The Muntinlupa City government and the Land Bank of the Philippines signed an agreement to facilitate e-payment services for various programs.
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon and Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) Senior Vice President for Digital Banking Sector Leila Martin inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will open additional online payment platforms such as for business permits, taxes, and other fees.
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon and Land Bank of the Philippines Senior Vice President for Digital Banking Sector Leila Martin signing the agreement (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
"This partnership will strengthen our digitalization efforts in order to make transactions in the city more efficient," said Biazon.
The city government is also looking to improve its disbursement processes such as payroll services, financial assistance, and scholarship payouts, and Biazon believes that Land Bank provides the most efficient option for the city in terms of delivery and reliability.
In his recent State of the City Address, Biazon declared that Muntinlupa is currently on its way to a brighter future by being a smart city that uses technology and efficient processes to benefit the public.
The city government said Muntinlupa has posted impressive economic numbers in its recovery from the pandemic resulting in it being recognized as one of the top five most competitive cities in the Philippines.