ALICIA, Isabela — The first-class municipality of Alicia in Isabela recently began the construction of its new public market bankrolled by a P190-million loan from the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK). The LANDBANK term loan availed by the local government of Alicia in 2021 has funded the acquisition of a 20,000 sq.m. commercial lot in Barangay Antonino, Alicia, and jumpstarted the construction of the new public market building. The rise of the new public market will decongest the existing market and will provide business opportunities to small and medium enterprises, as well as ambulant vendors in Alicia and its neighboring towns. Aside from the hiring of market administration personnel, the project has also generated jobs for around 230 indirect laborers involved in the development and construction of the building. “LANDBANK is one with our local government partners in providing necessary facilities to support the growth of agri-producers and local entrepreneurs. This forms part of our broader thrust of helping build stronger and more resilient local economies,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. The new public market is set to have eight perimeter rows of stalls or about 172 stalls for dry goods and groceries, and four inside sections of about 108 stalls for fruits and vegetables, including meat and fish sections. The market facility will also be equipped with modern facilities, such as a water sprinkler system, closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitoring system, double drainage canal, steel elevated water tank with deep well water pump, and standby generator set, among others. With LANDBANK’s support, Alicia Mayor Joel Amos P. Alejandro believes that the new public market will hasten commercial and economic growth in the area while catering to the various needs of the community. “Alicia is running twice as fast in good governance, business, and property development to be the next wonderland in the North,” Mayor Alejandro said. With its vast agricultural land and irrigated fields, Alicia is one of the largest rice-producing towns in the region, with palay production dominating its local economy.
READ MORELANDBANK Aparri Branch distributes cash cards to 435 CCT and UCT program beneficiaries from the islands of Babuyan and Dalupiri in the Municipality of Calayan, Cagayan. About 9.8 million beneficiaries under the major social protection programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) can now receive government subsidies in a timely, safe and convenient manner, as the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) continues to ramp up the distribution of cash cards across the country. As of 31 March 2022, the state-run Bank has provided LANDBANK Cash Cards to 4.4 million Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) beneficiaries and 5.4 million Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) beneficiaries covering the Department’s Social Pension and Listahanan beneficiaries. “On top of ensuring the timely and safe disbursement of government subsidies to the country’s most vulnerable sectors, the distribution of LANDBANK Cash Cards advances our efforts to bring more Filipinos into the formal banking system. This forms part of LANDBANK’s contribution to the National Government’s inclusive and sustainable development agenda,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. CCT and UCT beneficiaries can use the LANDBANK Cash Cards to withdraw from LANDBANK Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Agent Banking Partners (ABPs) nationwide, as well as make cashless purchases in groceries and drugstores, among others. The LANDBANK Cash Cards were recently upgraded into transaction accounts to provide beneficiaries with wider access to an array of banking services, including cash card loading via LANDBANK branches, fund transfers through the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App, and cash-in via LANDBANK Cash Deposit Machines. In 2021, the Bank disbursed a total of P133.61 billion in cash grants to more than seven million CCT and UCT beneficiaries nationwide. LANDBANK remains steadfast in the fulfillment of its expanded mandate as the delivery arm for the National Government’s social protection initiatives, in line with servicing the country’s underserved and marginalized sectors.
READ MOREAs the country reels from the effects of changing global climates and shifting weather patterns, state-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has approved loans totaling P20.1 billion to 56 borrowers in support of local renewable energy projects as of 31 March 2022, underscoring the Bank’s commitment to sustainable development. Through the LANDBANK Renewable Energy Program, the Bank aims to finance the development of renewable energy sources and increase access to reliable, clean and sustainable power to help mitigate the effects of climate change in the country. “As an industry leader in promoting environmental sustainability in the country, LANDBANK is at the forefront of supporting initiatives aimed at protecting our environment. We are looking to work with more customers and development partners towards a more sustainable future for the next generation, and beyond,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. The LANDBANK Renewable Energy Program can finance renewable energy projects harnessing biomass, geothermal, solar, hydro, ocean, and wind power. Other eligible projects include biofuel, hybrid renewable energy systems, such as hybrid electric or compressed natural gas, and the fabrication or manufacturing of renewable energy technologies, equipment and components, among others. Aside from providing credit fund for working capital and for capital expenditures, loans under the Program can also be used to finance project preparation activities such as developing a feasibility study, detailed engineering design, and supporting assessment studies, as well as securing permits, licenses, and approvals. Eligible borrowers such as electric cooperatives, local government units (LGUs), government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), and government agencies may borrow up to 90% of the total cost of the project. Cooperatives, associations and private borrowers categorized as single proprietorships, partnerships, or corporations may borrow up to 80%. Term loans for working capital and project preparation are payable up to five (5) years, with a six-month grace period on principal payment, while loans for capital expenditure are payable based on the borrower’s cash flow up to 15 years, with a three-year grace period. The interest rate shall be based on the prevailing market rate but not lower than 5% per annum. The Renewable Energy Program forms part of LANDBANK’s service to the nation in promoting environmentally sustainable programs to address climate-related concerns.
READ MORELANDBANK cardholders can now withdraw cash and view their account balance free of charge from over 1,500 7-Eleven ATMs in selected areas. Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) cardholders can now transact at ATMs in selected 7-Eleven convenience stores any time without fees beginning 23 May 2022. Using LANDBANK Cash Cards, Regular ATM Cards, and Debit Cards, LANDBANK cardholders can perform cash withdrawal and balance inquiry for free from over 1,500 7-Eleven ATMs, initially available in Metro Manila, CAMANAVA, CALABARZON, Pampanga, Bataan and Cebu. This innovation to expand the Bank’s touchpoints and reach was made possible through LANDBANK’s recent partnership with Pito Axm Platform, Inc. (PAPI), the operator of 7-Eleven ATMs in the Philippines. “LANDBANK continues to intensify efforts toward advancing greater financial inclusion nationwide. We will extend our network further to expand financial access and provide a convenient banking experience to our customers,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. LANDBANK plans to make available more banking features in the future via the 7-Eleven ATMs, including cash deposits and fund transfers. The state-run Bank also targets to tap a total of 3,000 7-Eleven ATMs nationwide by the end of the year. The addition of 7-Eleven ATMs complements LANDBANK’s own physical network of 678 Branches, 2,810 ATMs, and 58 Lending Centers as of end-April 2022. The partnership forms part of LANDBANK’s commitment to provide wider access to its banking products and services nationwide, in line with serving the development requirements of various key economic sectors.
READ MORELANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo (2nd from left) receives the 2021 UPAA Distinguished Alumni Award for corporate governance in banking and finance from UP Alumni Regent and UPAA President Reynaldo Laserna (3rd from left), UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia (leftmost), and UPAA Board Member Romeo Nones (rightmost). (Photo courtesy of UPAA). Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo was recognized as a distinguished alumnus awardee for corporate governance in banking and finance by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA). Borromeo received the recognition for her career achievements from UP Alumni Regent and UPAA President Reynaldo Laserna, UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia, and UPAA Board Member Romeo Nones on 19 May 2022 during the UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards celebration. The annual award ceremony honors graduates of the State University for their outstanding achievements in their respective fields of specialization and service. Borromeo completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. She holds the distinction of being the only banker to ever hold the presidency of two government financial institutions—LANDBANK and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). Since being appointed as President and CEO of LANDBANK in March 2019, Borromeo has steered the Bank’s intensified support to small farmers and fishers, further solidifying the Bank’s position as the biggest lender to the agriculture sector. LANDBANK’s reach to small farmers and fishers expanded by 270% from 889,669 in June 2019 to 3.29 million as of April 2022. Total agri loan portfolio likewise consistently grew from P236.31 billion in 2019 to P247.85 billion in 2021. Borromeo spearheaded the expansion of LANDBANK’s development thrust to serve other key sectors in support of the Government’s financial inclusion drive, while becoming the country’s second largest bank in terms of assets and deposits. LANDBANK serves as the delivery arm for cash grants for 10 million beneficiaries of the Conditional Cash Transfer and Unconditional Cash Transfer Programs of the DSWD. It also served as conduit for various amelioration especially under the Bayanihan-related programs during the pandemic. Under Borromeo’s leadership, LANDBANK has maintained its dominance as the biggest development partner of the LGU sector towards inclusive and sustainable local development, with all LGUs nationwide maintaining deposit accounts with the state-run Bank. LANDBANK is providing unbanked Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) registrants with transaction accounts. As of April 2022, the Bank has onboarded almost 8 million previously unbanked Filipinos. Borromeo has also led LANDBANK’s digitalization geared towards providing safe, accessible and convenient banking service to meet the growing needs of customers. In 2021, the Bank’s major digital platforms recorded a surge in utilization equivalent to a 19% growth in transactions facilitated and 46% in value. It was also during Borromeo’s term that the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank)—a LANDBANK subsidiary—was established as a digital-only and branchless bank – the first Digital Bank in the Philippines. It caters to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), overseas Filipinos, and their beneficiaries. Borromeo’s banking career spans 30 years in agricultural and development lending, treasury and investment banking, public sector lending, corporate banking, global banking, wholesale banking and lending program management.
READ MORELANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo (2nd from right) and MULTISYS President and CEO David L. Almirol, Jr. (3rd from right) sign a Memorandum of Agreement on 24 May 2022 for the integration of LANDBANKPay and Smart City App to facilitate digital payment and collection for local fees and charges. Witnessing the signing are LANDBANK Senior Vice President Randolph L. Montesa (rightmost) and MULTISYS e-Government Head Lyka Pelonio (leftmost). The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has partnered with software solutions firm MULTISYS Technologies Corporation to provide local government units (LGUs) with an efficient digital payment and collection solution for local fees and charges. Under the partnership, the state-run Bank’s all-in-one mobile wallet LANDBANKPay will be integrated with MULTISYS’ Smart City App, to allow residents to settle their financial obligations to LGUs without visiting the local offices. These financial obligations include payments for real property tax, business tax, community tax certificate, local civil registry, health and business permits, and licenses. LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo and MULTISYS President and CEO David L. Almirol, Jr. led the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 24 May 2022 at the LANDBANK Plaza in Malate, Manila to formalize the partnership. They were joined by LANDBANK Senior Vice President Randolph L. Montesa and MULTISYS e-Government Head Lyka Pelonio. “The integration of LANDBANKPay and the Smart City App will help boost LGU collection rates and generate operational cost savings in the long run. More importantly, we will be providing greater convenience and security to residents when settling local government fees,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Borromeo. MULTISYS President and CEO Almirol said that the Smart City App is now being utilized in 75 LGUs nationwide, with the firm set to expand its deployment this year. The MOA also covers the integration of the LANDBANKPay with other similar applications that the MULTISYS may develop in the future, wherein the LANDBANK app will function as the primary electronic wallet of the MULTISYS-developed applications. “We believe that this initiative is very vital not only on a local scale but also on a national scale. And we know that LANDBANK is our key partner to really accomplish this,” said MULTISYS President and CEO Almirol. LANDBANK’s partnership with MULTISYS builds on its broader thrust of serving the nation through the delivery of innovative financial products and services powered by digital banking platforms. From January to March 2022, LANDBANK facilitated a total of 39.14 million transactions amounting to P567.61 billion through its major digital banking channels.
READ MORELANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo (4th from right) and SSS President and CEO Michael G. Regino (5th from right), together with LANDBANK and SSS officials, lead the signing of Memorandum of Agreement for the electronic disbursement of SSS pay-outs and collection of fees via LANDBANK digital banking platforms at the LANDBANK Plaza, Manila. The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and the Social Security System (SSS) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for a safer and more convenient disbursement and payment collection for SSS members, employers, pensioners, and claimants. Under the Agreement, the SSS will be utilizing LANDBANK’s Bulk Credit System (LBCS) and the Link.BizPortal digital platforms to ensure the timely delivery of social assistance to local and overseas Filipino workers and their beneficiaries. LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo and SSS President and CEO Michael Regino led the signing of the MOA on 01 June 2022 at the LANDBANK Plaza, Manila. “Our collaboration today is timely and relevant as we continue to leverage on technology to meet the growing demand for digital payments and financial solutions. Our combined efforts will ensure the delivery of convenient and uninterrupted service to SSS members nationwide,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Borromeo. Through this partnership, LANDBANK will facilitate the electronic bulk disbursements of retirement funds, benefits, and investments to qualified SSS payees through the LBCS. This will be coursed via PESONet, InstaPay, or the LANDBANK Crediting Facility for the timely crediting of SSS pay-outs. The SSS will also integrate their Electronic Collection Service to the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal for real-time posting of contributions including loans, PESO funds, and other fees from their members. The LANDBANK Link.BizPortal is a web-based payment channel that allows clients to pay for products and services online to over 870 private and government partner merchants nationwide. With this initiative, the SSS joins the roster of 550 national government agencies supported by the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal. These include the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), among others. This partnership forms part of LANDBANK’s expanded mandate of serving the nation, which includes the promotion and adoption of digital payments for the advancement of financial inclusion in the country.
READ MORELANDBANK Assistant Vice President Generoso S. David (center) receives the Plaque of Appreciation from DOST-TAPI Director Atty. Marion Ivy D. Decena (left) and Chief Science Research Specialist and Division Chief Romeo Javate (right) for the Bank’s contribution to science and technology development in the country. The Department of Science and Technology–Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) conferred a plaque of appreciation to the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) for its contribution to the development of science and technology in the country. LANDBANK received the recognition for the Innovation and Technology (I-Tech) Lending Program, which aims to support the commercial production of patented Filipino inventions, utility models and industrial designs. As of March 31, 2022, the Program has five approved borrowers with loans totaling P25.55 million. “LANDBANK is one with the DOST in advancing the country’s development agenda through technology and digital innovations. This forms part of our expanded mandate of supporting various sectors and serving the nation,” LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo said. Program Management Department II Head, Assistant Vice President Generoso S. David received the award on behalf of LANDBANK during DOST-TAPI's Roadmap Launching and Stakeholders' Recognition held on 13 May 2022 in Quezon City. The I-Tech Lending Program is a partnership program between LANDBANK and DOST-TAPI, designed to assist Filipino innovators and inventors in commercializing their patented innovations and inventions through credit financing using the Bank’s financial strength and DOST-TAPI’s technological expertise. Under the Program, borrowers are required to have their inventions or projects evaluated by the DOST-TAPI for technical viability before being endorsed to LANDBANK for credit assessment on their financial and commercial feasibility and sustainability. Inventor-borrowers can get funding for up to 85% of their total project cost with a 45-40-15 project cost-share. LANDBANK will finance up to 45% of the overall project cost at a 5% rate per year, TAPI-IGF will shoulder up to 40% of the cost with 0% interest rate, while the remaining 15% will serve as the borrowers’ equity. Interested borrowers of the I-Tech Lending Program may contact the nearest 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 MOREThe LANDBANK San Carlos Branch distributes a total of 4,298 LANDBANK CCT-UCT Prepaid Cards to program beneficiaries in the Municipality of Malasiqui, Pangasinan, during card distribution activities on 28 May and 04 June 2022. About 10 million beneficiaries under the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) and Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) Programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as of 31 May 2022 can now access a wider array of banking services, through their upgraded prepaid cards from the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK). The existing LANDBANK prepaid cards of the beneficiaries have been upgraded automatically into transaction accounts with expanded features to provide more convenient banking services. “We continuously enhance our products and services to meet the growing needs of our diverse clientele. This includes our delivery of government subsidies, geared towards providing vulnerable sectors with improved access to formal financial services,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. The LANDBANK CCT-UCT Prepaid Cards now allow receiving of funds from LANDBANK accounts through fund transfers via the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App (MBA), iAccess, the LANDBANK Remittance System (LBRS) for overseas remittances, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), and from other bank accounts via InstaPay and ATM fund transfers. Beneficiaries are also now able to load their LANDBANK CCT-UCT Prepaid Cards via 231 LANDBANK Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) and over-the-counter at select LANDBANK branches nationwide, as of 31 May 2022, allowing them to secure and save funds through their own transaction accounts. In addition, beneficiaries can use 2,822 LANDBANK ATMs for cash withdrawal, bills payment, purchase of mobile prepaid load, and fund transfers to LANDBANK and other bank accounts. The LANDBANK CCT-UCT Prepaid Card can also be used to cash-out funds from the Bank’s 924 Agent Banking Partners (ABPs) nationwide. With LANDBANK’s recent partnership with Pito Axm Platform, Inc. (PAPI), the operator of 7-Eleven ATMs in the Philippines, beneficiaries can also withdraw cash free-of-charge from almost 1,700 7-Eleven ATMs in the country. These features complement previous functions of the prepaid cards, which can also be used for cashless transactions in groceries, pharmacies, convenience stores, and other accepting merchants via Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals, including balance inquiry via the LANDBANK MBA. The upgrading of LANDBANK CCT-UCT Prepaid Cards forms part of LANDBANK’s commitment to provide accessible, responsive, and secure financial services particularly to underserved sectors in the country.
READ MOREThe Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is offering to the investing public the Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) 28th Tranche of the Retail Treasury Bonds or RTB-28 with Exchange Offer, starting today (23 August 2022) until 02 September 2022. This forms part of the state-run Bank’s support to the National Government’s thrust of promoting financial inclusion and literacy, while boosting the state’s coffers for various recovery and development projects. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, Treasurer of the Philippines Rosalia V. De Leon, and LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo led the launch of the latest retail bond offer at the BTr’s Ayuntamiento Building in Manila, with the theme, “Tulong-Sulong sa Pagbangon.” “LANDBANK is once again proud to be the Joint Lead Issue Manager of this latest offering, which reflects the National Government’s continuous thrust in fostering financial inclusivity. It offers Filipinos a safe and secure opportunity to invest hard-earned money, while taking part in nation-building,” said President and CEO Borromeo. The RTB-28 is a five-and-a-half-year bond designed for retail investors as a low-risk and higher-yielding savings instrument. Proceeds of the issuance will help strengthen the country’s agriculture sector, infrastructure, and education and healthcare systems, among others. Interested investors may conveniently purchase RTB-28 for a minimum investment of P5,000 and integral multiples of P5,000 thereafter using the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App, in as fast as five minutes or less. 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. Investors of RTB-28 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 FXTN 10-57, RTB 5-11, FXTN 10-58, and RTB 3-10, may also exchange and reinvest their bond holdings for the latest bond offer. LANDBANK is the Joint Lead issue Manager of RTB-28, with settlement scheduled on 07 September 2022. Interest payments will be paid quarterly during the term of the bond. 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. Last February 2022, LANDBANK generated a total of P87.8 billion in sales for the previous Retail Treasury Bonds Tranche 27 or RTB-27 issuance. 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. On 8 August 2022, the state-run Bank celebrated its 59th anniversary, representing almost six decades of service to the nation.
READ MOREAs of Thu, April 24, 2025
| Buying | Selling | |
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| USD | 56.25 | 56.75 |
| JPY | 0.389379 | 0.404772 |
| EUR | 63.075598 | 65.573405 |
| GBP | 73.815795 | 76.738916 |
| HKD | 7.22993 | 7.775431 |
As of Wed, April 23, 2025
| UITF | NAVPU |
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| Cash Management Fund | 1.557277 |
| Money Market Fund | 1.310499 |
| Money Market Plus Fund | 1.222999 |
| PERA Money Market Fund | 1.023529 |
| Medium-Term Bond Fund | 2.470284 |
| Bond Fund | 2.024201 |
| PERA Bond Fund | 1.198958 |
| Balanced Fund | 2.586074 |
| Growth Fund | 2.562272 |
| Alpha Equity Fund | 2.965405 |
| Blue Chip Equity Fund | 0.955259 |
| Equity Fund | 0.775159 |
| High Dividend Equity Fund | 1.007571 |
| US$ Money Market Fund | 1.431701 |
| Global $ Fund | 1.516504 |
