PCSO provides food relief, educational assistance to Typhoon Kristine victims in Bicol

by Info @Brand Zone | Nov. 21, 2024

By: Leila Valencia/Jerwin Nohay/Edwin Lovino/

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) delivered aid to thousands of residents in the Bicol region who were severely affected by Typhoon Kristine.

From November 7 to 9, 2024 the PCSO Board of Directors composed of members Janet De Leon Mercado, Jennifer Liongson-Guevara, and former Vice Governor of Camarines Sur Imelda Papin, worked alongside PCSO employees and local government officials to ensure that immediate relief reached those who were most affected by the typhoon.

The distribution efforts targeted various areas in Camarines Sur, including the municipalities of Libmanan, Pamplona, Bula, Nabua, Buhi, San Jose, Tinambac, Lagonoy, and Magarao. The PCSO also extended its assistance to the communities of Tiwi and Rapu-Rapu in Albay.

Beyond providing immediate food relief, the PCSO demonstrated its commitment to long-term support by providing 50 educational assistance grants to students in Libmanan and Pamplona, Camarines Sur. This initiative aims to help students continue their education while reeling from the aftermath of the typhoon.

These actions are in line with the PCSO's core mandate to help Filipino citizens and the agency's dedication to its Corporate Social Responsibility program. 

The PCSO remains committed to supporting communities in times of need, ensuring that Filipinos receive the assistance they require to recover and rebuild.

PCSO, Hindi Umuurong sa Pagtulong!

‘Worshipful Master’ wins 2024 PHILRACOM-PCSO Grand Derby inBatangas

by Info @Brand Zone | Nov. 21, 2024

By: Mark Lester Tejada / Photos By: Mark Lester Tejada

Malvar-Tanauan City, Batangas – Jockey Lester De Jesus and his horse ‘Worshipful Master’ emerged victorious in the 2024 Philippine Racing Commission (PHILRACOM) - Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Grand Derby held at the Metro Manila Turf Club in Malvar-Tanauan City, Batangas on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

James Anthony Rabano owns ‘Worshipful Master,’ which bested six other thoroughbreds in a 1,800-meter race. The champion horse is trained by Ruben Tupas and bred by the esteemed Esguerra Farm.

PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles, PHILRACOM Chairman Aurelio De Leon, Commissioner Redentor De Leon, and Racing Manager Jose Rodolfo Prado Jr. presented the champion’s trophy during the awarding ceremony.

With a total guaranteed prize of ₱3,000,000, the event celebrated the enduring partnership between the PCSO and the PHILRACOM in promoting the horse racing industry in the country.  

This year's prize pool was generously sponsored by both organizations, each contributing ₱1,500,000.00.

The Grand Derby has become an iconic annual event that reflects the mutual commitment of the PCSO and PHILRACOM to uplift the local horse racing industry. It aims to provide a venue to celebrate the sport while reinforcing the importance of collaboration among stakeholders.

Mga POGO pinagpapanggap na BPO ng ilang opisyal ng gobyerno — Hontiveros

ni Angela Fernando @News | Nov. 21, 2024

Photo: Senator Risa Hontiveros / FB

Ibinunyag ni Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros nitong Huwebes na may ilang opisyal ng gobyerno na tumutulong sa Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) upang maiwasan ang ipinatutupad na ban.

Ginagawa ito sa pamamagitan ng pagtuturo sa POGOs na magparehistro bilang Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firms upang maitago ang kanilang patuloy na operasyon.

"'Yung mga sumbong sa amin ay may mga government officials pa na nagpapayo sa kanila na mga ganu'n, magbago na lang kayo ng porma, at least legally, na mga simple BPOs lamang pero nakatago sa loob nu'n ay mga POGO operations," saad ni Hontiveros.

Ayon pa kay Hontiveros, walang pangalan ng mga opisyal ng gobyerno ang nabanggit sa mga ulat na nagpapakita ng posibleng pagtulong ng ilang opisyal sa POGO upang maiwasan ang ban.

Binigyang-diin din ni Hontiveros na isa lang ito sa maraming paraan upang maiwasan ang isinasagawang ban na ipinataw ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., sa pamamagitan ng executive order.

Magugunitang ang hakbang na ito laban sa mga POGO ay bunsod ng mga alegasyon ng pagkakasangkot ng nasabing industriya sa online scams, human trafficking, at iba pang kriminal na gawain.