PalawanPay extends its advocacy for sports development through support of the UP Women’s Volleyball Team.
PalawanPay is stepping deeper into the collegiate sports arena, formalizing its support for the University of the Philippines Women’s Volleyball Team (UPWVT) in a partnership anchored on youth development, character-building, and competitive excellence.
The digital wallet brand of the Palawan Group of Companies is aligning with the Fighting Maroons’ women’s squad not merely as a sponsor, but as a long-term partner invested in shaping student-athletes who embody discipline, integrity, and resilience. The collaboration strengthens UP’s volleyball program by providing practical support that allows players to focus fully on training, competition, and their academic responsibilities.
For the Palawan Group, sports development remains a core pillar of its corporate social responsibility agenda. The company views athletics as a nation-building platform—one that molds young Filipinos into leaders both inside and outside the playing court. By backing the UPWVT, PalawanPay reinforces its belief that investing in athletes means investing in the country’s future.
Palawan Group Chief Marketing Officer Bernard V. Kaibigan, himself a UP alumnus and avid volleyball supporter, underscored the deeper meaning behind the partnership. He described the UP Women’s Volleyball Team as a reflection of the university’s enduring ideals—excellence rooted in service, intelligence guided by integrity.
Palawan Group Chief Marketing Officer Bernard V. Kaibigan shares his message of pride and support for the UPWVT.
His message to the team was direct: their strength, determination, and discipline deserve sustained support and recognition, not just applause on game day.
The partnership builds on the Palawan Group’s longstanding ties with the University of the Philippines. Since 2019, the company—led by founders Bobby and Angelita Castro and their five UP-alumnus children—has consistently supported UP athletes across multiple disciplines.
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In recent seasons, PalawanPay extended assistance to the Men’s Basketball, Judo, and Swimming Teams during UAAP Season 88. Celebratory initiatives such as the Champions’ Thanksgiving Dinner further highlight the group’s commitment to recognizing the hard work and triumphs of UP athletes.
For UPWVT Head Coach Benson Bocboc, the support reinforces a vision that began three years ago: to grow, to compete, and to win—sustainably. He emphasized that partnerships like this help translate that vision into reality by strengthening both athletic performance and personal development.
With institutional backing, the program continues to focus not only on victories, but also on building character and long-term growth for its student-athletes.
Players such as opposite hitter Kianne Louise Olango and team captain Joanne Marie Monares now carry more than school pride onto the court—they represent a shared mission between university and corporate partner to elevate Filipino sports standards.
Through this alliance, PalawanPay is reinforcing its presence in Philippine athletics while ensuring that UP’s women volleyball standouts receive the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive. In doing so, the partnership goes beyond sponsorship visibility.
It nurtures a culture of excellence, perseverance, and leadership—qualities that will define these athletes long after the final whistle.