Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) recently received from the Social Security System the 2022 SSS Balikat ng Bayan Best Collecting Partner Award under Bank Category.
“We are honored to be recognized by the Social Security System as a reliable partner in delivering service to both the agency and the Filipino people,” said Paul Robert Murga, Metrobank Executive Vice President and Operations Group Head.
“At Metrobank, we value our partnership with government agencies like the SSS because we know we can contribute to our nation’s progress. Being a collection partner is only one of the many collaborations we have. Expect Metrobank to stand by SSS’ side every step of the way to help the agency deliver convenience and a better experience to all Filipino workers,” he added.
Receiving the award from the Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (3rd from left) are Metrobank Executive Vice President and Head of Operations Group, Paul Robert Murga (center) and First Vice President and Head of Institutional Investors Coverage for Metrobank, Ruben Zamora (3rd from right). Also present during the ceremony are Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo Jr. (leftmost), Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma (2nd from left), SSS President Michael Regino (2nd from right), and SSS Commissioner Diana Pardo Aguilar (rightmost).
The SSS Balikat ng Bayan Awards was established in 1995 to honor individuals, employers, and organizations that significantly contributed to the SSS’ pursuit of its mandate. Awardees are recognized for their compliance to the provisions of the Social Security Law in terms of coverage and giving out of benefits, accuracy and timelines in their submission of reports to SSS, and participation in SSS programs.
