The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is a government-owned universal bank in the Philippines with a special mission of spurring countryside development. Established on August 8, 1963, as part of the Agricultural Land Reform Code, it was created to help farmers and fishers. Over the years, it has expanded its services to become a full-service universal bank, offering a wide range of commercial banking products and services to both public and private sectors. Its dual mandate involves promoting rural development and inclusive growth, particularly in the agricultural sector, while maintaining its financial sustainability.