Present during the signing of the agreement held at Grand Hyatt Manila were the Chief Development Officer of the Palawan Group of Companies, Lisa Lou Castro-Sabado; the Head of B2B, Missy Baldemor; and Key Account Manager, Rona Juan. Also present were officials from Metrobank, including the Head of the International Offices and Subsidiaries Group, Anton Yap; the Head of the Institutional Transaction Banking Group, Chippi Orlino; the Head of the Remittance Marketing Division, Ryan Imperial; the Head of the International Offices & Subsidiaries Support Division, Gino Artillaga; and the Head of the Domestic Business Department of the International Offices and Subsidiaries Group, Itel Gahol.
This significant partnership marks a pivotal moment in the financial landscape of the Philippines. The two companies share the objective of helping Filipinos achieve their goals. The mission of the Palawan Group of Companies has always been to serve and connect families and friends through financial transactions, reinforcing their commitment to facilitating financial access across the nation. Meanwhile, as the country’s second-largest private universal bank, Metrobank aims to empower individual and business clients with its diverse financial products and services to help them realize their aspirations.
Through this collaboration, Metrobank will be able to expand its services with its merchant billers, while the Palawan Group of Companies will extend its services to more Filipinos. This partnership will create a synergistic effect, allowing both organizations to leverage their strengths in delivering comprehensive financial solutions.
“Over the past four decades, we have remained matatag, maasahan, and mapagkakatiwalaan (steadfast, reliable, and trustworthy) to our valued customers and sukis. Rest assured that we will extend the same values to the customers of Metrobank. We thank our partners from Metrobank for trusting the Palawan Group of Companies to be a gateway for Collect Anywhere,” said Lisa Lou Castro-Sabado during the signing ceremony. This statement underscores the long-standing reputation of the Palawan Group in providing quality services, which will now be extended to Metrobank’s clientele.
Anton Yap, representing Metrobank, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, “The Palawan Group of Companies has always been a strong ally in the business, consistently helping us serve our clients with excellence and reliability when it comes to sending and receiving funds from their loved ones. This expanded collaboration with the Group allows us to better cater to our clients, as our billers will now be able to conveniently and efficiently access payments remitted to their Metrobank accounts through Palawan’s extensive branch network. This partnership solidifies our brand promise of keeping our clients in good hands.”
The expanded agreement between the Palawan Group of Companies and Metrobank will help the bank serve its clients in areas where it does not have branches. This collaboration is consistent with the Palawan Group’s commitment to improving accessibility and convenience for its valued sukis and Filipinos nationwide. By connecting people, businesses, and organizations through a secure, accessible, and convenient financial platform, this partnership aims to redefine the way Filipinos manage their finances.
With this partnership, they will be able to reach and serve more sukis through the vast network and “mura, mabilis, at walang kuskos balungos na serbisyo” (affordable, fast, and hassle-free service) of Palawan. This commitment to accessibility is crucial, particularly in a country where many individuals rely on remittances from abroad. The collaboration between these two industry leaders aims to create a seamless experience for customers, ensuring that they can easily manage their financial transactions without unnecessary hurdles.
The Palawan Group of Companies is dedicated to providing win-win solutions. The company consistently strives to create synergy with reliable institutions to make financial transactions more seamless for their customers and business partners. They remain focused on enhancing accessibility, and convenience, and promoting financial inclusion across the country.
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