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What’s new
For the second straight year, the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) awarded Metrobank four Golden Arrows at the 2025 Golden Arrow Awards, recognizing the bank’s sustained commitment to high governance standards.
Why it matters
The award reinforces Metrobank’s reputation for integrity and transparency—key attributes that continue to underpin investor trust and institutional resilience in a volatile market.
What they’re saying
“Corporate governance is one of Metrobank’s foundations in ensuring its business operations—guided by the principles of accountability, fairness, transparency, and ethical leadership,” the bank said in a statement.
The details
The Golden Arrow Awards evaluate publicly listed companies using the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS), which measures shareholder rights, stakeholder relations, transparency, and board responsibilities.
The big picture
Good governance has become a competitive differentiator for Philippine corporations, as regulators and investors push for greater transparency and accountability. Metrobank’s continued recognition shows that robust governance frameworks can serve as a hedge against operational and reputational risks.
Between the lines
The bank’s consistent ranking suggests that corporate governance is deeply embedded in its culture rather than treated as compliance.
Who received the award
Independent director Angelica Lavares accepted the recognition on behalf of Metrobank, highlighting the role of independent oversight in maintaining governance integrity.
The bottom line
Metrobank’s back-to-back Four Golden Arrows underscore its sustained performance as a trusted financial institution—one that continues to align its business with global governance standards while navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. ---Daxim L. Lucas | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
