Heart & Zeal: 40 Years of Metrobank Foundation

On January 8, 1979, the Metrobank Foundation’s resolve of one visionary, the late Chairman and institution founded on the philosophy of genuine story began–marked by the ambition and firm Founder Dr. George S.K. Ty, to build an service for the people.

Forty years after, the clarity of this call remains the guidepost under which Metrobank Foundation’s social development initiatives operate in. The Foundation celebrates its 40-year milestone with the theme Puso at Sigasig - Heart and Zeal - reflecting how its story is written in equal parts grit and passion, and authored by men and women fueled by the purpose of being a force for social good.

“Excel. Engage. Empower.” became the roadmap in all its giving-back initiatives to communities and stakeholders. Four decades since its establishment, Metrobank Foundation sustained its mission to create and propagate a culture of excellence among its beneficiary sectors, provide solutions to stakeholder needs, and serve at the forefront to reach out to communities.

A HEART that perseveres in earnest ZEAL for the nation

The heart for the community that started it all continues to be Metrobank Foundation’s rallying front, 40 years later. It is sustained by a greater zeal in order for the advocacies to move forward. The union of the heart and zeal forms the groundwork for the implementation of MBFI programs in public service excellence, education, healthcare, visual arts and heritage, and good governance.

“Forty (40) years and hundreds of meaningful collaborations later, hope has not waned; rather it persists with tenacity that the goals we have set will be realized. We look forward to stronger collaboration and broader spaces for multi-sectoral involvement of generations to come,” said Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto Sobrepeña.

The Foundation’s strategies and programs have evolved over the years, but its message has remained unchanged and will always circle back to its goal since day one: to be an instrument for building the nation.

Banking on 40 years of experience, Metrobank Foundation always strives to remain true to its roots of providing service not divorced from passion. This is what it remains committed to do for more decades to come.