2 PCSO Newsletter (December 2018)

PCSO Supports the Gift Giving Project for the Poor

of Former Board of Director Atty. Jesus C. Suntay
(By: Justin Santos / Photo by: Arnold Ramos)

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office

represented by the Gender and Development Focal
Point System (GFPS) Team headed by Atty. Gay
Nadine Alvor went to Barangay Krus na Ligas, Sitio
Lambak Covered Court in Quezon City to attend
the Gift Giving Project of former PCSO Board of
Director, Atty. Jesus “Bong” C. Suntay on December
18, 2018.

The gift giving event was also a first for the PCSO
in Quezon City area wherein it is a part of the
Agency’s Corporate Social Responsibility and to
PCSO GAD Representatives, Atty. Gay Nadine Alvor, Queenie
strongly remind the public that PCSO really gives
Rose Balita and Jasper Espino (wearing tangerine shirts) pose with
back not only to its regular gaming patrons but to the senior citizens of Barangay Krus na Ligas with a stop violence
all Filipinos. against women gesture during the gift giving event

A total of 480 families benefitted from the gift-

giving event wherein they took home a bag, stuffed
with groceries from Puregold which weighed about
40 pounds. Residents were also made aware that
through responsible gaming we all win with PCSO.

Former Board of Director Atty. Jesus C. Suntay

thanked PCSO for this wonderful project
collaboration which benefited the families of
Bgy. Krus na Ligas which consisted of mostly
poor people. “As a former PCSO Director, these
opportunities I miss because I knew I could help
poor people such as these residents. Ako ay sobrang
natutuwa at nagpapa salamat na ako’y napaunlakan
niyo sa aking proyekto bilang public servant outside
of PCSO.” Atty. Suntay said during his message.
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Ending Violence in Women is Paramount and Possible:

PCSO vows to be a part in ending VAW
(by: Shelly Busque / Photos by Kobi Janairo and Archie Sopenasky)

Based on a 2018 data report from United

Nations, to date, Philippines is a part of the
139 developing countries (Low and Middle
Income Country, LMIC) across the world.
Encapsulated with the idea of development,
one remarkable and noticeable improvement
in the society would be the diversity and
inclusivity of gender equality among men,
LGBT community and in women. These
efforts can be tagged as one of the innovative
foundations in sustainability of human
development.

Violence against women (VAW) is probably

one of the most pressing issues globally, and
appears as one of the country’s pervasive
social problems. Ten years ago, according to the 2008
National Demographic and Health Survey conducted by
the National Statistics Office, one in every five Filipino
women age 15-49 has experienced physical violence
since age 15. An alarming challenge that despite efforts
to address the concern, until present day, VAW exists.
To be a part of the advocacy in Gender and Development
(GAD) specifically in violence against women, Philippine
Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) conducted a two (2)
day sectoral training seminar for employees to have a
deeper understanding in gender and development last 19th
and 20th of December 2018 at The Lake Hotel, Tagaytay
City for the Executive Offices of the agency, facilitated by
Atty. Maryknoll Capili-H. Ibrahim, an independent GAD
learning provider, Civil Service Institute (CSI).
The seminar highlighted the Magna Carta of Women
(RA 9710)/Violence Against Women & their Children
(R.A 9262) and why PCSO supports learning activities on
Gender Mainstreaming and GAD activities.
Among the beneficial and informative takeaways, Ms.
Capili-H. Ibrahim tackled the basic but crucial definition
of discrimination in women. That it is any-gender based
distinction, exclusion or restriction which has the effect
or purpose of imparing or nullifying the recognition,
enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their
marital status, on a basis of equality of men and women, of
human rights and fundamental freedoms.
She also noted RA 9262 (Anti-VAWC), which expanded
the range of actionable violence- Physical, sexual,
psychological and economical violence. The seminar also
discussed the rights of the women who are in military and
how to be more aware of the characteristic of a battered
woman, which are the following: the woman believes
that the violence was er faulty, that she has an ability to
place the responsibility for the violence elsewhere and she
has irrational belief that the abuser is omnipresent and
omniscient.

“As human beings, it is our responsibility to be aware of

our surroundings and what we can do better as a citizen”
Capili-H. Ibrahim qouted.

In photo: Independent GAD learning provider CSI, Atty. Capili-H.

Ibrahim, during her speak as she gave the participants paramount
takeaways for gender and development, one of the highlights is the
Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710).by the Corplan Department a
heart warming video presentation
The two day sectoral training – seminar was filled with
engaging activities participated by PCSO employees from
the executive offices relative to the topic.
***
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Joint PCSO and Philippine Navy’s Anti VAW

Culminating Activity on its 2nd Year
(by: Roselle S. Dela Umbria/ Photos by: Archie Sopenasky)

The PCSO through its Gender Focal Point

System (GFPS), in support to the 18-day
Nationwide Campaign to End Violence
Against Women and their Children, once
again conducted its Anti-VAW activity with
the campaign theme, “Break the Silence” in
partnership with the Philippine Navy. The
18-day culminating activity was held on
December 18, 2018 at the Philippine Navy
Headquarters in Roxas Blvd., Manila.

The activity started with the morning

exercise dubbed as “Zumba to end VAW”
after which complimentary breakfast In photo: Guest and participants of the PCSO-PN Joint VAW
was served to participants. Then, a short program Culminating activity
took place. Philippine Navy Deputy Commander
Lt. Commander Andrei Jason B. Sanglay delivered
the welcome remarks on behalf of Flag Officer in
Command Rear Admiral Erik Cagawan. It was
followed by best practices sharing on VAW free
communities by the guest speakers: Ms. Noreen
Boots Goco-Gragasin (Director III, Civil Service
Commission Proper) who gave a talk on Sexual
Harassment/Assault in the workplace; Ms. Bella
Aurora Asuncion, GIO-Ombudsman who lectured on
VAW in Public Places; Civil Services Institute GAD
accredited learning provider, Atty. Maryknoll “Teng”
Capili-H. Ibrahim who discussed Domestic Violence.
The closing remarks was done by PCSO Atty. Gay
Nadine P. Alvor, Chairperson of PCSO GFPS. She also
announced PCSO’s plan to hold a nationwide Anti-
VAW AVP Making Contest next year, as a continuation
of what PCSO had started this year.

The program ended with the short film showing

and judging of the entries for PCSO Sectoral Anti-
VAW AVP Making contest done by the panel of
judges composed of Dir. Gragasin, Atty. Ibrahim,
Ms. Asuncion and Lt. Com. Sanglay. The result was
announced during PCSO’s flag retreat on December
21, 2018 at the Conservatory Bldg. in Shaw Blvd.,
Mandaluyong City.
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SEU HOLDS BLOCK SCREENING OF THE FILM “BOSES”

(by: Roselle S. Dela Umbria/ Photos by: Ericson Delos Reyes )

In line with the celebration of the 18-Day Campaign

to End Violence Against Women, the Sweepstakes
Employees Union (SEU) with the support of the PCSO
Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System
held a Block Screening of the film “BOSES” for the
children of PCSO employees ages 7 to 15 at SM Mega
Mall Cinema 2 on December 7, 2018.

The film “BOSES” addresses violence in children through

the story of a 7-year old boy named “Onyok” and his abusive
father. The film had also been screened to government and
non-government organizations.

Before the start of the movie, there was a short program

that includes a short message from Atty. Gay Nadine P.
Alvor, Chairperson of GAD Focal Point System and an
overview of the movie given by Mr. Erben B. Cardiente of
Erasto Films. Mr. Cardiente also discussed the relation of
the movie to Violence Against Women and Child (VAWC).

After the film showing, there was a raffle for the young
audiences with the prizes of headsets, power banks, cellular
phones and tablets. Snacks and giveaways were also given
during the activity.

The SEU expressed gratitude to the PCSO Management, Topmost photo: Atty. Gay Nadine P. Alvor (right) and Jasper Espino (left)
PCSO GAD Focal Point System and to all PCSO Officials handing giveaways to children who joined the activity); Top photo: PCSO
and employees for the support in the success of the said employees and their children who watched the film.
activity.

Mga Kawani ng PCSO Nakiisa sa Paggunita sa

Ika-122 Anibersaryo ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
(Roselle S. Dela Umbria/ Albert Piquero/ Manuel Laxamana)

Bahagi ng naturang aktibidad ang isinagawang

Bilang pagkilala sa sakripisyo at kabayanihan ng ating pambansang
bayani, ilan sa mga kawani ng Philippine Charity Sweepstakes
Office (PCSO) ay naglaan ng oras, kasama ang mga kawani ng iba’t
ibang sangay ng gobyerno, upang makiisa sa paggunita sa ika-122
Anibersaryo ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal na may temang, “Rizal
2018: Talino at Malasakit sa Isa’t Isa, Pundasyon ng Isang Malaya at
Maunlad na Bansa” noong ika-30 ng Disyembre 2018.
flag raising ceremony, na kung saan ang
ating bandila ay naka “half mast position” na
nagsisimbolo ng pagluluksa, at ang wreath
laying ceremony, na kung saan isang korona ang
inilagay sa monumento ni Rizal na nagsisimbolo
ng parangal para sa mga sakripisyo at sa sariling
buhay na kanyang inalay para sa ating bayan. Ito
ay naganap sa Rizal National Monument sa Rizal
Park sa Lungsod ng Maynila, na pinangunahan ni
Vice President Maria Leonor G. Robredo.
 6 PCSO Newsletter (December 2018)

Giving back to Mother Earth: PCSO hand in hand with Philippine Navy
and DENR for Coastal Bay rehabilitation
(by: Shelly A. Busque/ Photos by: Darcy Geronimo and Kobi Eduardo Janairo)

a nature reserve situated south of

Manila Bay.

There were more than 100

In photo: (from left to right) PCSO GM Balutan, PN Grp. Comm. Col. Marcelino and Chief of Staff,
Col. Liwag with their bags of collected marine wastes.
Marine pollution as we know but
mostly do not really pay attention
to, is any human-made solid
material that is disposed of or
abandoned on coast, bay, beaches,
in waterways that lead to the ocean,
or in the ocean itself, regardless of
whether disposal act is intentional,
unintentional, indirect or direct. It
is one of the global concerns that
an ample amount of NGO units
and initiatives are addressing.
Some of the bad results of marine
pollution cause marine mammals
and fish can mistake floating trash
for food; if ingested, it can choke
them or block their digestive
systems. Trash congested bays
make the waters dirty. Large debris,
such as old fishing nets and gears,
can harm or worse kill marine life
by strangulation or prevent them
from performing vital activities
such as swimming or diving.
Plastic trash smaller than 5mm
(microplastic) poses an additional
volunteers from PCSO, PN and
DENR seen on the Freedom Trail
at LPPCHEA, performing team
work clearing up plastic bottles,
plastic residues, and other non-
biodegradable waste materials,
including PCSO General Manager
Alexander F. Balutan and his Chief
of Staff, Col. Raymundo Liwag
together with Grp. Comm. Col.
Nestor R. Marcelino PN (MNSA),
Co, CMOU-NCR Lcdn Ronald U.
Lim PN and DENR Representative,
Ruben Navales.
threat because it adsorbs toxic
chemicals, including DDT and During the event opening, PCSO
PCBs, which can cause cancers, GM Balutan noted in his speech:
weaken the immune system and “Maramaing salamat sa lahat ng
make animals more susceptible to nandito na gumising ng napakaaga
diseases and other infections. para makiisa. This is a very nice
endeavor and very impactful. This
A very good initiative to be a part activitiy will be reaped by our
of the solution of this pressing citizens long term. We start small,
global issue was led by Philippine little by little we will get there
Charity Sweepstakes Office together.” Balutan noted. “When
(PCSO) together with Philippine everybody’s sitting, you should
Navy (PN) and
Department of
Environment
and Natural
Resources
( D E N R )
on 17th of
December
2018 at the
Las Piñas-
Parañaque
C r i t i c a l
Habitat and
Ecotourism Under the heat of the sun: PCSO GM Balutan collecting man made
marine waste during the clean up drive.
Area (LPPCHEA),
Continuation on page 7...
 PCSO Newsletter (December 2018) 7

... continuation of page 6 (Giving back...)

be outstanding” He concluded, talking about doing

something for the community, no matter who you are.

As PCSO’s Corporate Social Responsibility, the

Coastal Clean-up is conducted by the agency every
year to show that more than helping the millions of
Filipinos needing medical assistance, PCSO also helps
Mother Earth. According to DENR Representative
Ruben Navales, there are currently 82 species of birds
in coastal bay area and they are preserving and hoping
that there would be increase as the coastal clears.
Volunteers from Philippine Navy and PCSO taking action towards
a better world, one step at a time.
Grp. Comm. Col Nestor R. Marcelino PN
(MNSA) from Philippine Navy in a statement :
“Nagpapasalamat kami sa PCSO para sa mga ganitong sama samang poprotektahan ang kalikasan ngayon, the
inisyatibo enjoining Philippine Navy. Kung hindi natin next generation will suffer.”

Superlotto Php15.8 jackpot nasungkit ng P25.9M prize-blessing from PCSO

taga Misamis Oriental bagged by CamSur bettor
Mandaluyong City –Nasungkit ng nag-iisang
A very determined and extremely lucky bettor of
winner mula sa Misamis Oriental ang jackpot prize
PCSO’s Superlotto 6/49 has bagged the jackpot
ng Superlotto 6/49 na nagkakahalaga ng Php15.8M
prize amounting to a total of P25,948,443 after the
kagabi, ika-20 ng Disyembre, 2018.
balls were drawn last Thursday, Dec. 13,2019 at 9
PM.
Ayon kay General Manager Alexander F. Balutan,
ang nanalong ticket na may kombinasyong numero
According to Philippine Charity
na 17, 29, 43, 44, 08 at 28 ay binili sa lotto outlet
Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager
na matatagpuan sa Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro,
Alexander F. Balutan, the winning ticket
Misamis Oriental.
combination 31, 42 22, 39, 33 at 36 was bought
in a lotto outlet at Emmanuel Store, Peoples Mall
Ang Superlotto 6/49 draw ay tuwing Martes,
Zamora St. Naga City, Camarines Sur.
Huwebes at Linggo na napapanood live sa PTV 4
tuwing alas 9:00 ng gabi.
The Superlotto 6/49 draws the winning
lotto numbers every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Nagpapasalamat ang PCSO sa milyon-milyong
and shown on PTV 4 every 9 PM.
tumatangkilik ng lotto sa buong bansa sa pagsuporta
sa lotto at iba pang produkto ng PCSO. Dagdag
GM Balutan expressed his heartfelt thanks
pa ni GM Balutan na sa pamamagitan ng patuloy
to the millions of our loyal patrons of all PCSO
na suporta ng publiko sa ating produkto, tuluy-
products, “Because of your unwavering support, all
tuloy din ang palagiang pagbibigay ng serbisyong
health-related assistance and charity services shall
pangkawanggawa ng PCSO sa ating mga kababayan
continue. With your continued purchase of tickets,
sa buong bansa.
the chances of becoming a millionaire increase and
so does being able to help others too. “ Balutan adds.
Para sa iba pang detalye ng produkto ng PCSO
For more information on PCSO games, products
maaari ninyong tignan sa PCSO website na www.
and services, feel free to check the PCSO website
pcso.gov.ph at sa PCSO FB page https://www.
at www.pcso.gov.ph and PCSO FB page at https://
facebook.com/pcsoofficialsocialmedia at youtube
www.facebook.com/pcsooffcialsocialmedia.
PCSO GOV.
8 PCSO Newsletter (December 2018)

PCSO APPROVES PROCUREMENT

OF IT-GAMING CONSULTANCY SERVICES
(By: Leila N. Valencia/ Photos by Edwin Lovino )

In accordance to Republic Act No. 9184, entitled
“An Act Providing for the Modernization,
Standardization and Regulation of the Procurement
Activities of the Government and for other
Purposes,” otherwise known as the Government
Procurement Reform Act, the Philippine Charity
Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), through the PCSO
Corporate Budget approved the procurement of
IT- Gaming Consultancy Services.
On November 29, 2018 (Friday) at 2:00 pm, the
PCSO Bids and Awards Committee opens the
Eligibility Documents submitted by prospective
bidders and duly received by the Bids and
Awards Committee at the BAC Room, 3rd
floor Conservatory Building, Shaw Boulevard,
Mandaluyong City.
The entire procedure from the opening of the
documents to evaluation was recorded and
documented by personnel from the Corporate
Planning Department and PTV4.

The said bidding was open to all interested

bidders, local or foreign, subject to the conditions
for eligibility provided in the IRR of RA 9184.

The ISLA LIPANA CO. is the sole bidder who has

submitted their Eligibility Documents before the
BAC committee. The documents were evaluated
based on a non- discretionary “pass/fail” criterion.
The opening of the Eligibility Documents was
attended by representatives from Commission on
Audit and Internal Audit Services.

Photos show, the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) during the opening of the Eligibility Documents headed by BAC Chairperson Atty. Lauro A.
Patiag, BAC Vice-Chairperson Marissa O. Medrano, BAC members Dr. Jose Bernardo H. Gochoco, Alegria Asuit , and John Derek Porciuncula.
Also in photo, end- user Aimee de Viterbo, Head-TWG May Cerelles, Atty. Salvador Justino E. Occiano., BAC secretariat and representatives from
Commission on Audit and Internal Audit Services
 PCSO Newsletter (December 2018) 9

PCSO Donates Ambulance to Philippine Red Cross

(By MLC Estigoy/Photos by: Arnold Santos )

Upper photo shows: GM Balutan (4th from left) handed the symbolic key of the new ambulance to
Sen. Gordon (5th from left). Also in photos are, Ms. Jennifer de Guzman (left), Founding Chairman Tony Santos (3rd from left) and
PRC Sec. General Elizabeth Zavalla (6th from left) and the officials of PRC Marikina City Chapter.Lower right Photo shows: PRC
Chairman and CEO Sen. Richard Gordon (left) handing over the Certificate of Appreciation to PCSO General Manager Alexander
F. Balutan (right

Mandaluyong City – While other
offices and institutions enjoy their
early Christmas Party Celebration,
the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes
Offices (PCSO) in its non-
stoppable dedication for charitable
services donated ambulance to the
Philippine Red Cross, Marikina
Chapter.
On the 14th day of December,
2018, PCSO General Manager
Alexander F. Balutan turned-
over an ambulance with complete
facilities worth P1.9M to PRC,
Marikina City Chapter at PRC
Tower Mandaluyong City. The
event was witnessed by the PRC
Chairman and CEO, Senator
Richard J. Gordon, with the
founding Chairman and supporter
of Marikina City Chapter Mr.
& Dra. Antonio “Tony” Santos,
Chairman of the Board Serafin
Bernardino, Board of Director
Angelita Dimasupil and Dir.
Nonalyn Zamudio, Administrator
Jennifer de Guzman of Marikina
Chapter and Secretary General of
PRC Ms. Elizabeth Zavalla.
According to Senator Gordon
the donated ambulance will be
used for the patients who are
most vulnerable and will provide
medical assistance to the indigent
people during emergencies.
***
 10 PCSO Newsletter (December 2018)

PCSO Donates P16.4 Million to LCP Aligned with President Rodrigo

(By: Leila Valencia/ Photo by Manuel Laxamana ) R. Duterte’s social reform
agenda for Universal Health
Care coverage, the Philippine
Charity Sweepstakes Office
donated P16,450,000.00 to
Lung Center of the Philippines
for the purchase of two (2)
units of Adult Fiberoptic
Bronchoscope and Ten (10)
units of Mechanical Ventilator.

The Philippine Charity

Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)
continous to uphold its
commitment to provide
financial assistance to medical
facilities (government and
private) and other health
In photo, PCSO Chairperson Anselmo Simeon P. Pinili ( 3rd from left) and General Manager institutions for the purchase
Alexander F. Balutan (3rd from right)) hands over the check to Lung Center of the Philippines, of medical equipment with
Executive Director Dr. Vincent M. Balanag, Jr. ( center) in the amount of P16,450,000.00 on
the end-view of rendering
December 5, 2018 at the PCSO Head Office, Sun Plaza Bldg., Shaw Blvd. in Mandaluyong City.
Joining them are, ( from left), Board of Directors Marlon Balite, Sandra Cam, Assistant General accessible and quality/health
Manager for Charity Sector Larry R. Cedro and Charity Assistant Department Manager Muriel services to indigent patients.
Pajarillo

The Heart of Giving: PCSO grants

12M to Government Provincial
Hospitals this Yuletide season
(By: Shelly A. Busque/ Photo by Kobi Eduardo Janairo )

Celebrating the season of giving, Philippine Charity

Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) released a total of
Php12,000,000.00, on 6th of December 2018, 10am at the
10th Floor, Main Office in Sunplaza, Mandaluyong City.
During the release of the grant, present to hand over the
checks were PCSO General Manager, Alexander F. Balutan In photo: (from left to right) Eden Grace I. Nonato, from PCSO Charity
Assistance Department, AGM for Charity Sector Dr. Larry R. Cedro, General
and Assistant General Manager for Charity Sector, Dr. Manager Alexander F. Balutan handing the cheque to Fahra Tan Omar, MD from
Larry R. Cedro. Sulu Provincial Hospital and Criselda T. Ramirez from PCSO Charity Assistance
Department. Sulu Provincial Hospital was the first to receive the cheque that day.

Beneficiaries were Sulu Provincial Hospital with

Php3,000,000.00; Tamparan District Hospital with health facility to be utilized for a period of one (1) year from
Php1,000,000.00; West Visayas State University Medical the release of the grant. This is to strengthen engagements
Center with Php5,000,000.00 and Benguet General in welfare and charity services with emphasis on medical
Hospital with Php3,000,000.00 (not in photo). and health needs of its patients.

PCSO Endowment Fund Program allocates funding
support directly to government hospitals to expand the
medical support for patients admitted in the Charity
Section. In this program, funds directly proceed to the
Not only during Christmas season, PCSO is committed
and has been engaging into these initiatives that aim to
change lives and give hope to many Filipinos, bringing
valuable and lasting legacy even beyond.
Continuation on page 11...
 PCSO Newsletter (December 2018) 11

PCSO grants two Endowment Fund Beneficiaries’

Early Christmas Wish
(By: Justin Santos )

Left Photo: Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center Chief Dr. Eduardo M. Badua III shakes the hand of PCSO Chairperson Anselmo Simeon P. Pinili. Also in the
photo (far left) Dr. Larry R. Cedro, AGM for Charity Sector, Ms. Edna Peralta, Supervising Admin. Officer, Kristin Grace Arrojo, Social Welfare Officer and Ms. Eden Grace
Nonato, Financial Analyst III of the Institutional Charity Assistance Division, Charity Assistance Dept.
Right Photo: Ms. Teodora Z. Robete of Tondo Medical Center receives the cheque from PCSO Chairperson Anselmo Simeon P. Pinili together with AGM for Charity Sector,
Dr. Larry R. Cedro (far left), Ms. Zonda Rhea C. Apanay, Chief Accountant (wearing blue), Aurea V. Ulit, Philhealth Officer (wearing pink) and Ms. Eden Grace Nonato,
Financial Analyst III of the Institutional Charity Assistance Division, Charity Assistance Dept.

Sun Plaza Building, Mandaluyong City: Philippine
Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairperson Anselmo
Simeon P. Pinili together with Assistant General
Manager for Charity Sector, Dr. Larry R. Cedro
handed two (2) cheques worth ten million pesos to two
Endowment Fund Partner Hospitals (Ilocos Training
and Regional Medical Center & Tondo Medical
Center) at the 4th floor, Office of the Chairperson
and Board of Directors on December 20, 2018. Each
hospital received (5) Five Million Php which, the
partner hospitals, were very thankful that it came
just in time for the holiday season. The Endowment
Fund Program provides funding support directly to
government hospitals to augment the medical needs
of patients admitted in the Charity Section/Ward.
Under the program, funds are downloaded directly to
the health facility to be utilized for period of one (1)
year from the release of the assistance.

... continuation of page 10 (The heart...)

In photo: PCSO GM Balutan handing the 1M endowment fund cheque to
Tamaparan District Hospital Chief Dr. Potri Disomimba Ali (second from right).
Dr Ali noted that the fund from PCSO greatly augment the medical intervention of
Tamparan District Hopsital and help more needy patients in the neighboring town
of Tamparan.
In photo: (From left to right) PCSO AGM for Charity Sector Dr. Cedro, Ms. Ramirez
and Ms. Nonato from Charity Assistance Department, GM Balutan handing cheque
to University President Luis Sorolla of West Visayas State University Medical Center
together with his peers, Lulu V. Magbanua, Social Welfare Officer III; Rosemarie L.
Floro, Supervising Admin Officer and Ranulfo O. Sonza, Accountant III. Mr. Sorolla
received the cheque amounting to Php5,000,000.00 on behalf of West Visayas State
University Medical Center.
 12 PCSO Newsletter (December 2018)

P8.19M released to PCSO Endownment Fund

and Institutional Partners
(By: MLC Estigoy/photos by: Albert Piquero )

Mandaluyong City – PCSO General a Military Station Hospital with program, funds directly proceed to
Manager Alexander F. Balutan 50 bed capacity and White Cross the health facility to be utilized for
turned-over three (3) checks with Incorporation of Little Baguio, San a period of one (1) year from the
a total amount of P8,190,000 at the Juan City, categorized as residential release of the grant.
Conference Room 10th floor, Sun facility for children in crisis under
Plaza Building, Mandaluyong City. the Intitutional Partnership For the Institutional Partnership
Program (IPP) received financial Program (IPP), on the other hand,
The agency’s endowment fund assistance for its medical facilities aims to augment the financial
institutional partners, Dr. Paulino and equipments. resources of institutions (GOs and
J. Garcia Memorial Research and NGOs e.g. Orphanages, Halfway
Medical Center of Cabanatuan PCSO Endowment Fund Program house for the elderly or children
City, Nueva Ecija, received allocates funding support directly and the abandoned) engaged in
P5,000,000.00 , a DOH registered to NGOs and public/government welfare and charity services with
Hospital as classified with 400 bed hospitals to expand the medical emphasis on medical and health
capacity and Camp Aquino Station support for patients admitted needs of its beneficiaries.
Hospital in San Miguel, Tarlac, in the Charity Section. In this

Upper left photo shows: GM Balutan (2nd from left), Charity personnel Bernadette D. Balerite (left) Financial analyst II, and representative
from White Cross , Incorporation, Mely V. Reluya, Executive Director and Annabel P. Palacay, finance officer of white Cross. Right photo shows:
GM Balutan (center) with Dr. Hubert F. Lapuz, Medical Center Chief of Dr. PJG Memorial Research and Medical Center (3rd from left) together
with Dr. Jose Raviner Austria, Shiela Magat, Shiela Mavie Cruz August Joy Dela Cruz and Rosechell Joy Lombres. Lower photo shows: GM
Balutan with the recipient from Camp Aquino Station Hospital led by Lt. Col. Manuel Fidel M Magtira, comanding Officer, Melba Llaneta
NOLCOM Acct. (2nd from left) Col. Mary Grace Patanindagat, chief nurse, Alma Capulong, Social Worker (4th from left), CAD Financial
Analyst II Bernadette Balerite and two military corps.
 PCSO Newsletter (December 2018) 13

PCSO HEADS TO ANTIPOLO TO CARRY OUT

FREE MEDICAL SERVICE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS
(By: Justin B. Sanots/ Photos by Eugenio Darcy Geronimo )

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Medical and effective health care
Team headed by Dra. Mabel Vinteres proceeded to services through medical
the Piera Blanca Covered Court, Brgy. San Luis, 600 and dental missions, in
Sitio, Antipolo City to conduct a medical mission on partnership with local
December 4, 2018. government units, non-
government agencies,
Sitio Chairman civic groups, religious
and Home organizations and other
O w n e r s government agencies.
Association
President, For government
H e r c u l e s agencies LGUs and civic
Legaspi said in organizations who wish
an interview “ to avail of the program, the following requirements
Itong medical must be complied:
missions na • Letter of Request – Addressed to PCSO
ganito ay first time na nangyari sa lugar naming Chairman /General Manager
at kami ay taos-puso nagpapasalamat sa butihing • Provide Manpower to assist the
General Manager at mga opisyales ng PCSO sa inyong medical/dental team
pag sangguni sa aming lugar at matulungan an gating • Consumption Reports from previous
mga kababayan na nangangailangan ng tulong pang requests (if any)
medical tulad ni Ginang Marcela Astrera na nakapag • Project Proposal with the following
pa check up ng libre pati na rin sa kanyan anak at items
nakapag uwi pa ng libreng gamot. Mabuhay kayo 1. Project Rationale
PCSO at sana ay maulit muli ang ganitong programa 2. Project Objectives
ninyo kaht sa ibang lugar dito sa Antipolo.” 3. Project Clientele/Area coverage

A total of 200 local residents enjoyed the benefit

of PCSO’s free clinic which started at 8:00 am and
finished at around 12:30pm.

The Medical and Dental Mission is a program of PCSO

with the objective of providing equitable, efficient
14 PCSO Newsletter (December 2018)

PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE BRINGS EARLY

CHRISTMAS JOY TO CALOOCAN RESIDENTS
(By: Justin B. Sanots/ Photos by Arnold Ramos )

Residents of Barangay 179 Amparo, Caloocan City got

an early treat from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes
Office (PCSO) as it performed a free medical and dental
check up at the Amparo Rotonda Covered Court on
December 7, 2018. The medical and dental mission
program was a project of Punong Barangay Eugenio H.
Notario Jr. and Kagawad James Carlo D. Bernardo in
cooperation with PCSO for the residents of the Barangay
and other nearby locals in the area. A total of 225 patients
were served from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.

PCSO Medical Team Leader, Dra. Mabel Vinteres said

“It’s really a pleasure to serve and reach out to the poorest
of the poor, especially to the local barangay level. These
people deserve free medical attention, so we are glad that
local officials stage project such as this and we at PCSO are
happy to oblige in this partnership.”

Brgy. Capt. Eugenio H. Notario, Jr. said in a brief

interview, “Our very own Rhuena Marie Quinlasa , a
local of the area was able to avail free check up for her
eight (8) year old daughter Rai, and was able to take home
free medicines. These are the types of people who belong
to Class D and E who cannot afford to avail of medical
treatment because they really struggle to put up ends meet.
I thank the Management of PCSO for giving us the chance
to make this project possible and available to our residents
in our Barangay, truly this is an early Christmas gift for
everybody. Maraming Salamat po PCSO, sana ay marami
pa kayong matulungan. Mabuhay po kayo! “

The Medical and Dental

Mission is a program of
PCSO with the objective
of providing equitable,
efficient and effective
health care services
through medical and
dental missions, in
partnership with local
government units, non-
government agencies,
civic groups, religious
organizations and other
government agencies.
 PCSO Newsletter (December 2018) 15

YULETIDE MEDICAL MISSION FOR BARANGAY SAUYO RESIDENTS

(By: Justin B. Sanots/ Photos by Arnold Ramos )

As Christmas day
approaches, the Philippine
Charity Sweepstakes Office
Medical Team, headed
by Dra. Mabel Vinteres,
travelled to Barangay Sauyo
to perform free medical
and dental mission to local
residents on December 12,
2018. It would be the last
scheduled medical mission
this 2018 for PCSO. This
project was requested
by the Nagkakaisang
Mamamayang Para
sa Barangay Sauyo
(NAMABASA) which is
under the umbrella of the
Kiwanis Club of QC Central
of Sauyo. A total of 372
patients were served from
8:00am to 12:00pm.

Mrs. Mirasol Abacco,

Chairperson of
NAMABASA said in an
interview “ Napaka swerte namin sa Barangay Sauyo, medical and dental missions, in partnership with local
Quezon City na sa huling pagkakataon na magkaron government units, non-government agencies, civic
ng medical and dental mission ay napagbigyan kami groups, religious organizations and other government
ng PCSO bago matapos ang taong 2018. Bilang agencies.
Chairperson ng NAMABASA, taos-puso kaming
nagpapasalamat sa Management ng PCSO sa
pinadalang Medical Team upang magsagawa ng free
check up sa aming mga residente at kalapit barangay.
Makikita nyo naman na marami sa aming mga
residente dito ay nanganailangan ng libreng atensyong
pang medical dahil marami po sa kanila ay mahirap
lamang. Kaya muli po kaming nagpapasalamat sa
lahat ng bumubuo ng PCSO Team, nawa’y kayo ay
pagpalain ng ating Maykapal.”

The Medical and Dental Mission is a program of

PCSO with the objective of providing equitable,
efficient and effective health care services through
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PCSO DONATES MEDICINES TO PCSO DONATES MEDICINES TO

DESERVING RECIPIENTS AS PART OF KIWANIS CLUB OF GENERAL MARIANO
PRES. DUTERTE’S UHC PROGRAM ALVAREZ, CAVITE AND CEU-
(By: Roberto T. Buado, Jr./Photos by Albert Piquero ) COMMUNITY OUTREACH DEPARTMENT
(By: Roselle S. Dela Umbria / Photos by: Arnold T. Ramos )
As part of its 84-year legacy, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes
Office (PCSO) donates basic medicines to qualified public
and private institutions engaged in health programs, On December
projects and health care services as part of the call to 11, 2018,
answer to Pres. Duterte’s Universal Health Care Programs. two (2) more
On Thursday, December 27, 2018, PCSO donated beneficiaries
medicines to recipients in the amount of P39,977.92. The received free
medicines received by Marcelo H. Del Pilar High School medicines
Class of 1968 will benefit the attendees of their free medical
under the
and dental consultation on the occasion of its 50th (Golden
Jubilee) year celebration on January 5, 2019.
Medicine
Donation
Other recipients include Barangay Pinugay Phase I in Rizal Program of
and the Manila High School Alumni Batch ’77 geared the Philippine
towards helping less fortunate fellow batchmates and C h a r i t y
families at their Manila High School campus as part of their Sweepstakes
group’s vision to promote fellowship amongst batchmates O f f i c e
by creating social networking activities. (PCSO).
They are
the Kiwanis
Club of
General Mariano Alvarez in Cavite and the Centro
Escolar University (CEU) – Community Outreach
Department. They were both given Php10,000.00
worth of medicines.

For the Kiwanis Club, the medicines were handed

over to Ms. Josephine Sancho, Chairperson of “Lab
Kita Bata Project” and Vice President of Kiwanis
Club – GMA, Cavite. On the other hand, Mr. Rovi
Obal, representative of Dr. Lolita Pablo, RSW, Head
of the Community Outreach Department receives
the medicines for CEU.

Photo shows, the representatives of various barangays receiving

medicines (photo from top left clockwise)Dr. Sylvanno T.
Agustin, MD- Class 1968, Barangay Hall Welfare Representative
Clarisse Peralta, Midwife Gladys Balocating, Barangay
Kagawad Tecia Valerio(holding parcel), Chairperson of Manila
High School Batch ’77 Fe Correa Portacio, Lucille Palmares,
Ronnell Alcantara (holding parcel). The recipients were assisted
by Dennise Marie Mano, PCSO Medical Services Department
personnel.
PCSO’s Medicine Donation Program aims to
provide qualified public and private institutions
engaged in health programs, projects and health
care services through donation of basic medicines
in kind. This program is one of PCSO’s answer to
President Duterte’s Universal Health Care Program.
 PCSO Newsletter (December 2018) 17

Sepfourteen bags the gold in 46th PCSO Presidential Gold Cup

(By: Shelly A. Busque / Photos by Arnold Ramos)

What began as a recreational

activity in 1867, Horseracing in the
Philippines took a toll on Filipinos
and has ever been patronized
by avid fans up to present time.
Divided into three major time
periods, based on the breed of
horses raced, in conjunction
with the three significant eras
of Philippine history. According
to the type of horses used, the
periods are the Philippine-pony
era (1867–1898), the Arabian-
horse era (1898–1930), and the
Thoroughbred era (1935–present).
With the 2018 champs: (Front row seated from left to right) Holding their PCSO trophies and
In 1935, the Philippine Legislature commemorative plaques, Trainer Chito Santos, star jockey John Alvin (J.A) Guce and SC Stockfarm
signed Act No. 4130. This law is to Inc’s Manny Viray pose for a group photo with PCSO Racing Committee and Officials, MJCI Officers
permit and authorize the holding and staff, PHILRACOM personnel and beneficiary Rotary Club of Carmona, Rotary District 3810
members.
of Sweepstakes Races by the
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes,
which then replaced the National
Glorious finish: Star
Charity Sweepstakes on October Jockey J.A Guce (6a)
30, 1934. The MJC became guiding Sepfourteen,
incorporated in 1937, becoming performing the leap of
pride, right after finishing
the Manila Jockey Club, Inc. the 2000m race course
at 25-24’-26’-25’-26
In the recently held 46th PCSO total 2:08, winning the
Gold Cup in 46th PCSO
Presidential Gold Cup, Sepfourteen Presidential Cup, Race 7.
staged a stellar performance as he
upstaged being the crowd favorite
“low profile entry” and grand
champion on 9th of December
2018 in San Lazaro Business and Prominent Riders
Leisure Park, Carmona Cavite, pose before the race:
lead by star jockey, John Alvin (From left to right) J.B
Hernandez, No.7 (Salt
(J.A) Guce. and Pepper); K.B Abobo,
No.6 (Radioactive); J.Pa
The victory was definitely delightful Guce, No. 8 (Pangalusian
Island); J.A Guce, No.
for owner/breeder Jojo Velasquez 6a (Sepfourteen); V.R
of Santa Clara Stockfarm Inc., Dilema, No.3 (Highway
trainer Chito Santos and jockey J.A One); M.A Alvarez, No.
2 (Electric Truth); C.S
Guce as they triumphed the notable Pare, Jr., No. 1 (Manalig
PCSO Gold Cup this year bagging Ka) and O.P Cortez No. 4
(Dixie Gold)
Continuation on page 18...
 18 PCSO Newsletter (December 2018)

... continuation of page 17 (Sepfourteen...)

the Php 3,000,000.00 from Philippine Charity

Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and an additional
Php 1,000,000.00 sponsored by Philippine
Racing Commission (PHILRACOM) for first
(1st) prize with Rotary Club of Carmona,
Rotary District 3810 of Carmona, Cavite as the
beneficiary.

From the period of February 25 to November

10 this year, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes
Office (PCSO) had 3 sponsored and 5 maiden
races. The 46th Presidential Cup recently help
was the 9th.
In 2017, this year’s grand champion
Sepfourteen was in 4th place. Now cleaning
the slate for jockey Patricio Dilema leading
Dewey Boulevard as the champion that year.
Dilema has been noted to win previous Gold
Cup, four (4) times in a row.
***
(Front row, from left to right:)The lovely ladies in red from MJCI; Dr. Orlando
T. Malaca, member PCSO Racing Committee; PCSO Racing Vice Chairman Arnel
N. Casas; PCSO Vice Chairperson and General Manager Alexander F. Balutan
handing the Golden Cup to Mr. Manny Viray of Santa Clara (SC) Stockfarm
Inc. Atty. Alfonso Reyno III, MJCI president and CEO; Col. Ferdinand Fevidal,
Executive Assistant to the PCSO GM; PCSO Chief of Staff, Col. Raymondo Liwag
and Atty. Jose T. Malang, member PCSO Racing Committee.
(Back Row, from left to right:) PCSO Executive Asst. at the Office of the GM, Maj.
Manuel Fraginal; Chairman, PCSO Racing Committee, Reynaldo Z. Empremiado
and Atty. Lauro A. Patiag, member PCSO Racing Committee.

EDITORIAL BOX
ADVISERS:
Anselmo Simeon P. Pinili / Alexander F. Balutan

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:
Jerusa A. Corpuz

EDITOR:
Agnes Salgarino Ibera

LAYOUT & DESIGN: WRITERS: PHOTOGRAPHERS:

Roselle S. Dela Umbria
Eugenio Darcy M. Geronimo
Charlie B. Mahinay
Eugenio Darcy M. Geronimo Eugenio Darcy M. Geronimo
Roselle S. Dela Umbria Ericson L. delos Reyes
Justin B. Santos .Arnold T. Ramos
Leila N. Valencia Justin B. Santos
Maria Leonora C. Estigoy Archie S.J. Sopenasky
Ericson L. delos Reyes Edwin Lovino
Shelly A. Busque Albert William Piquero
Robert Buado Manuel Laxamana Jr.
Edouard Kobi Janairo

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