Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. and Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) announced the death of Aniceto “Chito” M. Sobrepeña, the long-time president of the foundation whose leadership for three decades helped shape its mission in corporate social responsibility and social development.
In a statement, Metrobank and MBFI said they mourn the passing of Sobrepeña, “a respected leader whose career was defined by unwavering commitment to service, community development, and the advancement of others.”
Sobrepeña was described as “a titan in corporate social responsibility” whose career spanned both government and the private sector and who “dedicated his life to the pursuit of the common good.”
He led the Metrobank Foundation for 30 years, a period marked by the expansion of its programs and their growing impact. “In his three decades leading the Metrobank Foundation, he set new standards for corporate social responsibility,” the bank said.
During his tenure, “MBFI’s programs expanded meaningfully across excellence recognition, education, health, the arts, and livelihood, creating enduring hope and opportunity for Filipinos from all walks of life.”
Metrobank said Sobrepeña “was known for his humility, quiet strength, and deep sense of faith,” adding that he “lived the Jesuit ideal of being a man for others, leading with both intellect and heart.”
Summing up his legacy, Metrobank said, “Mr. Sobrepeña will be remembered not only for what he led, but for how he led — with wisdom, empathy, and unwavering commitment to the greater good.”
