LANDBANK brings calamity assistance to GOCC Caravan

In support of the National Government’s thrust to deliver responsive and accessible public services, LANDBANK joined the launch of the Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) Caravan, offering financial relief and recovery programs for clients affected by the recent typhoons experienced nationwide.

Spearheaded by the Department of Finance (DOF), the two-day Caravan officially kicked off on 29 July 2025 at Robinsons Manila in partnership with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and other GOCCs.

“Maraming serbisyong pampubliko ang inaalok at handang ibigay ng gobyerno na lingid sa kaalaman ng ating mga mamamayan. This is our way of enabling our people to maximize the benefits the government can offer,” said Finance Secretary and LANDBANK Chairman Ralph G. Recto in a statement.

LANDBANK featured at the event its emergency and calamity assistance programs designed to help fast-track recovery and rebuilding efforts.

“We are committed to providing urgent and practical financial solutions for our kababayans affected by recent calamities. Whether for emergency needs or rebuilding their livelihoods and businesses, LANDBANK is here to help our clients get back on their feet and move forward,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz.

Emergency Support Programs

LANDBANK highlighted its Community Assistance and Reintegration Support Plus (CARES Plus) Lending Program, which offers financing support to affected farmers and fishers, cooperatives, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), corporations, and electric distribution utilities.

Loan proceeds may be used for working capital, capital expenditures, or the repair and acquisition of disaster-damaged equipment, facilities, and structures. Electric cooperatives and utilities may also access short-term financing to address increased generation and distribution costs.

LANDBANK also promoted its Electronic Salary Loan (eSL) for government and private employees with LANDBANK payroll accounts for convenient access to credit via the Bank’s digital platforms. Proceeds are credited directly to the borrower’s account, and qualified borrowers may renew their loans after three months of good payment standing.


To support LANDBANK cardholders in urgent need of funds, the Bank is also offering its EasyCash for Emergencies service, allowing qualified credit cardholders to convert their available credit limit into emergency cash with repayment terms of up to 36 months.

For pensioners and government employees, the Bank is also offering the Pension and Emergency Relief (PeER) Loan Facility to provide accessible credit assistance to serve urgent financial needs.

Under the LANDBANK PEER facility, eligible borrowers may avail of loans ranging from P20,000 to P300,000 at a competitive interest rate of 10% per annum, to cover emergency expenses, medical needs, and other immediate requirements.

To further expand access to financial services, LANDBANK also facilitated straight-through account opening through the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App (MBA) at the event, allowing customers to conveniently open a digital savings account using only their smartphones.

A Concerted Government Effort

Other GOCCs joined LANDBANK and BIR in the caravan, including the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Social Security System (SSS), Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Pag-IBIG Fund, Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Small Business Corporation (SBC), National Development Company (NDC), and Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).

The Bank’s active participation in the GOCC Caravan reaffirms its commitment to inclusive and needs-based financial services — especially during times of crisis — towards empowering Filipinos and building resilient communities.

LANDBANK is celebrating its 62nd anniversary this month marking 62 meaningful years of advancing growth, financial inclusion, and sustainability through responsive and impactful banking services.

About LANDBANK

LANDBANK is the largest development financial institution in the country promoting financial inclusion, digital transformation, and sustainable national development. Present in all 82 provinces in the county, the Bank is committed to provide accessible and responsive financial solutions to empower Filipinos from countryside to countrywide.

Launched on 05 August 2025 with the theme “RTB 31 For Everyone,” this latest peso-denominated RTB offering is a five-year investment that offers a competitive annual interest rate of 6.0% per annum, paid quarterly.

The BTr is offering the RTB 31 to help fund key national priorities, including agriculture, infrastructure, education, and healthcare.

"Together, let us continue to broaden participation, strengthen trust in government securities, and ensure that every Filipino can become a part of our national growth story," said National Treasurer Sharon P. Almanza.

During the rate-setting auction ahead of the RTB 31 launch, the BTr attracted an overwhelming P354.2 billion in total tenders — equivalent to 11.8 times the initial offer of P30 billion. Of this amount, P210 billion or 59% was awarded, underscoring sustained strong investor confidence in the National Government.

“We are opening more doors for every Filipino to invest — not just in secure, high-yielding instruments like the RTB 31, but in the future of our country. Through LANDBANK’s digital platforms, we are empowering citizens here and abroad to grow their savings with ease, while helping fund critical programs that uplift lives and communities,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz.

Investing made simple and accessible

With a minimum investment of only P5,000, with subsequent investments in multiples of P5,000 thereafter, investors from the country and abroad can conveniently participate in the RTB 31 offering through the mobile banking apps of LANDBANK and the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) — the official digital bank of the Philippine government and a subsidiary of LANDBANK.

Investors may also use the BTr Online Ordering Facility and settle the payments via LANDBANK’s Link.BizPortal, free of charge.

The public offer period for RTB 31 runs until 15 August, with the issue date on 20 August 2025 and maturity on 20 August 2030.

As a Joint Lead Issue Manager, LANDBANK reinforces its commitment to financial inclusion by empowering more Filipinos to become active contributors to the nation’s long-term growth.

ABOUT LANDBANK

LANDBANK is the largest development financial institution in the country promoting financial inclusion, digital transformation, and sustainable national development. Present in all 82 provinces in the country, the Bank is committed to provide accessible and responsive financial solutions to empower Filipinos from countryside to countrywide.