14 April 2026, Makati, Philippines – Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (MBTC) returns to Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx) for the issuance of its largest issuance to date – PHP 35 billion Series F ASEAN Sustainability Bonds Due 2027.

Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEx) President, Stephanie Marie Zulueta in her remarks highlighted the favorable response of investors for MBTC’s latest offer, and its maiden listing using the PDS Group’s issue portal – “This issue was met with significant investor demand as seen from the increase of its original amount of PHP 5 billion and Metrobank successfully issued utilizing the PDS Group’s e-Securities Issue Portal (e-SIP).”

Zulueta also emphasized the bond market’s active performance in the second quarter – “PDEx has recorded more than PHP 278 billion in total listings and enrollments, with Green, Social and Sustainability bonds accounting for 92%. We at the PDS Group reaffirm our commitment to work hand in hand with our issuers in advancing the integration of ESG principles into the capital market and uphold investor confidence.”

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company’s FVP and Head of Treasury Group, John Christopher Lu said they are encouraged by the strong reception to this issuance especially during this time of market volatility – “From an initial target of PHP5 billion, we successfully raised PHP35 billion, 7 times the initial target, with broad participation from both institutional and retail investors. This outcome reflects not only the trust placed in Metrobank, but also the growing recognition that investments can deliver both sound financial returns and positive environmental and social outcomes.”

Lu further stated that this issuance will be able to fund the bank’s various sustainability initiatives – “Proceeds from the issuance will be used to diversify Metrobank’s funding sources and support its lending activities. In line with the Bank’s Sustainable Finance Framework (SFF), the funds will be allocated to finance or refinance eligible green and social assets, supporting projects.”

This 11^th admission for 2026 brings the year-to-date total of new listings and enrollment to PHP 278.259 billion, pushing the total level of tradable corporate debt instruments to PHP 1.4 trillion issued by 44 companies, comprised of 169 securities.