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Metrobank allocates P5 billion for 2025 capex

By Keisha Ta-Asan | 15 hours ago

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. will allocate up to P5 billion for capital expenditure this year, with 70 percent of the...

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Metrobank earns record P48.1 billion in 2024

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Metrobank introduces new card designed with the Filipino traveler in mind

January 28, 2025 - 5:00pm

As wanderlust continues to soar among Filipinos, Metrobank announces the launch of the Metrobank Travel Signature Visa: the...

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By Ehda M. Dagooc | January 27, 2025 - 12:00am

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Metrobank Travel Signature Visa: Swipe your way to your dream destination

By Ching M. Alano | January 21, 2025 - 12:00am

Dreaming of traveling but never getting to your destination?

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What went down at the 2024 MAMA Awards. Plus your sign to get closer to your next trip

By Euden Valdez | January 9, 2025 - 1:20pm

The MAMA Awards is one of the most-awaited nights in the music industry as it brings together in one epic stage rising and...

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Have a Merry Million this January: Be the grand prize winner of P1 million cashback!

January 8, 2025 - 11:00am

You still have the chance to win up to P1 million cashback with the help of your Metrobank credit card through its Merry Million...

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First Metro finalizes FAMI sale to ATRAM

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First Metro Investment Corp. , the investment banking arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. , has finalized the sale of all...

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“Grow with Metrobank” campaign earns Stevie Award

By Ehda M. Dagooc | November 21, 2024 - 12:00am

Universal bank, Metrobank has earned global recognition with a Gold Stevie Award for its impactful ‘Grow With Metrobank’ campaign at the 2024 International Business Awards.

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Philippine Business Bank Q3 profit: P768M (up 178% y/y)

November 5, 2024 - 8:10am

Philippine Business Bank posted a Q3 net income of P768 million, up 178% y/y from its Q3/23 net income of P276 million,...

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