Palawan Pawnshop–Palawan Express Pera Padala (PPS-PEPP) and PalawanPay, from the trusted Palawan Group of Companies, have officially partnered with DITO Telecommunity to launch nationwide distribution of DITO buy-load services. Through this collaboration, millions of Filipinos can now conveniently purchase DITO load at more than 3,500 PPS-PPEP branches across the country, as well as through the PalawanPay app. This move further strengthens Palawan Group’s growing ecosystem, making it easier for customers to manage their financial and digital needs in one trusted platform as well as help DITO bring its mobile services closer to Filipinos.
Palawan Group CEO Karlo M. Castro explained that the DITO partnership is about giving every student, parent, and small business owner the power to stay connected and thrive in today’s digital world.
Karlo M. Castro, the President and CEO of Palawan Group, shared that, “We are proud to work with DITO, a company that shares our vision of bridging gaps and creating opportunities for all. 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.”
Anchored on a shared commitment to digital inclusion, the partnership aims to bring affordable and reliable connectivity to more communities, particularly in underserved areas. With DITO’s rapidly growing subscriber base of 15 million, access to load via Palawan Group’s extensive network supports everyday communication, online learning, e-commerce, and livelihood opportunities. The initiative is expected to generate more than 50,000 DITO load transactions per month, reflecting the strong demand for accessible digital services.
Palawan Group CBO Lisa Lou Castro-Sabado discussed the DITO collaboration as a step toward empowering communities and expanding digital access for all Filipinos.
Lisa Lou Castro-Sabado, Chief Business Development Officer of Palawan Group, emphasized the importance of the alliance: “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.”
Atty. Adel Tamano, DITO Chief Revenue Officer added, “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. 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 connectivity.”
Palawan Group teamed up with DITO to make sending money, paying bills, and staying connected seamless for Filipinos nationwide.
Palawan Group has strengthened its services with DITO, helping Filipinos stay connected, manage finances, and access opportunities nationwide.
By strengthening its partnership with DITO, Palawan Group makes it even easier for customers to do more in one place—whether sending money, paying bills, managing finances, or staying connected. For students, this means uninterrupted access to online classes and research; for families, it keeps loved ones close even across great distances; and for communities at large, it opens doors to opportunities, resources, and growth. Through these services, Palawan Group continues to empower Filipinos from all walks of life to thrive in today’s increasingly interconnected world.
