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Palawan Group of
Companies is dedicated to empowering Filipinos in the agricultural and cultural
sectors by providing accessible financial services and promoting financial
inclusion. |
PalawanPay proudly serves as the official e-wallet and payment platform for the Biyaya Sustainable Living Festival, which celebrates local communities and Filipino history. The three-day festival celebrated the country's cultural diversity through major pillars known as the Three Cs: the bold flavors of local coffee, the legacy of Filipino culture, and the craftsmanship of Filipino couture. By sponsoring this event, PalawanPay helped to boost local businesses and preserve the country's unique identity.
Building on the popularity of the well-known Manila Coffee Festival, the Biyaya Festival in Parqal Aseana City emphasised the importance of honoring the Philippines' unique local goods and cultural customs. Visitors were treated to unlimited cups of locally brewed coffee, sustainable fashion displays, live mural contests, and cultural performances, all while participating in thought-provoking talks about sustainability and tradition.
PalawanPay recognized the importance of financial literacy in empowering agricultural communities and extended their service beyond payments. The company conducted workshops on financial literacy for coffee, cacao, and coconut farmers, as well as traditional weavers. These programs included free insurance and educational seminars about the Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) services, which provided local people with critical financial knowledge and practical skills for a more secure, sustainable future.
The agreement guaranteed that industrious farmers and weavers got their money immediately, safely, and affordably through PalawanPay. With the support of over 10,000 Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera Padala outlets and branches, the platform enabled seamless transactions—whether via branch pick-up or in-app transfers—delivering on its signature promise: "Pwede sa branch, pwede sa app." PalawanPay made it easier for communities to access their well-earned income by offering a "mura, mabilis, at walang kuskos-balungos" (affordable, fast, and hassle-free) experience.
Throughout the event, PalawanPay made transactions accessible, convenient, and secure for both sellers and tourists, allowing them to completely enjoy the festivities without worrying about money. PalawanPay is more than simply a digital payment platform; it represents the essential Filipino values of community, tradition, and patriotism, making it the ideal financial partner for an event promoting sustainability and cultural preservation.
“PalawanPay has been with our farmers and artisans from the very beginning, making it easier for them to receive their hard-earned income securely and directly. As the partner of the Biyaya Sustainable Living Festival, PalawanPay ensures that every purchase made truly goes straight to the hands of those who nurture our heritage—our coffee farmers, weavers, and artisans. It's more than just a payment system; it's a tool that empowers communities and sustains livelihoods.” ~Rich Watanabe, Festival Director at Biyaya Sustainable Living
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Lilian
Castro-Selda, Executive Vice President and CFO of PGC, shared the inspiring
journey of the Palawan Group of Companies, from its humble beginnings as a
single-branch pawnshop to its growth into one of the most trusted financial
institutions, now dedicated to giving back to the community. |
"One of our core missions is uplifting communities through meaningful corporate social responsibility—focusing on education, sports development, and environmental protection. We remain steadfast in promoting financial inclusion for farmers, artisans, and small businesses, ensuring they have the support they need to thrive in an evolving economy.” ~Lilian Castro-Selda, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PGC
PalawanPay is happy to be a "gawang Pinoy, para sa Pinoy" (made by Filipinos, for Filipinos) software that promotes local industry and Filipino traditions. Equipping farmers and weavers with crucial financial tools and information promotes long-term livelihoods while also strengthening the cultural foundations that keep the Filipino spirit alive.
ABOUT PALAWAN GROUP OF COMPANIES:
The Palawan Group of Companies includes products and services such as Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express Pera Padala, Palawan ProtekTODO, and PalawanPay. A brand trusted by Filipinos for almost four decades, 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 70,000 branches, Pera Padala outlets, and PalawanPay Money Shops nationwide.
Palawan Group of Companies offers a wide range of services, including pawning, domestic and international remittances, microinsurance, bills payment, electronic mobile phone loading, cash-in and cash-out of e-wallets, money exchange, ATM withdrawal, and cash disbursements. Additionally, the company sells jewelry and gold bars, catering to customers looking to invest in valuable assets.
Palawan Group of Companies introduced PalawanPay, an e-wallet app that allows users to send and receive remittances anytime, anywhere. PalawanPay is the company’s latest digital solution, offering faster, safer, and more convenient transactions. In addition to remittances, the app provides access to other financial services, including bills payments, mobile load top-ups, and scan-to-pay QR Ph codes. The app also features integrated functionality for pawn renewal, purchasing jewelry and gold items, ProtekTODO personal insurance, and claiming international remittances.
Palawan Group of Companies is supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
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