Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office

Also known as PCSO

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is an agency that oversees various charitable and welfare programs, including the distribution of patient transport vehicles (PTVs) across the country to enhance emergency response capabilities. President Marcos distributed 91 PTVs in Misamis Oriental as part of a larger initiative to provide over 900 ambulances by year-end, aiming to ensure every municipality has an ambulance equipped with essential medical supplies.

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Last updated at April 22, 2025.

Recent stories about PCSO

Marcos distributes 91 PTVs in Northern Mindanao and BARMM

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the distribution of 91 patient transport vehicles (PTVs) in Northern Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region on Tuesday.
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Garma seeks US political asylum amid murder, drug war killing charges

Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager and retired police colonel Royima Garma remains in detention in the United States after applying for political asylum, her lawyer Atty. Emerito Quilang confirmed on Monday.
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Cagayan bettor wins PHP57.5M MegaLotto jackpot

A lone bettor from Cagayan won the PHP57.5 million jackpot in the MegaLotto 6/45 draw on Friday night.
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Sandra Cam, anti-corruption whistleblower and former PCSO board member, dies at 64

Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board member and whistleblower Sandra Cam passed away on Thursday at the age of 64.
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Two bettors from Quezon and Davao de Oro win PHP6.1M in Lotto 6/42

Two bettors from Quezon province and Davao de Oro will split a PHP6.1 million jackpot from Saturday night's Lotto 6/42 draw.
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Veteran lawyer Titong Mendoza, who defended Marcoses, Estrada, dies at 95

Veteran lawyer Estelito 'Titong' Mendoza, known for defending high-profile clients including former Philippine presidents and business moguls, passed away on Wednesday, March 26 at the age of 95.
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Quezon City bettor wins PHP100M in Lotto 6/42

A bettor from Quezon City won PHP100 million in Tuesday night's Lotto 6/42 draw, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).
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PCSO launches Responsible Gaming Awareness Day

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) launched Responsible Gaming Awareness Day on Monday with the theme 'Play Smart, Play Safe', emphasizing its commitment to fostering a culture of mindful play and player protection.
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PCSO launches LottoMatik to boost lottery accessibility in remote areas

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) launched its 'LottoMatik' device on Wednesday to increase accessibility of lottery games in remote areas.
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Ruiz not shareholder of Digital8, resigns in Jan

Documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission show that Presidential Communications Office Secretary Jay Ruiz was neither an incorporator nor a shareholder of Digital8 Incorporated.
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