SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA - In a strong demonstration of corporate solidarity, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) stepped forward to boost the recovery efforts of San Fernando, Pampanga, delivering PHP 200,000 in financial assistance to families heavily impacted by recent monsoon (Habagat) floods. The donation was personally turned over at the Executive Building on September 14, 2026, by LANDBANK Assistant Vice President Nenita Lopez and Branch Marketing Officer Sherry Nicdao. City Mayor Vilma Balle-Caluag warmly received the bank's representatives and thanked them for their timely generosity.
A Timely Boost for Livelihood Recovery
According to Mayor Caluag, the funding is explicitly earmarked to jumpstart livelihood programs and provide essential relief for Fernandinos who are working hard to rebuild their lives and businesses after the devastating waters receded. "We are incredibly grateful to LANDBANK for standing with us," Mayor Caluag expressed, highlighting that the bank's active corporate social responsibility makes a tangible difference on the ground. The assistance will help affected families restart their small businesses, replace lost tools and equipment, and regain their sources of income that were disrupted by the flooding. This support is crucial for the recovery of local entrepreneurs and workers who form the backbone of San Fernando's economy.
Part of a Nationwide Relief Caravan
This swift response is part of a broader, nationwide relief caravan by LANDBANK, whose teams have been actively visiting various hard-hit localities to deploy critical financial aid directly to disaster-stricken communities. As a government-owned bank, LANDBANK has consistently demonstrated its commitment to serving the Filipino people, especially during times of crisis. The bank has been at the forefront of various relief and recovery initiatives across the country, embodying the spirit of bayanihan and malasakit for those in need. For San Fernando, this donation represents not just financial assistance but also a renewed sense of hope and solidarity, reminding the community that they are not alone in their journey toward recovery.
