TANGUB, Misamis Occidental – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect livelihoods and employment throughout the country, the Lorenzo Tan Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LTMPC) has remained responsive to the financial needs of its members, with help from the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK). The P300-million rediscounting loan line from the state-run Bank in 2020 allowed LTMPC to sustain its lending operations and finance the needs of its nearly 80,000 members, of whom 31,000 are farmers, fishers, and agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs). The loan helped LTMPC support farmers and fishers in purchasing production requirements, such as farm inputs and seedlings. It also provided for the needs of micro and small entrepreneurs, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and pensioner-members amid the economic challenges brought about by the pandemic. “LANDBANK recognizes the essential role of cooperatives in promoting economic recovery and resiliency in their local communities. We stand ready to bolster their support interventions as we continue to rise together in the new normal,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. With an assured source of funds, LTMPC has also provided its members with essential goods, such as groceries and rice, including free medical check-ups at the LTMPC Community Hospital in Zamboanga del Sur, which is owned by the cooperative. A LANBANK partner since 1991, LTMPC has expanded its operations from its lone branch in Tangub City, Misamis Occidental to 22 branches across the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Misamis Oriental, and Lanao del Norte. “Taos-puso akong nagpapasalamat sa tulong, walang-sawang pagsuporta, at tiwalang ipinagkaloob ng LANDBANK sa aming kooperatiba. Ang pampinansyal at teknikal na tulong, at abot-kayang interes ay malaking tulong sa kooperatiba lalo na sa aming mga miyembrong magsasaka,” said General Manager Lusminda S. Cubero. As of end-September 2021, LANDBANK’s outstanding loans to the agriculture sector have reached P228.21 billion, of which P21.53 billion directly benefited small farmers and fishers channeled through cooperatives and farmers’ associations. LANDBANK continues its intensified support to partner cooperatives towards ramping-up the implementation of recovery and resiliency strategies under the new normal.
READ MOREThe Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has enhanced its Mobile Banking App (MBA) to allow users to make quick, convenient, and secure payments using quick response (QR) code to over 20,000 participating merchants nationwide. The LANDBANK MBA has adopted the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) QR Ph Person-to-Merchant (P2M) feature to benefit both customers and merchants with a convenient and secure digital payment option, in line with the Government’s thrust of promoting digital transactions in the country. With this new QR feature, clients can pay for goods and services directly to merchants such as department stores, pharmacies, supermarkets, and restaurants. “LANDBANK is one with the BSP in making and receiving payments a more convenient, reliable, and seamless experience through the national QR code standard or QR Ph. This contactless payment feature builds on our timely and relevant digital initiatives to keep clients safe, as we continue to follow strict health protocols in the new normal,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C Borromeo. Apart from having a wide set of merchants that accept QR payments, LANDBANK clients who will use the QR payment feature will also benefit from having cost-effective transactions, minimized encoding errors, and encrypted payment information and data transfers. “QR Ph empowers consumers by giving them the freedom to choose their digital payment service through its interoperable feature, and this is aligned with the United Nations principle on responsible use of digital payments,” said BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno during the virtual launch of the QR Ph P2M on 12 October 2021. The LANDBANK MBA continues to record a surge in usage in the first three quarters of 2021, as transactions grew 50% to 73.26 million with a significant 124% rise in amount facilitated to P119.65 billion, year-on-year. LANDBANK’s digital banking platforms power the delivery of responsive and innovative financial products and services towards greater financial inclusion.
READ MOREWith LANDBANK's support, RVR Ricemill is regularly supplying aromatic rice varieties to Metro Manila and various provinces, while providing stable employment to almost 100 employees and a market for 6,000 rice farmers to sell their palay produce at premium prices. LUPAO, Nueva Ecija – Spouses Glenda and Alex Rommel Romano have come a long way from initially trading only a few sacks of palay and milled rice two decades ago. Now, they run a thriving rice milling business which regularly supplies Metro Manila and various provinces with tons of aromatic rice varieties. The couple’s RVR Ricemill business also provides stable employment for about 100 residents of this third-class municipality, as well as a market for up to 6,000 small rice farmers to sell their palay produce at premium prices. The expansion of the Romanos’ business operations in the last five years was made possible through loans from the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) in 2016 and 2017. Aside from boosting their working capital, the couple used the funds for the construction of a rice mill complex and warehouse, including modern machinery and drying facilities. “The agribusiness sector is a primary driver in the country’s road to recovery. LANDBANK will continue to service their requirements toward boosting food security and generating employment opportunities, especially in the countryside,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. Through the increased capital and improved operations, the RVR Rice Mill now buys more palay directly from small farmers and supplies milled rice to different markets every day—far from having only two deliveries per month before expanding their business. “Dito sa business namin, kapag malaki ang puhunan, mas malaki ang napapaikot na pera at mas maraming rice farmers ang natutulungan. Napakalaking tulong ng LANDBANK kasi kung hindi dahil sa tiwala at suportang ibinibigay nila, hindi po lalaki ang business namin,” said Mr. Romano. For the first nine months of 2021, LANDBANK’s outstanding loans to small, medium and large agribusiness enterprises have reached P145.75 billion. These involved loans to private enterprises in agri-processing, aqua-business, and other related industries engaged in the food and agriculture value chain. LANDBANK remains steadfast in helping agribusiness enterprises expand their operations as part of its main mandate to deliver intensified support to the agriculture sector.
READ MORE#MyTEStimony Photo Contest A Photo Contest for CHED-UniFAST Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) grantees I. COMPLETE MECHANICS Contest Period: Submission is from November 15 to 29, 2021, announcement of winners will be on December 15, 2021 Area Coverage: Nationwide Qualified participants: CHED-UniFAST Tertiary Education Subsidy grantees as of the start of the contest proper TES grantees who have finished their contract with CHED-UniFAST by the start of the contest period are disqualified from joining the contest TES grantees will be asked to submit a photo appropriate to the theme of the contest: "Inspirasyon ng Kuwentong TES” Each TES grantee will only be allowed to submit one (1) entry for the contest, with a minimum of 2MB file size in JPEG format. The photo entry shall bear an inspiring caption (maximum of 150 words) related to the theme as it will be part of the criteria for judging. The criteria for judging will include photo quality, clarity of caption, and the number of votes through a dedicated Google Forms. Shortlisting of entries and determination of top ten (10) entries each from NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will be done on December 1, 2021 via Zoom and in the presence of a DTI representative. Ten (10) entries each from NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will be shortlisted based on photo quality and clarity of caption, and posted on the FB Pages of LANDBANK and UniFAST for one (1) week to generate votes. Upon registration, participants will be required to provide their full name, school, region, degree program, email address, and mobile number to the dedicated Google Form. Winners will be notified on the e-mail account they provided upon registration. Submission of entries: Interested TES grantee may submit their entry to this dedicated Google Form: https://bit.ly/3xzAup6 Deadline of Submission: November 29, 2021, 6:00PM Voting period: December 3, 2021 (8:00AM or upon posting of finalists on LANDBANK’s FB page, whichever comes first) to December 10, 2021, 6:00PM Winners will be announced via the Facebook pages of LANDBANK and UniFAST on December 15, 2021 Judging will be done on December 13, 2021, at 3pm via Zoom, in the presence of a DTI representative. In case of a tie, the Board of Judges shall break it through a unanimous vote after a deliberation. Employees of LANDBANK and CHED-UniFAST, including their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the contest. For inquiries, you may email landbank.mytestimony@gmail.com II. Criteria and Prizes The criteria for judging are as follow: 50% photo quality – the photo entry creates a visual impact through the combination of technical attributes such as technique, composition, presentation, color balance, center of interest, and lighting 40% clarity of caption and adherence to the theme – the caption tells a compelling story behind the photo with brevity, proper grammar and punctuations, and relevance to the theme 10% total number of votes through Google Forms - entrants will also be judged by the votes they will get through a dedicated Google Forms for the contest. All “voters” should have already “Liked” the official LANDBANK (www.facebook.com/landbankofficial) and UniFAST (www.facebook.com/unifastofficial) FB Pages for their vote to be counted. Total = 100% The Board of Judges is composed of three (3) representatives from LANDBANK and two (2) representatives from UniFAST. The entries with the highest combined judges’ scores and total number of Facebook reactions will win the contest. One (1) grand winner and two (2) runners-up each from NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will take home the prize money. Prizes will be P10,000 for the grand winners, P8,000 for the 1st runners-up, and P7,000 for the 2nd runners-up dedicated to assist their online learning needs. Total cash prizes for the campaign will be Php100,000.00. Claiming of prize: Prizes will be credited to their TES LANDBANK Mastercard Prepaid Cards (LMPCs). In case the winner’s card is not available yet, LANDBANK will prioritize the production of their card and release it to the winner with the credited prize money.
READ MOREState-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) posted double-digit growth in net income, assets, deposits and capital year-on-year for the nine-month period ending 30 September 2021. The Bank’s net income grew by 21.2% to P16.72 billion from P13.8 billion in the same period last year, due to lower cost of funds and provision for losses. As a result, the Bank is on track to meet its net income target of P19.68 billion by year-end. Total assets went up 13.6% to P2.564 trillion from P2.257 trillion in September 2020. This was propelled by deposits amounting to P2.267 trillion, which expanded by 14.68%. Meanwhile, LANDBANK’s capital significantly rose by 25.77% year-on-year to P208.17 billion from P165.52 billion, attributed to the P27.5 billion equity infusion made by the National Government in February 2021 plus the net income for the year. “LANDBANK has shown remarkable resilience against the economic shocks of the pandemic. As we continue to exceed our year-end targets in total assets and deposits, we are optimistic that the Bank’s overall financial performance will keep in step with the country’s continuing recovery,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. In terms of financial ratios, LANDBANK’s return on equity reached 10.74%, which is well above the industry average of 6.48%. LANDBANK’s financial muscle is driving the fulfillment of its social mandate of providing financial and support services not only to the agriculture sector, but contributing at large to the country’s recovery and development efforts. As of 30 September 2021, LANDBANK’s total outstanding loans to the agriculture sector reached P228.21 billion. The total number of farmers and fishers assisted stood at 2.97 million, closer to reaching the year-end target of three million. LANDBANK strikes a balance in fulfilling its social mandate while remaining financially viable, making it unique among universal banks in the country.
READ MOREThe Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) was recognized as a Circle of Excellence awardee for innovation and sustainable finance at the 12th Asia CEO Awards, garnering top points among the 514 entries from both government and private-sector organizations. LANDBANK bagged the Most Innovative Company of the Year award for its Agent Banking Program, which forms part of the Bank’s thrust of serving unbanked and underserved Filipinos, especially those living in areas with limited or no bank presence. As of September 2021, the Bank has certified 162 Full-Suite Agent Banking Partners (ABPs) and 660 POS-only ABPs composed of cooperatives, rural banks, local government units, and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to provide basic financial services in 45 unbanked municipalities and 131 underserved municipalities. LANDBANK has also tapped over 150 ABPs to co-locate with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in over 500 registration centers nationwide for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), to help onboard unbanked registrants to the formal banking system in support of the National Government’s financial inclusion agenda. The state-run Bank also received the Most Sustainable Company of the Year award for promoting environmentally sustainable programs to address climate-related issues, and for integrating sustainable finance in all aspects of the Bank’s operations. Last year, LANDBANK also made a successful return to the capital markets by generating P5 billion through the maiden Sustainability Bonds offer, designed to finance various loan programs that support sustainable green and social projects. “There is still so much to do as we navigate, recover, and rise from this economic and health crisis. Yet, these recognitions strengthen our spirit to serve with passion and overcome the challenges before us,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. The 2021 Asia CEO Awards is on its 12th year of recognizing outstanding leadership achievements by individuals and organizations in the Philippines and across the Asia-Pacific region.
READ MOREMag-invest na at buksan ang regalo ng Panatag na Bukas para sa’yo at sa Pilipinas! Regaluhan ang sarili ng Panatag na Bukas at mag-invest na sa Retail Treasury Bonds (RTB 26) via Bureau of the Treasury’s website (www.treasury.gov.ph) and settle your payments via the LANDBANK LinkBiz.Portal simula ngayong November 16, 2021 hanggang November 26, 2021. Ang investment mo sa RTB 26 ay maituturing na rin bilang pamana mo sa kinabukasan ng buong Pilipinas. Sa halangang Php5,000.00 lang ay lalago na ang kinabukasan mo, at matutulungan mo pa ang ekonomiya ng bansa! Para sa iba pang detalye, pumunta sa www.treasury.gov.ph.
READ MOREThe Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) wishes to clarify that the LANDBANK cards being provided for free to unbanked national ID registrants, with no initial deposit required, are not pre-loaded with government subsidy or ‘ayuda’. The statement comes after crowds expecting for financial assistance turned up at various Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) registration centers due to false information circulating online. LANDBANK is co-locating with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in the PhilSys rollouts nationwide to provide unbanked registrants with their own transaction accounts to bring more Filipinos into the formal banking system in support of the National Government’s financial inclusion agenda. PhilSys registrants without a bank account are encouraged to open a LANDBANK transaction account. The LANDBANK card can be used to conveniently manage funds and make financial transactions such as withdraw and send money, shop and pay bills online, among others. As of 31 October 2021, LANDBANK has onboarded 6.14 million unbanked PhilSys registrants for their own transaction accounts from 1,296 registration sites in 62 provinces nationwide. # LANDBANK: Walang ‘ayuda’ sa PhilSys registration centers Nilinaw ngayon ng Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) na ang mga LANDBANK cards na ibinibigay nang libre at walang kinakailangang paunang deposito sa mga nag a-apply para sa national ID, ay walang kasamang tulong pinansyal mula sa pamahalaan o ‘ayuda’. Ipinahayag ito ng LANDBANK matapos na dagsain ng mga taong umaasang makakatangap ng ayuda ang iba't-ibang Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) registration centers dahil sa maling impormasyon na kumakalat online. Ang LANDBANK ay nakikipagtulungan sa Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) para sa sa implementasyon ng PhilSys sa buong bansa upang bigyan ang mga nag-apply para sa national ID na wala pang bank account ng kanilang sariling transaction account. Ito ay upang mas maraming Pilipino ang magkaroon ng access sa iba’t-ibang produkto at serbisyong pampinansyal, at bilang pagsuporta sa layunin ng ating pamahalaan na mas palawakin pa ang financial inclusion sa bansa. Patuloy ding hinihikayat ang mga PhilSys registrants na wala pang bank account na magbukas ng LANDBANK transaction account. Ang LANDBANK card ay maaring gamitin para mas madali ang mag-ipon at gumawa ng pinansiyal na transakyon tulad ng mag-withdraw at magpadala ng pera, mag-shopping at magbayad ng mga babayarin online, at madami pang iba. Nitong ika-31 ng Oktubre 2021, nasa 6.14 milyong PhilSys registrants na ang na-onboard ng LANDBANK makatanggap ng kanilang sariling transaction account mula sa 1,296 registration sites sa 62 probinsya sa buong bansa.
READ MORELagayan Mayor Edmarc L. Crisologo (2nd from left) and LANDBANK Ilocos Sur Lending Center Head Loida Arlene Ringor (3rd from left) lead the signing of a P60-million loan to finance various infrastructure projects for the Municipality. They are joined by Vice Mayor Apolinar Molina, Sr. (4th from left), Municipal Treasurer Jesus B. Dalangin (rightmost), and LANDBANK Account Officer Richard A. Refuerzo (leftmost). LAGAYAN, Abra – The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and the Municipal Government of Lagayan in Abra province recently signed a P60-million loan to finance development projects to boost the local economy. Facilitated by the LANDBANK Ilocos Sur Lending Center, the 15-year term loan will finance the rehabilitation of a municipal road between barangays Pulot and Poblacion, to significantly improve the movement of goods and the public within the municipality. The road serves as the main route linking all four of Lagayan’s barangays and connects the town to other adjacent municipalities. The municipal road is seen to benefit Lagayan’s 4,617 residents, including 850 farmers and 625 fishers, and allows them to travel more safely and efficiently, especially when transporting agricultural goods to markets in nearby municipalities. The road will also support increased tourism activity within the municipality. Local tourist attractions in Lagayan include the caves in Mount Gaco, Lusuac Sprint Resort, and whitewater tubing or bamboo rafting near Ar-Arbis Falls. The P60-million LANDBANK term loan will also cover the purchase of a payloader to be used mainly in dredging the Palsuguan and Tineg rivers traversing Lagayan. This is part of the LGU’s efforts to prevent floods in rice fields and barangays caused by the natural build-up of debris and rising waters resulting from monsoon rains. To further control seasonal flooding, the LGU will also use part of the LANDBANK loan to put up a drainage canal system in Barangay Poblacion to improve water drainage for the health and safety of residents. “LANDBANK remains a ready and able partner of LGUs nationwide for various recovery and development initiatives. We will continue to serve local communities to spur economic activity, growth, and recovery,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. Lagayan Mayor Edmarc L. Crisologo expressed his appreciation for LANDBANK’s financial support, which will also bankroll the construction of a Legislative Building and the rehabilitation of the municipality’s Evacuation Center to be able to accommodate more evacuees, especially during disasters. The Center will also serve as the operations hub for the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management (MDRRM). “May we continue and strengthen our partnership towards the success of every Lagayano’s dream. On behalf of my constituents, I am in deep gratitude for the helping hand extended by LANDBANK and the realization of the vision, dreams, and aspirations that Lagayanos have been longing for a long time now,” said Mayor Crisologo. As of end-October 2021, LANDBANK has extended P62.06 billion in outstanding loans to LGUs nationwide. Of this amount, P22.96 billion financed various agri-aqua projects, including P5.82 billion and P5.23 billion for transportation and health-care initiatives, respectively.
READ MOREThe Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has made investing in the Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) 26th tranche of Retail Treasury Bonds (RTB-26) more accessible with the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App (MBA). The RTB-26 is a five-and-a-half-year bond with a coupon rate of 4.625% per annum designed for retail investors as a low-risk and higher-yielding savings instrument. Proceeds of the offer that is expected to reach P30 billion will support the National Government’s ongoing pandemic response initiatives and priority projects, among others. Through the LANDBANK MBA, interested investors can purchase RTB-26 for as low as P5,000 and in multiples of P5,000 thereafter in as fast as five minutes. 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. “We are once again inviting the investing public to support the BTr’s latest Retail Treasury Bond offer now made more convenient through LANDBANK’s digital platforms. Investors can purchase this affordable and low-risk investment in five minutes, and at the same time contribute directly to advancing the country’s ongoing economic recovery,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. Investors can also make online placements for RTB-26 through the BTr’s Online Ordering Platform then settle their payments via the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal. Over-the-counter placements are also accepted in all LANDBANK branches nationwide. The offer period for RTB-26 is until 26 November 2021, which includes a bond exchange offer where holders of Fixed-Rate Treasury Notes (FXTNs) 10-54 and 5-74 can swap their holdings for the new bond offering. The RTB-26 follows the RTB-25 issuance last March which raised P463.32 billion, of which LANDBANK generated 27% or a total of P124.39 billion. It also immediately comes after the highly successful first onshore retail dollar bond (RDB) issue in September that raised $1.6 billion for the national government, of which LANDBANK contributed US$205.27 million of total sales. LANDBANK serves as the Joint Lead Issue Manager for the RTB-26 offering, in line with promoting greater financial inclusion and inclusive national development.
READ MOREAs of Wed, April 30, 2025
| Buying | Selling | |
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| USD | 55.65 | 56.2 |
| JPY | 0.385778 | 0.401043 |
| EUR | 62.490666 | 64.971977 |
| GBP | 73.573295 | 76.494663 |
| HKD | 7.146032 | 7.685968 |
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| UITF | NAVPU |
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| Cash Management Fund | 1.558207 |
| Money Market Fund | 1.311334 |
| Money Market Plus Fund | 1.223712 |
| PERA Money Market Fund | 1.024099 |
| Medium-Term Bond Fund | 2.472408 |
| Bond Fund | 2.025804 |
| PERA Bond Fund | 1.201165 |
| Balanced Fund | 2.608032 |
| Growth Fund | 2.586644 |
| Alpha Equity Fund | 3.002682 |
| Blue Chip Equity Fund | 0.964111 |
| Equity Fund | 0.784247 |
| High Dividend Equity Fund | 1.009083 |
| US$ Money Market Fund | 1.432428 |
| Global $ Fund | 1.529753 |
