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Palawan Group of Companies leverages on digital transformation

Published Mar 20, 2025 02:14 am

The Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) has consistently embraced technology as an integral part of their business.  Their services and products include the Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express Pera Padala, Palawan ProtekTODO, Palawan Pawnshop Jewelry, and their latest addition, PalawanPay, which further strengthens their digital transformation.

For those seeking more ways to expand their digital wallets, PalawanPay allows users to transact with online partner shops, pay bills, and even purchase repossessed jewelry and gold —yes, gold, from Japan, China, Saudi, and local sources.

 

Palawan Group of Companies President and CEO Karlo M. Castro.jpg
Palawan Group of Companies President and CEO Karlo M. Castro

 

The interface is clean and simple to use, and so far, it's fast and responsive. 

Additionally, PGC welcomes Marian Rivera as its newest brand ambassador.

Karlo M. Castro, the president and CEO of PGC said: "We’ve always looked for someone who truly represents what Palawan stands for — resilience, hard work, and success. Marian’s journey, the sacrifices she has made, and her dedication to her family and career mirror Palawan’s own story. Gano’n din ang Palawan — laging nagsisikap, laging nandyan para sa mga Pilipino.”  (Palawan is the same —always working hard, always there for Filipinos)

 

Local Primetime Queen Marian Rivera Named New Brand Ambassador for Palawan Group of Companies.jpg
Palawan Group of Companies executives during the media launch event (L-R): Lisa Lou Castro-Sabado, Chief Business Development Officer; Robert Ben Castro, Chief Operating Officer;  Karlo Castro, President and CEO;  Angelita Castro, Deputy Chairman and Co-Founder; Bobby Castro, Founder and Chairman; Lilian Castro-Selda, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer; and Korina Castro-Fernando, Chief Human Resources Officer, alongside newest brand ambassador, Marian Rivera.

 

Rivera said, "Milyon-milyong Pilipino na ang suki ng Palawan. Pinagtibay na ng panahon ang kanilang serbisyo. Gaya ko, nag-e-evolve rin ang Palawan — laging may bagong inaalok, pero hindi nakakalimot sa pinanggalingan. Sa buhay, mahalaga ang pagbabago para sa growth natin, pero dapat lagi tayong grounded sa core values natin.” (Millions of Filipinos are now using  Palawan. Their service has stood the test of time. Like me, Palawan is also evolving — always offering something new, but never forgetting its origins. In life, change is important for our growth, but we must always be grounded in our core values.)

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