BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) was honored
twice by the provincial government of Bataan and the city government of Balanga for its
valuable contribution to advancing local recovery and development amid the COVID-19
pandemic.
The LANDBANK Balanga Branch ranked among the “Top 25 Highest Business Gross Sales
for 2021” and for supporting economic resurgence in Balanga, while also bagging the “Top
Performing Bank” award for the third straight year—earning it the prestigious distinction
as a “Hall of Fame” awardee.
LANDBANK Balanga Branch Head Nenita C. Lopez received the recognitions during the
2022 Galing! Bataan Awards Night and 3rd Invest Balanga Awards Night, anchored on the
theme, "Husay at Tatag ng Bataeño, Susi sa Maunlad na Pagnenegosyo” on 29 July 2022 at the Vista Mall-Bataan.
“LANDBANK remains at the frontlines in delivering accessible and unhampered banking
and financial services to local communities, especially in response to the COVID-19
pandemic. Together with our LGU partners, this forms part of our expanded mandate in
serving the nation,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo.
The awarding event was jointly organized by the City Economic and Investment
Development Office (CEIDO) of Balanga and the Provincial Cooperative Enterprise and
Development Office (PCEDO) that aims to celebrate the collaboration among local
business communities.
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 Bank celebrated its 59th anniversary, representing almost six
decades of service to the nation.
