From April 19 to 23, 2021, the PCSO donated a total of Php34,493,845.25 for its Medical Access Program (MAP) to thousands of needy patients
(SDN) — The Php298,773,641.20 jackpot of Grand Lotto 6/55 has been claimed by the winner.
That’s the exact total of the winnings of the lucky punter who won the huge 6/55 prize on March 27, 2021.
His bet matched the winning numbers drawn for 6/55 — 38-35-11-22-39-47.
The new member of the unofficial Lotto Millionaires’ Club of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) bought the lucky ticket in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.
He worked abroad as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) but came home for good; he is now an employee of the government.
A statement from the charity agency indicated he is not a resident of the Mindanao city, but went to Western Mindanao for “a short job-related trip.”
PCSO General Manager Royina M. Garma felt happy for the new instant millionaire.
“Congratulations po sa inyo at mabuti dahil maganda po ang inyong intensyon ninyo na tumulong sa pamilya at lalo na sa simbahan at sa ating mga kababayan. Sana marami pa ang sumunod na mating milyonaryo kaya patuloy po nating suportahan at maglaro ng mga Larong may Puso ng PCSO lalo na sa mga area sa labas ng NCR+ bubble,” Garma said.
Translation: Congratulations to you. Your intention to help your family and especially the church and our countrymen is laudable. We have that many more millionaires will be produced (by the PCSO), so let us continue to support and play the Games with a Heart of the PCSO especially in areas outside of the NCR+ bubble.
Garma made the remark after the winner made known his plans after pocketing the check equivalent of his winnings from the PCSO Headquarters at Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila.
He told the officials of the PCSO he will share his winnings with his siblings, give donation to the church, and those most-affected by the current pandemic.
He also thanked the PCSO for his luck.
“Lubos po aking pasasalamat sa malaking blessing na ito. Marami pong matutulungan ang napanalunan kong ito sa lotto. Una po ang aking pamilya, ganun din po ang ating mga kababayan na higit na nangangailangan lalo na ngayong mayroon pandemya. Ito po ay ibabahagi ko sa kanila,” the winner said.
Translation: I am very thankful for this big blessing. Many will benefit from my winnings, first my family and then our countrymen who are in dire need particularly in this time of the pandemic.
PNP and NBI received STL revenue share
In a related development, the PCSO has turned over on April 26, 2021 to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) their respective share from the operation of the Small Town Lottery (STL).
Police Colonel Alejandra G. Silvio received the check worth Php8,846,609.14 for the PNP from Ms. Marijane Burgan at the PCSO Headquarters.
Representing the NBI, Ms. Lilibeth Barretto received a check for Php3,539,447.50.
Silvio and Barretto thanked the PCSO on behalf of their respective organizations. (✓)