Palawan Group commemorates Baragatan Festival 2026 | The Manila Times

HONORING HERITAGE Palawan Group joins the Baragatan Festival, expressing gratitude to its home province. PHOTO FROM PALAWAN GROUP

THE Palawan Group of Companies joined the Baragatan sa Palawan Festival 2026, celebrating the province where the company began more than 40 years ago. The annual festival honors Palawan’s culture, heritage, and unity, providing an opportunity for the company to recognize the community that helped it grow from a single branch in Puerto Princesa into one of the country’s leading financial service providers.

The company participated in the Parada ng mga Palaweño and Float Parade and hosted an interactive booth featuring games, giveaways, and information on its services, including Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express Pera Padala, Palawan Gold, and PalawanPay.

“Palawan is not only where our business began. It is where we learned the value of trust, resilience, and service to the community,” said Karlo Castro, president and CEO of the Palawan Group of Companies.

The company also awarded Mutya ng Palawan 2026 winners with PalawanPay credits and ProtekTODO microinsurance, while the grand winner received a 1-gram Palawan Gold coin.

Now operating nationwide, the Palawan Group continues to promote financial inclusion while remaining committed to the values and community spirit that shaped its beginnings in Palawan.