JuanHand teams up with PalawanPay to boost financial inclusion

By Parth Prabhudesai

JuanHand and PalawanPay have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to digital financial services and strengthening financial inclusion across the Philippines.

The collaboration was formalised during the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF), bringing together two major players in the country’s digital finance sector. Through the partnership, both companies aim to improve brand visibility, expand customer reach nationwide, and provide Filipinos with easier access to trusted financial solutions.

JuanHand, a FinTech lending platform, said the alliance marks another step in its efforts to support underserved but creditworthy consumers with accessible loan services. PalawanPay, one of the country’s fastest-growing e-wallet platforms, will work alongside JuanHand to create a more connected digital financial ecosystem for users.

Francisco “Coco” Mauricio, President and CEO of JuanHand, described the partnership as an important milestone for the company.

“This alliance represents a major milestone in our commitment to providing reliable loan services to Filipinos,” Mauricio said. “Beyond strengthening our brands, this partnership supports our mission to promote financial inclusion and serve more underserved communities across the country.”

PalawanPay currently serves more than 23 million users and is backed by the Palawan Group of Companies, which is widely known in the Philippines for its money transfer and payment services. The platform offers digital payment, money transfer, and financial transaction solutions designed to simplify everyday financial activities.

The partnership reflects a broader trend within the Philippine FinTech sector, where companies are increasingly collaborating to improve scale, customer experience, and digital accessibility. As digital adoption continues to accelerate in the country, FinTech firms are focusing on building integrated ecosystems that combine payments, lending, and other financial services within a single customer journey.

Both companies said they remain committed to expanding accessible financial solutions and supporting the evolving financial needs of Filipinos in the growing digital economy.