Reaffirming meaningful partnerships built with clients for over 60 years:

Metrobank is the Most Recommended Retail Bank in the Philippines according to The Asian Banker

Metrobank is hailed as the Most Recommended Retail Bank in the Philippines by The Asian Banker in the publication’s recently held Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards.

The recognition was given based on the results of The Asian Banker’s Annual BankQuality™ Consumer Survey, which gathered feedback from over 12,000 customers across Asia in January 2024. The survey measured the participants’ engagement, and satisfaction with retail financial services institutions based on their experience with services, channels and products.

According to The Asian Banker, Metrobank has earned a strong reputation among its clients for its trusted financial services, and hassle-free banking experience. These served as the main drivers for Metrobank’s BankQuality score of 101.48 - the highest among the participating banks in the Philippines, and the 6^th among the banks in Asia.

This positive feedback among the Bank’s clients is supported by a study conducted by NielsenIQ in 2023*, where Metrobank emerged as one of the Top Recommended Banks in the Philippines. About a thousand respondents were asked how likely they would recommend each bank cited in the survey to their peers. According to the results, Metrobank edged out all the other local major banks, and has held this position since 2022.

For Metrobank, these recognitions serve as a strong vote of confidence that the Bank is on the right track in fulfilling its promise to clients as their trusted financial partner in every life stage.

Metrobank constantly aims to provide clients with reliable and relevant banking services to help them achieve their goals – whether the client is an individual growing his savings, an aspiring entrepreneur starting a new business venture, or an established individual looking to manage the growth and distribution of their wealth.

“For decades, fulfilling our promise of keeping Filipinos in good hands has been Metrobank’s north star. Every product and service we have, was developed to address our clients’ needs. We are strongly committed to help Filipinos achieve their dreams, and foster growth in the communities we are a part of,” said Digs Dimagiba, Metrobank’s Chief Marketing Officer.

“This mission is what fuels our drive to deliver an exceptional brand of service, and we are grateful that this is being recognized both by clients across the country, and by global banking experts such as The Asian Banker. Metrobank is the Most Recommended Retail Bank in the Philippines, because each Metrobanker is dedicated to helping our clients, and our communities grow,” he added.

Celebrating partnerships that lead to growth

As Metrobank celebrates meaningful partnerships with clients through these awards, the Bank also reaffirms its commitment to become its clients’ partner in success with the launch of a new film, entitled “Grow with Metrobank.”

The film represents the millions of Filipinos whose journey to growth and success was aided by the Bank, in the past 60 years. These stories are seen through the eyes of mother-and-son bakers Gigi and Andy who are successful Metrobank clients.

There is the character of Mrs. Bueno, a pharmacist, who is celebrating because Metrobank approved her business loan. Then, there is Charlie, who owns a chain of computer repair shops that have been modernized to allow cashless payments. And of course, single delivery van owner Ben, who now owns a new fleet of delivery vehicles, thanks to Metrobank. Finally, Sharon, a Relationship Manager from Metrobank, visits the bakeshop of Gigi and Andy to discuss potential investment opportunities for their family.

By the end of the film, Metrobank underscores its belief that ‘where communities grow, we all grow.’

Watch the film here.

For over 60 years, Metrobank has been keeping Filipinos in good hands. Leading international financial institutions and publications including Asian Banker, Euromoney, and AsiaMoney have recognized the bank over the years for its strength and reliability for customers, businesses, and entire communities.

Discover how Metrobank can cultivate success and growth in a community, making every step of your financial journey meaningful and rewarding. Check out our website at http://www.ingoodhands.com.ph or visit your nearest Metrobank branch to learn more.

Maybelle Padillo Releases Official Music Video for "Para Kanimo," Showcasing the Beauty of Cebu

Super excited to share my entry! It's not much, but I spontaneously decided to create a makeup content and challenge myself with the ongoing #IndianMakeupTrend. The first thing that came to mind was that I lacked the resources and didn't want to spend the entire day searching for them. With just one day due to work schedule constraints, I began making a list of what to do, things to prepare, and what I needed, including jewelry. However, I didn't have any jewelry at all, so I decided to make my own! These customized pieces are crafted from flexible wires, and the headpiece is simply a combination of earrings and an arm band. As for the veil, I glued a plethora of glitters onto my background cloth and added some designs. And here's the final look!

 DOTVII Endorses Cebu Travel Catalogue International 2024

 The Department of Tourism Central Visayas Region proudly endorses the 8th Cebu Travel Catalogue International (CTCI), set to take place at Ayala Center Cebu from April 12 to 14, 2024. With its theme, "It's Time to Travel More!", CTCI has firmly established itself as a premier event in Cebu, attracting a diverse audience eager to explore the beauty of the Philippines and the wonders of the world. Now in its eighth year, CTCI continues to be an exhilarating showcase of travel options and activities, featuring a wide array of domestic and international exhibitors. Guests and travel enthusiasts can look forward to market activations, cultural presentations, unique tour packages, and more, all set to inspire limitless exploration and adventure.

 "The Regional Office of the Department of Tourism is confident that this event will significantly contribute to the nation's ambition of becoming a tourism powerhouse in Asia." says USEC. Shahlimar Hofer Tamano, Regional Director of the Department of Tourism Central Visayas Region. "We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Cebu Tours & Travel Alliance (CTTA) for organizing this three-day exposition, and we eagerly anticipate the success of this event!" In addition to the endorsement from the Department of Tourism, attendees of CTCI 2024 can anticipate exciting activities through the valuable support of the Cebu City Tourism Commission, Ayala Center Cebu, and all the co-presenters, sponsors, and exhibitors who make the travel catalogue itself a worthwhile adventure. The event will kick off with an electrifying opening salvo, setting the stage for three days of exploration and discovery. Participants will also have the chance to participate in an exciting raffle draw with incredible prizes up for grabs. On the third day, the Travel Auction for a Cause will once again present an opportunity to bid on exclusive travel experiences, with proceeds going to charitable causes. Take advantage of this unparalleled opportunity to discover new destinations, forge connections, and be inspired to travel more. Mark your calendars for April 12 to 14 and join us at Ayala Center Cebu for the 8th Cebu Travel Catalogue International

Experience Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, and Tab S9 series for a lower price with the Galaxy Summer Sale!

Finally, the wait is over - Samsung has officially rolled out Galaxy AI on their 2023 devices through their newest update - the One UI 6.1. Engineered to further democratize the innovation of mobile AI, Galaxy AI features can now be experienced on your Galaxy S23 Series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series.

Whether you are a current Galaxy S23 Series, Galaxy Z Series, or Galaxy Tab S9 series user or you are still planning on getting in on the Epic life or the Flip side, now is the perfect time for you to experience the new mobile UI from Samsung. Here are ways you can elevate your everyday with the Galaxy AI features within the newest One UI 6.1 update:

Communicate Your Way

Language barriers will no longer be a boundary in  work or play. Whether it's communicating with foreign clients, making international friends or even simply being the first to watch a K-variety show without the need for translators, Galaxy AI in One UI 6.1 has you covered.

With Chat Assist, you can easily chat and communicate with anyone through text seamlessly. This feature allows the text translation of 13 different languages - and the best part is, it also translates for users on the receiving end of your messages. Along with this comes Call Assist - be more confident with communicating with someone speaking a different language with real-time voice and text translations made possible through Live Translate. You’ll also be able to watch your favorite foreign shows without having to wait for third party translators to provide subtitles for you. With the Interpreter, let your device do the translating for you.

Create Your Way

Capture photos you want without worrying about which editing app to use. Make every selfie, OOTD, or snippet of your favorite furry friend’s moment your best captures through Edit Suggestion whichhas madephoto-editing more intuitive. From blurring the background, remastering your photo, erasing unwanted shadows and reflections and more, it’s now possible in-house in your device with Galaxy AI.

You can also leverage the power of AI for a more high-definition background, resize, reposition, realign objects or remove unwanted objects in the frame with Generative Edit. On top of that, the update comes with Instant Slow-mo, a perfect tool for capturing slow-motion videos and now has additional frames for a smoother capture of epic moments. Use this feature along with the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5’s flex camera for the perfectly angled action shot.

Be Productive Your Way

Hustling hard is part of everyday life. Now with Galaxy AI on One UI 6.1 you can work hard with a device that works even harder. Meetings can become more efficient with Transcript Assist. Worry not about missing important points during a session since complete transcriptions from your recording app can instantly be transformed into text transcriptions.

You can take time off from summarizing your notes and reading through long articles just to get the gist of its content. With Galaxy AI assistance in your hands, choose which content you need to dive deeper into with Note Assist and Browsing Assist to generate comprehensive summaries instantly, including personal notes in the app or long articles you browse on the web. Think of all the productive possibilities with S Pen support and on bigger screens like with the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

For the ultimate search productivity tool, Galaxy AI also presents the Circle to Search with Google feature. With just an S Pen or your fingertips, get access to information about any encircled object from your camera or gallery app. Selecting objects from images will automatically trigger the Circle to Search with Google showing more details about it across the web, social media, e-commerce sites, and more.

The One UI 6.1 Update is also just in time for the amazing upcoming Galaxy Summer Sale. Discover the new world of Galaxy AI and watch out for discounts and promotions starting April 3, 2024.

Enter the new era of mobile and get the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra devices P5,000 off on top of its price adjustment or experience the new Galaxy AI Features in style with the Galaxy Z Flip5, P10,000 off. All these devices come with a bonus promo of up to 50% onwearables. You can also increase your productivity with the powerhouse Galaxy Z Fold5, P15,000 off with up to 30% off on Galaxy Tab S9 devices. Promo duration is until April 30, 2024, available in Samsung authorized stores and dealers nationwide.

To know more about Galaxy AI, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/galaxy-ai/. Be updated with the latest Samsung news by following Samsung on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter).

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