Bohol Island News Staff | Posted on March 17, 2020
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has announced the suspension of some of its operations including their daily lotto games.
In an announcement released on Tuesday evening, PCSO general manager Royina Garma said that this is in line with the orders of President Rodrigo Duterte declaring an “Enhanced Community Quarantine” in Luzon.
However, those who are in need of assistance from PCSO may still avail of it. They have published the numbers that the public can call.
- Operasyon ng PCSO sa Lung Center of the Philippines simula bukas, March 18, 2020. May itinalagang Hotline numbers para sa mga humihingi ng assistance:
- Mobile numbers: 09457746439, 09152962243, 09177035866
- Landline number: (02) 8404-3956
- E-Mail: pcsomain.charity@pcso.gov.phSila ay iri-refer sa pinakamalapit na ospital na may Malasakit Center at iba pang government hospitals.
However, the operation for the Small Town Lottery (STL) is only suspended in Luzon area.
“Ang Small Town Lottery (STL) sa Visayas at Mindanao ay isasailalim sa araw-araw na monitoring,” a portion of the statement read.
Meanwhile, PCSO Board has already approved P420 million assistance to the government against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Today, PCSO announced that it has added P1 billion assistance on top of what they earlier pledged.
