The Palawan Group of Companies, one of the country’s most trusted household brands, has teamed up with DITO Telecommunity to make mobile connectivity more accessible to millions of Filipinos nationwide.
Under the new partnership, Palawan Pawnshop–Palawan Express Pera Padala (PPS-PEPP) and PalawanPay will now offer DITO load distribution through more than 3,500 branches across the country and via the PalawanPay app. This collaboration marks another milestone for both companies, combining Palawan Group’s extensive network and financial services with DITO’s fast-growing telecommunications reach.
Bringing connectivity closer to the people
Palawan Group CEO Karlo M. Castro explaining how the DITO partnership is about giving every student, parent, and small business owner the power to stay connected and thrive
For the Palawan Group, this move is about more than just offering another service. It’s about ensuring that every Filipino — from students and parents to small business owners — has the means to stay connected in today’s digital world.
“We are proud to work with DITO, a company that shares our vision of bridging gaps and creating
opportunities for all,” said Karlo M. Castro, President and CEO of Palawan Group. “Together, we are making it easier for Filipinos to do more — to send, to save, to pay, and now, to connect — all in one trusted Palawan Group.”
The partnership aims to strengthen digital inclusion by making mobile services more affordable and accessible, especially in areas that remain underserved by traditional networks. With DITO’s 15 million-strong subscriber base, Palawan Group’s nationwide coverage provides a powerful platform to reach more communities — supporting online learning, small businesses, and digital livelihoods.
According to company projections, the initiative is expected to generate over 50,000 DITO load transactions per month, signaling strong demand for convenient, reliable mobile services.
Empowering communities through connectivity
Palawan Group CBO Lisa Lou Castro-Sabado discusses the DITO collaboration, saying it’s a step forward toward empowering communities and expanding digital access for all Filipinos.
For Lisa Lou Castro-Sabado, Chief Business Development Officer of Palawan Group, the collaboration reflects the company’s continuing mission to empower Filipinos through innovation and accessibility.
“Through this partnership, we are extending our trusted network of financial and payment services to include telco solutions that help improve the daily lives of our customers. Palawan Group has always been about empowering Filipinos, and providing easy access to DITO load is another way we support both financial and digital inclusion.”
By integrating connectivity into its ecosystem, Palawan Group is evolving from a remittance and payments leader into a comprehensive digital lifestyle enabler — a single platform where users can manage their finances, settle bills, transfer money, and now, stay connected.
DITO’s push for inclusive connectivity
Executives of PPS-PEPP and PalawanPay sign a MOA with DITO as the company offers load distribution across its 3,500+ branches via the app.
For DITO Telecommunity, the partnership is another step toward realizing its goal of making connectivity more inclusive and relevant to Filipino communities.
“We are excited to work with Palawan Group, one of the country’s most trusted household brands, to bring DITO closer to where people live and transact every day,” said Atty. Adel Tamano, DITO Chief Revenue Officer. “From the very beginning, DITO has committed to empower communities by bridging digital gaps and opening more opportunities for education, business, and everyday communication through reliable
As DITO continues to expand its coverage across the archipelago, partnerships with established service providers like Palawan Group help bring mobile services within reach of more Filipinos — particularly those in rural and remote areas where accessibility remains a challenge.
One platform for everyday life
With this collaboration, customers can now manage their finances and communications seamlessly in one place. Whether sending money, paying bills, or purchasing mobile load, Palawan Group users gain access to services that make everyday life easier and more connected.
For students, it means uninterrupted access to online learning and digital resources. For families, it ensures loved ones can stay close even across great distances. And for entrepreneurs, it provides the connectivity essential to sustaining e-commerce and small enterprises.
By combining financial access with mobile connectivity, Palawan Group and DITO are creating a more inclusive ecosystem that reflects the changing needs of Filipino consumers.
A shared vision of inclusion
As digital adoption accelerates across the country, partnerships like this underscore a broader shift: the convergence of fintech and telecommunications to drive inclusive growth.
For Palawan Group, the DITO collaboration reinforces its long-standing reputation as a trusted partner for everyday Filipinos. For DITO, it brings the company a step closer to its vision of a more connected, empowered nation.
In an increasingly digital Philippines, this alliance is more than a business partnership — it’s a shared commitment to helping Filipinos thrive, connect, and grow in a world that never stops moving.
