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by Leila N. Valencia / Photo by Ericson delos Reyes @Brand Zone | February 14, 2023




Mandaluyong City. Every day lotto enthusiasts purchase lottery tickets in hopes of winning a life-changing jackpot prize. This week, one lucky player from Davao Del Sur claimed the Lotto 6/42 grand prize - a whopping lottery jackpot prize of P 35,314,806.60 at the PCSO Main Office, Shaw Boulevard Mandaluyong City which was drawn on January 17, 2023, after correctly guessing the winning combination of 34-24-02-06-33-07 during the live draw via PTV 4.


A 63-year-old senior citizen is a new millionaire, having purchased the winning ticket at a Davao City lotto outlet. She claims she has never worked in her life because she needs to care for her family, including her grandchildren. Her only source of income is his late husband's SSS pension. Every Sunday, she serves as a lector commentator at church.


During the interview, she stated that the only numbers she has been paying attention to are 07 and 02 because her birthday is on July 2, while the other four numbers, 34-24-06, and 33, just came to mind and she began to shade them. “Ngayon ko lamang po tinaayan ang kumbinasyong ng mga numero na ito”, added by her.


She believes that miracles occur for those who are in need. Every day, she prays for the lottery to be won. For her, going from humble beginnings to becoming a millionaire overnight will bring about significant change in their life.


“ Ako po ay nagpapasalamat una sa Panginoon sa biyayang ipinagkaloob sa akin at sa aking buong pamilya. Sa PCSO, maraming salamat at sana po ay marami pa kayong matulungang mga tao na umaasa sa inyo, maraming salamat po,” expressed by the winner.


Under the Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, a 20% tax will automatically be deducted from the jackpot prize. Under the PCSO charter, winnings should be claimed within one year from the date of draw, otherwise the same would be forfeited to form part of PCSO Charity Fund.


The agency reminds winners to secure their tickets and write their name and signature at the back. It must not be wrinkled, folded, or even have a single tear on it. The bar code must not be damaged, as it is an essential component of the ticket for validation. The lotto terminal should be able to read the bar code.


Winning numbers and other details of PCSO games, products, and services can be viewed at the official PCSO website at www.pcso.gov.ph, the official FB page at https://www.facebook.com/pcsoofficialsocialmedia, and PCSO GOV for YouTube

PCSO would like to thank the millions of lotto patrons nationwide for supporting PCSO gaming products. With the public’s continuous support, the agency is able to provide charity services to individuals and institutions in need of financial and medical assistance.



 
 

by Mark Lester F. Tejada/Justin B. Santos/Photos: Arnold T. Ramos/Edwin Lovino @Brand Zone | February 8, 2023




Mandaluyong City – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on January 30, 2023, released mandatory contributions and financial support for a total amount of ₱96,922,492.39, to various government institutions at the 4th Floor, PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City.


PCSO General Manager Melquiades A. Robles, assisted by Charity Assistance Department Manager Atty. Marissa O. Medrano and Treasury Department OIC-Division Chief Christine D. Viernesto, personally handed the check amounting to ₱63,623,000.00 to Philippine Air Force (PAF) represented by Col. Maria Socorro E. Posadas MC, for the procurement of medical equipment for several medical institutions.



The financial assistance granted to PAF was authorized by PCSO under Board Resolution No. 0453, s2019, for the purchase of X-Ray equipment for various PAF facilities namely: BGen. Benito N. Ebuen Air Base Hospital in Cebu City, the Wallace Air Base Station Medical Infirmary in La Union, the Edwin Andrews Air Base Hospital in Zamboanga City, and the Major Danilo A. Atienza Air Base Hospital in Cavite.

In photo: PCSO General Manager Mel Robles handed over the check to CHED Director IV for AFMS Rogelio T. Galera


In addition, the PCSO released mandatory contributions amounting to ₱33,163,121.30 to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) represented by Dr. Rogelio T. Galera, Director IV for Administrative, Financial & Management Service (AFMS) and ₱136,371.09 to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) represented by Commissioner Olivia “Bong” Coo.


Dr. Galera of CHED expressed his gratitude to the PCSO and said, “Kami po ay nagpapasalamat sa PCSO. Makakaasa po kayo na ang pondong nakalaan para sa Commission on Higher Education particularly sa Higher Education Development Fund, ay magagamit po sa pagpapalakas ng mas mataas na edukasyon nang sa gayon ay magkaroon ng pagkakataon na mapasama sa quality and relevant higher education ang mga estudyante at iba’t-ibang Higher Education Institutions.”



PSC Commissioner Bong Coo also acknowledged PCSO’s invaluable contribution to PSC. According to her, this contribution from PCSO would be of significant support to the nation's athletes in their preparation for the upcoming Southeast Asian Games, which will be hosted by Cambodia in May 2023.


The aforementioned institutions were grateful of the Agency's unwavering support and role as the government's charitable arm.


The PCSO is mandated by Republic Act No. 7722 to provide the Commission on Higher Education with a contribution equivalent to one percent (1%) of the gross sales of the lotto operation. In addition, thirty percent (30%) of the charity fund from the proceeds of six (6) Sweepstakes draw of lottery per annum is allocated to the Philippine Sports Commission, pursuant to Republic Act No. 6847.


“PCSO: Hindi Umuurong sa Pagtulong”



 
 

by Aaron Erwin E. Austria, Justin B. Santos / Photo by Arnold T. Ramos @Brand Zone | January 12, 2023




On December 16, 2022, PCSO General Manager Melquiades A. Robles signed the Agency Agreement of Great Lion Gaming Ventures Incorporated, STL AAC in the Province of Aklan; 888 Good Fortune Gaming Ventures Corporation for the Province of Antique, and 888 Good Fortune Gaming Ventures Corporation for the Province of Capiz. The three (3) AAC’s were converted from probationary to regular status after complying with the requirements under the 2020 STL – IRR.


STL helps PCSO raise revenue to support the agency’s key medical and charity programs, promote local business opportunities, generate jobs and fight illegal number games.



 
 
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