PCSO Donates P2.3-M financial assistance to 3 NGOs

by Info @Brand Zone | Mar. 3, 2025

By: Mark Lester F. Tejada / Photos by: Arnold T. Ramos

Mandaluyong City – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has provided a total of P2.3 million in financial assistance to three non-government institutions dedicated to caring for abandoned, neglected, and surrendered children. The ceremonial turnover was held on February 24, 2025 at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City.  

PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles personally handed over the donation checks, each amounting to P1,000,000.00, to Sr. Martha Gamolo, Administrator of Hospicio de San Jose, Inc., and Mely Reluya, Center Administrator of White Cross, Inc. Meanwhile, Melanie Alog, Executive Director of Alay Pag-Asa Christian Foundation, Inc., received P300,000.00 in financial aid.  

These institutions provide shelter, care, and support to vulnerable children which focus on their development and family empowerment to help improve their overall quality of life. The donations will help sustain and enhance their programs, including healthcare, feeding programs, and other essential services for their beneficiaries.  

This initiative is part of PCSO’s Institutional Partnership Program (IPP), which aims to extend financial support to various welfare agencies and charitable medical facilities. 

PCSO, Hindi Umuurong sa Pagtulong!

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Cebuano claims ₱109-M SuperLotto 6/49 jackpot

By: Leila Valencia/Photo by Mark Lester Tejada

Mandaluyong City. – February 27, 2025 – A Cebuano resident has claimed the ₱109,545,674.80 jackpot prize from the MegaLotto 6/49 drawn on Sunday, February 23, 2025. The winning numbers are 40-34-32-26-21-12. 

The fortunate winner, a dedicated lottery player for 41 years, spanning both traditional sweepstakes and lotto games, purchased his winning ticket in advance on Saturday February 22nd, at a lotto outlet in Cebu City.

He remained unaware of his win until Tuesday, February 25, when he attempted to replay the same numbers. A lotto teller informed him that the numbers had already been declared the winning combination. He and his wife then hurriedly checked the tickets he purchased in advance, confirming his win. He plans to invest his newfound wealth in expanding their existing family contracting business, ensuring a secure future for his loved ones.

Claiming the jackpot requires the winner to present their original, signed ticket and two valid government-issued IDs.  As per the TRAIN Law, a 20% tax is deducted from prizes exceeding ₱10,000. Winners have one year from the draw date to claim their prizes. Unclaimed winnings will be forfeited and added to the PCSO Charity Fund, supporting various charitable programs.  

Lotto 6/42 is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:00 PM and is broadcast live on IBC TV 13 and the PCSO Games Online Hub Facebook page.

Housewife Wins P314.6-M Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot with Lucky Pick

by Info @Brand Zone | Feb. 19, 2025

Mandaluyong City – A 59-year-old housewife is the latest multi-millionaire after winning the Php314,591,292.80 jackpot prize in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 drawn on Sunday, January 5, 2025, with the winning combination 36-46-16-19-23-27.

The combination was generated through a Lucky Pick (LP), where numbers are randomly chosen by a system.

The lone winner purchased her ticket at an outlet inside SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. She recounted that she and her relatives were window shopping when they came across the lotto outlet and decided to place a bet on a whim. It was only the following day, after viewing the lotto results on the PCSO Online Games Hub Facebook page, that she discovered her life-changing win.

She claimed her prize on February 5, 2025, at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Main Office in Mandaluyong City. A regular lottery player for the past five years, she plans to use her winnings for investments, savings, and to help her family and relatives.

“Sa mga mananaya po kagaya ko, taya lang po nang taya kung may budget kasi totoong may swerte pong dumarating. Isipin din po natin na nakakatulong tayo sa ganitong paraan sa ating kapwa,” she shared. 

Under PCSO guidelines, jackpot winners must present the original signed winning ticket and two valid government-issued IDs at the PCSO Main Office to claim their prize. 

As mandated by the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, prizes exceeding Php10,000 are subject to a 20% tax deduction. Winners have one (1) year from the draw date to claim their winnings; otherwise, the same will be forfeited and added to the PCSO Charity Fund to support various charitable programs.

The Ultra Lotto 6/58 draws take place every Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday at 9:00 PM and are broadcast live on IBC-13, D8TV, and the PCSO Games Online Hub Facebook page.

“Sa Bawat Taya, May Kawanggawa”

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Lotto patron from Samar bags P25-M MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot

By: Justin B. Santos/ Photos by Edwin B. Lovino and Ericson L. Delos Reyes

Mandaluyong City. A native from Samar won the P25-million jackpot of the MegaLotto 6/45 drawn on Monday, Feb. 03, with the winning combination 31  -  04 -  17 - 07 - 19 - 27.

He immediately claimed his winnings at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City the day after the draw, Feb. 04, 2025.

The winner shared that he has been betting on the same combination since 1996. He has won minor prizes on two separate occasions, hitting four and five out of the six-number combination. 

“Bago naman ako nanalo natuklasan ko na ang PCSO ay may mga progragmang pang-kawanggawa tulad ng medical assistance sa mga less fortunate nating kababayan, mga ambulansya na nakikita ko sa mga probinsya at marami pang iba. Kahit po hindi ako nananalo alam ko na nakaka-ambag ako sa kanilang magagandang programa. Hindi ko akalain na ako naman ay kakabig dahil naswertehan ko ang jackpot kaya nagpapasalamat naman ako sa Panginoon na ipinagkaloob nya sa akin ang malaking tulong na ito.”

After claiming his prize, he offered a message to those who continue to doubt the integrity of the PCSO lottery games. “Totoo po ang lotto at eto na po ako nanalo ng jackpot. Kaya sa mga hindi naniniwala, ito po ay swertehan talaga, hindi po nakakababa ng estado sa buhay kung kayo po ay may extrang naitabi at sumubok sa isang marangal na panalo bukod pa ay nakakatulong tayo sa ating mga kababayan.”

The MegaLotto 6/45 draws take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00pm and broadcast live on IBC13, D8TV, and the PCSO Games Online Hub Facebook Page.

‘’Sa Bawat Taya, May Kawanggawa’’

PCSO Distributes 50 Emergency Go Bags, 150 Hygiene Kits in Rizal

by Info @Brand Zone | Feb. 19, 2025

By: Mark Lester F. Tejada and Leila N. Valencia / Photos by: Ericson L. Delos Reyes

Taytay, Rizal – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) handed out 50 emergency grab-and-go bags to participants of the Duster Fun Run held last Friday, February 7, 2025, in Taytay, Rizal.

These bags are emergency kits filled with items a person would need to survive on his own for several days after a disaster or calamity like earthquakes or severe flooding.

On the same day, the PCSO, through the office of Director Janet Mercado, also distributed 150 hygiene kits to residents of Barangay San Andres in Tanay, Rizal. 

Taytay Mayor Allan De Leon expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the PCSO saying, “I am grateful to PCSO for its unwavering support and active participation in our community activity, which aims to promote inclusivity and ensure equal access to resources”. Likewise, Barangay San Andres Chairperson Sofia Dela Rosa extended her deep appreciation to the Agency.

These initiatives are part of the PCSO's ongoing advocacy to provide aid and support to citizens through its Gender and Development (GAD) program.

PCSO, Hindi Umuurong Sa Pagtulong!