LANDBANK closed the offer period on its very first day of offering last October 26, 2020 given the overwhelming market demand for the issue. “Amidst the backdrop of a recovering economic environment, we are pleased with the strong investor confidence in LANDBANK’s stable financial position. The strong interest is also a clear reflection of the conscious and growing demand for environmental and socially responsible programs and initiatives that LANDBANK promotes,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. The LANDBANK Sustainability Bonds were priced at a coupon rate of 2.5872% per annum, payable quarterly, the lowest rate among comparable issuers. It has a tenor of two years, maturing in 2022. The minimum investment amount is P50,000 and in multiples of P10,000 thereafter. The Sustainability Bonds are designed to finance various loan programs that support sustainable green and social projects in accordance with LANDBANK’s Sustainable Finance Framework. Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) is the Sole Arranger and Bookrunner of the bonds, as well as co-Selling Agent with LANDBANK. For more updates, please Follow, Like and Share the official LANDBANK Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts (@landbankofficial), Twitter (@LBP_Official), or visit the LANDBANK website (www.landbank.com).
READ MOREState-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has been designated as the depository and financial settlement bank of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for online payments, in line with serving the growing demand for safe and contactless payment solutions. LANDBANK will ensure the efficient collection and settlement of payments made by SEC clients through PayMaya, including the timely remittance of fees due the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr). Under the new partnership, LANDBANK will maintain current and clearing accounts for SEC and BTr, respectively, to credit payments accepted and deposited by PayMaya through the LANDBANK weAccess facility. LANDBANK will also open a Guaranty Deposit account for PayMaya equivalent to the average total daily collection or in the amount agreed by both parties. The collaboration was formalized over a quadripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) virtually signed by SEC Commissioner Kelvin Lester K. Lee, National Treasurer Rosalia V. de Leon, LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo, and PayMaya Philippines, Inc. Founder and CEO Orlando B. Vea on November 18, 2020. The MOA signing was witnessed by SEC Commissioner Javey Paul D. Francisco, BTr Deputy Treasurer Sharon P. Almanza, BTr Asset Management Service OIC-Director Eduardo Anthony G. Mariño III, LANDBANK Branch Banking Sector Executive Vice President Julio D. Climaco, Jr., and PayMaya Enterprise Head of Government Sector Marvin Santos. “LANDBANK welcomes this collaboration and will ensure the efficient settlement and remittance of SEC fees and other payments. Rest assured that LANDBANK is one with you in the continued delivery of public services, and boosting government collection rates toward revitalizing our economy,” LANDBANK President and CEO Borromeo said. In 2017, LANDBANK and SEC entered into an agreement to utilize LANDBANK’s Electronic Payment Portal (ePP) to provide a convenient and secure means of processing payments for the SEC iView and other transactional fees. As of October 30, 2020, the LANDBANK ePP has successfully facilitated for the SEC a total of 6,439 transactions amounting to P28.4 Million. In 2011, LANDBANK Branches also started processing registration applications by SEC applicants via the On-line Collection (On-Coll) facility. For more updates, please Follow, Like and Share the official LANDBANK Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts (@landbankofficial), Twitter (@LBP_Official), or visit the LANDBANK website (www.landbank.com).
READ MOREEnjoy 5% discount sitewide and FREE shipping nationwide, when you spend with your LANDBANK Visa Debit Card at Spectrum Fair Online. Minimum purchase of P3,000. Promotion Mechanics / Terms and Conditions: 1. All transactions must be made within the Promo Period to avail of the promo. 2. The promo entitles LANDBANK Visa Debit Cardholders to 5% discount sitewide and FREE shipping nationwide, subject to minimum spend of Php 3,000. 3. To avail of the promo, LANDBANK Visa Debit Cardholder must complete the following steps: a. Go to www.spectrumfair.com to check all available items b. Click on the item you want to "add to cart" c. Check your chosen item and quantity before proceeding to "Checkout" d. Input "Buyer Information"and promo code SPECTRUMVISA e. Input "Shipping Details f. Proceed to "Payment"choose "Paymaya"and input LANDBANK Visa Debit Card details
READ MORECALOOCAN CITY – Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) forged a partnership with Caloocan City LGU to usher an efficient collection of the City’s Real Property Tax (RPT) and Quarterly Business Tax (QBT) collection through the Bank’s Link.BizPortal. The Link.BizPortal is LANDBANK’s electronic payment facility that allows clients from both the government and private sectors to pay for products and services via the internet. In a virtual launch held last November 24, Caloocan City Mayor Oscar Malapitan emphasized that this partnership with LANDBANK aims to streamline the payment process of government fees as part of the City’s Computerization of Revenue Generation and Financial Management System Project. “We believe that through this project, we will be able to bring uninterrupted and timely services for the people of Caloocan City,” Malapitan said during the said virtual launch attended by more than a hundred barangay leaders of the City. With Link.BizPortal, residents of Caloocan City can now pay their Real Property Tax and QBT (in full please) obligations at their convenience with just a few clicks on their computers or mobile devices. Additionally, this will help decongest the foot traffic in City Hall and provide relief from the hassles of queuing and over-the-counter payments. Online payment has become essential while operating in the new normal. “As we continue to follow social distancing requirements due to the pandemic, the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal effectively responds to the growing demand for safe and digital financial solutions,” said LANDBANK North NCR Branches Group Head Senior Vice President Marilou Villafranca. Also present during the virtual launch of the online payment scheme was Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) Executive Director Niño Raymond Alvina who expressed his support for Caloocan City’s vision to digitize the payment of government fees for the safety and convenience of its constituents. “This is what Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez of the Department of Finance and we at BLGF have long been advocating for: For our LGUs to invest in Information Technology to make frontline services and transactions more comfortable, faster, hassle-free, and modern,” said Alvina. The LANDBANK Link.BizPortal is the Bank’s response to the National Government’s call for a National Retail Payment System, which also supports the “eGov Pay” payment solution of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. As of September 2020, the Portal has already facilitated a total of 1.47 million transactions with a total volume of Php3.5 Billion, which is 26% more compared to the same period last year, from over 700 merchants nationwide that are enrolled in the system. Access the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal for convenient online payment to your chosen merchants through the Bank’s official website (www.landbank.com) or directly visit www.lbp-eservices.com. For more updates, please Follow, Like and Share the official LANDBANK Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts (@landbankofficial), and Twitter (@LBP_Official).
READ MORERepublic Act No. 9201 or the National Human Rights Consciousness Week Act of 2002 was enacted proclaiming December 4 to 10 to be the country’s National Human Rights Consciousness Week. This celebration aims to raise the awareness of the people on the basic and fundamental human rights and propagate a human rights culture towards a sustainable development in the country.
READ MOREPromo Period: Mondays from October 12, 2020 – December 28, 2020 Qualified Cards: Mastercard Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards (including all issuing banks) MASTERCARD MONDAYS The Promotion is open to all issuing banks of active Mastercard Principal or Supplementary Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cardholders. Promo Offer: Collect FREE SHIPPING vouchers for use every Monday plus a chance to win Php 20,000 Lazada wallet credits weekly when you shop on Lazada with your Mastercard! The Promo is valid on regular and sale items at Lazada. Purchase must be made on Mondays during the period of October 12, 2020 – December 28, 2020 from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm Philippine time. Free shipping voucher worth Php100 can be applied to a minimum transaction amount of Php 3,000, charged to customer’s Mastercard Credit, Debit or Prepaid Card Promo offer can be availed through a collectible voucher for claiming on the Mastercard Mondays landing page at lzd.co/MCMONDAYS2020 during the valid promo period, and is to be applied on customer’s Lazada purchases. The customer may claim and use only one (1) shipping fee voucher per valid promo day. Use of free shipping voucher is open to new and existing Lazada customers. Voucher is valid for one-time use for each promo day at the Lazada mobile app only. Specific dates are as follows: October 2020 October 12, 19, and 26 November 2020 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 December 2020 December 7, 14, 21, 28 Free shipping voucher worth Php 100 will apply when the collectible voucher is applied at the Payment Page and the eligible Mastercard is selected as the payment option. Customer must check if voucher is applied before proceeding to final check-out. Each purchase made during the valid promo period, provided that the free shipping voucher has been collected and applied on the order, and the successful purchase is made using their Mastercard, makes the customer eligible to win PHP 20,000 Lazada credits. Use of the free shipping voucher entitles the customer to one (1) raffle entry to the promo. Raffle draw will be done every succeeding Wednesday after the valid Monday promo period. The announcement of winners will be done every succeeding Saturday after the valid Monday promo period. Schedule is as follows: Valid Promo Day Raffle Draw Announcement of Winner October 12, 2020 October 19, 2020 October 26, 2020 November 2, 2020 November 9, 2020 November 16, 2020 November 23, 2020 November 30, 2020 December 7, 2020 December 14, 2020 December 21, 2020 December 28, 2020 October 14, 2020 October 21, 2020 October 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 November 11, 2020 November 18, 2020 November 25, 2020 December 2, 2020 December 9, 2020 December 16, 2020 December 23, 2020 December 30, 2020 October 17, 2020 October 24, 2020 October 31, 2020 November 7, 2020 November 14, 2020 November 21, 2020 November 28, 2020 December 5, 2020 December 12, 2020 December 19, 2020 December 26, 2020 January 2, 2021 Number of Winners: Twelve (12) winners will be drawn at random; one (1) winner to be selected each week to win Php 20,000 Lazada wallet credits. Raffle draw must be done in the presence of a DTI Representative. Winners will be announced via Lazada platforms and will be contacted by a Lazada representative. Crediting of Lazada wallet credits will be done within thirty (30) days from date of winner announcement Purchase must be made using an eligible Mastercard on valid promo period only. Free shipping vouchers can be used with other collectible vouchers and voucher codes, except for platform shipping fee vouchers. Transaction must be made within the Promo Period to avail of the Promo. The Promo is valid at Lazada Philippines Smartphone mobile app only. HOW TO AVAIL Via Lazada Mobile App Download the Lazada app for free via App Store for Apple users or Google Play store for Android users. Collect the Mastercard voucher on the promo landing page at lzd.co/MCMONDAYS2020 for use on your transaction. 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” Select the Mastercard shipping fee voucher to apply the discount. Enter your shipping and billing information and select the credit card as payment method. Enter your Mastercard 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: Free shipping voucher worth Php 100 can be used once each promo day throughout the valid promo period. Free shipping voucher worth Php 100 is applicable to all Mastercard Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cardholders. Free shipping worth Php100 is activated automatically at checkout only when the collectible voucher has been successfully applied on the order. Voucher is not exchangeable for cash, credit or other goods and services. Voucher amount cannot be applied retroactively. Voucher is considered fully consumed regardless if total shipping fee is less than voucher amount. Voucher is not applicable to items marked “Voucher code not applicable on this item”. All cancelled orders by customers will not be valid for re-instatement of voucher codes. To be eligible for the raffle draw, you have to be age 18 or over and be a legal Filipino citizen in the Philippines. To be eligible to receive the Prize, you must satisfy the following requirements: Purchased eligible item/s on Lazada Must have a valid ID that will validate your nationality Lazada reserves the right to award the Prize to someone else if you are unable to satisfy any of the conditions set out in T&Cs. The use of the voucher is subject to the Lazada Voucher Terms and Conditions. Applicable only to eligible credit card BINs and eligible items. Free shipping vouchers can be used with other collectible vouchers and voucher codes, except for platform shipping fee vouchers. CUSTOMER SUPPORT For questions or clarifications, please contact Lazada Customer Care by clicking the chat button at http://www.lazada.com.ph/contact. Terms and conditions apply. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-106417 Series of 2020
READ MOREThe SM Store - Mastercard Promotion – Shop & Win P5,000 Cash Back With Your Mastercard October 15 to December 31, 2020 Eligibility The Promotion is open to all principal and supplementary cardholders of Mastercard credit, debit, and prepaid cards issued in the Philippines. To join the Promotion, cardholder must use a valid Mastercard card for a minimum Php5,000 single receipt purchase at any participating branch of The Store. Straight and installment transactions using a valid Mastercard card in-store and through Call-To-Deliver-Service are eligible for the promotion. Cardholders whose accounts are suspended or terminated are not eligible to join the promotion. The Promotion Mechanics and Conditions A minimum P5,000 single receipt purchase (straight or installment transaction) at any branch of The SM Store nationwide gives the cardholder a chance to instantly win back P5,000 worth of SM Gift Cards. There will be 3,000 winners of P5,000 SM Gift Cards nationwide. Promo Period is from October 15 to December 31, 2020, while claiming of prizes will be from October 15 to March 1, 2021. Upon completing the minimum single-receipt transaction of P5,000 using Mastercard, SM transaction receipt will display and generate the following coupon indicating whether or not the customer wins an instant prize. Winning and non-winning message For winning transaction Congratulations! You’ve won back P5,000 worth of SM Gift Card in Mastercard Shop & Win P5,000 Cashback Promo at The SM Store. Please proceed to the Customer Service Counter for details on how to claim your prize. Terms & conditions apply. See posters for details. Promo period: October 15 to December 31, 2020. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-105551, Series of 2020. For non-winning transaction Enjoy shopping at The SM Store with Mastercard Shop & Win P5,000 Cashback Promo for a chance to win back P5,000 worth of SM Gift Card. See posters for details. Promo period October 15 to December 31, 2020 Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-105551, Series of 2020. Prize is non-convertible to cash. How to claim the prize: For Instore Transactions - winner (Cardholder) must present the following documents at the Customer Service Counter of The SM Store where the transaction was made. Branch Marketing Manager/Customer Service Manager must verify the winning transaction prior to awarding of prize to the cardholder: Winning Transaction Receipt Winning charge slip Winning Stub Winning Credit Card (Mastercard) Valid ID For Call To Deliver Transactions –The SM Store Branch rider/designated driver will release/deliver the prize to the winner. Winner must surrender and sign the original winning stub. 10. The Transaction receipt and winning charge slip should be marked/stamped “CLAIMED” upon release of prize. 11. Cardholder can only claim his/her prize at the same branch of The SM Store where transaction was made. 12. The SM Store and Mastercard will not replace lost or damage prizes caused by the winner (cardholder). 13. The SM Store and Mastercard Philippines reserves the right to disclose and publish names, photos and other information of the winners in any mode or manner as they deem appropriate. 14. Employees of The SM Store, Mastercard, and its accredited advertising agencies and suppliers, and their family relatives up to 2nd degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from participating in the promotion. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-105551 , Series of 2020
READ MOREOffer period: 1 September 2020 to 31 December 2020 Offer: Free delivery with minimum spend of P2,000 Promotion code: Mastercard Redemption: Enter promo code “Mastercard” upon check out via www.metromart.ph Dedicated URL (web only): https://www.metromart.com/promos/mastercard For Paid Ads & Boosted Post, may direct to: https://metromart.onelink.me/VP9n/mastercard (web/ios/android) Terms and conditions: 1. Free Delivery is applicable to all Mastercard credit cardholders. 2. Free Delivery promo for a minimum purchase requirement of P2,000.00 3. A Mastercard credit card issued in Philippines must be saved in user’s MetroMart account and used for payment. 4. Free Delivery is applied at checkout page when promo code “MASTERCARD” is entered with valid Mastercard credit card. 5. Free Delivery voucher is not exchangeable for cash, credit or other goods and services. 6. Free Delivery voucher can be used for unlimited times per account unless fully redeemed for the month. 7. Free Delivery voucher cannot be applied retroactively and cannot be used in conjunction with any other Promo and discount that requires a voucher code. 8. Free Delivery is available in Metro Manila, Cebu, Cavite, Laguna and Batangas. 9. Voucher is applicable site wide within MetroMart website & app given the said minimum purchase requirement. 10. The use of voucher code is subject to MetroMart Terms and Conditions.
READ MOREThe SM Store and Mastercard - Get P1200 Off in Lazada December 7 to December 31, 2020 Promotion Mechanics: The promotion entitles the cardholder to a discount of P1200 for a minimum spend of P3,000. The promotion is valid on purchases using a Mastercard-branded credit, debit and prepaid card issued in the Philippines Promotion Period is from December 7 to December 31, 2020. All transactions must be made within the Promotion Period to avail of the Promotion. To avail of the offer, the cardholder must complete the following steps: Go to www.lazada.com.ph/TheSMSTORE download the Lazada app through the App Store or Google Play Select Credit/Debit Card as mode of payment and enter the details of a qualified Mastercard Card Before checkout, enter the valid Mastercard Credit, Debit or Prepaid Card to avail of the promotion Use Voucher Code MCSM1200 Voucher code is valid for use once every day during valid promo period on the App, deskstop and mobile site. Applicable to new and existing Lazada users. The discount is on top of regular or sale items in Lazada as long as the Mastercard Credit, Debit or Prepaid Card is used upon checkout. The discount cannot be exchanged for cash or other products. The promotion is subject to the Terms and Conditions of The SM Store and Lazada. For questions or clarifications, please contact Lazada Customer Care by clicking the chat button at http://www.lazada.com.ph/contact Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB- Series of 2020
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 |
