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PCSO suspends lotto draws, games amid Covid-19 threat
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has temporarily suspended its Lotto, Digit Games, and Keno operations nationwide, as well as Small Town Lottery (STL) in Luzon, effective March 17, due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases.
PCSO General Manager Royina Marzan-Garma announced the suspension through the official PCSO Facebook page.
Operations of PCSO at the Lung Center of the Philippines will also halt starting March 18.
Designated hotlines and an email address have been provided for those seeking assistance, who will then be referred to hospitals with Malasakit Centers or other government hospitals.
STL operations in Visayas and Mindanao will be continuously monitored to assess the local situations.
Despite the operational suspension, PCSO assured the public of its commitment to provide assistance, having recently approved P420 million and an additional P1 billion to support the government's fight against COVID-19.
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