{
  "id": 5363396,
  "title": "Palawan Group founders feted for grassroots financial inclusion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/palawan-group-founders-feted-for-grassroots-financial-inclusion",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-03T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/09/04/2553802/palawan-group-founders-feted-grassroots-financial-inclusion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MANILA, Philippines — The founders of the 41-year-old Palawan Group of Companies, Bobby and Angelita Castro, were honored with the Silver Coin Tribute by SEDA Law for their long-term leadership and the company’s dedication to empowering ordinary Filipinos. SEDA Law's founding partner, Jose Vicente Salazar, commended the Palawan Group for its \"steady dedication to helping ordinary Filipinos achieve a dignified life by providing them access to resources and services.\" The group's operations have enabled many Filipinos to meet their basic needs, start businesses, and attain financial stability, contributing to national development. SEDA Law's Silver Coin Tribute recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to building economic opportunities and improving lives for ordinary Filipinos. Established 41 years ago, the Palawan Group of Companies has grown into a diversified enterprise with a strong focus on social responsibility.",
  "summary": "Bobby and Angelita Castro, founders and owners of the 41-year-old Palawan Group of Companies, recently received the Silver Coin Tribute from SEDA Law in recognition of the couple’s decades-long leadership and the group’s unwavering commitment to empowering ordinary Filipinos.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}