Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin E. Diokno (3rd from left) leads the launch of the EGov Pay and QR Ph last November 20, 2019 with (left to right) RCBC President and CEO Eugene S. Acevedo, LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo, PayMaya Founder and CEO Orlando B. Vea, UnionBank President and CEO Edwin R. Bautista. Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) announced that it has already enrolled nearly 700 merchants to its Link.Biz Portal, which facilitates electronic payment to various government and private merchants, in support of the Government e-Payments (EGov Pay) Program of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). This makes LANDBANK the first bank to implement the EGov Pay. At the recent launching of the BSP’s EGov Pay and National Quick Response Code Standard (QR Ph) Programs, LANDBANK said a total of 349 government agencies and 332 private institutions to date are already enrolled in LANDBANK’s Link.Biz Portal, such as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), among others. LANDBANK developed the Link.Biz Portal, together with the Philippine Payments Management, Inc. (PPMI) and PESONet, in support of the National Retail Payment System (NRPS), a policy framework that seeks to establish a safe, efficient and reliable retail payment system in the country. “We congratulate the BSP for these milestone initiatives. LANDBANK supports these programs as the safest, most convenient and cost-efficient means of accelerating digital payments across the country. Through our Link.Biz Portal, we are able to help government collect revenues efficiently, which facilitates the prompt delivery of social services to the public through a quick and safe payment mechanism via the internet,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. Link.Biz Portal is designed to allow clients to conveniently pay for products and services online for both government and private institutions, using LANDBANK and other PESONet PayGate participating banks accounts, BANCNET-partner issuing bank accounts, Globe G-Cash accounts, and cash payment option. Meanwhile, LANDBANK said it has also adopted the QR Code for person-to-person (P2P) fund transfers between LANDBANK account holders. The QR Code is a two-dimensional bar code which stores digital information and allows clients to transfer funds to a destination account via an online channel or application, where clients could scan/import the recipient banks’ QR Code via their mobile devices.
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 MOREStay safe at home and conveniently settle your payments to several government agencies and other merchants via the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal! Visit the Link.BizPortal to start your online bills payment.
READ MORECalamba City Mayor Justin Marc SB. Chipeco (right) and LANDBANK Calamba City Hall Branch Head, Assistant Vice President Anna Marie L. Mundin (left) sign two (2) Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) to utilize LANDBANK’s Branch Online Collection Facility and Link.BizPortal as alternative payment channels for Calambeños to settle local government fees. CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The City Government of Calamba is tapping the services of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to provide its constituents more convenient and safe additional payment channels to settle local government fees. Calamba City Mayor Justin Marc SB. Chipeco and LANDBANK Calamba City Hall Branch Head, Assistant Vice President Anna Marie L. Mundin, signed two (2) Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) for the use of LANDBANK’s Branch Online Collection (OnColl) Facility and electronic payment channel Link.BizPortal on March 23, 2021. The LANDBANK Branch OnColl Facility will allow Calambeños to pay Real Property Taxes (RPT) to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Calamba City at any LANDBANK branch nationwide. As part of the agreement, LANDBANK shall accept payments from the clients of Calamba City LGU in the form of cash, authority to debit account, on-us checks, manager’s checks, and local checks. Meanwhile, through LANDBANK’s Link.BizPortal, Calambeños will also be able to settle their RPT and business permit payments via the internet. Under the MOA, LANDBANK shall make Link.BizPortal accessible to Calamba City clientele for the payment of fees and charges assessed manually. The Bank shall also report to Calamba City LGU the number and total amount of transactions or collections facilitated daily. “LANDBANK’s digital payment facilities support LGUs in promoting ease of doing business, especially under the new normal. We are also looking to collaborate with more government partners toward providing uninterrupted public services amid ongoing mobility limitations and health concerns due to the pandemic,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. As of end-February 2021, the number of transactions facilitated through LANDBANK’s major electronic channels reached 18.6 million with a total value of P247.08 billion, representing increases of 16% and 47%, respectively, over the same period last year. Specifically, the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal recorded 660,490 transactions amounting to P1.39 billion, equivalent to 37% and 41% growth rates, respectively. With 781 enrolled partner-merchants nationwide as of March 2021, 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 (BSP). Access the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal for convenient online payment to chosen merchants via the Bank’s official website (www.landbank.com) or directly visit www.lbp-eservices.com. For more news and updates, follow the Bank’s official social media channels at @landbankofficial on Facebook and Instagram, @LBP_Official on Twitter, and @LANDBANK on Viber.
READ MORELANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia Cayosa Borromeo (5th from left) and Sarangani Governor Rogelio D. Pacquiao (4th from left) lead the signing of a P1-billion loan Term Sheet to fund the province's development projects on 19 January 2023 at the Grand Summit Hotel in General Santos City. They are joined by Vice Governor Dr. Elmer T. De Peralta (3rd from left) and Provincial Administrator Atty. Ryan Jay R. Ramos (2nd from left), together with LANDBANK Senior Vice Presidents Leila C. Martin (6th from left) and Ma. Celeste A. Burgos (rightmost), with Vice President Eden B. Japitana (leftmost). GENERAL SANTOS CITY, South Cotabato – The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has committed to provide the Provincial Government of Sarangani with P1-billion worth of loans to fund the province's various development projects. LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia Cayosa Borromeo and Sarangani Governor Rogelio D. Pacquiao signed the term sheet for the proposed loan on 19 January 2023 at the Grand Summit Hotel in General Santos City. They were joined by Vice Governor Dr. Elmer T. De Peralta, Provincial Administrator Atty. Ryan Jay R. Ramos, together with LANDBANK Senior Vice Presidents Ma. Celeste A. Burgos, Leila C. Martin, Charlotte I. Conde, and Camilo C. Leyba, and Vice President Eden B. Japitana, among other Bank officers. “LANDBANK fully supports the vision for Sarangani Province to have a self-sustaining and globally competitive economy. Together, let us continue to explore more avenues for collaboration, in the service of your constituents, and the nation at large,” said President Borromeo. The loan was approved by the LANDBANK Board on 25 January 2023. Of the P1-billion loan, Sarangani eyes to allocate P500 million for the acquisition of several heavy equipment, P200 million for hospital and medical equipment, and P300 million for the establishment of the Provincial Agri-Fisheries Complex. "My heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to LANDBANK for gladly opening its doors, once again, to the Provincial LGU of Sarangani with its proposal to raise as much as P1 billion to fund the province's programs and projects," Governor Pacquiao said. The governor added that the funding support will "fuel the work of the Provincial LGU as we intensify our efforts in delivering more basic services to the people, as well as reach targeted goals for a more resilient, dynamic, and progressive Sarangani." Likewise, LANDBANK and the provincial local government of Sarangani signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the use of LANDBANK’s electronic payment channel. Through the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal, Sarangani residents can now digitally pay for fees, dues, and charges to the provincial government in real-time and at their convenience with just a few clicks on their computers or mobile devices. The Provincial Government of Sarangani joins 1,136 government and private partner merchants nationwide that have been enrolled in the LinkBizPortal system, as of end-December 2022. From January to December 2022, the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal facilitated 5.8 million transactions with value of P11.6 billion, representing increases of 49% and 11%, respectively, year-on-year. LANDBANK is offering a menu of digital products and services to all local governments nationwide, in support of Executive Order 170 or the Adoption of Digital Payments for Government Disbursement and Collections. The LANDBANK Link.BizPortal is also in line with 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 (BSP).
READ MORE(left) LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia Cayosa Borromeo (3rd from left) and Surallah Mayor Pedro Matinong, Jr. (2nd from left) lead the ceremonial launching of the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal as an alternative payment channel of the Municipal Government of Surallah for the payment of local dues and fees online. (right) The two principals demonstrate the convenience of using the payment facility during the event launch on 20 January 2023 at the Surallah Municipal Hall. SURALLAH, South Cotabato – In line with digitalizing public services, the Municipal Government of Surallah has partnered with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to provide its constituents with an online payment option to settle local government fees. Through the LANDBANK Link.Biz Portal, residents of the Municipal Government of Surallah can now conveniently pay fees and taxes online, eliminating the need to physically travel and queue at the Surallah Municipal Hall. LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia Cayosa Borromeo and Surallah Mayor Pedro Matinong, Jr. led the ceremonial launching of the Link.BizPortal on 20 January 2023 at the Surallah Municipal Hall. They were joined by Municipal Administrator Rene G. Garcia along with LANDBANK Senior Vice Presidents Celeste A. Burgos, Leila C. Martin, and Charlotte I. Conde. “LANDBANK fully supports Surallah’s growth agenda in building quality infrastructure and in developing a bustling economic environment. We greatly appreciate the LGU for allowing us to be part of their digitalization journey to deliver convenient public services to its constituents,” said President Borromeo. Through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal will facilitate for the Surallah LGU payments for regulatory fees, such as license and permit fees, as well as real property and business taxes. The Bank shall also ensure the online payment facility’s utmost security and report to the LGU the number and total amount of transactions or collections facilitated daily. “Nawa’y magamit natin ang teknoloyihang itong handog ng LANDBANK para mas mapabuti pa ang serbisyo ng LGU Surallah sa lahat ng ating mga mamamayan. Asahan po ninyo na kaisa ng LANDBANK and Surallah sa pagsulong ng mga teknolohiyang magpapagaan ng pamumuhay ng mga taga-Surallah,” said Mayor Matinong. LANDBANK is offering a menu of digital products and services to all local governments nationwide, in support of Executive Order No. 170 or the Adoption of Digital Payments for Government Disbursement and Collections. The LANDBANK Link.BizPortal is also in line with 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 (BSP).
READ MOREAs it celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has adopted new Vision and Mission statements to better reflect the Bank’s commitment to fulfilling its expanded mandate of serving the nation for the next six years. “LANDBANK is driven this year to take on a more prominent role at the forefront of nation-building. Leveraging on innovation, digitalization, and strategic partnerships, we are geared towards the enhanced delivery of accessible, responsive, and meaningful service to our diverse clientele,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia Cayosa Borromeo. LANDBANK envisions that by 2028, it “shall be at the forefront in nation-building through the promotion of financial inclusion, digital transformation, and sustainable development that benefits all Filipinos,” as the Bank aims “to provide responsive services beyond banking to all clients, publics and stakeholders.” The Bank is likewise focused on its mission to be “the leading universal bank with a government mandate that provides responsive services beyond banking to all clients, publics and stakeholders.” LANDBANK unveiled its new institutional Vision and Mission statements to the public on 14 February 2023, alongside the inauguration of the LANDBANK Leadership and Development Center in Intramuros, Manila, together with the launch of the Bank’s “Iskolar ng LANDBANK” scholarship program. 2023 Targets In support of the National Government’s programs on digital collections and disbursements, LANDBANK is targeting to onboard more local government units as merchants in eGov Pay and the Link.BizPortal, among its other digital channels. This includes growing the number of government and private merchants in the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal to over 1,600 merchants by end-2023. LANDBANK is also looking to grow its digital transactions by 60% in terms of both volume and value, driven by an aggressive expansion of its retail customer base. LANDBANK is also set to establish touchpoints in all 1,634 local government units (LGUs) nationwide, further solidifying its position as the biggest development partner for local and countryside development. The Bank’s network expansion will culminate in 2024 with the establishment of a LANDBANK touchpoint in every municipality in the country in the form of physical branches, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), Agent Banking Partners (ABPs), Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs), or Point-of-Sale (POS) facilities. As the biggest lender to the agriculture sector, LANDBANK targets to increase the number of small farmers and fishers it has cumulatively assisted to 3.6 million in 2023, among other key players in the agri-business value chain. The state-run Bank is also determined to increase its net income by at least 16% to P35 billion, by optimizing resources, maximizing yields from earning assets, generating return from non-earning assets, and expanding trust banking and Bancassurance business. LANDBANK recorded a net income of P30.1 billion in 2022—the first time the Bank breached the P30 billion mark—for a robust 38.2% expansion from P21.7 billion in 2021. Through the years, LANDBANK has grown into one of the leading universal banks in the country, while remaining faithful to its social mandate to promote inclusive and sustainable development.
READ MOREVictorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez (2nd from right), LANDBANK Victorias Branch Manager Rosie Cuadernal (leftmost), SPIDC Vice President Rommel Cunanan (3rd from right), and Victorias City Treasurer Maria Rosielyn Gustilo (rightmost) show the formal agreement to digitalize the payment of local government taxes and fees. VICTORIAS, Negros Occidental – The City Government of Victorias signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) in line with efforts to digitalize tax payment collection and enhance public service delivery in the municipality. The partnership formalizes the integration of the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal with the Victorias LGU's Web Service Portal to provide residents convenience in paying for fees related to business permits, real properties, resorts and public market rentals, among other local dues. Victoria LGU's Web Service Portal is managed by the Systems & Plan and Integrator and Development Corporation (SPIDC). "LANDBANK fully supports the City Government of Victorias in their continued journey towards digitalization. This collaboration is a testament to the Bank's unwavering commitment to collaborate with local government units to provide innovative digital products and services to the public," said LANDBANK President Lynette V. Ortiz. The MOA signing was completed along the sidelines of the public launch of the LGU’s Web Service Portal led by Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, Victorias City Treasurer Maria Rosielyn Gustilo, SPIDC Vice President Rommel Cunanan, and LANDBANK Victorias Branch Manager Rosie Cuadernal. The Victorias LGU has been a valued client of LANDBANK since 1996. Apart from the Link.BizPortal, it also avails of various LANDBANK digital facilities including RFID ATM Payroll, Electronic Salary Loan (eSL), the Enhanced Human Resource Information System (HRIS), and the weAccess, the Bank’s internet banking facility for institutional clients. LANDBANK is offering various digital products and services to LGUs nationwide, in support of their compliance to Executive Order 170 or the Adoption of Digital Payments for Government Disbursement and Collections. The LANDBANK Link.BizPortal is likewise in line with 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 (BSP).
READ MORENational Treasurer Rosalia V. De Leon (leftmost), DICT Undersecretary David L. Almirol, Jr. (3rd from left), and LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz (5th from left) lead the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the electronic Government Payment Platform (eGovPay), with witnesses Deputy Treasurer Eduardo Anthony G. Mariño III (2nd from left), DICT Bureau Director June Vincent Manuel Guadan (4th from left), and LANDBANK Senior Vice President Leila C. Martin (rightmost) on 15 August 2023 in Manila. The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has joined hands with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) to develop a single platform for all government payments. National Treasurer Rosalia V. De Leon, DICT Undersecretary David L. Almirol, Jr., and LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz led the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 15 August 2023 in Manila to formalize the collaboration for the electronic Government Payment Platform (eGovPay). "We are proud to contribute to this ground-breaking initiative and lay the foundations for a centralized digital payment gateway. We are set to revolutionize how the whole government handles payments, and more importantly, provide convenience to fellow Filipinos than ever before," said LANDBANK President Ortiz. The eGovPay platform introduces a secure and centralized gateway that simplifies payment acceptance for government agencies. The platform is designed to enhance the government’s data management and reporting capabilities, slash costs tied to manual operations, and streamline the reconciliation process. Under the partnership, LANDBANK assumes the role of depository and financial settlement bank for eGovPay. The DICT will act as user and application administrator to onboard Payment Service Providers (PSP) and Government institutions to the eGovPay, and will ensure the smooth integration of different payment channels to the systems of LANDBANK. Meanwhile, the BTr will be responsible for ensuring full compliance of LANDBANK and DICT-covered agencies to the Treasury Single Account Framework, particularly on the collection and remittance of internal revenue taxes, custom duties and other national collections. This tripartite collaboration follows the development agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to prioritize digitalization and promote digital payment solutions for the efficient delivery of public service. The eGovPay 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. This initiative likewise complements LANDBANK’s own phygital strategy towards improving access to reliable, relevant, and convenient financial services by continuously expanding touchpoints nationwide while developing more responsive digital channels. 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 MORETudela Mayor Samuel Parojinog (center), LANDBANK Ozamiz Branch Head Geraldine Henoctan (left), and Tudela Treasurer Phanesa Gamotin (right) display the signed agreement to digitalize the payment of local government taxes and fees. TUDELA, Misamis Occidental – The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) will be supporting the municipal government of Tudela to digitalize payments for business-related transactions towards fostering a competitive and robust local economy. The local government unit (LGU) of Tudela is set to make use of the LANDBANK Link.Biz Portal to enable local businesses and residents in this 5th class municipality to conveniently pay for various fees online, which includes business permits, real properties, resorts, and public market rentals, among other local dues. "Our partnership with the municipality of Tudela exemplifies LANDBANK's commitment to enhance ease of doing business and increase competitiveness in the communities we serve. We will continue to leverage on innovative financial solutions to drive sustainable and inclusive growth," said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz. Tudela Mayor Samuel Parojinog, LANDBANK Ozamiz Branch Head Geraldine Henoctan, and Tudela Treasurer Phanesa Gamotin recently led the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to formalize the partnership. "As we look forward to LANDBANK and Tudela's partnership, I have no doubt that together, we can create a more prosperous and thriving community for everyone," said Mayor Parojinog. Tuleda LGU has been a partner of LANDBANK since 1995, with the former availing of other various LANDBANK services and facilities, such as ATM Payroll Facility, Deposit Pick-up service, and Electronic Salary Loan (eSL). LANDBANK is committed to extending an array of digital facilities and services to LGUs nationwide, in support of Executive Order No. 170, which enjoins the Adoption of Digital Payments for Government Disbursement and Collections. The Bank's digital offerings likewise support the Ease of Doing Business Law, meant to accelerate various transactions such as permit issuance for enhanced efficiency, transparency and accountability in public service delivery. As of June 2023, the LANDBANK Link.Biz Portal has a total of 449 LGU partner merchants nationwide. The Portal is also aligned with the national government's call for a National Retail Payment System, which also supports the implementation of the "eGov Pay" payment solution, as mandated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). LANDBANK is celebrating its 60th anniversary, representing six decades of uplifting lives, empowering communities.
READ MOREAs of Tue, April 29, 2025
| Buying | Selling | |
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| USD | 56.15 | 56.65 |
| JPY | 0.384503 | 0.399342 |
| EUR | 62.734299 | 65.163993 |
| GBP | 73.505595 | 76.352462 |
| HKD | 7.193121 | 7.729313 |
As of Mon, April 28, 2025
| UITF | NAVPU |
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| Cash Management Fund | 1.558065 |
| Money Market Fund | 1.311204 |
| Money Market Plus Fund | 1.223605 |
| PERA Money Market Fund | 1.024015 |
| Medium-Term Bond Fund | 2.471787 |
| Bond Fund | 2.022874 |
| PERA Bond Fund | 1.198546 |
| Balanced Fund | 2.606916 |
| Growth Fund | 2.583822 |
| Alpha Equity Fund | 3.00714 |
| Blue Chip Equity Fund | 0.961723 |
| Equity Fund | 0.7838 |
| High Dividend Equity Fund | 1.005401 |
| US$ Money Market Fund | 1.432307 |
| Global $ Fund | 1.527551 |
