The inaugural Global Ka-Palawan Awards Honor the unwavering dedication of Overseas Filipino Workers

"We are excited and delighted to launch the Global Ka-Palawan Awards to honor our modern-day heroes' incredible stories and success. These awards are not just about recognizing achievements; they are about celebrating the hard work, dedication, and grit of OFWs who have sacrificed for a better life and a brighter future for their families. They mirror our values of commitment, dedication, excellence, and competence at Palawan.” ~Karlo Eugene Castro, President and CEO of the Palawan Group of Companies

The Inaugural Global Ka-Palawan Awards Celebrates the Unwavering Dedication of Overseas Filipino Workers

The Palawan Group of Companies, the country's leading pawnshop and remittance company, is proud to announce the launch of the Global Ka-Palawan Awards. This initiative honors the inspiring stories and unwavering dedication of our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to creating a better life and a brighter future for themselves and their families. The awards recognize our modern-day heroes' extraordinary sacrifices, hard work, and dedication as they strive to excel in their fields and achieve their goals. Their perseverance personifies the excellence and dedication that define the Filipino spirit.

The Palawan Group values the invaluable contributions of OFWs and is committed to supporting them. Through its world-class international remittance services, Palawan Pawnshop - Palawan Express Pera Padala (PPS-PEPP), and the PalawanPay e-wallet app, the company provides greater accessibility, convenience, and security. Families can conveniently claim remittances at over 6,000 branches nationwide using PPS-PEPP or anytime, anywhere via the PalawanPay app, one of the country's fastest-growing e-wallets.

Claim your international remittance through any of Palawan Express Pera Padala’s over 6,000 branches nationwide or via the PalawanPay app.

PPS-PEPP's "cash agad ang tanggap" (receive money immediately) service ensures that families receive their money as quickly as possible. Additionally, those who claim their remittances through Palawan Express Pera Padala and PalawanPay App are eligible for free Kabayan ProtekTODO Insurance. This personal microinsurance policy provides coverage of up to P20,000 for claims ranging from P1 to P15,000, valid for one month, and P25,000 for claims of P15,001 or more, valid for six months. OFWs and their families can be confident that their hard-earned money is safe and will arrive securely via the Palawan Group of Companies' trusted network, with the added benefit of additional protection and coverage provided by insurance.

Nominate an Outstanding OFW Today!

The Global Ka-Palawan Awards nominees can be either male or female. They must also have worked abroad for at least a year in any profession and have a beneficiary who claims their remittance via PPS-PEPP or the PalawanPay app.

The nomination period lasts from July 10, 2024 to October 10, 2024. Ten grand winners will receive 100,000 pesos each, while twenty finalists will each receive 10,000 pesos as a consolation prize.

How to Submit Entries: 

Step 1: OFWs/Participants may submit their entries in the following ways:

A. Sharing a Facebook post of a photo of them working abroad or at a famous location or landmark in their host country where they are in. 

B. Sharing a Facebook post of a photo of the OFW's workplace or job abroad by the OFW's relatives.

C. Scanning the official QR code of the Global Ka-Palawan Awards in any of PPS-PEPP branches nationwide by the OFW’s relatives. 

Step 2: For those submitting entries via Facebook post, they must answer the following question in the caption, not exceeding 2000 words: 

• For the OFW: "Anong pinakamakabuluhang nagawa mo bilang isang OFW para sa iyong pamilya?” (What is your most meaningful achievement as an OFW for your family?)
• For OFWs’ relatives:  “Anong pinakamakabuluhang nagawa ng kapamilya mong OFW para sa kanyang pamilya?” (What is the most meaningful achievement your OFW family member has accomplished for your family?)

The post must be public, use the official hashtag #GlobalKaPalawanAwards2024, and tag the official Palawan Pawnshop – Palawan Express Pera Padala Facebook page  @palawan.pawnshop or  https://www.facebook.com/palawan.pawnshop/.

Step 3:  After posting the entry on Facebook, participants must take a screenshot of their post and upload it via the official Google Forms link along with their details to verify the entry: Palawan OFW Awards Submission - https://bit.ly/PalawanOFWAwards

Those submitting entries at any PPS-PEPP branch need to share a photo of the OFW they know working abroad along with an answer to the question, "What is the most meaningful achievement your OFW family member has accomplished for your family?” Their answers should not exceed 2,000 words.

The Palawan Group of Companies invites everyone to nominate outstanding OFWs who have made significant contributions and influenced their lives, workplaces, and communities. These nominations will highlight the inspiring impact of OFWs and emphasize their critical role in our society.

Join the Palawan Group in honoring these exceptional individuals who exemplify true dedication and excellence. Nominate an outstanding OFW today and be part of this momentous Win-Win event. Visit any PPS-PEPP branch or the Palawan Pawnshop website to learn more about the awards.

Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express Pera Padala, Palawan ProtekTODO and PalawanPay are supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. For more information, visit the Palawan Pawnshop and PalawanPay websites. 

ABOUT PALAWAN GROUP OF COMPANIES: 

The Palawan Group of Companies is composed of products and services such as Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express Pera Padala, Palawan ProtekTODO, Palawan Credit, and PalawanPay. A brand trusted by Filipinos for 38 years, PGC  is one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in the country.  With its strength in remittance and pawning services, the company is the market leader in the industry and has over 25,000 branches, Pera Padala outlets, and PalawanPay Money Shops nationwide.

Palawan Group of Companies offers pawnbroking services, domestic and international remittances, microinsurance, bills payment, electronic mobile phone loading, cash-in of e-wallets, money exchange, ATM withdrawal, and cash disbursements. 

Palawan Group of Companies introduced PalawanPay, an e-wallet app that lets you send and receive remittances anytime, anywhere. PalawanPay app is the company’s latest digital solution for faster, safer, and easier transactions and gives users access to other financial services such as bills payment, e-cellphone load top-ups,  and scan-to-pay QRPH codes. The app now features integrated functionality for pawn renewal and claiming of international remittances.

Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express Pera Padala, and PalawanPay are supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. For more information, go to Palawan Pawnshop and PalawanPay Websites.