MANILA  -Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) said it extended loans to agriculture and rural development undertakings totaling P713.8 billion in the first semester of 2023, an increase of 177 percent from P257.7 billion in the same period a year ago. 'With a holistic approach covering all players in the value chain, we will continue to extend accessible and responsive financing to ramp-up agriculture modernization and productivity, paving the way for more resilient local communities,' Landbank president and CEO Lynette Ortiz said.

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