MANILA, Philippines - The Security Banking Corp. (Security Bank) has been named winner of the Best Managed Bank in the Philippines at the prestigious Asian Banker Leadership Achievement Awards held at the Ritz Carlton Kuningan in Jakarta last month. Under the leadership of bank president Alberto S. Villarosa, Security Bank established a strong standing in the industry for its consistent superior financial performance in terms of profitability and capitalization. It ranked high for enhancing shareholder value. The bank has gone on an aggressive expansion and acquisition strategy. Based on his strong treasury background, Villarosa has also developed a robust treasury and markets function as well as robust risk management capabilities. The six criteria include the financial performance of the leader’s business under consideration, achievements in the period under review, evidence of overcoming adversities, a well-communicated vision, a 360-degree review of peers (including surveys and interviews with staff, investment analysts, as well as an online poll) and a study of the quality of the management team.