PHILIPPINE Bank of Communications (PBCOM) president and CEO Patricia May Siy has been recognized at the Asia’s Influential Leaders Awards 2026 for her significant contribution to advancing Philippine banking excellence.
Under Ms. Siy’s leadership, PBCOM has delivered steady growth and achieved a major milestone with the granting of its Universal Bank status, strengthening its ability to serve clients with a broader range of financial solutions. She has guided the Bank in focusing on innovation, sound governance, and customer service, ensuring that PBCOM remains a trusted institution in the industry.
The Bank’s strong performance and commitment to excellence have also been affirmed through various prestigious recognitions. PBCOM was named among Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion in both 2025 and 2024, highlighting its consistent financial performance and strategic growth. It also received the Golden Arrow Award for Corporate Governance from the Institute of Corporate Directors Philippines in 2023 and 2022, underscoring its adherence to high standards of transparency and accountability. In 2021, PBCOM ranked 4th among Top Fixed-Income Dealing Participants by PDS Group, while earlier, it was honored with The Pagtugon Award by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 2017 for its commitment to financial consumer protection.
Aligned with the Bank’s promise of “Together We Grow,” Ms. Siy has emphasized collaboration and inclusivity, ensuring that PBCOM’s progress benefits both its customers and the communities it serves.
Ms. Siy shared this recognition with all PBCOM employees, attributing the achievement to the Bank’s core values of PRIDE (Passion, Responsiveness, Integrity, Dynamism, and Excellence) which everyone upholds in delivering the company’s promise of “Together We Grow.” On a personal note, she also highlighted that her involvement in the Filipina CEO Circle (FCC) enables her to advocate for and empower more women leaders to reach their highest potential.
This recognition affirms Ms. Siy’s role in driving PBCOM’s transformation and her commitment to building a stronger, more resilient banking sector in the Philippines.
