LANDBANK systems are safe and secure
January 24, 2022
The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) clarifies that its systems were not hacked and remain secure, following reports that alleged unauthorized transactions were experienced by two teachers who maintain payroll accounts with LANDBANK.
According to the initial investigation by LANDBANK, the devices of the teachers were hacked via phishing which compromised their personal information.
The Bank has already reached out to the affected customers and is working on the resolution of these isolated cases at the soonest possible time.
LANDBANK assures customers that their accounts and personal information remain safe, as the Bank maintains the highest level of security in all its systems.
The Bank also advises the public to remain vigilant against phishing scams and all other forms of online banking fraud. LANDBANK reminds its customers to refrain from opening suspicious emails, links and attachments, and sharing your account and personal information. Official LANDBANK representatives will never ask for the critical financial information of customers.
To report fraudulent activities, LANDBANK customers may contact their respective handling Branch or the LANDBANK’s Customer Care Hotline through (02) 8-405-7000 or 1-800-10-405-7000, or via email at customercare@mail.landbank.com.
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LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz (3rd from right), together with Tourism Secretary and former Liloan Mayor Ma. Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco (4th from right), House Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Representative Vincent Franco D. Frasco (5th from right), and Liloan Mayor Aljew Fernando J. Frasco (6th from right), leads the inauguration of the LANDBANK Liloan Branch-Lite on 08 December 2023. Joining them are LANDBANK Directors Atty. David D. Erro (leftmost) and Nancy D. Irlanda (2nd from left), Liloan Vice Mayor Darwin T. Apas (7th from left), and other local officials.LILOAN, Cebu – The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) opened a new branch-lite unit in this first-class town, as part of its commitment to promote greater financial inclusion and bolster Cebu Province’s bid for sustainable development. Located in front of the New Liloan Public Market in Barangay Jubay, the LANDBANK Liloan Branch-Lite brings banking services closer to residents of the 31 combined barangays of Liloan and neighboring town of Compostela, eliminating the need for clients to travel about 30 minutes to reach the nearest LANDBANK branches in the Municipality of Consolacion and Cities of Danao and Mandaue. “The presence of LANDBANK in Liloan is a testament to their commitment to serving the needs of our citizens, from farmers cultivating our fertile lands to entrepreneurs striving to build businesses, to big corporations and factories providing jobs to Liloanon—these will all contribute to the economic vitality of Liloan,” said Liloan Mayor Aljew Fernando J. Frasco.The newly inaugurated LANDBANK branch-lite will serve and benefit around 2,000 farmers and fishers; 5,600 Conditional and Unconditional Cash Transfer (CCT/UCT) program beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); government employees; and local and multinational businesses, among other private depositors.LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz, along with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary and former Liloan Mayor Ma. Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco, House Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Representative Vincent Franco D. Frasco, and Liloan Mayor Frasco, led the inauguration rites on 08 December 2023. Joining them were Liloan Vice Mayor Darwin T. Apas, LANDBANK Directors Atty. David D. Erro and Nancy D. Irlanda, LANDBANK Executive Vice President Liduvino S. Geron, Senior Vice Presidents Khurshid U. Kalabud, Elsie Fe NB. Tagupa, and Catherine Rowena B. Villanueva, and other local government officials. “With the opening of the LANDBANK Liloan Branch-Lite, we are enthusiastic about further enhancing our support to Liloan. We hope to draw more investors to the town and help fast-track sustainable growth for all,” said LANDBANK President Ortiz. The newly inaugurated branch-lite features an automated teller machine (ATM) for fast, safe, and convenient cash withdrawals, and a Digital Corner where clients can open a deposit account in 15 minutes or less using the LANDBANK Digital Onboarding System (DOBS).LANDBANK now operates 27 branches and branch-lite units, and two lending centers across Cebu, complemented by 143 ATMs, five cash deposit machines (CDMs), and 19 LANDBANKasama Agent Banking Partners operating 59 Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals to service underserved communities.Cebuanos can also enjoy free cash withdrawals at 173 ATMs located in 7-Eleven convenience stores across the province, as part of the Bank’s partnership with Pito Axm Platform, Inc. (PAPI). During the event, LANDBANK President Ortiz also reaffirmed LANDBANK's commitment to supporting inclusive and sustainable development in Liloan and Cebu by extending financial support for priority projects. Beyond expanding its loan portfolio for the agriculture sector, LANDBANK aims to further support the town's tourism sector to stimulate employment opportunities and economic activities.LANDBANK is the only bank present in all 82 Philippine provinces with 606 branches and branch-lite units and 59 lending centers, and is committed to bring convenient banking services and accessible financial assistance closer to Filipinos nationwide.
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