Metrobank is introducing a new kind of financial guide — one built on credibility, relatability, and genuine concern for Filipinos’ financial wellbeing. Meet Earnest, the trusted voice behind Metrobank’s financial education initiatives.
Earnest is an avatar uniquely designed to help Filipinos make sense of everyday money decisions and protect themselves from fraud and misinformation through relatable, easy-to-understand digital content.
In an online world where financial advice is everywhere, but not always accurate, Earnest serves as a credible guide that cuts through the noise. Whether it is understanding debt, spotting scams, building healthy financial habits, or making smarter money decisions, Earnest makes financial education more accessible, practical, and relevant to everyday life.
“Many Filipinos don’t necessarily need more financial information, they need guidance that is approachable, practical, and grounded in their everyday realities. Earnest was created to help Filipinos build confidence in managing their finances, protecting themselves from fraud, and making informed decisions at every stage of their financial journey,” said Digs Dimagiba, Metrobank Chief Marketing Officer.
“The goal is not to tell people what to do with their money because financial education should feel less like a lecture and more like a conversation,” Dimagiba added.
Earnest’s content, published on its Instagram and Tiktok accounts, @earnestph, is intentionally rooted in the real financial challenges Filipinos face today: how to spot and avoid common fraud schemes, how to manage debt responsibly, how to build a savings habit, and how to think critically before acting on financial advice. It is an approach that reflects a long-overdue shift in financial literacy, moving beyond aspirational investing tips to address the foundational questions many Filipinos are still working through: how to budget a monthly salary, what to do with credit, and how to navigate financial setbacks without falling prey to bad advice or worse, scammers.
More than simplifying money conversations, Earnest is built on trust. Backed by a financial institution that has over 60 years of experience in serving and providing financial services to individuals and businesses. And sometimes, the most useful financial voice is not the loudest one in the room. They need a trusted guide that explains money clearly, empowers informed decisions, and helps them build confidence in navigating today’s financial landscape. Follow Earnest on Instagram and TikTok at @earnestph for practical money tips, scam awareness content, and everyday financial guidance designed for Filipinos.
