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.
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.