The City Government of Zamboanga has tapped anew the services of the Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) to accelerate its shift towards digitalizing local government transactions.
Through the Landbank Link.BizPortal, the bank’s web-based payment facility, residents of Zamboanga City’s 98 barangays now have an online payment option to settle fees, dues and charges to the LGU, which includes real property taxes and business permits.
“Landbank is accelerating the digitalization of public services nationwidethrough our secure and reliable digital banking products. We are workingclosely with local government partners, such as Zamboanga City, to deliver more efficient and convenient services,” said Landbank President and CEO Lynette Ortiz.
The Zamboanga City LGU welcomes the shiftfromsolely accepting physical payments for local fees such as cash and cheques, to the adoption of a digital payment scheme for the convenience of the city’sresidents.
“Landbank helps us move faster towards digitalization, ensuring transparency, accountability, and amore efficient delivery of services to our people,” said Zamboanga City Mayor John Dalipe.
Mayor Dalipe and Landbank Vice President Lina Pacioled the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to formalize the partnership recently at the Zamboanga City Hall. They were joined by City Legal Officer Atty. Haydee Panganiban and Landbank Zamboanga (Main) Branch Head Assistant Vice President Laneli Elum, along with other officers.
