PCSO Donates Medical Aid to High School, Extends Aid to Fire-Hit Families in Taytay, Rizal

by Info - @Brand Zone | September 10, 2025

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By: Leila Valencia/ Photos by Arnold Ramos

On September 8, 2025, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), through the initiative of Director Janet De Leon Mercado, turned over medical equipment to Casimiro A. Ynares Sr. Memorial National High School (CAYSMNHS). The donation included four nebulizers, four blood pressure apparatus, and four oxygen tanks.

The equipment was warmly received by Virgilio Ramos, Principal of CAYSMNHS, along with the school’s doctors and nurses. According to Ramos, “These medical supplies will be a great help in ensuring that the health needs of our students are properly addressed and taken care of.”

Following the turnover, Director Mercado immediately proceeded to the Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, where 15 families who lost their homes in a fire incident at Rowenas Garden, Barangay Dolores, Taytay, Rizal, last September 5, 2025, are temporarily sheltered. Together with Barangay Councilor Christian Carlos Cruz, Director Mercado led the distribution of 15 ChariTimba food packs as a way to extend PCSO’s continued support and compassion for the affected residents.

This initiative is part of the agency’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, which aims to deliver assistance and support for the health and welfare of the Filipino youth and communities in need.

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Pensioner from Gumaca, Quezon Wins ₱89.5M SuperLotto Jackpot Using Children’s Birth Dates

By: Jerwin Palo Nohay / Photo by: Ericson Delos Reyes

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced that a 78-year-old man

from Gumaca, Quezon, has won the ₱89,548,070.20 jackpot prize in the SuperLotto 6/49

draw held on August 19, 2025.

The lucky millionaire is a father of six who relies solely on a ₱2,000.00 monthly pension

from the Social Security System (SSS). He shared that he had been playing PCSO’s

lottery since it started in the Philippines and consistently used a combination of his

children’s birth dates as his “alagang numbers.”

“Ito ay isang biyaya kaya taos-puso akong

nagpapasalamat sa Diyos at sa PCSO sa

pagkakataong ito. Mababago na aming buhay!”

he said while claiming his prize at PCSO’s main

office in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.

The winning ticket, bearing the combination 17-27-21-30-15-12, was purchased from a lottery outlet

along Bonifacio St. in Gumaca. The winner stated that he plans to deposit the prize in a bank and useit to secure the future of his 6 children.

Meanwhile, PCSO reminds the public that jackpot prizes can only be claimed at its main

office. Claimants must present the original winning ticket and two valid government-issued

IDs. Under Republic Act 1169, lotto tickets are valid for one year from the date of the

draw. Prizes not claimed within this period will be forfeited and will be automatically

transferred to the Charity Fund.

In accordance with the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, a 20% tax

is automatically deducted from winnings exceeding ₱10,000.

The SuperLotto 6/49 draw is held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 9:00 PM,

broadcast live on IBC-13 and D8TV. For official results and updates on PCSO games and

services, the public is encouraged to visit the PCSO website and its verified social media

channels.

“PCSO, Sa Bawat Taya may Kawanggawa!”

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Batangas Bettor Wins ₱386 Million Ultra Lotto 6/58 Jackpot with Lucky Pick

An employee from Batangas has become the newest multi-millionaire after winning the ₱386,153,104.80 jackpot in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw held on August 22, 2025, thanks to a Lucky Pick number combination.

The winning ticket, with the combination 01-34-44-27-57-16, was purchased at a lotto outlet along National Road, Barangay Bolbok, Batangas City. The bettor spent ₱60.00 for three sets of Lucky Pick combinations worth ₱20 each, and one of them turned out to be the life-changing winning numbers.

Being a loyal lotto player, the winner has been placing bets since 2008. As a devoted family man, he said he will use the prize to establish a small business, secure his children's future, and provide support to his siblings.  

In accordance with the Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, prizes above ₱10,000.00 are subject to 20% tax and must be claimed within one year from the draw date; otherwise, they will be forfeited under Republic Act 1169, the PCSO Charter. Ultra Lotto 6/58 draws are conducted every Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday at 9:00 PM and are aired live over IBC-13, PTV4 (D8TV), and the PCSO Games Online Hub Facebook page.

Sa Bawat Taya May Kawanggawa

PCSO strengthens healthcare support with billions in assistance; more patient transport vehicles for communities

by Info @Brand Zone | September 8, 2025

Manila — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday hosted the 2025 Charity Summit, underscoring the agency’s strong performance in delivering healthcare and charity services nationwide while reinforcing partnerships to expand its reach.

Attended by more than 250 stakeholders from the national government, non-government organization, civic groups, and beneficiaries, the Charity Summit 2025, with the theme “Serving More Through Greater Collaboration,” highlighted PCSO’s accomplishments and beneficiaries served, as well as its upcoming programs designed to reach underserved and last-mile communities.

PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles shared the agency’s major milestones, including the ₱7.97 billion worth of medical assistance extended since 2022, benefitting nearly one million patients nationwide. “These numbers represent lives saved, families given hope, and communities better served,” Robles said. “Every patient we help, every hospital we support, and every patient transport vehicle we turn over brings us closer to a healthier and more compassionate Philippines.”

Robles also reported that PCSO’s Medical Transport Vehicle Donation Program has already distributed 1,297 Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) across all regions, and is close to its target of providing 1,724 PTVs by year's end, covering the whole country.

The agency likewise emphasized the impact of its Institutional Partnership Program, which since 2022 has released ₱68.28 million to 122 institutions caring for children, orphans, indigent patients, and persons with special needs.

Under its Medical Equipment Donation Program, PCSO has delivered ₱103 million worth of medical equipment to 14 hospitals since 2022. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, nearly ₱22 million worth of equipment was turned over to hospitals, strengthening their capacity to serve patients in need.

PCSO Chairperson Judge Felix P. Reyes (Ret.) shared that the true strength of charity lies in collaboration — when government, civil society, and the private sector work hand in hand. “The true power of charity lives not on individual acts but in the synergy of many working together – whether you are from government, civil society, or the private sector. PCSO has long stood as a pillar of public service, and we know that our impact is magnified when we listen,” Chairperson Reyes said.

Looking ahead, PCSO will continue strengthening its efforts by working with government hospitals through its Medical Equipment Program, extending care through mobile dental clinic units, and supporting last-mile and island communities with sea patient transport vehicles.

These initiatives reflect the agency’s continuing response to the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen and modernize the healthcare system.

PCSO also underscored the importance of building stronger partnerships with NGOs and community organizations to ensure that more programs can be realized and more Filipinos can be reached.

The summit brought together partners from government, civil society, and the private sector in a shared commitment to expand access to healthcare and charity services for Filipinos.

More than just an occasion to present accomplishments, it became a call to strengthen collaboration and deepen the impact of every program.

“As we gather here in this summit, let us take home three important truths: first, that

collaboration makes our mission possible; second, that every program is not just about numbers, but about lives and families touched; and third, that together, we can and we will serve more Filipinos in greater and more meaningful ways,” Robles said.

PCSO Joins Unified Senior Citizens’ Medical and Dental Mission Program in Calamba, Laguna

by Info @Brand Zone | August 15, 2025

PCSO Joins Unified Senior Citizens’ Medical and Dental Mission Program

Calamba City, Laguna – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) participated in a medical and dental mission program organized by the Unified Senior Citizens of Calamba on August 8, 2025, at the Jose Rizal Coliseum.

Led by Dr. Rouel Aparato and the entire PCSO Medical and Dental Mission Team, numerous senior citizens availed of free medical consultations, dental check-ups and extractions, and electrocardiogram (ECG) services. The PCSO also distributed free medicines and vitamins to the patients in attendance.

Unified Senior Citizens President Winston Malabanan expressed his gratitude to the PCSO for prioritizing the welfare of the elderly, noting that the needs of senior citizens should always be given the attention they deserve.

The initiative was made possible through the collaboration of PCSO with both public and private partners, underscoring the importance of collective efforts in promoting public health. Key partners included PhilHealth, Pamana Medical Center, and the Calamba City Health Office, among others.

Aside from the medical and dental services, the program also included short health talks on proper nutrition, common illnesses among seniors, and the importance of regular check-ups. Informational materials were given to encourage healthy living habits.

Through its active participation in community health initiatives, the PCSO reaffirms its commitment to uplifting the well-being of Filipinos, particularly the elderly, by delivering accessible and quality health services where they are most needed.