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February 13, 2017 - The pre-celebration of Valentine’s Day became more meaningful as PCSO employees extended their compassionate service by giving a true humanitarian gift to save lives. Twenty-four employees participated in the joint activity of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and Philippine Red Cross “Alay na Dugo sa Araw ng mga Puso”.

Every day, the PRC needs 2500-3000 blood units to meet the blood demand of Filipinos. The PRC needs healthy individuals to take a leap, roll up their sleeves and save a life! This year, PCSO is proud to have contributed to fulfilling the rising demand for blood donors, through the generosity of the following employees: NACINO, JAMES VINCENT ESPIRITU, NORMAN S. SICAT, ALEXANDER P. CEDRO, CORAZON

BENNETTE V.BONGGON, DANICA CAISSA A. PASCO, CARLOS C.TOLENTINO, ARRIANE MAE C. MARIANO, CATHERINE P.SULAŇA, DINA MARIZ B. MARIANO, ALLAN F.ERA, BELINDA D. JULIAN, GERALD T.HERNANDEZ, ARTEMIO VICENTE D.

CHICAY, EPHRAIM MARK P.

IGNACIO, EDMUNDO A. DE LEON, CHRISTIAN R.MACARAIG, JOSHUA BENHUR R.

CEDRO, LARRY R.

BAUTISTA, CHRISTOPHER C.

VIÑAS, NIKKO C.

VERDEERA JR., RICHARD F. GUNAO, SALVADOR B.LARAYA, DONNA P. LACORTE, FRANCESCA N.

2017 Sweepstakes Employees Union ElectionBy: Lowela Y. Lupisan

“There is no greater calling than to serve your Brother. And, no greater

satisfaction than to have done it well.”~Walter Reuther

The Sweepstakes Employees Union (SEU), the sole bargaining agent of the PCSO employees to the management, set its election for 2017 on January 20, 2017. The poll would determine the next leadership of the union in the next three years. Winners of the election will serve the general membership up to 2019.

This year’s election is considered by many to be one of the most important elections in the history of SEU.

The next leadership is not only expected to secure the benefits of its members and ensure that employees continuously receive them but is also tasked to protect the rights and advance the interest of the general membership. Mode of election. The SEU Committee on Election (COMELEC) adopt Bloc Voting as the mode of election for this year in accordance with SEU Board Resolution No. 6, series of 2016, approved by the SEU

Executive Board on November 8, 2016. Under this mode of polling, the registered parties must have a political platform that will serve as a manifesto of the party’s principal goals and stand on important issues. During the January 6 general assembly, SEU COMELEC Chairperson Reynaldo Z. Empremiado ascertained the use of Bloc Voting as a mode of election in one of the previous SEU elections.

Filing of Certificate of Candidacy. Three parties namely Partido ng Nagkakaisang Manggagawa sa PCSO (PNMP), PCSO Employees’ Party (PEP), and TUGON and 22 contenders from 19 departments and executive offices for department representative positions filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) on January 6, 2017 at the SEU COMELEC office. The Accounting and Budget Department did not have a candidate for department representative for this year’s election. The contending parties vied for the seven (7) positions (President, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer and Auditor) in the SEU Executive Board.

Campaign period and paraphernalia. The COMELEC set, January 9 to 18, 2017, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm as the allowed date and time for campaigning. Flyers and sample ballots with a maximum size of 4 inches by 5 inches

were the only campaign paraphernalia allowed by the COMELEC. Posting of posters, streamers and loud audio were not allowed during the campaign period.

Election day. SEU members in the head office started casting their votes on January 20 in their respective polling precincts as early as 9:00 o’clock in the morning. Voting ended at exactly 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon. Casting of votes by the

members in the branch offices commenced on January 16 and cast ballots were immediately returned in sealed envelopes and received by the SEU COMELEC at PCSO Head Office in Mandaluyong City. Members assigned at the extension offices in San Marcelino, Manila and Lung Center

Alay na Dugo sa Araw ng mga Puso

By: Antoinette S. Escario

SEU members from the head office casting their votes as early as 9:00 o’clock in the morning on January 20. 2017.

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The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office headed by Chairman Jose Jorge E. Corpuz travelled all the way to Davao City to turn over six ambulance units to its recipients in the provinces of Davao del Norte and Davao del Sur. The turn over ceremony was held at the People’s Park in Davao City on February 24, 2017. Present to witness the event were Department of Health Secretary Dr. Paulyn Jean B. Rosell – Ubial, PCSO Director Marlon U. Balite, Assistant General Manager for Administrative Sector Julieta F. Aseo, Assets and Supply Management Department Manager Atty. Reena Yumina Yason – San Agustin and Mindanao Department Manager Gloria C. Ybañez.

During the short program, Dra. Josephine Villafuerte, City Health Officer of Davao City delivered the opening remarks. Short messages from Chairman Corpuz and Davao City Assistant Administrator Atty. Dwight Domingo in behalf of Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte followed.

The ambulance units were given to Panabo City and Municipality of Sto. Tomas in Davao Del Norte; Paquibato District Hospital, The Dr. Gerry Cunanan Mindanao Heart Fd., Inc, Bureau of Fire Protection, Regional Office XI, and Marilog Safe Birthing Home in Davao City. They were represented by their Mayors, Municipal and City Health Officers, President, Regional Director and Chief of Hospital.

PCSO’s Ambulance Donation program has gone a long way, but PCSO will not stop until all local government units, government hospitals,

Chairman Corpuz delivering his message during the turn over ceremony

The recipients of six ambulance units in Davao with Chairman Jose Jorge E. Corpuz, Secre-tary Dr. Paulyn Jean B. Rosell – Ubial, Director Marlon U. Balite, AGM Julieta F. Aseo and

BM Gloria C. Ybañez

municipal health offices, and other health institutions/facilities especially those from poverty-stricken areas nationwide are equipped with ambulance that will serve as an emergency transport of patients in their areas.

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PCSO DONATES AMBULANCE TO TIGBAUAN, ILOILO- On February 21, 2017, PCSO General Manager Alexander F. Balutan (2nd from left) led the turnover of the key of a new ambulance to Mr Orvillo Tangente (3rd from left), Municipal Administrator of Tigbauan, Iloilo. The ambulance donation will be for the use of the Tigbauan Municipal Health office. The simple ceremony was held at the PCSO head office in Sun Plaza Bldg., Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City. Also in photo are: Edwin Mackay, Consultant (1st from left), Harry Sazon and Eduard Cadua (4th and 5th from left). (Laura M. Jacinto/ Photo by Archie Sopenasky)

PCSO DONATES AMBULANCE TO NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Alexander F. Balutan (left) hands over the symbolic key to Mr. Aniceto Frany, President of Pinag-isang Samahan ng mga Alumni (PAG-ASA) – NEUST on February 28, 2017 at the PCSO Head Office, Sun Plaza Bldg., Shaw Blvd. in Mandaluyong City. Also in photo are PAG-ASA - NEUST Vice President Mr. Andres Cruz and Mr. Edwin Rivera (Photo by: Archie S.J. Sopenasky)

PCSO DONATES SIX AMBULANCE UNITS IN DAVAO(by: Roselle S. Dela Umbria / Photos by: Eugenio Darcy M. Geronimo)

AMBULANCE DONATION


AMBULANCE UNITS FOR VARIOUS RECIPIENTS

IN LA UNION AND CAMARINES NORTE(Justin Santos/ Arnold Ramos)

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairperson, Jose Jorge E. Corpuz together with Assets and Supply Management Department Manager, Atty. Reena Yumina M. Yason led the formal turn-over of ambulance units to various recipients in La Union (La Union Medical Center) and Camarines Norte (Municipality of Paracale and Lizaso Hospital) on February 6, 2013 at the 4th floor, Executive Office, Sun Plaza Building, Mandaluyong City. The Ambulance Donation Program provides hospitals, municipalities and Local Government Units with ambulance units to service local emergency patients in their respective areas.

PCSO Chairperson Jose Jorge Elizalde Corpuz with Congresswoman Sandra Y. Eriguel of the 2nd District of La Union and the staff of the La Union Medical Center pose for a photo opportunity at the PCSO Executive Office at the 4th floor, Sun Plaza Building in Mandaluyong City

PCSO Chairperson Jose Jorge E. Corpuz (2nd from left) together with Assets and Supplies Management Department Manager Atty. Reena Yumina M. Yason hands the symbolic key to the recipients from Camarines Norte (Dra. Erlinda P. Lizaso of the Lizaso Hospital and Mayor Lourdes Villamonte Briguera and her MHO Dra. Virginia B. Mazo ( in order L-R)

PCSO DONATES 17 AMBULANCE UNITS TO LGUs, NGOs AND

GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS (By: Leila Valencia / Arnold Ramos)

Topmost photo: PCSO General Manager Alexander F. Balutan, Chairperson Jose Jorge E. Corpuz and and Dir. Marlon Balite (3rd, 4th from left and 3rd from right, respectively) with the mayors from the municipalities of Zamboangita, Negros Oriental, Milaor, Camarines Sur, Cabusao, Camarines Sur, Orani Bataan and Kianga, Ifugao. Lower left photo: PCSO Chairperson Corpuz, GM Balutan and Dir. Balite with municipal heath officers and chief of hospitals from the various government hospitals from Sorsogon. Lower right photo: Mandaon Medicare Community Hospital representatives and Medical Officer Dr. Salvador C. Estipona (3rd from right).

On February 1, 2017 PCSO Chairperson Jose Jorge E. Corpuz, General Manager Alexander F. Balutan and Director Manuel Balite led the turnover of ambulance units to local government units (LGUs) - Municipalities of Zamboangita, Negros Oriental, Milaor, Camarines Sur, Cabusao, Camarines Sur, Orani Bataan and Kianga, Ifugao, Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., (BFCCCII), Bureau of Fire Protection Regional Office V-Legazpi City, Albay and government hospitals - Dr. Fernando B. Duran Sr. Memorial Hospital, Sorsogon City, Irosin District Hospital-Irosin, Vicente L. Peralta Memorial District Hospital-Catilla, Donsol District Hospital-Donsol, Salvador R. Encinas District Hospital-Gubat, Matnog Medicare Community Hospital-Matnog, Pantaleon G. Gotladera Memorila Hospital-Bulan, Magallenes Medicare Hospital-Magallans and Prieto Diaz Municipal Hospital and Mandaon Medicare Community Hospital from Masbate. The turnover ceremony for the 17 ambulance units was held at the PCSO Head Office at Conservatory Building, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. Recipients also had the chance to witness the live morning Lotto Draw at the PCSO Draw Court. The PCSO Ambulance Donation Program aims to provide ambulance units to hospitals, health institutions, municipalities, provinces and city health offices in different priority areas.

Left photo: PCSO Chairperson Corpus, GM Balutan and Dir. Balite with Region 5 Dir. CSupt. Igmedio U. Bontoc (center) and staff of Bureau of Fire Protection Regional Office V-Legazpi City, Albay. Right photo: Chairperson Corpuz, GM Balutan and Dir. Balite with the President of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., (BFCCCII) Bacolod City Mr. Alfredo G. Barcelona (center) and Jorge Lim (2nd from right).

On February 20, 2017, PCSO General Manager Alexander F. Balutan (5th from left) led the turnover of ambulance units to local government units (LGUs) – Municipalities from Zamboanga del Norte (Siocon, Leon B. Postigo, Kalawit, Jose Dalman), Municipality of Majayjay, Laguna and Municipality of Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay, government hospitals- Dr. Jose Rizal Memorial Hospital-Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte Medical Center-Dipolog City, Labuan Public Hospital-Labuan Zamboanga City, Mindanao Central Sanitarium-Pasobolong, Zamboanga City and Ospital ng Palawan-Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, non- government organizations (NGOs) Veterans Federation of the Philippines-Ermita, Manila, Philippine Red Cross-Zamboanga del Norte Chapter and - Zamboanga City Chapter. The turnover ceremony for the 14 ambulance units was held at the PCSO Head Office at Conservatory Building, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. Recipients also had the chance to witness the live morning Lotto Draws at the PCSO Draw Court. The PCSO Ambulance Donation Program aims to provide ambulance units to hospitals, health institutions, municipalities, provinces and city health offices in different priority areas. (By: Leila N. Valencia, Photo by: Eric delos Reyes)


PCSO TURNS OVER 12 AMBULANCE UNITS TO THE PROVINCES OF EASTERN AND NORTHERN SAMAR

(by: Roselle Dela Umbria / Photos by: Justin Santos)

After visiting the province of Leyte, PCSO General Manager Alexander F. Balutan and some PCSO officials travelled to Eastern, Samar to formally turn over 12 ambulance units to its recipients in the provinces of Eastern and Northern Samar.

The turnover ceremony was held on February Management Department Manager Atty. Reena Yumina Yason, Western Samar OIC- Branch Manager Engr. Edmund Kaizer Hidalgo and Southern Samar OIC-Manager Lester Trongkoso.

The recipients of the ambulance units were the Municipalities of San Julian, Sulat, Balangiga, Oras and Arteche, Eastern Samar; Municipalities of Mapanas, Lope de Vega, and Palapag, Northern Samar; PHO Provincial Blood Bank, Catarman, Northern Samar, San Antonio District Hospital, Northern Samar, Municipality of Motiong, Samar, and St. Camillus Hospital, Calbayog City, Samar.

Ambulance Donation Program is one of the programs of PCSO that aims to equip local government units, government hospitals, municipal health offices, and other health institutions/facilities nationwide with ambulance units to immediately respond to the needs of patients from poverty-stricken areas for emergency transport and quick access to health care.

(Left photo) PCSO General Manager Alexander F. Balutan (4th from left) with the recipients of ambulance units in the Province of Eastern Samar. (Right photo) GM Balutan (4th from left) with the recipients of ambulance units in the Province of Northern Samar. Also in photos were Taft, Eastern Samar Mayor Marian June Libanan (4th from right), (L-R) Western Samar Southern OIC-Branch Manager Engr. Edmund Kaizer Hidalgo (left photo)/ Southern Samar OIC Branch Manager Lester Trongkoso (right photo), Assistant General Manager for Administrative Sector Julieta F. Aseo and Assistant General Manager for Branch Operations Sector Remeliza M. Gabuyo.

PCSO TURNS OVER NINE AMBULANCE UNITS TO THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE

(by: Roselle Dela Umbria / Photos by: Justin Santos)

To continue with its mission of providing health care facilities to the Filipino people, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) represented by General Manager Alexander F. Balutan once again travelled miles to formally turn over nine ambulance units to the Province of Leyte. The turn over ceremony was held on February 3, 2017 at Patio Victoria, San Jose, Tacloban City. Also present during the event were PCSO Assistant

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Alexander F. Balutan (Center) with the recipients of nine ambulance units in the Province of Leyte during the turn over ceremony held on February 3, 2017 at Patio Victoria, San Jose, Tacloban City. GM Balutan was assisted by Assistant General Manager for Branch Operations Sector Ms. Remeliza M. Gabuyo (5th from left), Assistant General Manager for Administrative Sector Ms. Julieta F. Aseo (4th from left), and Leyte OIC-Branch Manager Mr. Genciano C. Creer (behind AGM Gabuyo).

General Manager for Branch Operations Ms. Remeliza M. Gabuyo, Assistant General Manager for Administrative Sector Ms. Julieta F. Aseo, Assets and Supply Management Department Manager Atty. Reena Yumina Yason and Leyte OIC- Branch Manager Genciano C. Creer.

The recipients of the ambulance units were the Municipality of Kawayan, Biliran, Municipalities of La Paz, Merida, and Calubian, Leyte, City of Ormoc, Leyte, Tabango Community Hospital in Tabango Leyte, Schistosomiasis Hospital in Palo, Leyte, Bureau of Fire Protection – Tacloban City Fire Station, and Tacloban City Women’s Club Mother & Child Puericulture Center., Inc.

In the message given by GM Balutan during the said event, he congratulated the Leytenos for the fast recovery from the catastrophe that happened in the province 3 years

ago. According to him, PCSO is open to any health-related assistance that they need, affirming the presence of PCSO’s Branch Office in the province to accommodate their requests. His message ended with an appeal to support the Agency’s products like the recently launched Expanded Small Town Lottery, which generate funds for charity programs.

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PCSO DONATES MEDICINES TO TAU GAMMA PHI - SAN SEBASTIAN CHAPTER. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) through the Medical Services Department represented by Ms. Joanne Alonzo (left photo, center) and Mr. Sotero Miguel (right) turn over the medicines to Mr. Arlen Donn Olores (left), Member of Tau Gamma Phi – San Sebastian Chapter in behalf of their Alumni President Mr. Edwin Alumno on February 7, 2017 at the PCSO Extension Office in Lung Center of the Philippines, Quezon City. Said medicines will be used for their outreach program. Medicine Donation is one of the programs of PCSO to help the LGUs and NGOs in the delivery of primary health care services in the local community. (Roselle Dela Umbria/ Photos by: Arnold Ramos)

Representatives of Bro. Erickson Orbon of Manuel A. Roxas Memorial Lodge No. 152 F & AM received the medicines from PCSO Medical Services Department (MSD) personnel Ms. Joanne Alonzo (left).

PCSO donates medicines. On February 8, 2017, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), through the PCSO Medicine Donation Program, donates medicines to Manuel A. Roxas Memorial Lodge No. 152 F & AM at the PCSO Extension Office at Lung Center of the Philippines, Quezon City. Representative of Bro. Erickson Orbon received the medicines which will be used during their medical and dental mission for the residents of Iriga City. The PCSO Medicine Donation Program aims to augment the needed medicines of qualified government and non-government agencies to enable them to implement efficient and effective health care services. (By: Leila Valencia/ Arnold Ramos.)

PCSO DONATES MEDICINES TO 5th DISTRICT OF CAVITE - The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) recently donated medicines to the 5th District of Cavite on February 9, 2017 at the Lung Center of the Philippines. Ms. Joanne Alonzo from the Satellite Division of Medical Services Department facilitated the release of medicines to Mr. Jessie L. Bayugo, representative from the Office of the

Municipal Mayor of the 5th District of Cavite. PCSO Medicine Donation Program (In Kind) provides augmentation of the needed medicines to qualified public and private institutions engaged in health programs and health care services. (Laura M. Jacinto/Photo by Edwin B. Lovino)

On February 15, 2017, the PCSO Medical Services Department donated medicines to the following recipients; Virgin of Carmen High School in Tiwi,Albay; Gusi Peace Prize Foundation; Barangay Gulod, District 5, Quezon City; and Panlalawigang Piitan Ng Nueva Ecija. The turnover of medicines was held at the PCSO Pharmacy at the Lung Center of the Philippines and was facilitated by Ms. Joanne Alonzo,Nurse II of the Satellite Division in the presence of MSD staff Ma. Virginia Ricafranca and Sotero Miguel. The PCSO Medicine Donation Program (in kind) provides augmentation of the needed medicines given to qualified LGUs, Government Agencies, non-profit organizations or associations committed to health programs and welfare services. (Laura M. Jacinto / Photos by: Edwin B. Lovino)

(L-R) Dr.Evelyn T a n t a m c o Gusi, Barry S. Gusi,Chairman of Gusi Peace Prize Foundation receive medicine donation from PCSO.

Ms. Joanne Alonzo (right) facilitates the release of medicines to Barangay Gulod, District 5, Quezon City represented by Anthony Gabriel (left).

Representative from P a n l a l a w i g a n g Piitan Ng Nueva Ecija Myrna J. Reyes (2nd from left) receives medicine from PCSO Medical Services Dept. staff Ma. Virginia Ricafranca, Joanne Alonzo and Sotero Miguel .

MEDICINEDONATION

Sr. Leticia C. Cerdeño , AR (center) from Virgin of Carmen High School, Tiwi,Albay with Joanne Alonzo, Nurse II and Sotero Miguel from PCSO Medical Services Department.


PCSO CONDUCTS MEDICAL AND DENTAL MISSION IN SAN ISIDRO, NUEVA ECIJA- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) through the Medical Services Department Satellite Division, in cooper-ation with the Knights of Columbus, Labrador Council 4277, conducted a medical and dental outreach on February 3, 2017 held at Saint Isidore, The Farmer Parish Compound, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija. The PCSO Medical and Dental Mission Program aims to provide equitable, efficient and ef-fective health care services to indigents in partnership with LGUs, NGOs, civic groups, religious organizations and other government agencies. (Laura M.Jacinto / Photos by Arnold T. Ramos)

MEDICAL AND DENTAL MISSION

PCSO and PCUP JOIN HANDS FOR THE POOR

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) warmly received the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) on February 27, 2017 at the PCSO Head Office in Mandaluyong City.

PCSO Chairman Jose Jorge Corpuz and PCUP Chairman Terry Ridon discussed ways on bringing the PCSO medical and charity services closer to the urban poor, in line with the “Ambisyon Natin 2040” vision of having Filipinos live a long and healthy life to realize their full potential and enjoy attainment of their goals.

The two heads of offices also discussed the possibility of partnering for the PCSO Partner Tayo Mini-Sweepstakes Draw within the year, sales from will help fund the various charitable projects of PCUP.

PCSO and PCUP are confident that the meeting is a beginning of a deeper and stronger relationship between the two agencies in looking after the health and welfare of the poor.

(clockwise) PCSO Jose Jorge Corpuz and PCUP Chairman Terry Ridon; PCSO Chairman Corpuz and AGM for Charity Larry Cedro talk about the various programs of PCSO; PCSO Officials with PCUP Chairman Ridon, Director Gaspy Villegas and Director Karla Adriano (photos by Ericson delos Reyes).

PCSO GIVES AID TO AREAS AFFECTED BY NINA

(by: Laura Jacinto)

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) warmly received the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) on February 27, 2017 at the PCSO Head Office in Mandaluyong City.

PCSO Chairman Jose Jorge Corpuz and PCUP Chairman Terry Ridon discussed ways on bringing the PCSO medical and charity services closer to the urban poor, in line with the “Ambisyon Natin 2040” vision of having Filipinos live a long and healthy life to realize their full potential and enjoy attainment of their goals.

The two heads of offices also discussed the possibility of partnering for the PCSO Partner Tayo Mini-Sweepstakes Draw within the year, sales from will help fund the various charitable projects of PCUP.

PCSO and PCUP are confident that the meeting is a beginning of a deeper and stronger relationship between the two agencies in looking after the health and welfare of the poor.

PCSO GIVES CALAMITY ASSISTANCE

TO SURIGAO QUAKE VICTIMS(by: Laura Jacinto)

PCSO General Manager Alexander F. Balutan recently approved the grant of Two Hundred Seventeen Thousand pesos (P 217,000.00) for the procurement of medicines and 1,000 bottles of water for Surigao Del Norte which was hit by a strong quake on February 10,2017 which affected 20% of the city’s population.The Calamity assistance will be coursed through the Charity Fund of PCSO Surigao Del Norte Branch Office headed by DM Gloria C. Ybañez. The distribution of the assistance will be done in coordination with the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

EDITORIAL BOX

ADVISERS:Jose Jorge E. CorpuzAlexander F. BalutanAtty. Lauro A. Patiag

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Atty. Gay Nadine P. Alvor

EDITOR: Pilar Pinga Cruz

LAYOUT & DESIGN: Roselle S. Dela Umbria / Eugenio Darcy M. Geronimo

WRITERS:

Antoinette S. Escario/ Roselle S. Dela Umbria/ Laura M. Jacinto/ Eugenio Darcy M. Geronimo/ Leila N. Valencia/ Justin B. Santos/ Lowela Y. Lupisan

PHOTOGRAPHERS:Eugenio Darcy M. Geronimo/ Ericson L. delos Reyes/Arnold T. Ramos/

Justin B. Santos/ Archie S.J. Sopenasky/ Edwin Lovino

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PCSO RELEASES CHECKS FOR LGU SHARES TO THE CITIES OF DAVAO AND DIGOS IN DAVAO DEL SUR

AND TAGUM AND PANABO IN DAVAO DEL NORTE(by: Roselle S. Dela Umbria / Photos by: Eugenio Darcy M. Geronimo)

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairman Jose Jorge E. Corpuz turns over the checks for LGU shares in Lotto for the period July to December 2016 to the Cities of Davao and Digos in Davao Del Sur and Tagum and Panabo in Davao del Norte. He was assisted by PCSO Director Marlon U. Balite and Mindanao Department Manager Gloria C. Ybañez. It was done right after the turn over of ambulance units on February 24, 2017 at the People’s Park in Davao City.

The checks amounting to Php3,550,652.85 was given to Davao City, Php334,421.33 to Tagum City, Php 162,453.08 to Panabo City and Php151,842.18 to Digos City respectively. Said amount will go directly to the Treasury of each city.

Davao City has 170 Lotto outlets, Tagum city has 28 outlets while both Digos City and Panabo City has 14 outlets where the earnings of Lotto in their cities came from.

The allocation of funds for LGUs is in accordance with Executive Order #357, wherein five (5%) percent share from the thirty (30%) percent Charity Fund that comes from PCSO Lotto earnings will be given to local government units where the tickets are sold.

Recipients of the checks with Chairman Jose Jorge E. Corpuz (2nd from left), Director Marlon U. Balite (right) and DM Gloria C. Ybañez (left). (Clockwise) Assistant City Administrator Atty. Dwight Domingo of Davao City, LTOO IV Ms. Annice G.Beltran of Tagum City, Mayor James G. Gamao and Local Revenue Collection Officer III Ms. Cherrylou Ladiao of Panabo City, and CTO Admin. In-charge Ms. Maria Fe Imelda Alpas of Digos City.

February 20, 2017 - PCSO General Manager Alexander F. Balutan (2nd from right), together with Powerball Marketing and Logistics Corporation President Mr. Roger Go (extreme right) and Product & Standard Development Department Manager Roger C. Ramirez (extreme left), hand over the cheque amounting to One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) to the lucky winner, Mr. Israel Sanogal, buyer of the Ultra Cash ticket bought from a lotto stall in La Loma, Quezon City (by Ericson Delos Reyes).

ULTRA CASH TICKET WINNER

PCSO SUPPORTS BIR 2017 CAMPAIGN FOR

LARGE TAXPAYERS

(Upper photo) PCSO Chairperson Jose Jorge E. Corpuz (3rd from right), General Manager Alexander F. Balutan (far left), Director Marlon U. Balite (far right) show their support to the National Government’s tax kick-off campaign entitled, “ P1.820 Trillion: Ako kaisa sa pagbabago” of the Large Taxpayers Services, Bureau of Internal Revenue. With them are Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar and PCSO officials, Teresita Carbonel, Dorothy Robles, Miguel Corpuz and Atty. Gay Nadine P. Alvor.

(Lower photo) President Rodrigo R. Duterte is joined by PCSO Chairperson Jose Jorge E. Corpuz and General Manager Alexander F. Balutan together with Finance Secretary Carlos Domiguez III, Commissioner of Internal Revenue Caesar R. Dulay, GOCCs, GFIs and heads of private companies during the 2017 tax-kick off for large taxpayers on February 6, 2017 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City. The BIR and Department of Finance look forward to higher tax remittances from PCSO’s Expanded Small Town Lottery to help realize the socio-economic reform agenda of President Duterte. (Photos by Justin B. Santos)

PCSO PAYS TAXES AND MANDATORY CONTRIBUTIONS(by: Roselle S. Dela Umbria )

PCSO-BIR PARTNERS IN NATION BUILDING. As part of PCSO’s commitment to remit taxes to the

government, Chairman Jose Jorge Corpuz (extreme right) and General Manager Alexander F. Balutan (2nd from left) met officials from the Bureau of Internal Revenue

Large Taxpayers Services (BIR-LTS) Atty. Greg Buhain (4th from right), Mr. Edison Lavin (3rd from left), Mr. Teodore Marikit (middle) and Ms. Elizabeth Cadiz (4th from left).

With them are Dorothy Robles (Manager, Accounting and Budget Department) and Atty. Gay Nadine P. Alvor

(Compliance officer). (Photo by Edwin Lovino)

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is a principal government agency tasked to generate funds for health services and programs of national character through charity sweepstakes races, lotteries and other similar activities. By virtue of special laws, PCSO is also mandated to contribute funds for government entities such as the Philippine Sports Commission; Commission on Higher Education; Comprehensive and Integrated Shelter and Urban Development Financing Program; Philippine Centennial Commission; National Commission on Indigenous People; Overseas Workers Welfare Administration; Department of Foreign Affairs and Quirino Memorial Medical Center. The Agency allocates to local government units a five percent (5%) share from the total sales of on-line lottery (lotto) outlets operating within their jurisdictions, including documentary stamps tax. A total amount of Php822.2M mandatory contributions for the period January to June 2016 was paid by PCSO, including the Php704.7M for the arrears in mandatory contributions to Local

Government Units (LGUs), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and National Shelter Program.


PCSO MAIDEN RACE. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in its commitment to support the Philippine horse racing industry conducted the PCSO 3 Year Old Special Maiden Race on February 18, 2017 in Metroturf Malvar, Batangas. Upper photos show, the winning horse “GOLDEN KINGDOM” ridden by Jockey K.B Abobo with all speed to the finish line and the jockeys of the race (from left), M.A Alvarez, J.B Guce, J.A Guce, K.B Abobo, M.M Gonzales, J.B Hernandez, P.R Dilemma, L.D Balboa and O.P Cortez. Lower photo shows, the Racing Committee Members (from left), Wilbert Adriano (Racing Manager), Ariel Ocampo , Arnel Casas, Roger Ramirez, Janet Vicente, Miguel Antonio Almeda (Breeder), Jess Villanueva, Orlando malaca, Desoto Tupaz ( Vice Chairman-RCM), Reynaldo Empremiado, K.B Abobo Dan Valmonte , Lamberto Almeda Jr. (Horse Owner), Ruben Tupaz ( Trainer), Andy Sevilla (VP Manager) and Bernie (Helper). (Leila Valencia/ Arnold Ramos)

Nag-courtesy call kay Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Alexander F. Balutan ang Taiwan Lottery Delegation na nasa bansa.Pinangunahan ni Taiwan Lottery Chairman Steve Hsieh ang pakikipagpulong nila kay GM Balutan.

Kasama din sa Courtesy call sina Taiwan Lottery CEO Ted Lin, VP Jane Chen, Mr. David Kuo at si Ms. Shirley Lu.

Habang kasama naman ni GM Balutan mula sa PCSO sina Director Atty. Loreto C. Ata at si AGM for gaming, Product Development & Marketing Conrado C. Zabella.

Ibinahagi ng magkabilang panig ang sistema ng kani-kaniyang loterya at nagpalitan ng kaalaman para sa mas ikauunlad nito.Inaasahan ang isang magandang pagkakaibigan sa pagitan ng Taiwan Lottery at PCSO.

TAIWAN LOTTERY DELEGATIONNAG-COURTESY CALL KAY GM BALUTAN


On February 24, 2017, PCSO Chairman Jose Jorge E. Corpuz took time to visit and meet the employees of PCSO Davao del Sur Branch. The branch is headed by Atty. Elvie Ann Tizon –Uy. Said branch shared office with the Mindanao Department which is located at Maharlika Charity Foundation Center, Inc. Building, Cabaguio Ave., Davao City.

Personnel of both Davao Del Sur branch and Mindanao Department joined Chairman Corpuz for lunch, together with Assistant General Manager for Administrative Sector Julieta F. Aseo, Assets and Supply Management Department Manager Atty. Reena Yumina Yason – San Agustin, Mindanao Department Manager Ms. Gloria C. Ybañez and the rest of the staff from the head office wherein issues concerning the branch and their personnel were raised and discussed.

According to Chairman Corpuz, Davao Del Sur Branch is the first PCSO office he visited when he was appointed as PCSO Chairman by President Rodrigo Duterte in September 2016.

CHAIRMAN CORPUZ VISITS

PCSO DAVAO DEL SUR BRANCH OFFICE

(by: Roselle S. Dela Umbria / Photos by: Eugenio Darcy M. Geronimo)


ERRATUMIn the January 2017 PCSO Newsletter (page 6), part of the photo caption under the article “PCSO Donates Ambulances to Philippine Marine Corps” should read: “PCSO General Manager Alexander F. Balutan (4th from left) handing over the symbolic key to Philippine Marine Corps Commander Maj. Gen. Andre M. Costales Jr., AFP (4th from right). Also in photo are (L-R) PCSO Executive Assistant Manuel N. Fraginal Sr., Consultant Edwin Mackay, Phillippine Navy Chief Surgeon Col. Jocelyn P. Turla (GSC), Marine Corps Surgeon Lt. Col. Rey-naldo V. Corpuz MC and Philippine Marine Corps Assistant Chief of Staff for Civil Military Operations, MC7 Lt. Col. Joseph Dominic A. Conta PN (M) GSC” – CPD, MSS, PCSO

of the Philippines, Quezon City casted their votes on January 19. Early voting was allowed by the COMELEC for employees who were on official business outside the office on the day of election.

Canvassing and counting of ballots. Canvassing of ballots from the head office and returned ballots from extension offices

and 46 branch offices was meticulously done by the Board of Canvassers on January 20 and 26, 2017. After thorough inspection of the ballots, counting of votes proceeded immediately. A total of 32 ballots from five (5) branch offices were considered spoiled by the COMELEC because the master lists were not attached and returned together with the ballots. Official poll watchers of all candidate parties witnessed the canvassing and counting of ballots. After the January 26 canvassing and counting, the COMELEC proclaimed the winners of the election except

Members of the SEU COMELEC inspecting the returned ballots immediately after the closing of polling precincts. Poll watchers of candidate parties witnessed the canvassing and counting of ballots.

for the winning candidate of NCL Department representative.

Declaration of winners. On February 1, 2017, the COMELEC officially declared PCSO Employees’ Party (PEP) as the winners of the 2017 SEU election. The COMELEC also declared the 18 winning department representatives. Three hundred eighty-five members supported the platform of governance of the winning party PEP. TUGON and PNMP garnered a total of 257 and 79 votes, respectively. Members of PEP are Walfredo H. Ignacio (President), Alexander L. Asuit (1st Vice President), Andrew “Andy” P. Barcelona (2nd Vice President), Jeoffrey M. Ramirez (3rd Vice President), Jasper E. Espino (Secretary), Annaliza P. Santos (Treasurer) and Dario C. Tejero (Auditor).

Turnover of documents. Two days after the winners of SEU election were officially declared by the COMELEC, turnover of documents by

the incumbent members of the SEU Executive Board to the newly elected officers ensued on February 3, 2017 at the ISO Room, Conservatory

Outgoing and incoming SEU Officers during the turnover of documents at the ISO Room on February 3, 2017.

Building, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. The turnover ceremony was witnessed live by the general membership in the official Facebook group of the SEU. Outgoing president Joel F. Pastores congratulated the incoming officers and wished them success in their 3-year term. He also thanked the members for their support in his leadership in the last three years.

Oath taking. The newly elected SEU officers and department representatives took their

oath of office before the general membership during the regular Monday flag honoring on February 6, 2017 at the PCSO Head Office, Ground Floor, Conservatory Building, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. PCSO General Manager Alexander F. Balutan officiated the oath taking of the new officers. The newly elected president Mr. Ignacio thanked the members who voted for PEP and promised to work for the interest of the general membership and continuously find ways to improve the service of the SEU to its members.

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The newly elected SEU officers and department representatives with PCSO Chairperson Jose Jorge E. Corpuz and General Manager Alexander F. Balutan after their oath taking officiated by GM Balutan.

PCSO Conducts ISO Writeshop and Action Planning Workshop

C U S T O M E R SATISFACTION – that is the ultimate goal of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. As part ofPCSO’s commitment to deliver efficient and fast public service delivery, the PCSO, through the QMS Committee conducted a three-day writeshop and action planning workshop on February 8 to 10, 2017 in Baras Rizal. The serene and remote ambiance of Punta de Fabian helped the participants representing the various Departments and Units of the Agency to focus on identifying the necessary actions they have to undertake to address

the Opportunities for Improvements (OFIs) given by TUVRheinland during the surveillance audited on December 14, 2016. During the workshop, which was facilitated by Mr. Romeo Ramirez, each Department/Unit gave their utmost commitment to implement and work on the identified action plans and activities for CY 2017 to ensure the continual improvement of PCSO processes and procedures. The activity also gave an overview on the transition from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015 version, which involves risk assessment.

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Participants actively participate and give insights during the ISO Writeshop and Action Planning Workshop. Participants from the Data Security Division of the Office of the General Manager, Legal Department, Human Resources Department, Treasury Department, Assets and Supply Management Department, General Services Department, Accounting and Budget Department, Information Technology Services Department, Corporate Planning Department and Gaming Technology Department address the OFIs given by TUV Rheinland to ensure the maintenance of PCSO’s ISO certification.

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ORIENTATION OF DIALYSIS CENTERS IN METRO MANILA ON THE 2016 REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE

ENROLLMENT SYSTEM FOR DIALYSIS (by: Lowela Y. Lupisan / Photo by: Edwin Lovino)

The Charity Assistance Department (CAD) held an orientation for the partner dialysis centers in Metro Manila on the 2016 Revised Guidelines on the Enrollment System for Dialysis on February 2, 2017 at the Audio Visual Room of the Lung Center of the Philippines, Quezon City. The activity aims to firm up the partnership of PCSO with the dialysis centers through the presentation of the 2016 Revised Guidelines on the Enrollment System for Dialysis. Thirty-one (31) participants from the 15 partner dialysis centers of PCSO attended the orientation. CAD Manager Rubin Z. Magno welcomed the participants and discussed the revised

Charity Assistance Department Manager Rubin Z. Magno (1st row, 4th from left) and CAD staff with the representatives of PCSO partner dialysis centers – FMC Renal Care Corp., Eastern Marikina Dialysis Center, Kidney Foundation of the Phils., B. Braun Avitum Phils., Inc., National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI), St. John Biocare, Nephro Group of Dialysis, K-Matters Taguig Dialysis & Diagnostic Center, St. Theresa Dialysis Center, People’s Center for Hemodialysis Care, Medicare Specialty Clinic, GP Genesis Dialysis Clinic Diagnostic Center, Hemotek Renal Center, Dolcon Health Care and Regalado Kidney Care Center during the orientation for the partner dialysis centers at the Audio Visual Room of the Lung Center of the Philippines, Quezon City.

guidelines while Ms. Jerusa Corpuz explained the documentary requirements for PCSO accreditation of partner centers. Clarification on the issues and concerns of the partner centers followed shortly and was facilitated by DM Magno and Ms. Corpuz.

The revised guidelines aim to (1) address the issues of the responsiveness of the Agency’s assistance; (2) cope with the huge volume of clients that are attended to daily; and (3) facilitate equal access by providing a standard assistance for dialysis.

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PCSO, Pinaiimbestigahan sa CIDG ang

Pekeng FB AccountHumingi ng tulong si Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Alexander Balutan sa Anti-Transnational and Cyber Crime Division of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group o CIDG upang imbestigahan ang pekeng Facebook account na gamit ang “PCSO Financial Assistance” page sa ilalim ng pangalan ng ahensiya.

Nanawagan si GM Balutan sa publiko na ang PCSO Financial Assistance FB page, kung saan gamit ang pangalan at logo ng ahensiya ay hindi konektado at walang direktang kaugnayan sa Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.

May ilan ring netizens ang nagreklamo na sa halip na matulungan ng nasabing FB page ay nainsulto pa sila ng handler ng account.

Kaugnay nito, kinumpirma ng PCSO General Manager na peke ang PCSO Financial Assistance FB page. Binigyang diin ni GM Balutan na ang tanging official website ng PCSO ay ang www.pcso.gov.ph.

Kasabay nito, tiniyak ni GM Balutan sa publiko na ang PCSO at mga tauhan nito ay laging handang tumulong sa publiko para sa iba’t-ibang programang pang-kawang gawa (charity programs).

Umaasa din si GM Balutan na makikilala ng CIDG ang sinumang nasa likod ng nasabing pekeng PCSO FB account.


EDSA: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW

On February 25, 2017, the Philippines celebrated the 31st EDSA People Power Revolution, a peaceful revolution which restored the democracy in the country and was hailed by other nations as a people’s victory over dictatorship.

To commemorate the historical event, Mr. Sonny Camarillo, a freelance photojournalist, launched the 24th People Power Photo Exhibit, which officially opened on February 24, 2017 at the UP Town Center in Quezon City. The exhibit entitled “EDSA 1986: Before and Beyond, Dapat na ba Ito Kalimutan?” showcases the various images during the non-violent revolution.

Former President Fidel V. Ramos, former Interior and Local Government Secretary Rafael Alunan III, former Executive News Editor of the Philippines News Agency Ruben Cal, Camera Club of the Philippines president Marivic Silva, and Ms. Nadine Jacinto of DZRJ graced the event.

Mr. Camarillo wanted to share with the youth of today the 1986 event captured in his photographs which speak of a thousand and one stories. Former secretary Alunan III described the event as an opportunity for every Filipino to work for a better Philippines though a revolution within one’s self or self-change.

Former President Ramos, on the other hand, challenged the youth to do what the people during EDSA Resolution did – to continue to do their patriotic duty as a Filipino, even how humble it may be.

PCSO is one of the sponsors of the photo exhibit which runs from February 22 to March 7, 2017 in various Ayala Malls and sets up a stage for the youth to be reminded that the the EDSA Revolution is not about politics, not about personalities, but about one people, our past, present and future. (photos by Arnold Ramos)

Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos led the opening of Mr. Sonny Camarillo’s EDSA 1986 Photo Exhibit at the UP Town Center.

(Former DILG Secretary Rafael Alunan III, photojournalist Sonny Camarillo and former President Fidel Valdez Ramos, together with former PNA Executive News Editor Ruben Cal and PCSO’s Pilar Pinga Cruz take time to relive the memorable event in 1986 that astonished the whole world, through the amazing images captured by Mr. Camarillo

On February 23, 2017, for the very first time, the Office of the President through the Presidential Communications Operations Office held the #AllMediaPH, a townhall meeting with social media bloggers and users to present the draft Social Media Policy of the government for consultation.

The government asked for reactions, comments, and suggestions from the participants, composed of media practitioners, media bloggers, government officials, students and the general public, to make the draft social media policy more responsive to all stakeholders.

PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar mentioned the importance of social media which has changed the political discourse. He also encouraged everyone to “put on hold our differences and listen to the different opinions”.

Meanwhile, PCOO Assistant Secretary Christian Ablan discussed the details of the draft social media policy which is still subject for review and amendment. Ablan mentioned that the policy was formulated to recognize and consider the social

media, alongside the mainstream media, in developing communications strategy of the Office of the President.

The social media bloggers brought up their concerns regarding the draft policy like the issues on control and regulation, freedom of expression and personal endorsements, among others, which the PCOO assured the participants that they will be taken into consideration in revising the policy.

Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that President Rodrigo Duterte acknowledges the reckoning force of social media, which is a new and reasonable medium of communication with its own integrity.

At the end of the day, the first #AllMediaPH townhall meeting showed that the Duterte administration recognizes the importance of all forms of communications in disseminating government information to the public and gives priority to transparency in all government transactions and activities.

CHANGE HAS COME ON MEDIA POLICY

(clockwise) PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar; Assistant Secretary Christian Ablan and Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella speak before the participants of the #AllMediaPH Townhall on January 23, 2017 at the Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. (lower right photo) Spokesperson Abella shares a light moment with PCSO representative Pilar Pinga Cruz.

The Time is Ripe for Nation BuildingNo less than Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto C. Abella facilitated and conducted the Nation Building Workshop attended by officials and representatives from different government agencies and GOCCs on February 11, 2017 at the Linden Suites Hotel in Ortigas City. The purpose of the workshop is to disseminate and ensure the adoption by all departmental and official spokespersons of the new messaging platform of the Duterte administration emphasizing on positivity.

Secretary Abella shared his own experiences and gave insights on how to deal with pressure and staying focused during

Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella facilitated the Nation Building Workshop on February 11, 2017 attended by the spokespersons, officials and representatives from various government agencies at the Linden Suites Hotel in Ortigas City. The seminar aims to develop and disseminate among departmental spokespersons a new messaging platform with special emphasis on positivity.

interviews. All government officials recognized the need to understand the motives of President Duterte so that all agencies can work together in nation building and achieve “A Nation Worthy of Filipinos, and Filipinos Worthy of a Nation”. Now is time to think not just about “ME”, but “WE”. All participants freely expressed their support and commitment to make the Philippines a better country for every Filipino.

The participants include representatives from BCDA, BI, BIR, BOC, CabSec, CCC, DAR, DepEd, DICT, DILG, DOH, DOJ, DOLE, DOST, DOTr, DPWH, LTFRB, MIAA, MMDA, MTRCB,

NBI, NSC, NYC, OPAPP, OPAV, PAGCOR, PCC, PCG, PCOO,

PCSO, PCUP, PDEA, PNP and TESDA.


PCSO, Nasasaklaw ng Tanggapan ng Pangulo

Itutuloy pa rin ng Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office o PCSO ang pagpapatupad ng Expanded Small Town Lottery o STL, sa kabila ng aligasyon ni House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez na illegal ang operasyon nito sa bansa.

Binigyang linaw ni PCSO General Manager Alexander Balutan na ang nasabing ahensiya ay nasa ilalim at tuwirang tumatanggap ng direktiba mula sa Office of the President. Bilang pagtugon ng PCSO sa atas ng Pangulo na sugpuin ang “illegal gambling” sa bansa, inilunsad nito ang Expanded Small Town Lottery.

Matatandaang kamakailan ay inilabas ng pangulo ang Executive Order no.13 na nagpapatibay sa ahensiya ng pagpapatupad nito sa STL bilang natatanging ligal na “numbers game” sa bansa.

Ipinaliwanag din ni Gen. Balutan, na ang RA 1169 (as amended) ang siyang batas na sumasakop sa PCSO. Kabilang ang RA 1169 (as amended) sa mga tinutukoy ng EO no.13 na nilalayong maipatupad at maprotektahan. Bilang ahensiyang nasasaklaw ng Tanggapan ng Pangulo, ang PCSO ay susunod sa ano mang magiging desisyon ni Pangulong Duterte kaugnay sa ekspansiyon ng STL.

Gayunman, nirerespeto pa rin ni GM Balutan ang naging pahayag ni Speaker Alvarez.

Nagpahayag naman ng lungkot si PCSO Chairman Jose Jorge Corpuz sakaling ipatigil ang operasyon ng Expanded STL sa bansa dahil sa mawawalang kita ng gobyerno mula dito.

Binigyang diin ni Chairman Corpuz, na nito lamang nakaraang 4th Quarter ng 2016, umabot sa 6.46 bilyong piso ang kinita ng ahensiya, kumpara sa 4.7 bilyong pisong koleksiyon ng PCSO noong buong taon ng 2015. Nanghihinayang din si Chairman Corpuz sa bilyong pisong pondo na maaring kitain mula sa ekspansiyon ng STL at maipapamahagi ng PCSO para sa kawang-gawa.

Kabilang din sa maibabahagi ng Expanded STL ang pagbibigay trabaho kung magtutuloy-tuloy ito. Binanggit ng Chairman Corpuz na batay sa records ng ahensiya, mula sa dating 173,000 kubrador at kabos, umakyat sa halos 500,000 ang siguradong trabaho na madadagdag.

Dahil dito, ang PCSO ay patuloy na umaapila sa Senado, Kongreso at sa publiko para sa kanilang pagsuporta sa proyektong pagpapalawig ng STL upang makatulong sa mas maraming kababayan nating nangangailangan ng tulong medikal. Sinisigurado rin ng pamunuan ng PCSO na ang lahat ng malilikom nito sa STL ay maibabalik sa sambayanang Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng mga serbisyo at programa ng ahensiya sa buong bansa dahil sa PCSO, “ang bawat taya ay para sa kawanggawa”.

(Left photo) Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella introduces the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office during the launching of the PCSO Small Town Lottery (STL) expansion in Malacañang, Manila. Seated from left are PCSO Chairman Jose Jorge Corpuz and Board of Director Atty. Loreto Ata.

(Right photo) PCSO General Manager Alexander F. Balutan declares PCSO’s fight against illegal gambling through the expansion of the STL before the Malacañang Press Corps.

(Ni: Jennifer Barillo)

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STL DRAW MACHINES. On February 23, 2017, one Small Town Lottery (STL) draw machine was delivered at the PCSO head office in Mandaluyong and tested on February 24, 2017 before it is used to draw the STL winning numbers . The Small Town Lottery (STL) being run by PCSO is the only legal numbers game authorized by the national government through Section 1 of Republic Act 1169, as amended. Authorized Agent Corporations (AACs) are engaged by PCSO to assist the agency in the implementation of the STL nationwide.

The testing of machines is vital to ensure reliability and integrity of the STL draw conduct and will prevent tampering, fixing and rigging of draw results. (Leila Valencia/Darcy Geronimo/Archie Sopenasky)

Chief, Draw Divison, Mr. Ariel de Ocampo led the testing of the STL draw machines last February 24, 2016. This includes weighing of the balls which are mixed in the central transparent chamber, the duration of mixing cycle and the time interval between each ball drawn to produce random combinations of numbers one at a time.

PCSO STL, A Game for Charity(by: Laura Jacinto)

With the expansion of PCSO Small Town Lottery or STL, PCSO has earned the ire of some sectors and emphasized that such a game is only a front of Jueteng or illegal numbers game. PCSO Chairman Jose Jorge E. Corpuz and GM Alexander F. Balutan once again reiterated that the PCSO STL was conceptualized to help in the campaign of the government to curtail the unregulated gambling and democratize charity at the national and local levels.

PCSO is the principal government agency mandated to generate and to provide funds for charity, health programs and to help in the nation building projects of the government. PCSO, therefore, is authorized to undertake any activity that will increase the profit of the agency for the purpose of providing and allocating sources of funds for health programs, medical assistance and services and charitable services of the agency.

PCSO games such as STL and Lotto are legal number games developed to entertain and at the same time, increase the revenue of PCSO to fund the various health programs of the government.PCSO, through the years, has helped millions of Filipinos through its charity services such as its flagship Charity Program the Individual Medical Assistance Program (IMAP), Medicine and Medical Equipment Donation, Calamity Assistance Program, Ambulance Donation, Milk Feeding Program among others.

The PCSO assures the public that its games, STL, Lotto, KENO and Sweepstakes are conducted with utmost integrity to maintain its credibility and at the same time, are here to stay as long as the Filipino people are willing to play the PCSO games for public good.


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