The LandBank affirmed its commitment to growing a sustainable and strong food system throughout the country by demonstrating its integrated financial programs, capacity building methods, and 2025 in Bacolod City.
Terra Madre Asia & Pacific, part of the world’s slow food movement, is joined by more than 2,000 farmers, indigenous fishermen, and conservation from the region, preserving biodiversity and sustainable food systems.
“Landbank and slow food for sustainable and inclusive agriculture. With this agreement, we intend to continue to strengthen local food systems, empower our food that is clean, and well-produced,” said LandBank President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz.
The Slow Food Movement, founded in Italy in 1989, is dedicated to protecting local food cultures, traditional farming practices, and biodiversity. It Champions Food that is fair in quality and taste, clean in its respect for the environment, and justice according to the principles and conditions of the producers. Today, Slow Food is a global network that exists in more than 160 countries, working with diverse communities to promote sustainable, community-based food systems.
Good, clean, and fair food for all is a universal right. To achieve this, we must protect diversity and our environment, as this system is designed to support our farmers, quality, “said Reena Gamboa, Executive Director of Terra Madre.
Building on these principles, the landbank’s agricultural programs aim to strengthen connections throughout the value chain. Financial banking and digital services complement community-led efforts by stakeholders – from producers to processes to markets – with the tools and support they need to thrive.
The participation of the landbank as the main sponsor of Terra Madre Asia & Pacific 2025 also shows its support for fast food programs, the bank’s assurance in the promotion of sustainable agriculture, food security, the preservation of organisms in community-driven situations.
Integrated Support for Farmers and Fishermen
On November 20, the first President of the Vice President of Allan R. Bisnar presented Agrisenso Plus, a bank loan program that offers complete value support by combining Credit, technical assistance and digital solutions, and credit life insurance. The program is designed to empower smallholder farmers and fishermen, offering customized financing, market linkages, and data-driven insights to increase productivity and efficiency.
Agrisenso Plus includes a fixed interest rate of 3% per year for small farmers, fishermen, and competitive businesses, large businesses, large businesses, anchors and agricultural graduates.
“Agrisenso Plus shows our commitment to strengthening the entire Agricultural Security Chain. By combining accessible financing, capacity building, and digital solutions, we also strengthen local food systems that remain strong and sustainable,” the landbank Pceo Ortiz emphasized.
Completing the program is the rise of land (agri-fishy support through the development of development capacity throughout the country), a capacity building initiative that provides training in financial literacy, agricultural agriculture and business development.
As of September 2025, the landbank has disbursed more than P1.96 billion in agrisenso plus loans, supporting small agricultural farmers nationwide, batanes, batawan, iGrooloc Occidental.
Drive transmission and digital adoption
Landbank also showcases its new digital products, especially the P2M (Person-to-Merchant) QR payment center that was recently launched in Negros Occidental. This partner solution allows consumers to enjoy instant transfer fees for purchases of ₱ 500 and below using QRPH-P2M through the LandBank Mobile Banking app, other banking apps, or digital wallets.
Landbank P2m merchants, on the other hand, benefited from pending transaction funds, promoting the adoption of digital payments. This provides farmers, MSMEs, and local businesses with a faster, more secure, and more convenient way to receive payments – reducing the risk of cash management and increasing digital inclusion in agricultural communities. Business owners can simply register their existing landbank accounts, with activation completed within 24 to 48 hours.
SpotLight is a business-sponsored section that allows advertisers to grow their brand and connect with a business audience by publishing their stories on the Businessworld website. For more information, email lest@bworldonline.com.
Join us on Viber for more updates and subscribe to business topics and get exclusive content through www.bworld-.com.
