Overseas remittances continue to play a vital role in supporting millions of Filipino families, helping cover everyday expenses, education, healthcare, housing, and other essential needs. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), total personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached US$39.62 billion in 2025, underscoring the important role these inflows play in supporting households and the Philippine economy. As families continue to rely on financial support from loved ones working abroad, accessible and dependable remittance services remain essential.
To help address this need, the Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) has partnered with AltPayNet to strengthen access to international remittance infrastructure services (remittance rail) worldwide. Under this partnership, beneficiaries can conveniently receive funds digitally through PalawanPay or over the counter at more than 3,800 Palawan Express Pera Padala (PEPP) branches nationwide, giving customers the flexibility to choose the option that best suits their needs.
The collaboration also expands Palawan Group’s growing ecosystem of financial services by providing customers with more convenient ways to receive remittances through both its nationwide branch network and digital platforms. Through its bricktech approach, combining the accessibility of physical branches with the convenience of PalawanPay, the company continues to make essential financial services more accessible to Filipinos wherever they may be.
“We have always believed that every partnership should create greater value, not only for the organizations involved, but more importantly, for the people we serve. Through our partnership with AltPayNet, we are expanding our ability to connect more Filipinos to the support of their loved ones overseas. Whether they are receiving money through PalawanPay or claiming it at any Palawan Express Pera Padala branch nationwide, our goal remains the same: to make remittance services more accessible, more convenient, and more reliable for every Filipino,” shared Lisa Castro-Sabado, Chief Business Development Officer of the Palawan Group of Companies.
Castro-Sabado added that every remittance carries a story beyond the transaction itself. It reflects the hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of overseas Filipinos to provide better opportunities for their families. By making these funds easier to receive, the partnership helps ensure that financial support reaches loved ones safely, efficiently, and when they need it most.
Sharing the same commitment, DonVacal, President and CEO of AltPayNet, emphasized the importance of expanding access to reliable remittance infrastructure serving overseas Filipinos and the families who depend on them.
Don further reiterated that every remittance represents the hard work and sacrifices of Filipinos striving to provide a better life for their families. Through our partnership with the Palawan Group, we are expanding our reach through one of the country’s most trusted financial networks, allowing more beneficiaries to receive their funds quickly, conveniently, and securely. Together, we share a common purpose of making financial services more accessible while helping overseas Filipinos stay connected with the people who matter most.”
Supporting the rollout of the partnership is Palawan for Business, led by Missy Baldemor, Head of Palawan for Business, which will work closely with AltPayNet to facilitate the seamless implementation of international remittance services across Palawan’s nationwide network. By combining AltPayNet’s international remittance capabilities with Palawan’s extensive physical and digital infrastructure, the collaboration provides more Filipino families with convenient and reliable ways to receive funds, whether through the PalawanPay app or at any Palawan Express Pera Padala branch nationwide.
As overseas Filipinos continue to support their families from around the world, partnerships like this help ensure that financial assistance reaches loved ones quickly, safely, and conveniently. By combining AltPayNet’s international remittance network and expertise with Palawan Group’s trusted nationwide network and digital capabilities, both organizations are helping make cross-border remittances more accessible, bringing Filipino families closer, one remittance at a time.
ABOUT PALAWAN GROUP OF COMPANIES:
The Palawan Group of Companies has been a trusted partner of Filipinos for four decades. Its products and services include Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Pawnshop Jewelry, Palawan Express Pera Padala (Domestic and International), Palawan ProtekTODO, Palawan Gold, Palawan for Business, Palawan Credit, and its e-wallet arm, PalawanPay, which is now trusted by 22 million Filipinos.
Today, the Palawan Group is one of the country’s fastest-growing financial institutions and the market leader in pawning and remittance, with over 70,000 branches, Pera Padala outlets, and PalawanPay Money Shops nationwide. It is trusted by millions of Sukis for services that are mura, mabilis, at walang kuskos balungos (affordable, reliable, and hassle-free).
Staying true to its bricktech approach, the company introduced PalawanPay to give Sukis the flexibility to transact anytime, anywhere — pwede sa branch, pwede sa app. Beyond remittances, PalawanPay also provides convenient access to bill payments, mobile load top-ups, pawn renewals, QR Ph scan-to-pay transactions, and gold and jewelry purchases.
The Palawan Group of Companies operates under the supervision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
For more information, go to Palawan Pawnshop and PalawanPay Websites.
