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Metrobank tops Philippine rankings in local, global bond markets

Mico Virata · Oct 13, 2026, 4:00 AM

METROBANK executives honored with distinction by The Asset Benchmark Research Awards 2026 are (from left) Mia Santiago, investment execution officer, recognized in local currency bond trading; Ivy May Mamauag, investment execution officer, also cited in local currency bond trading; Ricardo Pedrosa, head of Trust Banking Group; Ginny Pecaña, head of Investment Services Division named among the Philippines’ Most Astute Investors in the Local Currency Bonds category and Seth Gamboa, investment execution officer of Metrobank Trust, also hailed for his performance in local currency bond trading. — Photograph courtesy of metrobank

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) ranked first among Philippine banks and securities firms in both the Local Currency Bonds and G3 Bonds categories of The Asset Benchmark Research Awards 2026, strengthening its standing in domestic and international fixed-income markets.

The recognition covers the bank’s capabilities in peso-denominated debt instruments and bonds issued in major global currencies, including its work in market analysis, portfolio management and trade execution.

Individual distinctions

Several Metrobank Trust executives also received individual distinctions in the annual rankings.

Ginny Pecaña, head of the Investment Services Division, was named among the Philippines’ Most Astute Investors in the Local Currency Bonds category. Investment execution officers Ivy May Mamauag, Mia Santiago and Seth Gamboa were recognized in local currency bond trading.

Mamauag and Santiago also secured the two individual rankings in the Best in Trading category for G3 Bonds.

“These awards recognize Metrobank’s commitment to the growth and development of the fixed income market in the country. We are on a mission to set higher standards of professionalism and integrity. We are honored that our efforts are recognized by The Asset,” Toto Tansingco, Metrobank Financial Markets Sector head, said.