“We at Palawan Group are deeply grateful to be entrusted with this critical role in facilitating the payout for the beneficiaries under DSWD Region IV B’s programs, in collaboration with Landbank. Ang partnership na ito ay isa na namang matibay na patunay na ang matatag na public-private partnership ay kayang makagawa ng malaking pagbabago sa buhay ng ating kapwa Pilipino.” ~Karlo Enrico Amurao, PGC’s B2B Key Accounts Supervisor
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| Present during the signing were (L-R) Michael Christopher Galang, PGC Key Accounts Specialist; Leonardo Reynoso, CESO III, DWSD MIMAROPA Regional Director; Karlo Enrico Amorao, PGC Key Accounts Supervisor; Adeline Ramos, Vice President of Southwest Luzon Branches Group of Land Bank of the Philippines, and Lizza Mae Camposano, Head of Calapan Branch, Land Bank of the Philippines. |
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) have inked an agreement with the Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) in a major move to streamline the delivery of government financial aid. The goal of this collaboration is to provide vital assistance to roughly 650,000 recipients under the government's Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) and Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). At a contract signing ceremony on April 23, 2025, at the DSWD Field Office MIMAROPA in Malate, Manila, the agreement was formally sealed.
As per the agreement, PGC will assist AICS and AKAP with their hybrid-digital payout system. This strategy combines traditional cash distribution with digital disbursement to give financial relief more quickly, safely, and easily, particularly in places with poor access to banking services.
With more than 70,000 branches, Pera Padala stores, and PalawanPay Money Shops across the country, the Palawan Group is ideally situated to assist recipients in both urban and rural locations. Palawan is an essential partner in guaranteeing the seamless and inclusive implementation of the AICS and AKAP programs because of its wide network and longstanding reputation for being "mura, mabilis, at walang kuskos balungos" (cheap, quick, and hassle-free).
“This is a momentous occasion for the DSWD because it's actually the first time that we will do this hybrid digital payment. And we extend our gratitude to Palawan Group of Companies. Kung wala kayo ay di natin magagawa ito.” ~Leonardo Reynoso, DSWD MIMAROPA Regional Director
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| Palawan Group of Companies, DSWD, and LandBank seal their landmark partnership during the contract signing, paving the way for more efficient and accessible financial aid delivery nationwide. |
According to the terms of the DSWD and LandBank agreement, LandBank is in charge of cashiering and fund release, while DSWD social workers are responsible for verifying and evaluating eligible beneficiaries. PGC is one of the third-party financial service companies that LandBank has partnered with to increase the effectiveness and reach of its aid distribution initiatives.
The partnership aims to reduce service charges by utilizing a combination of physical and digital financial services. Financial aid recipients under the AICS and AKAP programs will be able to receive their assistance through Payout Caravans, which are designed to improve the efficiency and accessibility of disbursements, particularly in both Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) and non-GIDA communities.
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| The Palawan Group of Companies was actively strengthening the reach and efficiency of financial aid distribution through its partnership with DSWD and LandBank, helping deliver faster, more accessible support to thousands of beneficiaries across the country. |
“Through this partnership, we are amplifying the impacts of this program. By pooling our resources, expertise and networks, we can ensure that assistance is delivered more efficiently and reaches those who need it most. Barriers to accessing aid are reduced, allowing for a more inclusive and responsive system. We bring not just aid, but hope and dignity to thousands of Filipinos.” ~Adeline Ramos, Vice President of Southwest Luzon Branches Group of Land Bank of the Philippines
With its vast network and established track record of providing reliable service, PGC is a major force behind this revolutionary project. PGC further solidifies its position as a crucial private sector partner in national welfare initiatives by facilitating quicker and easier financial aid disbursement nationwide, especially in isolated and underserved communities. This demonstrates the ability of government and business collaboration to improve vulnerable communities.
ABOUT PALAWAN GROUP OF COMPANIES:
The Palawan Group of Companies includes products and services such as Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express Pera Padala, Palawan ProtekTODO, Palawan Credit, 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 as over 70,000 branches, Pera Padala outlets, and PalawanPay Money Shops nationwide.h
The 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.
For more information, go to Palawan Pawnshop and PalawanPay Websites.
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