Empowering Filipino Heritage: PalawanPay Joins Biyaya Festival

Empowering Filipino Heritage: PalawanPay Joins Biyaya Festival
Celebrating Culture, Community, and Financial Inclusion

The Palawan Group of Companies continues its mission to uplift Filipino communities, blending financial innovation with cultural pride. At the Biyaya Sustainable Living Festival, PalawanPay stood as the official e-wallet and payment platform, championing local businesses, farmers, and artisans. Held at Parqal Aseana City, this three-day celebration showcased the country’s rich heritage through its key pillars: local coffee, Filipino culture, and couture artistry.

This event wasn’t just about festivities—it was a testament to preserving cultural traditions while boosting local economies. By partnering with the Biyaya Festival, PalawanPay extended its commitment to empowering communities and fostering sustainable livelihoods.

Beyond Payments: Financial Literacy for Progress

PalawanPay’s impact reached far beyond facilitating transactions. Recognizing the importance of financial literacy in building resilient communities, PalawanPay organized workshops tailored for farmers and traditional weavers. These sessions offered essential insights into managing finances, maximizing opportunities, and understanding Palawan Group’s services.

In addition, participants benefited from free insurance programs, enhancing their financial security. Coffee, cacao, and coconut farmers, alongside talented weavers, gained tools to navigate financial challenges with confidence. By bridging technology and education, PalawanPay demonstrated how innovation can uplift lives and create sustainable growth.

Fast, Reliable, Accessible Transactions

PalawanPay didn’t just simplify payments—it ensured hardworking farmers and artisans received their earnings seamlessly. Whether it was branch pickups or app-based transfers, PalawanPay fulfilled its promise: “Pwede sa branch, pwede sa app.” With access to over 10,000 outlets nationwide, the platform offers affordable, fast, and hassle-free transactions.

Throughout the festival, PalawanPay enabled both vendors and visitors to enjoy convenient payments. It stood as a digital solution that aligned perfectly with the festival’s values—bringing communities together while celebrating Filipino ingenuity.

Uplifting Communities Through Innovation

As a brand proudly “gawang Pinoy, para sa Pinoy” (made by Filipinos, for Filipinos), PalawanPay goes beyond being an app. It’s a tool that supports small businesses, empowers farmers, and sustains Filipino traditions. For coffee farmers, weavers, and artisans, the platform is integral to their livelihoods, ensuring that every peso earned directly benefits those nurturing the nation’s heritage.

“PalawanPay has always been with our farmers and artisans, making it easier for them to receive their hard-earned income securely,” said Rich Watanabe, Festival Director at Biyaya Sustainable Living. “It’s more than just a payment system—it empowers communities and sustains livelihoods.”

A Legacy of Filipino Excellence

The Palawan Group of Companies has grown from humble beginnings as a single-branch pawnshop into one of the country’s leading financial institutions. With services ranging from remittance and pawning to microinsurance and e-wallet solutions, the company remains committed to giving back.

“Corporate social responsibility has always been at the core of what we do,” shared Lilian Castro-Selda, Executive Vice President and CFO of PGC. “From supporting education to fostering environmental awareness, we strive to uplift communities. Promoting financial inclusion for farmers, artisans, and small businesses is central to our mission—it’s how we ensure they thrive in an ever-evolving economy.”

With PalawanPay as its latest innovation, the company is bringing secure, convenient transactions to Filipinos everywhere. Its app functionality includes bills payment, QR Ph codes, pawn renewal, international remittance claims, and more. Designed to simplify daily life, PalawanPay is a proud advocate for local industries, empowering Filipino families one transaction at a time.

An Event for the Ages

The Biyaya Sustainable Living Festival was more than just a celebration—it was a movement toward sustainability, community building, and cultural preservation. From vibrant performances to live mural competitions and educational discussions, attendees were immersed in the beauty of Filipino heritage.

PalawanPay played an integral role by ensuring vendors and participants could fully embrace the festivities without financial hassles. Mixology sessions with celebrity mom Dimples Romana and expert Ian Libang demonstrated how the Auto Ice Maker enhanced drink-making—highlighting the convenience PalawanPay brings to everyday life.

With its unwavering commitment to Filipino communities, the Palawan Group of Companies is leading the charge in merging innovation with tradition. At the Biyaya Festival, it proved that progress doesn’t have to come at the expense of cultural identity—it can enhance it.

For more information, go to Palawan Pawnshop and PalawanPay Websites.