Metrobank 9-month bottom line eases to P36 billion

MANILA, Philippines — Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) saw its earnings dip in the first nine months of 2026, weighed down by weaker trading gains, higher provisions and operating costs. The group said Thursday its net income attributable to equity holders of the parent company eased down by 2.6 percent to P36.33 billion from