Metrobank named Philippines' strongest bank by The Asian Banker for sixth year

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has been named the Philippines' Strongest Bank by The Asian Banker for the sixth consecutive year, according to Mindanao Times. The report says Metrobank is the only bank to receive the title for six straight years.

The title comes from The Asian Banker's annual ranking of the world's 1,000 largest and strongest banks. The ranking assesses financial performance, balance sheet strength, asset quality, liquidity and risk management. An independent panel of central bankers, global financial experts and researchers reviews each bank's performance. The Asian Banker was established in Singapore in 1997 and provides research and intelligence on the financial services industry.

Metrobank President Fabian S. Dee credited customer trust and the bank's employees for the recognition. He said the bank will "manage risks prudently" and seek long-term value for its stakeholders.

According to the report, Metrobank posted a net income of PHP 24.9 billion in the first half of 2026. Its non-performing loans (NPL) ratio stood at 1.8 percent, below the industry average of 3.4 percent, and its NPL cover was 133.3 percent.

Total consolidated assets rose 12.7 percent to PHP 3.9 trillion, and total equity reached PHP 409.7 billion. The bank reported a capital adequacy ratio of 14.9 percent and a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 14.2 percent. Both are above regulatory requirements, the report said.

Earlier this year, Metrobank received the Cesar E.A. Virata Award, the top honour at the 2026 PDS Annual Awards. It also placed first in the Local Currency Bonds and G3 Bonds categories at the Asset Benchmark Research Awards 2026.