OWWA, PCSO Welcome Home OFWs Arriving from Kuwait in “Bagong Taong Salubong sa OFWs”

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.

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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!