ILAGAN CITY, Isabela – For farmer Gilbert Pacis, securing capital for the yellow corn
cropping season was a constant struggle. Today, with LANDBANK’s AGRISENSO Plus
Lending Program, that burden is lifting.
“Dahil dito, hindi na kami mamomroblema sa puhunan. Nabibigyan ako ng lakas ng loob ng
AGRISENSO Plus na magtanim ulit,” said Pacis, reflecting the optimism shared by over
1,300 farmers who gathered at the Ilagan City Community Center on 04 March 2025, as
LANDBANK launched its financing initiative in this province.
Aimed at providing accessible and affordable
credit, the LANDBANK AGRISENSO Plus
Lending Program empowers local farmers to
sustain and expand their operations.
The Program launch saw a turnout of 1,304
farmers, with over 500 farmers initiating loan
applications. LANDBANK likewise facilitated
ATM card applications on-site to integrate
more farmers into the formal banking system.
It is expected that an additional 400 loan applications will be received from farmers who
are still completing the requirements.
Strengthening partnerships for agricultural growth
The event gathered key stakeholders, including Ilagan City Mayor Hon. Josemarie L. Diaz,
LANDBANK Northern Luzon Lending Group Head First Vice President Eduardo N. Reyes,
Northern Isabela Lending Center Head Myra Myrtha M. Padolina, and Ilagan Branch Head
Roldan E. Acera. Also present were SAGITTARIAN Agricultural Philippines, Inc. President
and CEO Jose Avelino C. Diaz, among other local partners.
Additionally, Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) Insurance Processor Rostom M.
Molina discussed PCIC's insurance services, while Engr. Roquito L. Cabras of the LANDBANK
Countryside Development Foundation, Inc. (LCDFI) led a session on Digital Financial
Literacy—further reinforcing LANDBANK’s holistic support for farmers and agri-
entrepreneurs.
As Isabela gears up for the upcoming yellow corn cropping season, LANDBANK is ramping
up efforts to support even more farmers, ensuring they have the necessary resources to
thrive.With AGRISENSO Plus and ASCEND Programs, LANDBANK remains steadfast in its
mission to empower farmers, helping them achieve sustainable growth and financial
stability.
Empowering farmers through AGRISENSO Plus
The LANDBANK AGRISENSO Plus Lending Programprovides smallholder farmers, fishers
and agri-entrepreneurs with accessible and affordable credit. Offering flexible loan terms
and competitive interest rates, the Program is tailored to address the unique financial
needs of the whole agricultural value chain.
The capacity-buildingcomponent of AGRISENSO Plus—the ASCEND Program—aims to
enhance financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills among farmers and fishers. ASCEND
provides training on modern farming techniques, financial management, and market
access, empowering farmers and fishers to improve productivity and profitability.
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.
