TUDELA, Misamis Occidental – The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) will be
supporting the municipal government of Tudela to digitalize payments for business-
related transactions towards fostering a competitive and robust local economy.
The local government unit (LGU) of Tudela is set to make use of the LANDBANK
Link.BizPortal to enable local businesses and residents in this 5 th class municipality to
conveniently pay for various fees online, which includes business permits, real
properties, resorts, and public market rentals, among other local dues.
“Our partnership with the municipality of Tudela exemplifies LANDBANK’s commitment to enhance ease of doing business and increase competitiveness in the communities we serve. We will continue to leverage on innovative financial solutions Tudela Mayor Samuel Parojinog (center), LANDBANK Ozamiz Branch Head Geraldine Henoctan (left), and Tudela Treasurer Phanesa Gamotin (right) display the signed agreement to digitalize the payment of local government taxes and fees.to drive sustainable and inclusive growth” said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz.
Tudela Mayor Samuel Parojinog, LANDBANK Ozamiz Branch Head Geraldine
Henoctan, and Tudela Treasurer Phanesa Gamotin recently led the signing of the
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to formalize the partnership.
“As we look forward to LANDBANK and Tudela’s partnership, I have no doubt that
together, we can create a more prosperous and thriving community for everyone” said Mayor Parojinog.
Tuleda LGU has been a partner of LANDBANK since 1995, with the former availing of
other various LANDBANK services and facilities, such as ATM Payroll Facility, Deposit
Pick-up service, and Electronic Salary Loan (eSL).
LANDBANK is committed to extending an array of digital facilities and services to
LGUs nationwide, in support of Executive Order No. 170, which enjoins the Adoption
of Digital Payments for Government Disbursement and Collections.
The Bank’s digital offerings likewise support the Ease of Doing Business Law, meant
to accelerate various transactions such as permit issuance for enhanced efficiency,
transparency and accountability in public service delivery.
As of June 2023, the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal has a total of 449 LGU partner
merchants nationwide.
The Portal is also aligned with the national government’s call for a National Retail
Payment System, which also supports the implementation of the “eGov Pay”
payment solution, as mandated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
LANDBANK is celebrating its 60th anniversary, representing six decades of uplifting
lives, empowering communities, and serving the nation — all in pursuit of an
inclusive and sustainable economy.
