The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) expressed its continuous support to the transportation sector during the opening ceremonies of the 5th Transport Cooperative National Congress on January 29, 2021. LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo assured transport cooperatives nationwide of readily available lending programs to help address the pressing concerns faced by the transport industry under the new normal. “LANDBANK is one with all the players in the transportation sector toward building a more resilient and modernized transport system. As your long-time partner in growth and development, we reaffirm our commitment to support your transformative journey toward the next normal of greater modernization,” said LANDBANK President Borromeo. Organized by the National Federation of Transport Cooperatives’ (NFTC) with the theme, “Transport Cooperatives’ Transformation towards the New Normal,” the National Congress was held to discuss several matters, including the implementation of the National Government’s PUV Modernization Program in relation to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Support to transport cooperatives The state-run Bank continues to offer the SPEED-PUVs Program (Support Package for Environment-friendly and Efficiently Driven PUVs Program) which extends affordable financing to transport cooperatives and corporations for the purchase of modern jeepneys. As of December 2020, LANDBANK has approved P1.2 billion-worth of loans from 25 borrowers for the acquisition of 574 modern units. Another 43 loan applications are in the pipeline amounting to a total loan application of P2.53 billion for the acquisition of 1,126 modern units. This came with the government subsidy which has been increased to P160,000 per vehicle effective last year. In 2020, LANDBANK also launched the I-RESCUE for BUS Transport Lending Program (Interim REhabilitation Support to Cushion Unfavorably-affected Enterprises by Covid-19 for Better Urban Services Transport) to offer a similar credit assistance to bus operators. With an initial fund of P3 billion, the loan facility can finance up to 80% of the acquisition cost of a modern public utility bus, with an affordable fixed interest rate of 5% per annum for the first three (3) years. Arangkada Projects with the DOTr Aside from offering financial support to transport cooperatives, LANDBANK has also partnered with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies on various programs in support of the National Government’s transport modernization agenda. Under the fuel subsidy scheme, LANDBANK has so far distributed direct cash grants worth P6,500 each to 122,311 transport operators who have been adversely affected by the implementation of COVID-19 safety protocols. Distribution of cash grants is ongoing and targeted for completion by April 2021. The Bank has also extended appraisal services for the North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project (NSCR-Ex), which is designed to expand the existing mass transportation in Metropolitan Manila and adjacent areas. Likewise, under the Resettlement Action Plan Entitlements Distribution Mechanism, LANDBANK delivers cash entitlements to eligible residents and other Project-Affected Persons (PAPs) of the Extension Project. The DOTr and LANDBANK will also team-up for the Pilot Production Testing of the Automatic Fare Collection System (ACFS), which will utilize convenient Mastercard EMVCo-compliant contactless cards to pay fares in public transport modes. An initial Proof of Technology demonstration was conducted last December 18, 2020. Both of LANDBANK’s transport lending programs—the SPEED-PUVs and I-RESCUE for BUS Transport—are closely coordinated with the DOTr to ensure their alignment with the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). Interested borrowers may visit the nearest open LANDBANK Lending Center or Branch nationwide, or call LANDBANK’s customer service hotline at (02) 8-405-7000 or at PLDT Domestic Toll Free 1-800-10-405-7000.
READ MOREState-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) was recognized twice in the 5th Investment House Association of the Philippines (IHAP) Awards. The Bank received the Best Fixed Income Deal (Small-Mid Cap) Award for the BALAI (Building Adequate Livable Affordable and Inclusive Filipino Communities) Bonds 1 issuance, and the Best Project Finance Deal Award (Large Cap) for its role in Atlantic Aurum Investments Philippines Corporation’s (AAIPC) Syndicated Corporate Notes Facility. LANDBANK, through its Investment Banking Group (IBG), acted as the Sole Arranger and Underwriter for the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation’s (NHMFC) P270.25 million BALAI Bonds 1 issued last December 2019. NHMFC served as the Seller and Servicer of the Bonds—their third successful issuance that was supported by the Bank. LANDBANK was previously an Investor in the P2.06 billion Bahay Bonds 1 issuance and was Sole Arranger and Underwriter of the P603 million Bahay Bonds 2 offering. Meanwhile, LANDBANK IBG also participated as an Arranger of the P41.2 billion funding requirements of AAIPC for the financing of the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 Project. Inaugurated last January 14, the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 is an elevated expressway from Buendia Makati City to North Luzon Expressway in Balintawak, Quezon City. It is expected to address the traffic congestion in EDSA and other major roads by diverting as much as 55,000 vehicles daily. The IHAP is a non-stock, non-profit organization of investment houses that aims to further develop the country’s capital market. The 5th IHAP Awards highlighted key transactions and investment houses that were instrumental in bringing forth innovation, social progress, and considerable economic impact to the Philippine Capital Markets. 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 MOREThe Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is inviting the investing public to participate in the Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) 25th Tranche of the Retail Treasury Bonds or RTB-25 with Exchange Offer to help the National Government raise funds for its COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. The latest retail bond offer with the theme, “Kasama mo sa Kinabukasan,” was launched today, February 9, through a virtual Qualified Institutional Buyers Investor’s Briefing streamed live via BTr’s Facebook page and shared on LANDBANK’s social media channels. The three-year RTB-25 will be offered in minimum denominations of P5,000 and integral multiples thereof until March 4, 2021, with settlement scheduled on March 9. “With the last two RTB issuances setting record subscriptions to date, we look forward to an even stronger reception for RTB-25 from the investing public. Aside from earning interest every quarter, investing in RTBs contribute to advancing the Government’s COVID-19 response and economic recovery plan,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. Interested investors may purchase the RTB-25 via over-the-counter placements at all LANDBANK branches. Investors can also make placements through the RTB Online Ordering System at the BTr’s website and settle the payment via LANDBANK’s e-payment facility, Link.BizPortal, free of charge. Overseas Filipinos may also use the mobile banking application of the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) – LANDBANK’s digital-only branchless bank subsidiary – to avail of the RTB-25 through the App’s bond purchase feature. Through the OFBank Mobile Banking App, investors can make multiple placements for RTB-25 of up to P500,000.00 per transaction. In addition to the new RTBs, the BTr is also allowing holders of previously issued bonds to exchange and reinvest their bond holdings for the RTB-25. P35-B raised for RTB-24 LANDBANK raised a total of P35.53 billion in sales for the Retail Treasury Bonds Tranche 24 or RTB-24 issued last July 2020. Majority of the sales were transacted over the counter, with P25.27 billion and P10.25 billion generated during the public offer period and rate-setting auction, respectively. The remaining P8.9 million in sales were generated online through LANDBANK’s Link.BizPortal via the BTr’s Online Ordering Facility. The National Government through the BTr has been issuing RTBs since 2001 as part of its efforts to support financial inclusion and literacy among Filipinos by making government securities more accessible to small investors. The RTBs are generally considered low-risk investment instruments, allowing investors to earn a fixed interest based on prevailing market rates that are paid quarterly during the term of the bond. For more updates, please Follow, Like and Share the official LANDBANK Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts (@landbankofficial), Twitter (@LBP_Official), and join our Viber community (@LANDBANK), or visit the LANDBANK website (www.landbank.com).
READ MOREThe Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is inviting the investing public to participate in the Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) 25th Tranche of the Retail Treasury Bonds or RTB-25 with Exchange Offer to help the National Government raise funds for its COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. The latest retail bond offer with the theme, “Kasama mo sa Kinabukasan,” was launched today, February 9, through a virtual Qualified Institutional Buyers Investor’s Briefing streamed live via BTr’s Facebook page and shared on LANDBANK’s social media channels. The three-year RTB-25 will be offered in minimum denominations of P5,000 and integral multiples thereof until March 4, 2021, with settlement scheduled on March 9. Visit the Bureau of the Treasury's page for more information.
READ MOREMahinog Mayor Rogerio C. Acle (left) and LANDBANK Camiguin Branch Manager Adrian Lloyd O. Tan (right) sign five (5) loan agreements to finance the local government’s construction and improvement of infrastructure projects, and the purchase of two units of heavy equipment. MAHINOG, Camiguin – Endowed with rich agricultural land and alluring natural attractions, this 5th class municipality in northern Mindanao has great potential for growth. But due to limited financial resources, the municipal government is challenged to pursue high-impact projects that will boost its local economy. This year, some of the town’s development projects under its Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) are expected to materialize with the recent signing of a loan agreement comprising five (5) term loans for a maximum total of P50.3 million between the local government and Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK). Mahinog Mayor Rogerio C. Acle and LANDBANK Camiguin Branch Manager Adrian Lloyd O. Tan led the loan signing last November 26, 2020, together with other local government officials. “May mga dreams ako for my municipality na gustong matupad katulad na lang ng pagpapatayo ng mga infrastructure projects. Ang problema ay hindi namin ma-pursue dahil limited ang resources, specifically sa budget. Kaya noong nalaman ko na pwedeng mangutang sa government bank gaya ng LANDBANK, nagpursige kaming kumpletuhin ang mga requirements,” Mahinog Mayor Acle said. The loan will help the local government unit (LGU) of Mahinog acquire a brand new 10-wheeler dump truck and an excavator with breaker. These will be used to maintain various roads and other infrastructure across the town to ensure easy access and timely transport of goods from farms to the market, and to reduce transportation costs for local farmers. A separate term loan shall finance the construction of a two-storey commercial building with a total floor area of 1,291 square meters. The building, which will be divided into various spaces and offered for lease to small and medium enterprises and traders, is expected to promote commercial activities and attract investments to the town. Another term loan is allocated for the completion of the town’s unfinished Queobe Training Center. The loan will help finish the construction of the center’s training hall, convert the existing mini-training hall into rooms, and expand the dormitory to accommodate more training participants. A portion of the loan will also be used to acquire furniture, fixtures, kitchen equipment and other related paraphernalia needed in the training center. Adjacent to the municipality’s Queobe Training Center is the Katunggan Park, an eco-park with existing boardwalk and picnic sheds for tourists and trainees. Through one of the term loans from LANDBANK, the local government is targeting to complete this year the construction of a 104-square-meter canteen building and a 48-square-meter picnic shed within the park. Finally, LANDBANK also granted the Mahinog LGU a term loan for the land development of the proposed Benoni Public Market and Transport Terminal. This involves filling up the remaining 3,700 square meters of the one-hectare area with embankment so that a transport terminal and a public market building can be built in the future. The project aims to decongest the national highway fronting the Benoni Port, which is the gateway to the entire island of Camiguin. “LANDBANK continues to extend necessary credit assistance to local government units for small- to large-scale development projects. We believe that through these initiatives, we can multiply efforts in spurring local economic activity and growth, especially in the countryside,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. As of December 31, 2020, LANDBANK has extended P54.47 billion in outstanding loans to LGUs nationwide. This includes P19.86 billion for agri-aqua projects, as well as P5.89 billion and P5.34 billion for transportation and health care projects, respectively.
READ MOREThe Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has approved loans totaling P6.95 billion for 227 borrowers composed mostly of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives that are affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the I-RESCUE (Interim REhabilitation Support to Cushion Unfavorably affected Enterprises by Covid-19) Lending Program, LANDBANK has released P5.28 billion of the total P6.95 billion for the benefit of 208 borrowers, composed of 167 MSMEs, 34 cooperatives, four (4) microfinance institutions (MFIs), and three (3) large corporations as of end-January 2021. Launched in April 2020 at the height of strict quarantine lockdowns, the I-RESCUE Lending Program was designed in support of Republic Act 11494 or the “Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (Bayanihan 2)” to provide credit and loan restructuring under more flexible terms and conditions to MSMEs, MFIs, and cooperatives. LANDBANK recently expanded the coverage of the Program to allow more borrowers affected by the pandemic to avail of credit and loan restructuring assistance. The I-RESCUE Lending Program now allows micro enterprises and large corporations to borrow a maximum of 85% of their emergency or permanent working capital requirement. Terms are set at an affordable interest rate of 5% per annum for three (3) years, subject to annual re-pricing thereafter, and payable up to 10 years with a maximum of two (2) years grace period on the principal repayment. Moreover, LANDBANK is currently working on expanding the I-RESCUE Program further to offer a new sub-credit facility for MSMEs, cooperatives, and self-employed individuals severely affected by the health crisis. Qualified borrowers may soon be able to borrow a minimum amount of P100,000 or up to 85% of their actual permanent working capital requirement, at a lower fixed interest rate of 3% per annum only, payable up to three (3) years. “We are enhancing the I-RESCUE Lending Program to cover a wider range of key industries that need greater access to credit. LANDBANK is keeping in step with emerging requirements under the new normal in support of the country’s ongoing economic recovery,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. Existing LANDBANK clients may also avail of loan restructuring via additional loan and extended repayment period or combination of means to rehabilitate and restore operational cash flow. The LANDBANK I-RESCUE Lending Program is available until December 31, 2022. Interested borrowers may contact the nearest open LANDBANK Lending Center or Branch nationwide or call LANDBANK’s customer service hotline at (02) 8-405-7000 or at PLDT Domestic Toll Free 1-800-10-405-7000. For more updates, please Follow, Like and Share the official LANDBANK Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts (@landbankofficial), Twitter (@LBP_Official), and join our Viber community (@LANDBANK), or visit the LANDBANK website (www.landbank.com).
READ MOREState-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has expanded the coverage of its direct loan program for students to cover the purchase of electronic gadgets needed for online learning. Under the enhanced I-STUDY (Interim Students’ Loan for Tuitions towards Upliftment of Education for the Development of the Youth) Lending Program, LANDBANK is now offering a loan of up to P50,000 per student to finance the purchase of learning gadgets such as laptop, desktop or tablet, that can be included in the maximum loanable amount of P150,000 per student or P300,000 per parent-borrower to cover payment for tuition or enrolment-related fees. Furthermore, students of legal age are now eligible to apply for the LANDBANK I-STUDY Program if they meet eligibility requirements. When the loan program was initially launched last year, only parents and guardians or benefactors of students could apply for the financial assistance. “LANDBANK recognizes the need to support students in adapting to distance learning modalities. While we await the resumption of in-person classes, we hope that the I-STUDY Program can help students cover the financial requirements to purchase needed learning equipment and participate in online classes,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. The LANDBANK move to expand the I-STUDY credit facility comes at the heels of recent government pronouncements for the continued implementation of distance learning as a measure against the spread of COVID-19. The enhancement of the I-STUDY Program also includes the increase in maximum age eligibility of students from 30 years old to 50 years old; inclusion of scholar students whose scholarships do not fully cover their tuition fees; and the coverage of non-scholar students from private pre-school, primary and secondary schools. Meanwhile, LANDBANK has approved as of February 16, 2021 loans amounting to P531.5 million to 16 educational institutions through the ACADEME (ACcess to Academic Development to Empower the Masses towards Endless Opportunities) Lending Program. The Program aims to boost the capacity of private academic institutions to implement a ‘study now, pay later’ scheme for its students. The ACADEME Lending Program forms part of the Bank’s support to the education sector which offers credit to private and non-DepEd high schools, private Technical-Vocational and Education Training (TVET) institutions, and private Higher Education Institutions (HEls) such as colleges and universities to provide continuing education to their students. The program offers the ‘3-3-3’ feature, with a P3-billion-program fund in credit support, a very low fixed interest rate of only 3% per annum, and payable based on the maturity of the sub-promissory notes but not to exceed three (3) years. For more details about the features and application requirements of the I-STUDY and ACADEME lending programs, contact the LANDBANK Programs Management Department II at (02) 8405-7198. For more information about LANDBANK’s other loan products, clients may visit the Bank’s official website (www.landbank.com), or follow the Bank’s official social media channels at @landbankofficial on Facebook and Instagram, @LBP_Official on Twitter, and @LANDBANK on Viber.
READ MORELANDBANK joins the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in celebrating National Women’s Month. The month of March was declared as National Women’s Month to promote the extraordinary roles of ordinary Juanas in society as trailblazers and harbingers of change. This year’s theme, “Juana Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya!” highlights women’s participation in battling the pandemic and the discusses gender issues exacerbated by the pandemic. Click here for the Bank's Products and Services for women. Happy National Women’s Month! #BankingOnTheFilipinoSpirit #WomenMakeChange
READ MORETo support the local hog industry amid threats from the African Swine Fever outbreak, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has launched a new lending program to assist hog raisers in sustaining and increasing pork production. During the program launch and signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between LANDBANK and the Department of Agriculture (DA) at the DA-Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) Convention Hall in Quezon City on March 17, 2021, the state-run bank said it has earmarked P15 billion for the SWINE (Special Window and Interim Support to Nurture Hog Enterprises) Lending Program. The LANDBANK SWINE Lending Program will be available for commercial hog raisers registered as cooperatives or farmers’ associations, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and large enterprises or corporations. “LANDBANK is supporting the Department of Agriculture by extending financing support to hog enterprises to sustain their operations and pork supply during this difficult time. Through the LANDBANK SWINE Lending Program, we aim to respond to the recovery requirements of our hog industry and contribute to ensuring food security,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. Loans under the LANDBANK SWINE Lending Program shall be used for swine production, which includes the acquisition or importation of semen or breeding animals; feed milling operations; the construction, improvement or retrofitting of necessary facilities that are compliant to biosecurity protocols of DA, the industry or integrators; acquisition of fixed assets; and as working capital. Eligible borrowers may avail of a short-term loan line or a term loan for up to 80% of their total project cost or financing requirement, with an affordable fixed interest rate of 3% per annum for three (3) years, subject to annual repricing thereafter. Under the Program, short-term loans have a tenor of one (1) year, term loan for permanent working capital is payable up to five (5) years, while fixed asset acquisition is payable based on the cash flow or payback period of the project, with grace period on the principal and interest. Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar and LANDBANK President Borromeo led the MOA signing to formalize the joint implementation of the SWINE Lending Program. Witnesses from DA included Undersecretary for Livestock William C. Medrano, Undersecretary for Operations Ariel T. Cayanan, Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) OIC-Director Reildrin G. Morales, and National Livestock Program (NLP) and Agricultural Training Institute-International Training Center on Pig Husbandry (ATI- ITCPH) Director Ruth S. Miclat-Sonaco, together with LANDBANK Agricultural and Development Lending Sector Officer-In-Charge, Senior Vice President Ma. Celeste A. Burgos. Under the agreement, DA will provide the list of eligible program borrowers and assist them in the preparation of a business plan, enrollment in the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), and in securing necessary permits. The DA will also provide loan recipients trainings on biosecurity management and breeding or rearing of hogs, while engaging the services of different organizations in capability building and implementation of biosecurity protocols. LANDBANK, for its part, will accept and evaluate loan applications of eligible borrowers and facilitate the release of loan proceeds. The Bank will also monitor the performance of the Program and provide monthly reports to DA. The DA and LANDBANK will work together to promote the Program through the conduct of focus group discussions and dissemination of educational materials. The LANDBANK SWINE Lending Program will be available until December 31, 2026 in line with the Department of Agriculture’s hog re-population plan. Last February, the Bank earmarked P2 billion for its new credit offering for the fisheries sector under the LANDBANK Commercial Fishing Vessel Financing Program, aimed at assisting existing and prospective commercial fishing operators in acquiring fishing vessels for domestic or overseas use. For more information about these and other Lending Programs of the Bank, interested borrowers may contact the nearest open LANDBANK Lending Center or Branch nationwide, or call LANDBANK’s customer service hotline at (02) 8-405-7000 or at PLDT Domestic Toll Free 1-800-10-405-7000. For more updates, please Follow, Like and Share the official LANDBANK Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts (@landbankofficial), Twitter (@LBP_Official), and join our Viber community (@LANDBANK), or visit the LANDBANK website (www.landbank.com).
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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 |
