LANDBANK ASENSO Bonds attract strong support to drive sustainable future

LANDBANK has drawn robust investor interest for its ongoing ASEAN sustainability bond offering, as demonstrated by attendance at the Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB) briefing held on 19 January 2026 at the Makati Diamond Residences, Makati City. The event highlighted the bank’s growing role in channeling capital toward sustainable national development while offering a credible, socially impactful investment opportunity that is financially inclusive and accessible to all Filipinos, starting with a minimum subscription amount of only PHP 10,000.

Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary and LANDBANK Chairperson Frederick D. Go and LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz led the QIB briefing, joined by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla, Treasurer of the Philippines Sharon P. Almanza, and Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Secretary Dante Francis “Klink” Ang II—signaling strong government support for investments that deliver measurable green and social impact.

Also present at the launch were Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Asis G. Perez, Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Undersecretary Atty. Kazel C. Celeste, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Assistant Secretary Violeta D. Illescas, and LANDBANK Directors Virginia N. Orogo and Omar Byron T. Mier.

Wider Access, Lower Minimum Investment

The LANDBANK Agriculture, Sustainability, Environment, and Socioeconomic Development (ASENSO) Bonds are peso-denominated, fixed-rate ASEAN Sustainability Bonds, with tenors of 1.5 years and 3 years.

The offering is currently available to institutional investors and will also be offered to retail investors from 28 January to 6 February 2026 via the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App—marking the first in-app corporate or bank bond purchase in the Philippines. The bonds can also be purchased over the counter at LANDBANK branches nationwide or via any of the selling agents.

The LANDBANK ASENSO Bonds are also designed to be accessible to all Filipinos, with a minimum investment of only PHP 10,000 and in increments of PHP 10,000 thereafter—significantly lower than other bank-issued bonds, which typically start at PHP 100,000. Interest will be paid quarterly starting from the issue date and is subject to final withholding tax.

“ASENSO is more than a name. It reflects our guiding principle to channel long-term capital into activities that move the economy forward—supporting development priorities while creating real value to investors,” Finance Secretary and LANDBANK Chairperson Go said in his keynote speech during the event.

Since the launch of the ASENSO Bonds on 12 January 2026, investor demand has been strong, prompting LANDBANK to consider upsizing the offering from its initial target of at least PHP 5 billion to accommodate demand.

Proceeds will exclusively fund eligible green initiatives—such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings, clean transport, sustainable water management, and pollution prevention—and social programs that support food security, affordable housing, health, education, and job creation.

“These bonds embody a simple yet profound promise: that every peso invested will create measurable environmental and social impact, fully aligned with LANDBANK’s Sustainable Finance Framework. This is finance with purpose. This is capital with conscience,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Ortiz.

China Bank Capital Corporation (Chinabank Capital) serves as the sole issue manager, with LANDBANK and Chinabank Capital acting as selling agents. The ASENSO Bonds are expected to be listed on the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. on 16 February 2026.