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Moody's keeps 'stable' outlook on PH banks, warns of risk over Hanjin

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 16 10:57 AM

Philippine banks are on "strong footing" with "robust" capital and liquidity buffers to withstand challenges that could come up in the next 12 to 18 months, Moody’s Investor Service vice president and senior analyst Simon Chen told ANC.  Read more »

Hanjin's creditor banks play down size of loan exposures

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 15 01:16 PM

The banks issued separate disclosures to the stock exchange after the Manila Times reported Tuesday that Moody's could cut the ratings of 5 banks with a combined $412 million loan exposure to Hanjin. Read more »

Hanjin creditors risk earnings hit if loans not provisioned: analyst

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 11 04:46 PM

Reeling from a global slowdown in shipping, Hanjin's Philippine unit sought court-assisted rehabilitation to pay 5 banks some $412 million. Read more »

Philippine banks seek to collect millions from downturn-hit Hanjin

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 11 09:53 PM

Hanjin, which employs 3,000 people at its shipyard north of Manila, has $2.3 billion in assets and the rehabilitation filing was a "proactive move" to avoid default, said Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority administrator Wilma Eisma. Read more »

Metrobank adds new perks to premium credit card for travelers

Metrobank Card
Posted at Nov 27 04:12 PM

In a bid to corner the country's affluent jetsetters, Metrobank Card Corp has added new perks to its premium credit card geared for international travel. Read more »

The life and legacy of George Ty

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 01:31 AM

Tycoon George Ty, whose holdings span banking, automotive, property and infrastructure, passes away. Read more »

Tycoon George Ty of Metrobank, Toyota PH passes away

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 24 02:06 AM

Ty chairs GT Capital, which includes the Philippines' second largest lender, Metrobank and the local dealership of Toyota cars. Read more »

Premium access to 1,000 airport lounges and exclusive privileges with Metrobank World Mastercard

Partner Feature
Updated as of Nov 21 03:41 PM

Get premium access to 1,000 airport lounges around the globe with Metrobank World Mastercard Read more »

It’s not always bright in the candy-coloured world of Yeo Kaa

Bam Abellon
Updated as of Nov 13 11:15 AM

Her highly personal works are some of the most coveted in the art world, but does that mean Yeo Kaa's universe is all pinks and yellows and wide-eyed girls? Meet the artist unconsciously forging her own definition of suffering for one's art Read more »

Outstanding Filipinos: Metrobank recognizes commitment, hard work of public servants

Rhys Buccat, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 08 10:34 AM

MANILA - An estimated 2.2 million Filipinos work across the globe by government estimates, remitting billions in cash and goods to their families back home.  Read more »

Educators in for a treat during Teacher's Month

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 04:18 PM

To celebrate the contribution of Filipino teachers to society, the National Teachers' Month (NTM) Coordinating Council slated activities dubbed '10 Acts of Gratitude'. Read more »

GT Capital posts P7.1-billion net income in first half

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 15 01:37 PM

GT Capital Holdings Inc on Wednesday reported a consolidated net income of P7.1 billion in the first half of 2018 as well as a P7.1 billion core net income for the same period.  Read more »

Pagnanakaw sa bangko sa Tuguegarao, inside job?

Zhander Cayabyab, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 09:07 PM

Inside job ang pangunahing anggulong tinitingnan ng pulisya sa panloloob sa Metrobank Tuguegarao City Branch noong Martes ng gabi, kung saan P21.4 milyon ang nakuha ng mga suspek.    Read more »

Higit P20 milyon, natangay ng mga nagpanggap na pulis sa Tuguegarao bank

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 01 05:02 PM

Nilooban ng limang lalaking nagpanggap na mga pulis ang main branch ng Metrobank sa Tuguegarao City, Cagayan noong gabi ng Martes. Read more »

Banks announce Independence Day schedules

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 11 12:33 PM

Banks announced operating hours on June 12, Independence day. Read more »

SM, BDO, Ayala Corp, JG Summit among world's biggest firms: Forbes list

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 07 07:26 PM

Six companies from the Philippines made it to Forbes' Global 2000 list ranking the world's biggest firms in terms of sales, profits, assets and market values.   Read more »

'Cardless' ATM withdrawals available on PSBank, Metrobank

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 07 10:15 AM

PS Bank said its clients, and those of parent Metrobank, could now withdraw from ATMs during emergencies even without a card. Read more »

Banks announce schedules for Holy Week 2018

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 28 03:18 PM

MANILA - Banks have announced operating schedules for the Holy Week. Read more »

PH market joins regional downturn

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 11:39 PM

The Philippine Stock Exchange index caved in further since hitting a new intraday high on Tuesday.  Read more »

Globe, Metrobank, nakikipagtulungan sa NBI ukol sa 'palit-SIM'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 09 12:55 AM

Pinag-iingat naman ng NBI ang mga nagsasagawa ng online bank transactions. Read more »