The Inaugural Global Ka-Palawan Awards Celebrates the Unwavering Dedication of Overseas Filipino Workers

Claim your international remittance through any of Palawan Express Pera Padala’s over 6,000 branches nationwide or via the PalawanPay app.

The Top Pawnshop and remittance company in the nation, Palawan Group of Companies, is pleased to announce the establishment of the Global Ka-Palawan Awards. This program honors the inspiring tales and steadfast dedication of our overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to creating better lives and a more promising future for their families. The honors honor the extraordinary selflessness, diligence, and commitment of our contemporary heroes who work nonstop to fulfill their goals and succeed in their careers. Their tenacity personifies the excellence and dedication that characterize the Filipino people.

The Palawan Group is committed to helping OFWs because it acknowledges their priceless contributions. The company provides improved accessibility, convenience, and security through its world-class international remittance services, Palawan Pawnshop - Palawan Express Pera Padala (PPS–PEPP), and the PalawanPay e-wallet app. Families can use PPS-PEPP to conveniently claim remittances at over 6,000 branches nationwide or use the PalawanPay app—one of the nation's fastest-growing e-wallets—anytime, anywhere.

PPS-PEPP's "cash agad ang tanggap" (receive money immediately) service guarantees that families receive their money promptly. Furthermore, free Kabayan ProtekTODO Insurance is available to those who claim their remittances through the Palawan Express Pera Padala and PalawanPay App. This personal microinsurance provides P25,000 in coverage for claims of P15,001 and above, valid for six months, and P20,000 for claims ranging from P1 to P15,001, valid for one month. Through the reliable network of the Palawan Group of Companies, OFWs and their families can feel secure in the knowledge that their hard-earned money is safe and will arrive, with the added benefit of additional protection and coverage from the insurance.

"We are excited and delighted to launch the Global Ka-Palawan Awards to honor our modern-day heroes' incredible stories and success. These awards are not just about recognizing achievements; they are about celebrating the hard work, dedication, and grit of OFWs who have sacrificed for a better life and a brighter future for their families. They mirror our values of commitment, dedication, excellence, and competence at Palawan.” ~Karlo Eugene Castro, President and CEO of the Palawan Group of Companies

Nominate an Outstanding OFW Today!

Either  male or femalecan be nominated for the Global Ka-Palawan Awards. They must also have a beneficiary claiming their remittance through PPS-PEPP or the PalawanPay app, and they must have worked abroad for a minimum of a year in any profession.

The window for nominations is July 10, 2024, through October 10, 2024. Twenty finalists will get a consolation prize of 10,000 pesos each, and ten grand winners will get 100,000 pesos each.

How to Submit Entries: 

Step 1: OFWs/Participants may submit their entries in the following ways:

A. Sharing a Facebook post of a photo of them working abroad or at a famous location or landmark in their host country where they are in. 

B. Sharing a Facebook post of a photo of the OFW's workplace or job abroad by the OFW's relatives.

C. Scanning the official QR code of the Global Ka-Palawan Awards in any of PPS-PEPP branches nationwide by the OFW’s relatives. 

Step 2: For those submitting entries via Facebook post, they must answer the following question in the caption, not exceeding 2000 words: 

• For the OFW: "Anong pinakamakabuluhang nagawa mo bilang isang OFW para sa iyong pamilya?” (What is your most meaningful achievement as an OFW for your family?)
• For OFWs’ relatives:  “Anong pinakamakabuluhang nagawa ng kapamilya mong OFW para sa kanyang pamilya?” (What is the most meaningful achievement your OFW family member has accomplished for your family?)

The post must be public, use the official hashtag #GlobalKaPalawanAwards2024, and tag the official Palawan Pawnshop – Palawan Express Pera Padala Facebook page  @palawan.pawnshop or  https://www.facebook.com/palawan.pawnshop/.

Step 3:  After posting the entry on Facebook, participants must take a screenshot of their post and upload it via the official Google Forms link along with their details to verify the entry: Palawan OFW Awards Submission - https://bit.ly/PalawanOFWAwards

Those submitting entries at any PPS-PEPP branch need to share a photo of the OFW they know working abroad along with an answer to the question, "What is the most meaningful achievement your OFW family member has accomplished for your family?” Their answers should not exceed 2,000 words.

Nominating exceptional OFWs who have had a major impact on people's lives, careers, and communities is encouraged by the Palawan Group of Companies. These nominations will highlight the significant contribution that OFWs make to our society and highlight their inspirational impact.

Join the Palawan Group in honoring these exceptional individuals who exemplify true dedication and excellence. Nominate an outstanding OFW today and be part of this momentous Win-Win event. Visit any PPS-PEPP branch or the Palawan Pawnshop website to learn more about the awards.

Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express Pera Padala, Palawan ProtekTODO and PalawanPay are supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. For more information, visit the Palawan Pawnshop and PalawanPay websites. 

ABOUT PALAWAN GROUP OF COMPANIES: 

The Palawan Group of Companies is composed of products and services such as Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express Pera Padala, Palawan ProtekTODO, Palawan Credit, and PalawanPay. A brand trusted by Filipinos for 38 years, PGC  is one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in the country.  With its strength in remittance and pawning services, the company is the market leader in the industry and has over 25,000 branches, Pera Padala outlets, and PalawanPay Money Shops nationwide.

Palawan Group of Companies offers pawnbroking services, domestic and international remittances, microinsurance, bills payment, electronic mobile phone loading, cash-in of e-wallets, money exchange, ATM withdrawal, and cash disbursements. 

Palawan Group of Companies introduced PalawanPay, an e-wallet app that lets you send and receive remittances anytime, anywhere. PalawanPay app is the company’s latest digital solution for faster, safer, and easier transactions and gives users access to other financial services such as bills payment, e-cellphone load top-ups,  and scan-to-pay QRPH codes. The app now features integrated functionality for pawn renewal and claiming of international remittances.

Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express Pera Padala, and PalawanPay are supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. For more information, go to Palawan Pawnshop and PalawanPay Websites.