PalawanPay participated in BIYAYA: Sustainable Living Festival 2026 as the event’s Official E-Wallet Partner, powering convenient and accessible digital transactions throughout the celebration. Held on July 17–19, 2026, at SM Megamall, BIYAYA brought together sustainability advocates, businesses, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven organizations to promote conscious living, responsible innovation, and community-driven initiatives. Through its participation, the Palawan Group showcased the role of digital innovation in advancing financial inclusion and creating more opportunities for Filipinos, particularly MSMEs, to thrive in an increasingly connected economy.

From left,  Lilian Castro-Selda, Chief Financial Officer of the Palawan Group of Companies, and (2nd from right) Rich Watanabe, Founder of the Coffee Heritage Project and BIYAYA Festival, together with partners, distinguished guests, and local coffee farmers recognized as awardees of the AVPA (Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products) during the opening of the BIYAYA Sustainable Living Festival 2026.

Throughout the three-day festival, PalawanPay facilitated seamless digital payments among attendees, exhibitors, and participating businesses. Beyond enabling cashless transactions, the partnership highlighted how digital solutions help Filipino entrepreneurs adapt to changing consumer behaviors while making everyday transactions faster, easier, and more accessible.

Festival-goers enjoyed fast, secure, and convenient cashless transactions through PalawanPay’s QRPh Scan-to-Pay feature, enabling a seamless payment experience for customers and participating merchants throughout the BIYAYA Sustainable Living Festival 2026.

“At Palawan Group, we believe that meaningful progress happens when Filipinos have greater access to tools and opportunities that allow them to participate and grow. Our partnership with BIYAYA reflects the importance of collaboration in creating more connected communities, while digital solutions like PalawanPay help individuals and businesses embrace more convenient and inclusive ways of transacting,” remarked Lilian Castro-Selda, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Palawan Group.

The partnership with BIYAYA also reinforced Palawan Group’s commitment to empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), recognizing their vital role in driving local economies, creating jobs, and building sustainable livelihoods. Participating merchants benefited from PalawanPay’s QRPh Scan-to-Pay feature, allowing them to accept cashless payments through an affordable Merchant Discount Rate (MDR). By lowering transaction costs while providing customers with a faster and more convenient payment experience, MSMEs can improve their margins and focus more on growing their businesses.

Lilian Castro-Selda, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of the Palawan Group of Companies, reaffirms the company’s commitment to advancing financial inclusion and supporting sustainable, community-driven initiatives through digital innovation.

Palawan Group empowers MSMEs, sellers, and vendors with accessible financial solutions that support every stage of their business journey. Through affordable financing from Palawan Credit, entrepreneurs can secure working capital to purchase inventory, replenish supplies, and sustain daily operations.

For payments and cash management, Palawan Express Pera Padala provides a convenient way to send payments to suppliers and access cash when purchasing goods, while PalawanPay enables fast and secure digital transactions.

Lilian Castro-Selda (center), Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of the Palawan Group of Companies, and Bernard Kaibigan (right), Chief Marketing Officer, with the Palawan team supporting booth operations and showcasing the company’s accessible digital and financial solutions.

Local entrepreneurs and MSMEs showcased their products at the BIYAYA Sustainable Living Festival 2026, where PalawanPay’s digital payment solutions helped businesses offer customers a faster, safer, and more convenient cashless transaction experience.

When additional capital is needed, Palawan Pawnshop offers a practical financing option by allowing business owners to leverage their gold and jewelry assets, turning existing valuables into funds that can be reinvested to grow their business.

Be part of a more connected and empowered community. Download PalawanPay, the e-wallet of Palawan Group, today and experience convenient digital financial solutions that help make everyday transactions easier and more accessible.