To mark 62 years of meaningful public service, LANDBANK recently honored its
outstanding clients and partners who have been instrumental in delivering essential
financial and support services nationwide.
The inaugural LANDBANK Gawad TANYAG (Tanging Yaman at Galing) Awards held
on 8 August 2025 celebrated the Bank’s clients who have made an impact in
communities and models of operational excellence, which include individual farmers
and fishers, cooperatives, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs),
corporations and large enterprises, countryside financial institutions (CFIs), and
microfinance institutions (MFIs).
“Sa bawat kwento ninyo, nakikita ko ang hinaharap na hinahangad nating lahat: isang
Pilipinas na mas mayaman sa oportunidad, masagana sa pag-asa — kaya’t maraming
salamat po sa pagpapatunay na ang tagumpay ay hindi lamang monopolya ng iilan,
na ang pag-asenso ay puwedeng makamit ng bawat mamamayan,” said Finance
Secretary and LANDBANK Chairman Ralph G.Recto in a statement.
LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz led the awarding ceremony to honor exemplary
clients who embody the Bank’s core values of partnership, loyalty, and excellence. She was
joined by Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Roger V. Navarro, alongside key
development partners.
“Through Gawad TANYAG, we honor the invaluable contributions of our clients who
help move our nation forward. This is our way of celebrating partnerships that go
beyond banking — partnerships rooted in trust, shared purpose, and the pursuit of
meaningful change,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Ortiz.
Under the Gawad PITAK (Pinakatanging Kooperatiba) category, the Hagonoy
Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Panabingan Multi-Purpose Cooperative, and
Nueva Ecija Seed Grower Multi-Purpose Cooperative were recognized as outstanding
agri-based cooperatives in the small, medium, and large categories, respectively. The
ASKI Employees Credit Cooperative and Providers Multi-Purpose Cooperative were
also honored under the non-agricultural cooperative category.
Individual excellence was highlighted through the Ulirang Magsasaka award conferred
to Alfonso Namujhe Jr. of Nueva Vizcaya, and the Ulirang Mangingisda award
bestowed to Agrifina A. Gabres of Aurora.
“Napakalaking tulong ng LANDBANK. Noong mag-umpisa kami, walang bangko na gustong
tumulong sa amin. LANDBANK lang ang naniwala. My dad started the spark, and
LANDBANK fueled it. The citrus industry of Nueva Vizcaya owes it to LANDBANK,” said
Josephine Namujhe, who received the award on behalf of her father.
The Gawad MSME was awarded to Jose Fernand Latog and Jollypig Farms, Inc. for
the small and medium agri-based enterprises, respectively. Meanwhile, Spouses
Patrick Mary and Rodary Therese Guanzon, and Spouses Mary Jeanette and Michael
Anthony Bercadez were recognized under the small and medium non-agri enterprise
categories, respectively.
The Gawad KAAGAPAY (Korporasyon na KAagapay sa Ating GAnap na TagumPAY)
was conferred to Soliman E.C. Septic Tank Disposal, Fiesta Communities, Inc., and
Cebu Landmasters, Inc. for their significant contributions as corporations and large
enterprises in stimulating local economic growth.
“With the support of LANDBANK, we are very grateful that we have a
partner in providing homes for our kababayans and empowering the Filipino
people,” said Willie Tan, Founder and President of Fiesta Communities, Inc.
Rural Bank of Angeles, Producers Savings Bank Corporation, First Isabela
Cooperative Bank, and ASA Philippines Foundations, Inc. were recognized with the
Gawad PFI (Partner Financial Institution) for their exceptional performance under the
rural bank, thrift bank, and microfinance categories, respectively.
The complete list of Gawad TANYAG awardees can be accessed here: https://tinyurl.com/356a3ezb
LANDBANK is celebrating its 62nd anniversary 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.
