LANDBANK expands digital finance access for MSMEs, campuses in Naga

Landbank Press release — August 30, 2026

LANDBANK expands digital finance access for MSMEs, campuses in Naga

DRIVING DIGITAL INCLUSION IN NAGA. LANDBANK launches its Talubo Bikolnon MSME Fair and Cash-Lite Campus initiative in Naga City on July 24, 2026, bringing together local entrepreneurs, students, government partners, and academic stakeholders. The twin initiatives promote greater access to financing, digital payment solutions, and financial literacy, supporting the advancement of digital financial inclusion across the Bicol Region.

NAGA CITY – In support of the National Government's push to advance digital financial inclusion, LANDBANK launched the Talubo Bikolnon MSME Fair and the Cash-Lite Campus initiative in Naga City on July 24, 2026. The dual rollout expands access to financing, digital payment solutions, and financial education across the Bicol Region.

 

LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Atty. Faye Condez-De Sagon led the events, together with Naga City Mayor and former Vice President Leni G. Robredo, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Naga Area Director Rhoel Guarin, University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) President Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya, and other officials.

 

"MSMEs and educational institutions play a vital role in building resilient local economies. By embedding tailored financing, modern digital tools, and financial education directly into local markets and academic communities, we are driving real financial empowerment. LANDBANK remains steadfast in lowering barriers to capital and technology so every Filipino enterprise and student can thrive in today’s digital economy," said LANDBANK President and CEO Ortiz.

 

The Talubo Bikolnon MSME Fair gathered around 300 local entrepreneurs to introduce the LANDBANK LIFTING MSMEs Lending Program, which offers financing for working capital, equipment acquisition, and business expansion through three loan packages tailored to different stages of growth.

 

“Ang mga kasama nating MSMEs ngayon, ito yung mga kababayan nating sumusubok araw-araw para mapabuti ang buhay nila sa paghahanap-buhay. Ang ginagawa ng LANDBANK, DICT, at DTI (ay) malaking tulong po ito para hindi mapag-iwanan ang ating mga MSMEs,” said Naga City Mayor Robredo.


Under the Program, the Start-Up Loan provides up to ₱500,000 for start-ups and microenterprises operating for less than a year; the Step-Up Loan offers up to ₱5 million for the expansion and stabilization of micro and small enterprises; and the Level-Up Loan grants up to ₱50 million for MSMEs pursuing strategic projects, technology adoption, and improved competitiveness.

Eligible sole proprietors who avail of loans under the Program will also receive one year of free life and accident insurance coverage. Participants can further enhance their operations through the SULONG MSME Solution Suite, which integrates deposit and digital banking services to streamline payments, payroll, collections, and government transactions—with online account opening available via the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App (MBA). LANDBANK also leverages AI through its collaboration with the DICT under the ASEAN MSME AI Tech Stack to simplify loan documentation and speed up credit assessments.


"Malaking tulong ang LANDBANK lalo na ngayong may kinakaharap tayong krisis at patuloy na pagtas ng mga bilihin. Kailangan talaga namin ng ganitong klaseng suporta para makapagpatuloy at maitaas ang pamumuhay ng ating mga MSMEs," said Salve San Juan, Founder of FSJ Pasalubong Sentral.

Meanwhile, the Cash-Lite Campus initiative at the University of Nueva Caceres introduced over 1,500 students, personnel, and campus vendors to LANDBANK’s digital payment channels, including the Mobile Banking App and Link.BizPortal.


The initiative enables online account opening and cashless payments for tuition, school fees, and daily merchant purchases, accelerating the shift toward safe and efficient digital transactions within the academic community.


“LANDBANK helped me to become responsible, financially literate, and mindful in terms of handling my finances. This initiative also gives me peace of mind knowing that I can manage my needs securely while also focusing on my studies,” said UNC student Jessica Regullano.

By equipping both business owners and academic institutions with modern financial tools, LANDBANK reinforces its commitment to bringing accessible digital banking closer to where Filipinos live, learn, and do business.

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