The Palawan Group of Companies has been recognized with six major awards at the MarkeTech APAC: What’s NEXT in Marketing Advertising Awards Asia Pacific, held at One Farrer Hotel in Singapore on July 29, 2026, underscoring the strength of its creative marketing, digital storytelling, and commitment to making financial services more accessible to Filipinos.

From left, Elijah Marie Daguio, Corporate Communications and Public Relations Lead of the Palawan Group; Kimberly Reyes, Brand Manager for PalawanPay; Miguel Mangabat, Marketing Manager for PalawanPay; and Boris Gantioqui, Product Lead for PalawanPay, receive the Palawan Group’s awards during the MarkeTech APAC Advertising Awards Asia Pacific 2026 held in Singapore.

Through its fintech arm PalawanPay, which is trusted by over 23 million users, the Palawan Group received Gold and Silver in the Best Use of Humour in Advertising category for the campaigns “Tindahang Butas” featuring social media personality ArmanSalon, and “2nd Wallet,” respectively, both developed in partnership with Katok by GIGIL Manila. PalawanPay also earned Bronze in the Best Brand Storytelling category, recognizing its ability to connect with Filipinos through campaigns that are entertaining, relatable, and meaningful.