Metrobank earns four Golden Arrows for governance performance

Metrobank earns four Golden Arrows for governance performance
Metrobank wins 4 Golden Arrows

Metrobank extends its run of corporate governance recognition with another four-Golden Arrow result from the Institute of Corporate Directors. The award comes as listed companies and insurers are assessed under regional and domestic scorecards that measure shareholder rights, transparency and board responsibilities.

Highlights

  • Metrobank receives four Golden Arrows for the third consecutive year from the Institute of Corporate Directors at the Oct. 23 Golden Arrow Awards.
  • The recognition under the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard reflects Metrobank’s practices on accountability, fairness, transparency and ethical leadership.
  • Metrobank reports net income of P24.9 billion in the first half of 2026, providing context to its governance recognition.

Governance award reflects third straight year of recognition

As reported by BusinessWorld, citing Metrobank in a statement on Wednesday, the bank receives four Golden Arrows from the Institute of Corporate Directors for the third consecutive year at the Golden Arrow Awards.

Metrobank says the recognition highlights its commitment to accountable leadership, responsible decision-making and the protection of stakeholder interests. Compliance Head Arnulfo B. Pascioles, Jr. says good corporate governance goes beyond compliance and centers on doing what is right, making sound decisions and remaining accountable to those who place their trust in the bank.

The bank adds that the award reinforces its focus on accountability, fairness, transparency and ethical leadership across the organization, from board oversight to day-to-day business decisions. It says these practices support customer and shareholder trust while aligning with the long-term interests of the communities it serves.

Scorecard framework and business context

The annual Golden Arrow Awards recognize listed companies and insurance firms based on their performance under the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard and Corporate Governance Scorecard. These frameworks evaluate areas including shareholder rights, equitable treatment of shareholders, disclosure and transparency, and board responsibilities.

The awarding ceremony is held by the Institute of Corporate Directors on Oct. 23. Separately, Metrobank books net income of P24.9 billion in the first half of 2026, providing business context to its latest governance recognition.

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