The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is representing the country at Terra Madre Asia & Pacific 2025, one of the region’s most significant gatherings advocating for sustainable, traditional, and community-driven food systems. The event is taking place from November 19-23, 2025, at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City.
The five-day assembly convenes a diverse delegation, including farmers, fishers, chefs, indigenous communities, youth leaders, and delegates from across Asia and the Pacific. Participants are engaging in vital conversations centered on biodiversity, food sovereignty, and climate-resilient agriculture.
LANDBANK’s participation underscores its unwavering support for the Philippine agriculture sector, a commitment highlighted through its featured initiatives:
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AgriSenso Plus Lending Program: The Bank is showcasing this program, which is designed to provide responsive financing to the sector, ensuring that stakeholders have the necessary capital to adopt sustainable practices and enhance productivity.
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Innovative Digital Banking Channels: LANDBANK is promoting its suite of convenient digital banking services. These channels provide clients, particularly those in the agricultural value chain, easy and secure access to a wide array of financial services.
To further promote financial inclusion, the LANDBANK booth offers a straight-through account opening facility via the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App (MBA), allowing visitors to conveniently open a bank account on-site.
LANDBANK President and CEO, , visited the Bank’s booth during the event, demonstrating her support for secure and inclusive digital transactions by promoting the use of the LANDBANK QR Code for digital payments.
“Our presence at Terra Madre Asia & Pacific 2025 affirms LANDBANK’s dedication to empowering Filipino farmers and fishers, who are the backbone of our nation’s food security,” said President and CEO Ortiz. “By combining targeted financing through programs like AgriSenso Plus with modern digital solutions, we are helping to cultivate a sustainable and resilient agricultural landscape that aligns with the principles of the Slow Food movement.”
The public is invited to learn more about LANDBANK’s initiatives and how the Bank supports the Slow Food movement by visiting the LANDBANK Booth until Sunday, November 23, 2025.
