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MBT stayed defensively positioned, but weaker PPOP growth and limited ROE upside drove a downgrade to Neutral.

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Fourth-quarter improvement masked a softer full-year earnings picture, with beats still limited across the market.

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CBC’s core lending business stayed solid, though weaker non-interest income softened first-quarter results.

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Borrower behavior shows early stress signs, even as default rates remain broadly stable.

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Economists expect a possible BSP rate hike as oil-driven inflation and second-round risks build.

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Bank NPLs rose in February, though system buffers and provisioning remain supportive.

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China Bank delivered solid earnings growth with strong margins and stable credit costs.

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SECB earnings lagged on higher provisions, with ROE pressured despite margin and retail loan gains.

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BDO earnings beat expectations on solid loan growth and improving asset quality; BUY maintained.

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RCBC earnings grew on stronger consumer lending, but higher retail exposure raises sensitivity to credit risks.

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                    [Title] => Metrobank in Q1: Defensive positioning with limited ROE upside
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MBT stayed defensively positioned, but weaker PPOP growth and limited ROE upside drove a downgrade to Neutral.

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Fourth-quarter improvement masked a softer full-year earnings picture, with beats still limited across the market.

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CBC’s core lending business stayed solid, though weaker non-interest income softened first-quarter results.

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Borrower behavior shows early stress signs, even as default rates remain broadly stable.

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Economists expect a possible BSP rate hike as oil-driven inflation and second-round risks build.

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Bank NPLs rose in February, though system buffers and provisioning remain supportive.

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China Bank delivered solid earnings growth with strong margins and stable credit costs.

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SECB earnings lagged on higher provisions, with ROE pressured despite margin and retail loan gains.

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BDO earnings beat expectations on solid loan growth and improving asset quality; BUY maintained.

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RCBC earnings grew on stronger consumer lending, but higher retail exposure raises sensitivity to credit risks.

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