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by Info @Brand Zone | January 16, 2026
By: Aaron Erwin Austria / Photos by: Arnold Ramos & Edwin Lovino
In line with its commitment to public service, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) conducted a community-based outreach activity in Lipa, Batangas on January 9, 2026, delivering essential assistance to underserved sectors.
The initiative was led by PCSO Chairman Judge Felix Reyes, together with Directors Jennifer Guevara and Imelda Papin, and PCSO Batangas Branch Manager Brenda de Guzman. The initiative aimed to bring direct and timely assistance to underserved sectors, reinforcing PCSO’s commitment to accessible and responsive public service.
One of the beneficiaries, Ms. Turiana Suarez, a resident of San Benito, Lipa City, received ₱50,000.00 in medical assistance to help her family cover her hospital expenses. The assistance was requested through the Office of the Chairman and was personally handed over by the Chairman, reaffirming the agency’s unwavering dedication to bringing hope and relief to Filipinos in their most difficult moments.
In addition, a total of 2,000 Charitimba were distributed to residents of Barangays San Benito, Sto. Toribio, San Francisco, and San Celestino in Lipa City, most of whom were senior citizens. The outreach likewise extended support to education, with 80 college students from the same barangays receiving educational assistance to help them pursue their academic goals.
PCSO officials emphasized that the program aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to bring government programs and services closer to the people, particularly to those who need them most. Through initiatives like this, PCSO continues to strengthen its role as a partner of Filipinos in promoting welfare, resilience, and hope for a better future.
This outreach activity was implemented under PCSO’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program, which underscores the agency’s sustained commitment to inclusive development, social equity, and nation-building by ensuring that vital assistance reaches communities where it is needed most.
PCSO, Hindi Umuurong sa Pagtulong!
Two Bettors Split ₱104.5M SuperLotto 6/49 Jackpot
By: Jerwin Palo Nohay / Photos by: Edwin B. Lovino
Mandaluyong City, Philippines — Dreams came true for two lucky women, a senior
citizen from Los Baños, Laguna, and a housewife from Caloocan City, after they split
the staggering ₱104,548,763.10 jackpot in the SuperLotto 6/49 draw of the Philippine
Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on January 8, 2026.
Both claimed their prizes at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City on January 12,
2026.
The winning combination 09-11-30-12-24-26 was chosen by both winners using their
family members’ birthdates. Each ticket costs only ₱20.00, proving that even small bets
can lead to life-changing fortunes.
For the senior citizen, the win was the culmination of more than three decades of
persistence. She revealed plans to share her prize with her three siblings, who are also
elderly and unemployed. She also hopes to invest in a house and lot and start her own
family business.
“Mahigit tatlong dekada na ako sumusubok sa lotto at umaasa din na manalo para
mabago ang aking kapalaran. Mahirap at matanda na ako gusto ko naman guminhawa
ang buhay namin ng pamilya ko. Babahaginan ko din ang mga kapatid ko” she said.
Her advice to fellow lotto players was simple yet heartfelt, “Sa mga mananaya huwag
kayo mawawalan ng pagasa. May awa ang Diyos sa mga naniniwala sa kanya.”
The second winner, a 38-year-old housewife, has been an occasional lotto player for
more than a decade. While still undecided on how to use her share of the jackpot, she
intends to save a portion and treat the prize as a blessing from God.
Under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, a 20% tax is
automatically deducted from prizes above ₱10,000.
The SuperLotto 6/49 is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 9:00 p.m. via
live telecast on IBC-13 and D8TV. Winning numbers and other PCSO game details are
available on the official PCSO website and Facebook page.
“Sa Bawat Taya, May Kawanggawa!”
PCSO Turns Over ₱30,000 Worth of Medicines to Baguio District
By: Justin B. Santos
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), under the leadership of General
Manager Melquiades Robles, held a simple turnover ceremony for its latest medical
assistance initiative on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the PCSO Conservatory Building
in Mandaluyong City.
Representing the agency during the ceremony were Medical Services Department
Manager Dr. Clarissa Ferrer and Division Chief III Dr. Rouel Aparato. The beneficiary of
the donation was the lone district of Baguio, represented by Congressman Mauricio
Domogan, with Paulo Dela Cruz attending the event on his behalf.
PCSO turned over various boxes of essential medicines amounting to ₱30,000. The
donated supplies will support the district’s ongoing health programs, particularly medical missions and outreach activities aimed at assisting marginalized residents and senior citizens who have limited access to healthcare support.
According to PCSO, the initiative forms part of the agency’s continuing commitment to
extend medical aid to communities nationwide through its Medicine Donation Program,
one of the key components of its broader charity mandate. The agency emphasized that
such efforts are aligned with its mission to reinforce local health services and strengthen
public access to life-saving medications.
PCSO officials expressed optimism that the donation will help alleviate the medical
needs of Baguio residents and reinforce the district’s community health engagements.
The agency reaffirmed its dedication to sustaining medical and humanitarian assistance
programs, echoing its well-known commitment: “PCSO Hindi Umuurong sa Pagtulong!.”
by Info @Brand Zone | January 9, 2026
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Tuesday warmly welcomed 312 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) arriving from Kuwait in an activity dubbed “Bagong Taong Salubong sa OFWs.”
The activity was organized as a heartfelt welcome for OFWs returning home at the start of the year, recognizing their sacrifices and contributions to their families and to the nation. It also highlighted the government’s continued commitment to ensuring that Filipino migrant workers feel supported, valued, and cared for upon their arrival in the country.
Present during the event were OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan, PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles, PCSO Chairman Judge Felix P. Reyes (Ret.), and members of the PCSO Board of Directors, namely Jennifer E. Liongson-Guevara, Janet De Leon Mercado, and Imelda A. Papin.
As part of the program, PCSO distributed Charitimba, its in-kind assistance packages, to all the OFWs to help address their immediate needs and serve as a gesture of support as they reunite with their families.
PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles underscored the importance of welcoming OFWs home and reaffirmed PCSO’s role as a steadfast partner to their families in the Philippines while they work abroad.
“PCSO stands as a partner to your families here in the Philippines, ready to assist and provide support while you continue to work abroad. We want to assure you that you are not alone. As you strive to build a better future for your loved ones, PCSO remains committed to looking after the welfare of your families back home,” Robles said.
OWWA officials likewise reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to continuously provide welfare programs, reintegration assistance, and support services to OFWs and their families.
The PCSO Bagong Taong Salubong sa OFWs forms part of PCSO’s ongoing social responsibility initiatives, carried out in close coordination with partner agencies, to extend timely assistance and compassion to Filipino workers and their families.
Quick Market Errand Turns into P19-M PCSO Lotto Win for Couple
By: Justin B. Santos and Nomar G. Reynon
A simple trip to the public market turned into a life-changing moment for a husband and wife who claimed the ₱19-million jackpot prize from the year-end 6/42 lotto draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).
The couple emerged as the lone winner of the 6/42 lotto drawn on December 30, 2025, which yielded the winning combination 06-32-29-24-37-04. The jackpot prize was officially claimed on January 5, 2026, at the Sun Plaza Building in Mandaluyong City, where the winners also shared their story during a brief interview with PCSO officials.
According to the couple,they decided to try their luck through a Lucky Pick during their usual stroll to the public market while preparing for the New Year celebration. What seemed like an ordinary routine unexpectedly resulted in a fortune that would alter the course of their lives.
The winners revealed that they had long been playing the lotto, faithfully trying their luck on a set of preferred number combinations over the years. Despite their persistence, their chosen numbers had never yielded a win, not even a three-digit combination or a “balik-taya.” This prompted them to occasionally rely on Lucky Pick entries, including the ticket that eventually won the jackpot.
The husband shared that when he checked the winning numbers the next day, he was briefly stunned. It was hard to focus on their New Year’s Eve celebration as the reality of their good fortune slowly sank in.
With the unexpected win, the couple shared that the husband has decided not to return to work as seafarer, saying he’s already spent many years away from his family and wants to slow down. Instead, they plan to focus on rebuilding their life together.
One of their main priorities is starting a small business for steady income, while setting aside part of their winnings to cover their child’s medical need.
The PCSO once again reminds the public that lottery games are games of chance and encourages everyone to play responsibly, while highlighting that the lotto continues to transform lives, sometimes in the most unexpected moments.
Sa Bawat Taya May Kawanggawa!
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