The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) garnered three Circle of Excellence
awards during the 13th Asia CEO Awards ceremony on 11 October 2022 at the
Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.
“These awards serve as confirmation that LANDBANK is headed in the right
direction. We have fully transformed into a development-oriented institution that is
more responsive to the needs of an expanded and diverse customer base,” said
LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo.
LANDBANK bagged the Most Innovative Company of the Year award for its
LANDBANKPay, the all-in-one mobile wallet. Through the application, users can
safely and conveniently pay bills, load up mobile phones and tollway RFID accounts,
make purchases online, and transfer funds anytime, anywhere.
The Bank also received the Most Sustainable Company of the Year award for the
LANDBANK LGU Lending Program, which supports Local Government Unit (LGU)
partners to implement development programs, thereby promoting long-term
economic growth in the countryside. Among the significant environmental initiatives
that the Program has financed include solid waste management projects, as well as
renewable energy and energy efficient projects designed for climate change
mitigation.
As of end-August 2022, LANDBANK’s total loan portfolio to LGUs have reached
P84.2 billion, which have helped advance economic activity and generate much-
needed livelihood in local communities.
LANDBANK likewise received the Wellness Company of the Year Award for its
Employee Wellness Program, which utilizes a holistic framework for promoting
comprehensive health and wellness.
The LANDBANK Employee Wellness Program is designed to help employees attain
an optimal health and work-life balance in a healthy, safe, and harmonious work
environment, which leads to engagement, work productivity, and good quality of
life.
The 2022 Asia CEO Awards is on its 13th year of recognizing outstanding leadership
achievements by individuals and organizations in the Philippines and across the
Asia-Pacific region.