Metrobank Posts P24.9B First-Half Income on Lending Growth
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. reported a net income of P24.9 billion for the first half of 2026, a slight increase from the previous year. Growth in its lending business and stable net interest margins helped offset volatile financial markets and higher provisions, with gross loans expanding 12.4%.
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