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Loans push Metrobank’s income up 18% in 1st half of 2019
Metrobank says the double-digit growth is due to consistent loan growth, higher fee-based income, and prudent operational expenditures
Metrobank Binondo branch robbed before opening
(3rd UPDATE) Manila Mayor Isko Moreno offers P1 million for the arrest of the 7 unidentified suspects
Commercial loans boost Metrobank's profits to P6.8 billion in Q1 2019
Metrobank posts a 15% growth in net income on the back of consistent loan growth and prudent operational spending
How persistence got Metrobank its own banking license
George Ty waited years just for the opportunity to set up Metrobank. Learn more about his story of determination
Labor group pushes for policy review after Hanjin bankruptcy
Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Corporation, which filed for bankruptcy, owes $400 million to local banks and another $900 million to South Korean lenders
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Metrobank founder George Ty dies
(UPDATED) 'It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Founder and Group Chairman. He was surrounded by family and loved ones at the time,' Metrobank announces in a statement
5 activities to book for your dream luxury travel experience
Fancy a private tour of Japan or a Ferrari drive around Australia?
Metrobank Foundation names 2018 Outstanding Filipino teacher-awardees
The 10 awardees will each receive a cash prize of P1 million, a gold medallion, and a trophy
Bank guards involved in Metrobank Tuguegarao robbery
Police arrive at the conclusion after reviewing CCTV footage
Robbers wearing 'police camouflage' ransack Metrobank Tuguegarao
This is the second robbery in the city this year
12 teachers make it to Metrobank Foundation awards semi-finals
PRESS RELEASE: The shortlist consists of 4 elementary, 4 secondary, and 4 higher education teachers who will advance to the next stage of the search
Metrobank net income up 5.3% in Q1 2018
The Ty-led bank reports a net income of P5.9 billion in the 1st quarter of 2018 compared to the P5.6 billion it earned in the same period last year
For OFWs, love knows no distance
Our modern Filipino heroes prove that you can be there for your family, wherever you may be
PSBank names Jose Vicente Alde as president
Jose Vicente Alde replaces Vicente Cuna Jr, who is now vice chairman and will also assume another key post within the Metrobank Group
Philippine economy to grow fastest in ASEAN-5 in 2018 - First Metro
The Philippine economic growth is seen to be driven by the revival in manufacturing, consumption spending, stable remittances from overseas Filipinos, and tourism boom
An open letter to OFWs: Are you smart with your money?
This 2018, learn how to handle your finances better for a better life
BSP slaps sanctions on Metrobank for P1.75-B internal fraud case
The sanctions range from reprimanding and suspending bank officials guilty of lack of oversight, to requiring Metrobank to set aside P4.45 billion to cover for higher operational risk and being subjected to periodic review
Metrobank net income up 5% despite P900-million fraud
The bank posts a net income of P3.69 billion in the 3rd quarter of 2017, pushing its year-to-date net income 5% higher to P13.2 billion
Bank schedule: Undas 2017
Here are the operating hours of various banks for Tuesday, October 31 and Wednesday, November 1
Metrobank buys out credit card stake of Australia's ANZ
Metrobank will take over ANZ's 40% share in Metrobank Card Corporation to turn the tie-up into a wholly-owned subsidiary
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In Cebu, cops turn to CHR, 'Project Pokemon' to keep drug war abuse-free
Cebu City police chief Senior Superintendent Joel Doria is one of 10 teachers soldiers and cops chosen as the Metrobank Foundation s Outstanding Filipinos for 2017
WATCH: How a barrio teacher made learning science easy
Teacher Jennifer Rojo is one of the recipients of the 2017 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos award
PSBank to deactivate all non-EMV cards by September 1
PSBank debit and prepaid card account holders can visit any branch to get their card They need to bring their old card and one government issued valid ID
BSP moves to strengthen banks' governance
The central bank says the amendments to the BSP corporate governance guidelines raise the bar on the expectations from the board of directors and risk management systems of its supervised financial institutions
Teachers, soldiers, cops are Metrobank Foundation's outstanding Filipinos for 2017
Five of the 10 awardees come from Mindanao Each awardee will receive a cash incentive of P1 million each a gold medallion and a trophy
'Conspirators' in Metrobank internal fraud claim innocence
Hubert Co and Sue Sai claim they were duped by the key suspect Metrobank executive Maria Victoria Lopez
Senate to discuss fraud case with Metrobank, AMLC, BSP
Senator Francis Escudero says his committee will review if there is a need to launch a Senate probe into the P900 million internal fraud at Metrobank
Metrobank loses over P14B in market value amid fraud issue
The stock of Metrobank was the biggest underperformer in the local bourse
The week in photos: July 15-21, 2017
This week s selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Banking sector backs Metrobank to pull through P900 M fraud case
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says Metrobank is well capitalized enough to deal with the situation although it will conduct an investigation into the bank’s internal controls
Grab and Uber, Duterte, Metrobank fraud | Evening wRap
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NBI nabs suspect in Metrobank P900-M fraud case
UPDATED The National Bureau of Investigation says the suspect bank officer Maria Victoria Lopez has refused to cooperate in the investigation
PSBank to deactivate all non-EMV cards by September 1
PSBank is encouraging its clietns to replace their non EMV cards ahead of the planned deactivation
AXA bullish on PH insurance market, plans new IT center
The firm now the 2nd largest life insurer in the country following its acquisition of Charter Ping An last year is expanding its health and general insurance offerings
8 Philippine companies among world's largest listed firms
SMIC BDO JG Summit Ayala Top Frontier Metrobank Aboitiz and Meralco – with a combined market value of 72 4 billion – make it to Forbes 2017 Global 2000 list
George Ty and MVP transaction is best deal of 2016 – IHAP
The deal that brought together two of the biggest conglomerates in the country is recognized as the most innovative and complex
P10 million awaits 10 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos
The awardees will be given the opportunity to share their best practices through lectures across the country
Outstanding Filipinos awarded for excellence and heroism
The Metrobank Foundation honored 30 Filipino heroes as they gave awards to Outstanding Filipinos on September 5 2016
Briones: We need to recognize more teachers
The Philippines celebrates National Teachers Month from September 5 to October 5
VP Robredo honors outstanding Filipinos as 'modern day heroes'
It is befitting then that we pay tribute to these noble men and women who have lit up our way with their stories that burn ablaze with courage with hope with determination and with persistence
Metrobank to offer up to P20B in long-term negotiable time deposits
The issuance is aimed at taking advantage of the strong liquidity in the system as well as low interest rates says Metrobank s vice president
INFOGRAPHIC: Things to know about home loans
Here’s what you should know so you can easily be approved for a home loan
How to take charge of your home loan
A shift in perspective can help you and your family achieve your dream home right now
Analysts unsure if peso, market losses related to elections
Could developments in the local political scene be the culprit? Some analysts note that external conditions have been affecting the peso and PSE too
7 banks extend operating hours to help decongest ports
These banks are Deutsche Bank Security Bank Asia United Bank Metrobank RCBC BDO and EastWest
Metro Pacific buys 20% stake in Manila Doctors Hospital
The investment marks the 10th hospital Metro Pacific has invested in
Bank holiday schedules for Christmas 2015
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Metrobank extends P7B worth of loans to Globe
The loans will be used to finance Globe s capital expenditures aimed at further expanding enhancing its network
