PCSO 43rd Gold Cup 2015 Souvenir Magazine

Gold Cup

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PCSO Freedom Cup horses

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Race-ready jockeys

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San Lazaro Leisure Park

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Race Recaps

The Search for a Golden Champion

Hagdang Bato – gunning for a three-peat 

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Messages Cover Story: Hagdang Bato wins 2014 PCSO Gold Cup Race recaps: PCSO Freedom Cup, Silver Cup, National Grand Derby, Anniversary Race

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PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup official starters 34 & 39 Rolls of Champions: Gold Cup and Silver Cup 45-50 PCSO in 2015: agency events and activities ...

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PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine Published by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Sun Plaza Bldg., Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City Website: www.pcso.gov.ph

JENNY ORTUOSTE Editor-in-Chief JAS LALOG Creative Director

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Atty. WILFRED de UNGRIA AGNES IBERA QUEENIE BALITA LOWELA LUPISAN LAURA JACINTO ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA JUSTINE SANTOS DARCY GERONIMO

LEILA VALENCIA ARCHIE SOPENASKY ELIZABETH SINGSON Contributors CHARLIE MAHINAY Graphic Design JAIME JACINTO ARNOLD RAMOS

JOSEPH MUEGO ERICSON DE LOS REYES JOSELITO VILELLA ALEX ALCASID Photographers Racing Committee Corporate Planning Department Editorial Support

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Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office

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Ikinararangal ng PCSO na ihandog sa lahat ng masusugid na manonood ang taunang Presidential Gold Cup. Sa ika-apatnapu’t tatlong pagkakataon, muli nitong iniluluklok ang sarili bilang natatanging karera ng kabayo na nagbibigay saya at sigla sa mga manlalaro at taga subaybay. Sa ika-walumpu’t isang taon ng PCSO, ang 2015 Presidential Gold Cup ay patuloy na nagbibigay pugay at parangal sa mga nagiging pinakamataas na pinuno ng ating bayan. Ngayong taon, ang karangalang ito ay malugod nating inihahandog sa ating Kagalang-galang na Pangulo, Presidente Benigno S. Aquino III. Sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa Philippine Racing Commission at Manila Jockey Club, ang torneyo ngayong taon ay nagpapatibay sa kultura ng kahusayan sa pagpapalaro na siyang pamamaraan ng PCSO upang makalikom ng pondong pantulong sa mga mamamayang nangangailangan ng serbisyo medikal. Nais kong pasalamatan ang lahat ng taong tumulong maisakatuparan ang pagdiriwang na ito. Hangad ko rin ang lubos na kasiyahan sa lahat ng makikilahok. Mula sa pamunuan ng Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Isang matagumpay na pakikipagpaligsahan! Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon…

Ayong S. Maliksi Chairman





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REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS TANGGAPAN NG PANGULO PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE Tanggapan ng Sweepstakes Pangkawanggawa ng Pilipinas, Lungsod ng Mandaluyong

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Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office

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The PCSO Presidential Gold Cup has, over the years, become known as a proving ground of champions and an arena where the best Philippine Thoroughbreds compete for the highest honors in the sport.

Erineo “Ayong” S. Maliksi Chairman

It has become the scene where rivalries are enacted and battles for supremacy fought to showcase excellence and sportsmanship. This year’s Gold Cup is no exception, as can be seen in the stellar lineup of horses entered by connections seeking to earn the coveted Gold Cup trophy. It is an event that participants look forward to, with their preparation and race strategies discussed well beforehand and implemented with an eye to victory.

Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II Vice-Chairman and General Manager

Atty. Mabel V. Mamba Director

Ms. Betty B. Nantes Director

This year’s event is made possible through the partnership and cooperation of the Philippine Racing Commission, which sponsored an additional P1 million in prize money, and the Manila Jockey Club as the host club. We also thank the racing fans for their decades of support for this event and for PCSO, and the participants who are now all a part of PCSO Gold Cup and racing history. In behalf of the PCSO family, welcome to the 2015 PCSO Presidential Gold Cup, and to all, a Peaceful Christmas and Prosperous New Year!

Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II Vice-Chairman and General Manager Atty. Francisco Manuel G. Joaquin III Director 



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Republika ng Pilipinas Tanggapan ng Pangulo Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Tanggapan ng Sweepstakes Pangkawanggawa ng Pilipinas Lungsod ng Mandaluyong

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Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office

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Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II Vice-Chairman and General Manager

It is my pleasure to invite all of you to witness the 43rd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup race, a landmark occasion that will see the best Thoroughbreds of the land compete for this prestigious award. Over the decades that it has been staged, the PCSO Gold Cup has cemented its status as the year’s most important race, with its winner truly deserving of the term “champion”.

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There are many superlatives that have been used to describe this event – powerful, fast, and passionate among them – but most of all, the key word that defines it is excellent. Only the very best may win. And that is the purpose of the PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and indeed the whole PCSO Racing Program – to encourage achievement and the highest standards of sports and sportsmanship.

Ma. Teresita V. Carbonel Atty. Anna Liza P. Inciong Manager, Legal Department Manager, Internal Audit Service

Gaming, Product Development, & Marketing Sector

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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Philippine Racing Commission for their partnership to make this race not only the most prestigious but also the richest, to Manila Jockey Club for providing the venue, and to the contestants for making this event memorable and exciting. To the racing fans, our warm thanks also for their continued patronage of PCSO Lotto and other games, and may they be well entertained by this event. In behalf of the PCSO Committee on Races, welcome to the 43rd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup, and season’s greetings to all!

Conrado C. Zabella Chairman, Committee on Races Conrado C. Zabella Assistant General Manager

Roger C. Ramirez Manager, Product Standard and Development Dept

Arnel N. Casas Manager, Gaming Technology Dept

Atty. Roman C. Torres Manager, Security and Printing Dept.





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Branch Operations Sector

Romeo S. Rigodon Manager, Northern and Central Luzon Dept.

Josefina A. Sarsonas Manager, National Capital Region Dept.

Remeliza Jovita M. Gabuyo AGM Branch Operations Sector

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Mercedes J. Hinayon Assistant General Manager

• Irma S. Guemo Manager, Southern Tagalog and Bicol Region Dept.

• Dr. Larry R. Cedro Assistant General Manager

Federico A. Damole Manager, Visayas Dept.

Dorothy C. Robles Manager, Accounting & Budget Department

Atty. Venus T. Buado Manager, Corporate Planning Department

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Ramon Ike C. Señeres Manager, Information Technology Services Dept.

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Mario S. Pelisco Manager, Mindanao Dept.

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Dr. Jose Bernardo H. Gochoco Jr. Manager, Medical Services Dept.

Rubin Z. Magno Manager, Charity Assistance Dept.

Atty. Lauro A. Patiag Assistant General Manager

Atty. Marissa O. Medrano Manager, Human Resources Dept.

Atty. Reena Yumina M. Yason Manager, Assets & Supply Management Dept.

Atty. John Derek N. Porciuncula Manager, General Services Dept.

Alegria R. Asuit Manager, Treasury Dept.

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Branch Operations Sector Branch Managers/ Financial Management Officers

SOUTHERN TAGALOG and BICOL REGION

Pampanga: Ma. Lourdes Soliman

Batangas: Leticia Renomeron

Zambales: Pierre Ferrer

Tarlac: LolitoGuemo

Cavite: PalomaMalinao Laguna: Flora Obina

VISAYAS

Palawan: Rolando Batislaong Jr.

Cebu: Glen Jesus Rada

Quezon: Lady Elaine Gatdula

Iloilo: Cedric Recamara

Marinduque: Rodolfo Renomeron

Leyte: GencianoCreer

Rizal: Ma. Cecilia Cruz

Western Samar: Janette Lloyd

Oriental Mindoro: Augusto Tordillos

Northern Samar: Lester Trongcoso

Occidental Mindoro: Rowena Rebaldo

Bohol: Roberto PioCinco

Albay: LailaGalang

Negros Occidental: Abigail Reformina

Sorsogon: Doris Olondriz

Negros Oriental: Belena Alvarez

Camarines Sur: Nelly Loyola

Capiz: Jose Manuel Villagracia

Camarines Norte: EstrellaAbasolo

Aklan: John Martin Alipao Antique: Elma Gutierrez

NORTHERN and CENTRAL LUZON Isabela: Reynaldo Martin

MINDANAO

Pangasinan: Yamashita Japinan Cagayan: HehersonPambid

Davao del Sur: Atty. Ravena Joy Patalinghug

Benguet: ErnieliDancel

Davao Oriental: Gina Bernabe

La Union: LalaineMartos

Misamis Oriental: Raul Regondola

Mountain Province: ErnieliDancel

South Cotabato: Atty. ElvieUy

Ilocos Norte: Marthia Miranda

Zamboanga del Sur: Gloria Ybañez

Ilocos Sur: Mary Jane Claridad

Zamboanga del Norte: AnalisaNarciso

Bataan: Erlinda Yano

Agusan del Norte: MisaelHamak

Bulacan: Editha Romero

Surigao del Norte: Michele Ryan Mendoza

Nueva Ecija: Reynaldo Carbonel

Bukidnon: DivinaSalvacion

Nueva Vizcaya: Byron Bumanglag

Misamis Occidental: PilarcitaFlorentes

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Philippine Racing Commission

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Congratulations to the PCSO for once more staging the Presidential Gold Cup, the most awaited event in the sport that is now an annual tradition.

Congratulations

PCSO

The Commission understands the importance of this event and that efforts are needed to preserve it and augment its prestige as a keystone of the racing calendar. Thus I am proud to carry on Philracom’s support for the PCSO Gold Cup by way of providing an additional P1 million in prize money and in doing whatever we can to promote and publicize the event, this year by arranging for its live coverage on national TV. By these means Philracom remains a committed partner of PCSO in racing. In behalf of the racing and breeding industry, we thank PCSO for sponsoring a racing program that includes maiden races and major stakes races such as the Freedom Cup, National Grand Derby, Anniversary Race, Silver Cup, and of course the Gold Cup. All these events provide incentives for participants and excitement for racing fans. In behalf of the Philracom Board of Commissioners, staff, and employees, my most cordial wishes for a successful 43rd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office

Andrew A. Sanchez Chairman

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For the third consecutive year, the Manila Jockey Club is proud and honored to host the Presidential Gold Cup at the San Lazaro Leisure Park (SLLP) in Carmona, Cavite in partnership with the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Once again, the Bayang Karerista will witness the industry’s finest jockeys and thoroughbreds as they compete for the prestigious Gold Cup title and a generous purse from the PCSO and the Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom). More importantly however, the Presidential Gold Cup fosters an environment of excellence by encouraging owners to breed faster horses, and jockeys and trainers to better hone their skills, thus elevating the standards of Philippine horse racing to greater heights. We commend the PCSO for being a major supporter of the industry. Their sponsorship of major stakes races all year round continues to drive growth. Moreover, it gives the Bayang Karerista more opportunities to watch their favored horses and jockeys, and witness the rising talents of the sport. In behalf of the management and staff of Manila Jockey Club, Inc., we extend our sincerest felicitations to the PCSO, and wish all the competitors a safe and successful run. Mabuhay!

ALFONSO G. REYNO III Chairman

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Hagdang Bato with Jonathan Hernandez aboard wins by six lengths.

Hagdang Bato

Representatives of horse owners Mayor Benhur Abalos hoist the heavy PCSO Presidential Gold Cup.

The 42nd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Presidential Gold Cup was touted as the rematch between Hagdang Bato and Pugad Lawin. The latter was the defending champion, and had beat the former in another PCSO race in 2014, the PCSO Silver Cup held in June.

However, Hagdang Bato fans saw their idol’s triumph in the 30 Nov. 2014 Philippine Racing Commission Amb. Eduardo M. Cojuangco Jr. Cup as a mark of his return to form, and eagerly awaited the showdown on 21 Dec. 2014 at the Manila Jockey Club’s San Lazaro Leisure Park. It was a total rout by Hagdang Bato. Under regular jockey Jonathan B. Hernandez, the 5YO

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t got my vote for “Race of the Year” honors, because it featured a comebacking legend, a brave and steady fighter, and a cast of hopefuls – human and equine - all of whom who took as their motto, ‘never give up.’

Hagdang Bato and Jonathan Hernandez at the parade.

GM Rojas addresses the overflow crowd at the awarding ceremony.

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veteran made a clean jump out of the gate, and never looked back from there until the wire. Pugad Lawin ran off the pace, followed by Hagdang Bato’s coupled-entry El Libertador, Kaiserslautern, My Champ, and Mr. Bond, in that order. All the riders conserved energy till the far turn, when the runners at the back of the pack started their rallies. Hagdang Bato, despite carrying 58.5 kilos (same as Pugad Lawin), needed no whipping. He galloped steadily, like a machine, eating up yards of dirt and spitting them out at his rivals who could see only his flashing heels.

So stellar was his condition that Hagdang Bato received only urging with the reins on his neck from Hernandez, who flashed a smile at the crowd upon reaching the wire six lengths ahead of Kaiserslautern, who earned P1 million for her efforts. Pugad Lawin managed third and P500,000, while My Champ, last year’s second placer, came in fourth for P300,000. The time for the 2,000-meter race was 2:06 (25-24’-26-25-26) over a heavy track. Hagdang Bato (Quaker Ridge x Fire Down Under), trained by Ruben S. Tupas, earned both the P4 million first prize (P3 million from PCSO and P1 million from Philippine Racing Commission) and the winning breeder’s prize of P200,000 for his owner, Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C. Abalos. Abalos, who was in Europe with his family, was represented at the awarding ceremony by city councilors and the city engineer and an entire barangay of well-wishers – ‘Team Hagdang Bato’. The replica Gold Cup and the facsimile checks were handed over by PCSO ViceChairman and General Manager Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II and Philracom’s chairman then, Angel L. Castaño. Also with them at the loud and vibrant ceremony were other officials from PCSO, Philracom, the host Manila Jockey Club, and hundreds of racing fans who crammed the stands at SLLP. The Abalos Stable scored again later

that day on the card’s other major race, the Philracom Derby. Just like her stablemate Hagdang Bato, fleet filly Malaya ran wireto-wire under Hernandez again to win by 2.5 lengths over Dixie Gold, Kanlaon (Malaya’s coupled entry), and Messi.The time for the 2,000-meter race was 2:08.6 (25-24’-26’-26-26’). The rest of the card was filled with charity races for the benefit of Mowelfund (Movie Workers’ Welfare Fund) and the Pink Ladies National Foundation.

Team Hagdang Bato (HB)

The jockeys of the 2014 PCSO Presidential Gold Cup: Jonathan B. Hernandez (Hagdang Bato), Fernando M. Raquel Jr. (Mr. Bond), Patricio R. Dilema (Pugad Lawin), Antonio R. Villegas (El Libertador), Daniel L. Camañero (My Champ), and John Paul A. Guce (Kaiserslautern).

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Longshot Skyway stuns in PCSO Silver Cup

Skyway gained even more down the stretch, seeming to fly the final hundred meters to win by four lengths under the whip. This is quite an achievement, considering two things: she is filly, and she is a grey. The rule of thumb is, things more or less being equal, to choose a colt over a filly and a dark horse (bay or black) over a light-colored horse (roan or gray). Skyway earned P2.5 million for her victory; second placer Low Profile took home P700,000, third placer Dixie Gold P350,000, and fourth placer Kaiserslautern P250,000. The upset outcome resulted in a carryover of the winnertake-all pool. The time for the 2,000-meter race was 2:05.4 (24’-24-24’-24’-28). Sired by Bertrando out of Maria’s Tale, Skyway was bred by Joseph C. Dyhengco, is trained by Anthony Francisco, and owned by Deemark International. The race proceeds were donated by PCSO to the President Elpidio Quirino Foundation, represented at the event by the late president’s granddaughter, media personalityMs. Cory Quirino, and family members Poncy, Justin, and Migui Quirino, and Paul and Connie Quirino Cuneta. Also present at the awarding ceremony were, from PCSO, Vice-Chairman and General Manager lawyer Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II and Assistant General Manager – Gaming Sector Conrado C. Zabella, as well as other members of the Committee on Races.

Jockey Virgilio M. Camañero Jr. accepts his trophy from TV host and celebrity Ms. Cory Quirino. With them are GM Atty. Joy Rojas, Gaming Sector AGM and Racing Committee Chairman ConradoC. Zabella, members of the Quirino family (left side), Metroturf Assistant Racing Manager Arthur Escala and Racing Manager Wilbert Adriano (back row), and, from the PCSO Racing Committee, consultant Gerry Rojas and vice-chairman Desoto Tupas.

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Sent off as the last choice out of nine runners – dehado sa lahat - selling only a little over P5,400 out of the total daily double pool of around P920,000, 4YO filly Skyway outlasted the heavy favorites in the 2,000 meter ordeal. The top choices were coupled entries Hagdang Bato and Malaya; the former won the Silver Cup in 2013. The winner last year was Pugad Lawin, also entered in this race and sent off as third choice. The second favorites were coupled entries Dixie Gold and Hot and Spicy. Hagdang Bato, a noted frontrunner, took the lead for most of the race, followed off-the-pace by Skyway under jockey Virgilio M. Camañero Jr., the tandem dropping to third in the backstretch. They moved up at the far turn and steadily ate ground, Hagdang Bato fading to second and Low Profile persistently clinging to third.

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Skyway makes racing history with her easy win.

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Horses race out of the gate and down the straight.

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he aptlynamed 4YO filly Malaya claimed the crown in the PCSOFreedom Cup last Feb. 8 at the Philippine Racing Club’s Santa Ana Park in Naic, Cavite.

Malaya wins 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup

The filly, whose name means “free,” was sent off as the outstanding favorite. Under the guidance of jockey Jonathan B. Hernandez, she won by four lengths wire-to-wire ahead of second placer Cleave Ridge. Macho Machine arrived third, followed by Stand In Awe and Five Star last.

Hernandez and Malaya warming up behind the starting gate before the start of the race.

Malaya was in such superb form that Hernandez rode her under double-wrapped reins to the finish line without much urging, clocking easy splits of 26’-24’-24-26 for a total 1:41 for the mile. Malaya (Sky Mesa x Dream Bride) is owned by Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C. Abalos and trained by Ruben S. Tupas.

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Mayor Benhur Abalos’s Malaya pulls away from the rest of the pack to win the 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup.

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Malaya with Jonathan Hernandez at the wire.

Winning jockey Jonathan Hernandez (center) and trainer Ruben Tupas (beside him) claim their Freedom Cup trophies.

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Sky Hook Rules PCSO National Grand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilema guided Sky Hook neatly out of the gate to grab the lead and stay there, accelerating at the far turn to win by three lengths in front of Driven, Princess Meili, and Princess Ella in that order. Sky Hook (Hook and Ladder x Amber Shore) is trained by Anthony Francisco. Only four horses competed in the P1.5 million race after Rockmyworld was scratched. Total time was 1:39.4 (25’-23’23’-27) for the mile.

The jockeys of the PCSO 2015 National Grand Derby: Patricio R. Dilema, Kelvin B. Abobo, Fernando M. Raquel Jr., and Valentino R. Dilema.

Patricio R. Dilema, veteran jockey, has piloted Sky Hook and many other champions to victory over the course of his colorful career.

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Sky Hook trainer Anthony Francisco, owner’s representative Dante Salazar, and jockey Pat Dilema hold their trophies as witnessed by Philippine Racing Club, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Allan V. Abesamis (behind winners), PCSO Racing Committee Chairman and Gaming Sector Asst. Gen. Mgr. Conrado C. Zabella (in sunglasses), and Racing Committee member Dr. Orlando Malaca.

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The 4YO bay colt steered by Mark Alvarez and trained by CM Vicente took the lead at the jump and ran in a relaxed fashion a length-and-a-half ahead of the favorite Hagdang Bato, who opted to run off-the-pace. They were followed four lengths back by Tap Dance, Messi, and Penrith. Low Profile’s lead over the Jonathan Hernandez-guided Hagdang Bato shortened to half-a-length at the far turn. The latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get past Low Profile, who gained his second wind down the stretch and pulled away to win by three under unnecessary mild whipping. “[Alvarez] didn’t need to whip his mount, but he wanted to make sure,” said a racing insider. “But in the last 50 meters he was just waving his whip happily, paikot [showing off] na.” Hagdang Bato was 2nd, Tap Dance 3rd, Penrith 4th, Messi

5th and last. Time: 1:39 (25’-23’23’-26’). The defeat was a crushing blow for Mayor Benhur Abalos’s Hagdang Bato, who had just come off an easy win in the Nov. 8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel Beer Classic also at Santa Ana Park, handily defeating the likes of Kanlaon, Biseng Bise, Hot and Spicy, King Bull, Marinx, and Manalig Ka. That same day, Low Profile (Tribal Rule x Lacquaria)

Low Profile scores upset in PCSO Anniversary Race Low Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts a convincing win

Jockeys John Alvin Guce, Kelvin Abobo, Jonathan Hernandez, Mark Alvarez, and Jesse B. Guce wait for the call to the post for the 2015 PCSO Anniversary race.

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dominated the 2,000-meter Philippine Racing Commission Amb. Eduardo M. Cojuangco Jr. Cup. A proven frontrunner, the colt won in similar style - wire-to-wire by eight lengths over Messi, Tap Dance, and Eugenie, among others. The PCSO Anniversary race had originally been set for Oct. 18, but was reset after races that day were cancelled because of Typhoon Lando.

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The PCSO 2015 Special Maiden Races A light moment at the awarding ceremony for Subterranean River on Sep. 12

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden races.

A bird’s-eye view of the Jan. 31 race won by Money Talks.

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee consultant Gerry Rojas. With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing Manager Jose Ramon C. Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan Valmonte, Dr. Orlando Malaca, Arnel Casas, and Desoto Tupas.

PCSO Accounting & Budget Dept. Division Chief Estela Divina hands a trophy to jockey Patricio Dilema at the awarding ceremony for the Nov. 14 race. With them are PCSO Racing Committee member Dr. Orlando Malaca and vice-chairman Desoto Tupas.

Special Maiden Race 3YO 1,400 meters / 31 Jan. / SLLP Money Talks Emmanuel R. King Jr.’s Money Talks (Randwick x In Command), second-to-the-last of the longshots, bested eight others and won by a length under the guidance of jockey Reynaldo O. Niu Jr. and trainership of Clarito C. Alvarez. Diamond’s Best 2nd, Court Of Honor 3rd, McCartney (favorite) 4th. Time: 1:28.8 (12.6-25-25-26.2).

Special Maiden Race 3YO 1,400 meters / 21 Mar. / Santa Ana Park Gentle Strength The winner was the favorite, Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C. Abalos’s Gentle Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of the Moon), ridden by jockey Jonathan Hernandez. Stony Road Horse Farm’s Incredible Hook 2nd, Pierre Niles’s Dominatore 3rd.

Jonathan Hernandez peeks and grins at the rider of the six-horse on his way to win the Mar. 21 race.

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Special Maiden Race 3YO 1,400 meters / 18 Apr. / Metroturf Magnetism RMR Equine’s Magnetism (Elysi um Fields x Aurora’s Charm), a stayer, ran in fifth behind Whoopee, Agila, Manilenya (trial race winner), and Rafa’s Girl. At the far turn, jockeyJeffrilZarate rallied Magnetism to take the lead at the top of the stretch and win by five lengths. Agila 2nd, Manilenya 3rd, Whoopee 4th. Time: 1:26.2 (13-22-25.4-27.8).

Special Maiden Race 3YO 1,400 meters / 16 May / SLLP Caravaggio Mayor BenhurAbalos’s Caravaggio (Ultimate Goal x No Day Is Lost), ridden by Kelvin Abobo, trained by Jojo Angeles, and sent off as second choice, came from behind to win by 2-1/2 lengths.Erik the Viking 2nd, Miss Dainty (trial race winner) 3rd, El Nido Island 4th. Time: 1:30.2 (13-24’-25’-27’).

in the backstretch. The colt guided by Daniel L. Camañeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jr. pulled away halfway down the stretch to win by four. Killer Hook 2nd, Total Defiance 3rd, OraetLabora4th. Time: 1:14.6 (25-22’-27). Special Maiden Race 2YO 1,200 meters / 12 Sep. / Metroturf Subterranean River Trial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the lead at the jump, followed a length and a half behind by He HeHe, with Most Trusted, Palatandaan, Subterranean River, and Katniss behind them. Wilbert Tan’s Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge x Magic Symbol), steered by John Paul A. Guce, fired up close to the far turn and beat the others by five lengths. Most Trusted 2nd, Katniss 3rd, Cats Incredible 4th. Time: 1:11 (22’-22-26’).

Special Maiden Race 2YO 1,200 meters / 25 July / Santa Ana Park Spectrum Atty.Narciso O. Morales’s Spectrum (Golden Pharoah x Celestial Chase), the trial race winner, was the heavy favorite. He ran off the pace to frontrunner Killer Hook, gaining the lead

Daniel Camañero on Spectrum wins by four lengths on July 25.

John Paul Guce on Subterranean River leaves the rest to eat his dust in the Sep. 12 race.

Special Maiden Race 2YO 1,200 meters / 26 Sep. / Santa Ana Park Hotdog Atty. Narciso O. Morales’ filly Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x Maybe Soon), the favorite and trial race winner, ran wire-to-wire under jockey JeffrilZarate to hold off a rallying Sky Dancer and win by almost a length.Sky Dancer 2nd, Rocking Hill 3rd, GintongYaman4th. Time: 1:13.4 (24’-22’-26’).

Special Maiden Race 2YO 1,300 meters / 31 Oct. / SLLP Yongyong Mayor Sandy Javier’s Yongyong, ridden by Jonathan Hernandez, ran off-the-pace a length behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan Cordova. The race was pretty much between the two, with their four other foes strung out behind, until the home turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle) rallied down the stretch to win by 1.5 lengths. Striking Colors 2nd, Yes Kitty 3rd, Ellie’s Charm 4th. Time: 1:22.8 (7-24’-24’-26’). Special Maiden Race 2YO 1,400 meters / 14 Nov. / Metroturf Dance Again The winner was Cool Summer Farm’s Dance Again, steered by Pat Dilema. Guatemala 2nd,

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr. 18.

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd, Love Hate 4th. Time:1:25.8 (13-21’-23-28). (JLO)

Jonathan Hernandez on Yongyong prevails against Jordan Cordova on Striking Colors on Oct. 31.

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PCSO SILVER CUP ROLL OF CHAMPIONS 1995 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

Santa Ana Park PAY D’CLAY Augusto Benedicto L. Santos Juanito A. Macaraig Joe Noel D. Camu

2006 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

San Lazaro Leisure Park REAL SPICY Herminio S. Esguerra Jose Antonio M. Panlilio, Jr. Louie D. Balboa

1996 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

Santa Ana Park AMERICAN SONG Rodolfo G. Mendoza Rodolfo G. Mendoza Dominador H. Borbe, Jr.

2007 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

Santa Ana Park EMPIRE KING David C. Lee Ernesto S. Roxas Jeffrey M. Ladiana

1997 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

San Lazaro Hippodrome WISE GUY Ma. Consuelo Puyat-Reyes Juan C. Sordan Patricio R. Dilema

2008 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

San Lazaro Leisure Park REAL SPICY Herminio S. Esguerra Joselito V. Tornandizo Jeffril T. Zarate

1998 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

Santa Ana Park STREETS OF GOLD Mario R. Mercader Jose B. Fernandez Miguel S. Recosana

2009 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

Santa Ana Park DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi/Gerardo Espina Jr. Arturo C. Sordan Jr. Fernando M. Raquel Jr.

2000 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

Santa Ana Park STREETS OF GOLD Albert C. Alvina Raymundo R. Henson Patricio R. Dilema

2010 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

San Lazaro Leisure Park IBARRA Benhur C. Abalos Ruben S. Tupas Jesse B. Guce

2001 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

San Lazaro Hippodrome WIND BLOWN Herminio S. Esguerra Raymundo R. Henson Fernando M. Raquel, Jr.

2011 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

Santa Ana Park YES POGI Francis G. Lim Felix C. Lauron Manolito F. Daquis

2002 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

Santa Ana Park WIND BLOWN Herminio S. Esguerra Antonio C. Alcasid Fernando M. Raquel, Jr.

2012 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

San Lazaro Leisure Park MAGNA CARTA Michael Dragon T. Javier Ray R. Henson Jesse B. Guce

2003 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

Santa Ana Park GOLDEN BALLET Lamberto C. Almeda, Jr. Teodorico O. Basco Jonathan B. Hernandez

2013 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

Santa Ana Park HAGDANG BATO Benhur C. Abalos Ruben S. Tupas Jonathan B. Hernandez

2004 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

San Lazaro Leisure Park RED STAR RISING Michael O. Trillana Ruben B. Clor Manolito F. Daquis

2014 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

Santa Ana Park PUGAD LAWIN Antonio V. Tan Ruben S. Tupas Jesse B. Guce

2005 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

Santa Ana Park COVER GIRL C&H Enterprises Antonio C. Alcasid, Sr. Jonathan B. Hernandez

2015 Winner : Owner : Trainer : Jockey :

Metroturf Racecourse SKYWAY Deemark International Anthony L. Francisco Virgilio M. Camañero Jr.



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to another year of fun and excitement of racing with PCSO,” he said. Chairman Sanchez said, “I assure the PCSO that Philracom will always support the Presidential Gold Cup, and every year we will be donating P1 million to the winner of this prestigious race.” Atty. King Reyno added, “I am very happy and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running of the Gold Cup. We all know…that this is the most anticipated race of the year, and for good reason. Just to compete in this race is indeed a big honor for any horseowner and any racing stable.” The charity agency’s legacy race is being held for the 43rd year in a row, making it the longest continuously-held sporting event in the country. The PCSO’s racing program, which also includes the Silver Cup, Anniversary Cup, Freedom Cup, and special maiden races, is sustained to fulfill its mandate to support horseracing and Thoroughbred breeding.

he Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, the Philippine Racing Commission, and the Manila Jockey Club inked an agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup at MJC’s San Lazaro Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite. The MoA was signed Oct. 6 at the Manila Golf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General Manager Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Philracom Chairman Andrew A. Sanchez, and MJC Chairman Alfonso Reyno Jr. and President and COO Alfonso “King” G. Reyno III. The race is expected to attract the sport’s top-ranked elite Throroughbreds with total prize money of P4 million, with P3 million coming from PCSO and an additional P1 million from Philracom. GM Rojas reiterated PCSO’s support for horseracing, and said that the PCSO racing calendar for 2016 was already approved by the agency’s Board of Directors. “We look forward

The signatories and witnesses to the agreement were (in photo, L-R, front row) PCSO Gaming Sector Assistant General Manager and Racing Committee Chairman Conrado C. Zabella, Philracom Chairman Andrew A. Sanchez, PCSO Vice-Chairman and General Manager Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Manila Jockey Club (MJC) President and COO Alfonso G. Reyno III, MJC Chairman Alfonso R. Reyno Jr., and MJC Racing Manager Jose Ramon C. Magboo. With them at the event were members of the PCSO Racing Committee, and personnel from PCSO, Philracom, and MJC.

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L-R: Penrith, Hagdang Bato, Tap Dance, Low Profile, and Messi

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Dixie Gold / 4YO bay colt, 55kgs. Dixie Chatter x My Gal’s Gold Owner: Joseph Y. Dyhengco Jockey: Patricio R. Dilema Trainer: Anthony L. Francisco

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Kanlaon / 4YO bay colt, 55 kgs. Bwana Bull x Never Left Owner: Benjamin A. Abalos III Jockey: Valentino R. Dilema Trainer: Claudio C. Angeles

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Low Profile / 4YO bay colt, 55 kgs. Tribal Rule x Lacquaria Owner: Ruben B. Dimacuha Jockey: Mark A. Alvarez Trainer: Conrado M. Vicente

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PugadLawin / 6YO bay horse, 59 kgs. Refuse To Bend x Unstoppable Lady

Owner: Antonio V. Tan Jr. Jockey: John Paul A. Guce Trainer: Ruben S. Tupas

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Messi / 4YO brown colt, 55 kgs. Ready’s Image x Salon Lumiere Owner: Felipe O. Vergara Jockey: John AlvinGuce Trainer: Rogelio J. Catajan Jr.

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Tap Dance / 4YO bay colt, 55 kgs.Cowboy Cal x Fast

Tapper Owner: Atty. Narciso O. Morales Jockey: Jesse B. Guce Trainer: Nelson A. Lorica

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HagdangBato / 6YO colt, 62kgs. Quaker Ridge x Fire Down Under Owner: Benhur C. Abalos Jockey: J. B. Hernandez Trainer: Ruben S. Tupas

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Malaya/ 4YO roan filly, 54kgs. Sky Mesa x Dreambride Owner: Benhur C. Abalos Jockey: Kelvin B. Abobo Trainer: Ruben S. Tupas

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Penrith / 6YO bay horse, 56kgs. Kangoo x Triplicate Owner: Felizardo R. Sevilla Jr. Jockey: C. B. Garganta Trainer: Conrado M. Vicente

L-R: Dixiegold, Pugad Lawin, and Kanlaon

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orse racing fans will likely miss the “People’s Champ” HagdangBato in this year’s edition of the Presidential Gold Cup due to a difference in opinionin the handicap weight which the six-yearold should carry.

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event have become even more open to debate. HagdangBato’s archrivalPugadLawin (Refuse To Bend x Unstoppable Lady) of Antonio V. Tan Jr.’s stable willsurely be among the betting favorites in the 2,000-meter-race. The 6YO has won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the 2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry. PugadLawin’s rider “Pau-Pau” Guce has earned the respect of racing aficionados and fellow jockeys especially in long-distance races because he has mastered conserving the energy of his rides and urging them to brilliant come-from-behind finishes. This talent will be a valuable factor in this race because of the presence of a strong pacer in Low Profile, another entry in this edition of the Gold Cup. Low Profile (Tribal Rule x Laquaria) from

Should the crowd darling of Mayor BenhurAbalos be absent from this race, this development will probably heighten the interest of many as the predictions on the

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be worried about. Last Nov. 29 this 4YO humbled HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary race, barely three weeks after turning in a 2:06 for the 2,000 meters in the PhilracomAmb. Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. Cup at the Saddle & Clubs beating the tandem of Messi and Tap Dance of Atty. Narciso O. Morales, among other rivals. This Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides to the lead and doesn’t yield the front if it can help it. A plus factor in Low Profile’s favor is familiarity with its assigned rider, Mark Angelo T. Alvarez, who is a pacer master in his own right. Do not be surprisedIf this contender turns out to be the betting favorite. Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi (Ready’s Image x Salon Lumiere) also both deserve attention. Kanlaon will be guided by Val “Showbiz” R. Dilema and its recent time (2:07’) for the distance in Naic shows that it has the stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably in long distance runs. On the other hand, in the hands of John Alvin Guce, Messi performs creditably well,

probably better than with other jockeys. It has to its credit a 2:05’ for 2,000 meters in Metroturf. The never-say-die attitude of the rider and his upper body strength will also be favorable factors. And what about the other runners? Of course they have their own chances of success, and the result will depend on the breaks, particularly how the connections decide to run their horses. The likely scenario will be one where, we will see at least the first two quarters being dominated by Low Profile, with Tap Dance (Cowboy Cal x Faster Tapper), piloted by JB Guce, Penrith (Chris Garganta on board),and Malaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top), providing the pressure as second liners. Regardless of whether or not the front is wrested from the early leader, come the third canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will make their bids to challenge supremacy in front. In the succeeding canto, Kanlaon and Messi will be ridden like there is no tomorrow in the hope that they will have the lead when it is time to cross the finish line.

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP Roll of Champions Year

Winner

1973 SUN GOD 1974 ILOCOS KING 1975 HENNA’S GOLD 1976 FIORELLA 1977 LITTLE MORNING 1978 GYPSY GREY 1979 HONOR ROLL 1980 RED ANNIE 1981 FAIR AND SQUARE 1982 FAIR AND SQUARE 1983 SKYWALKER 1984 DINO BAMBINO 1985 HEADMASTER 1986 MUSIC MACHINE 1987 TIME MASTER 1988 THRILLER 1989 SUN DANCER 1990 SUN DANCER 1991 BALATKAYO 1992 GRAND PARTY 1993 FAIR START 1994 CROWN COLONY 1995 STRONG MATERIAL 1996 BULLDOZER 1997 BULLDOZER 1998 REAL TOP 1999 HOBBY 2000 WIND BLOWN 2001 WIND BLOWN 2002 FREE WIND 2003 RED STAR RISING 2004 EMPIRE KING 2005 SPEED ADVANTAGE 2006 REAL SPICY 2007 NATIVE LAND 2008 IBARRA 2009 DON ENRICO 2010 YES POGI 2011 MAGNA CARTA 2012 HAGDANG BATO 2013 PUGAD LAWIN 2014 HAGDANG BATO

Owner

Trainer

Jockey

Pedro Cojuangco Constante Rubio Domingo Poblete Gretchen Cojuangco CJ Yulo & Sons, Inc. Canlubang Sugar Estate Jose Cojuangco Jr. Nicanor Jacinto III Herminia Mamon Herminia Mamon Enrique Cojuangco Cadamma Enterprises Carmel Investments Jenar Breeders Corp. Cadamma Enterprises Andrew Sanchez Toshio Abe Toshio Abe RHU Corporation Andrew Sanchez C&H Enterprises Romen Equity Corp. Rolando Rojas Ramoncito Arceo Katkarian, Inc. Emmanuel King & Rolando Rojas Jose Vergel de Dios Leonardo Javier Jr. Herminio Esguerra Hubert Leong Michael Trillana David Lee Roberto Yutadco Herminio Esguerra Antonio Tan Jr. Benhur Abalos Lorraine Uy Wi & Gerardo Espina Jr. Francis G. Lim Michael Dragon Javier Benhur Abalos Antonio Tan Jr. Benhur Abalos

Bernardo Lahoz Ponciano Guerrero Romulo Henson Armando Trinidad Antonio Alcasid Sr. Antonio Alcasid Sr. Jose Cojuangco Jr. Nicanor Jacinto III Antonio Alcasid Sr. Antonio Alcasid Sr. Ricardo Gregorio Antonio Alcasid Sr. Antonio Alcasid Sr. Jose Torno Antonio Alcasid Sr. Antonio Alcasid Sr. Ruben Tupas Ruben Tupas Romulo Henson Antonio Alcasid Sr. Antonio Alcasid Sr. Antonio Alcasid Sr. Severino Andrade Ramon Domingo Ramon Domingo Jose Clor Juanito Macaraig Leonardo Javier Jr. Antonio Alcasid Sr. Edwin Vitalli Ruben Clor Ernesto Roxas Jose Fernandez Ruben Clor Anthony Henson Ruben Tupas Arturo Sordan Felix Lauron Ray Henson

Elias Ordiales Cresencio Andres Camba Jesus Guce Andres Camba Eduardo Domingo Jr. Francisco Fernando Jesus Guce Jesus Guce Jesus Guce Elpidio Aguila Eduardo Domingo Jr. Andres Camba Rizalito Agustin Eduardo Domingo Jr. Gerardo Biazon Eduardo Domingo Jr. Eduardo Domingo Jr. Joe Noel Camu Guarino Infantado Elpidio Aguila Antonio Alcasid Jr. Jesus Guce Joe Noel Camu Joe Noel Camu Jesus Guce

Ruben Tupas Ruben Tupas Ruben Tupas

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Ramon Guce Dominador Borbe Jr. Patricio Dilema Joe Noel Camu Manolito Daquis Jeffrey Ladiana Fernando Raquel Jr. Jesse Guce Jesse Guce Kelvin Abobo Jr. Fernando Raquel Jr. Manolito Daquis Jesse Guce Jonathan Hernandez Patricio Dilema Jonathan Hernandez

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Reaching for the highest standards in operations

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Posing in front of a PCSO ISO banner after touring the 3rd floor of the PCSO-Conservatory are (L-R) Cynthia Jimeno, JerusaCorpuz, auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorillo, AGM-Gaming Conrado C. Zabella, Aimee de Viterbo, and Gaming Technology Dept. Manager Arnel N. Casas.

P Draw court auditors: Gaming Technology Department Division Chief Ariel de Ocampo (L) and AGM-Gaming Conrado C. Zabella (R) show TUV-Rheinland auditors JF Faustorilla and Lei Maza the Lotto Draw Court.

CSO passed the firststage audit of its application for International Standardization Organization (ISO) certification last Dec. 3 and received the greenlight to continue to the second stage of the audit process on Dec. 17.

TUV-Rheinland auditors John Francis Faustorilla and Lei Maza lauded as “commendable” PCSO’s Performance Agreement Negotiation, balanced scorecard and strategy map, and development of its Human Resources Information System. PCSO Vice-Chairman and General Manager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, in his capacity as the agency’s Quality Management Representative (QMR),welcomed to the head office last Dec. 3 the two third-party auditors who conducted the first-stage audit. They were also greeted by Deputy QMR and Gaming, ProductDevelopment, and Marketing Sector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C. Zabella. They were joined at the audit presentation

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by other members of top management – AGM-Administration Atty. Lauro A. Patiag, AGM-Charity Dr. Larry R. Cedro, and AGMManagement Services Sector Mercedes J. Hinayon. The certification’s scope covers the conduct and management of the Lotto draw up to prize claim for prizes of P5,000 and above. The Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) requires PCSO to achieve ISO 9001:2008 accreditation by the end of 2015; this represents 10 percent of the agency’s targets this year. The auditors inspected quality management documents related to quality policy, quality objectives and targets, management review results, and applicable statutory requirements. They also conducted a brief facility tour and interviewed managers whose workflows and processes fall within the scope of the certification.

Faustorilla and Maza’s evaluation report at the end of the day-long audit found no major nonconformities, only opportunities for improvement that can be corrected before the arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec. 17. GCG, in setting PCSO’s targets for 2016, also required the agency to also achieve ISO certification for its Charity and Branch Sector operations. After obtaining ISO certification, agencies must continue to adhere to the approved processes to retain their certification, which they may lose should they fail subsequent surveillance audits. PCSO’s efforts to achieve ISO certification manifest the success of the professionalization of the civil service under the Aquino administration, which considers as high priorities the improvement of agency processes and systems for enhanced service delivery. Among the many government agencies that

AGM-Charity Dr. Larry R. Cedro, auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla, GM Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, and AGM-Gaming Mr. Conrado C. Zabella stand by the Christmas tree at the 9th floor, Sun Plaza Bldg., after a tour of the area.

Tess Jose poses beside signage that displays the agency’s mission, vision, values, and quality policy.

have obtained ISO 9001:2008 certification for different scopes and applications in the past five years are the Civil Service Commission, Governance Commission for GOCCs, Land Transportation Office, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, and Duty Free Philippines. PCSO’s ISO certification efforts are conducted by the entire agency and coordinated by the PCSO ISO Technical Working Group, headed by JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector), assisted by Secretariat head Marites Jose (Gaming Sector), Training Group head Aimee de Viterbo (Gaming Sector), Internal Quality Audit head Ma. TeresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service), Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming Sector), Documentation Team head Jenny Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager), and Documentation Team member Joshua R. Macaraig, RN.

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept., which processes prize claims.”

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Father Reynaldo Rebebes of Ilocos Sur has childhood ties to PCSO The priest who officiated the Mass at and office blessing of PCSO’s Ilocos Sur branch office in May 2015 was Father Reynaldo Rebebes, 44, who also blessed the space at its soft opening some time ago. When he learned that he was being invited to bless a new PCSO office, he broke into tears, saying that PCSO was deeply meaningful to him and his family. He explained why in his homily during the Mass. “My father, RufinoRebebes, worked for more than 40 years as a sales supervisor for PCSO,” he said. “I idolized my father because he was religious and hardworking. He gave us a good life.” The elder Rebebes sustained his family with his earnings from selling PCSO Sweepstakes tickets. He also managed a team of Sweepstakes ticket vendors in northern Philippines. “I remember helping my father when I was a child by rubberstamping the back of Sweepstakes tickets,” recounted Fr. Rebebes, who is the fifth of six children. “Because of my father’s hard work, he sold many winning tickets and in fact, ‘good fortune’ or ‘swerte’ became synonymous with the Rebebes name during that time.” Fr. Rebebes’ father died in 1994 – “sadly he did not live to see me ordained as a priest” – but his legacy lives on his son, who carries the memory of his father in a special place in his heart. “I hope PCSO, especially this branch in Ilocos Sur,” Fr. Rebebes added, “will continue the good work it is doing of helping our less fortunate kababayan.” (JLO)

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s part of a long-term strategy that it set at the start of the Aquino administration to extend the reach of PCSO’s services all around the country, PCSO opened a branch office on 18 May2015 in Candon City, Ilocos Sur. The office, lent for free by the city government, is located in the Municipal Hall of Candon. It had a manpower complement of two when it soft-openedin April – Mary Jane Claridad as acting head and RemelynCuaresma as social worker. PCSO officials and personnel including GM Atty. Jose Ferdinand

M. Rojas II traveled nearly five hours from Manila to Candon City Hall, where they were warmly welcomed by Ilocos Sur Representative Eric D. Singson (2nd district) and Candon City Mayor Ericson G. Singson, MD, later joined by Ilocos Sur ViceGovernor Deogracias Victor B. Savellano. After a Mass and the blessing of the new PCSO office, GM Rojas turned over two ambulances, one each to Mayor Leopoldo G. Gironella Jr. of the municipality of Salcedo, and to Mayor Clifford L. Patil-ao of the municipality of Quirino, both in the province.

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Highlights of some of the year’s agency activities

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong. Eric Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson.

JANUARY • Launch of Ultra-Lotto 6/58 game:The game’s minimum jackpot is P50 million. The mechanics of Ultra Lotto 6/58 are similar to those of other Lotto games. A player selects six numbers from 1 to 58 for only P20 per combination. The last time PCSO rolled out a new Lotto game was four years ago.

• Turnover to TindogComval Foundation of MiniSweepstakes Draw share FEBRUARY • Blessing of Benguet Branch • 80th Anniversary celebration of Northern and Central Luzon Dept., Branch Operations Sector • PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

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Mesa x Dream Bride) MARCH • 80th Anniversary celebration of Visayas Dept., Branch Operations Sector • Launch of Health Capability Building in Resettlement Areas for Informal Dwellers project: at Southville 9 Housing Project, Bgy.

PCSO Chairman Ayong S. Maliksi shakes the hand of St. Luke’s Medical Center President & CEO Dr. Edgardo R. Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC. With them are officials from SLMC (left side) and, from PCSO, Dir. Atty. Mabel Mamba, GM Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Dir. Atty. Francisco Joaquin III, Dir. Betty Nantes, and AGM-Charity Dr. Larry R. Cedro.

Pinugay, Baras, Rizal, in cooperation with the National Housing Authority and the LGU of Baras. APRIL • 80th Anniversary celebration of Mindanao Dept., Branch Operations Sector • Memorandum of Agreement signing with St. Luke’s Medical Center for ASAP (At Source ang Processing) program: PCSO Desksare placed in partner hospitals for the convenience of patients who wish to avail of PCSO assistance. • Davao and Agusan del Sur ambulance donation MAY • Opening of Ilocos Sur branch: in Candon City Hall. GM Rojas was welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D. Singson (2nd district), Candon City Mayor Ericson G. Singson, MD, and Ilocos Sur ViceGovernor Deogracias Victor B. Savellano. • Blessing of new PCSO Camarines Sur branch office:

the office was transferred to the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseumin Naga City. The special guest at the ceremony was Rep. LaniRobredo (3rd d., Camarines Sur). Naga City also received a new ambulance. • Hand-over of P1 million

GM Atty Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II (second from left) led the blessing of PCSO Benguet branch office in Baguio City in February 2015. Wtih him were (L-R) AGM-Branch Operations Remeliza M. Gabuyo, Directors Francisco G. Joaquin III, Mabel V. Mamba, and Betty B. Nantes, and AGM-Gaming Conrado Zabella. (JOSEPH MUEGO)

Personnel of PCSO Cavite branch office headed by Paloma Malinao make a number one sign after besting 11 other branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-STBR 80th anniversary celebration held at the Oriental Hotel in Legazpi City, Albay on 23 May 2015. With them are GM Jose Ferdinand Rojas II (center), Directors Betty Nantes, Mabel Mamba, and Francisco Joaquin. and AGM-Branch Operations Remeliza Gabuyo. (JOSEPH MUEGO)

endowment fund (EF) check to Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital • Turn-over of six ambulances to Albay: at a ceremony attended by Albay Governor Joey SarteSalceda • 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern Tagalog and Bicol Region Dept., Branch Operations Sector • Staging of 2015 GCAA InterAgency Shootfest: Agnes Ibera (CorPlan Dept.) is champion of the Ladies Classic division. PCSO earned 3rd place overall.

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Range and earned three division and individual awards. CorPlan Dept.’s Agnes Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division. Among the team’s members are Alexander Suarez, Dem Magno, Allan Artuz, Joseph Porto, Michael Fernando, HerminioLaquindanum, Crispin Belonio, Benito Montallano, OnofreConsolacion, Rommel Ricardo, Gerard Oquendo, Joel Pastores, AgnesIbera.

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JUNE • PCSO Corporate Strategic Planning Seminar: attended by the Chairman, ViceChairman and General Manager, Directors, Assistant General Managers (AGMs), and Department Managers (DMs), the seminar was facilitated by Guthrie-Jensen for the purpose of creating the agency’s balanced scorecard as required by the GCG. • Opening of Misamis Oriental branch: in Ozamiz City. Present were GM Rojas, Directors Betty B. Nantes, Mabel V. Mamba, and Francisco G. Joaquin III, AGM-Branch Operations Sector Remeliza M. Gabuyo, and other PCSO personnel. They were welcomed by Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog and Vice-Mayor Nova Princess Echavez. • Turn-over of 15 ambulances to Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, and Bukidnon • Soft-opening of Mindoro Occidental branch: in San Jose. • PCSO Silver Cup stakes race at Metroturfwon by longshot Skyway (Bertrando x Maria’s Tale) JULY • Turn-over of 24 ambulancesin Lucban, Quezon, to various municipalities and hospitals in Region 4-A. • Turn-over of 26 ambulances to Cavite province: The turnover ceremony took place in the Imus City

Sports Complex, attended by Chairman Ayong S. Maliksi, GM Rojas, and Directors Nantes and Joaquin. They were welcomed by Imus City Mayor Emmanuel Maliksi. Also there were Imus City Vice-Mayor Mandy Ilano; Cavite Reps. Roy Loyola, Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, and Alex Advincula; and Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines CEO Alfredo Li. • Turn-over of 45 ambulances: to municipalities and hospitals in the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, and Iloilo. • Opening of Antique branch: in San Jose Trade Town, Dalipe, San Jose de Buenavista. In his blessing at the end of the inaugural mass, Bishop Jose Romeo O. Lazo said: “I hope that in Antique, and all over the country, PCSO will be known as the Philippine Charity SERVICE Office.” All four provinces on Panay Island now each have a PCSO branch office. AUGUST • Turn-over of 11 ambulances to municipalities in Laguna province • Blessing of new office building of PCSO Cagayan province branch: located in Tuao, this is the first branch office constructed by PCSO. • Turn-over of 47 ambulances to the provinces of Cagayan,Isabela, Apayao, Abra, and Kalinga: attended

GM Jose Ferdinand Rojas II; Directors Francisco Joaquin III, Mabel Mamba, and Betty Nantes; and Misamis Gov. Herminia Ramiro buy Lotto tickets at PCSO Ozamiz City branch office on its inauguration day in June 2015. The office space, located in a public building in Bgy. Aguada, was lent to PCSO for free by Mayor Reynaldo O.Parojinog. GM and the directors also turned over 15 ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program: one to Ozamiz City and 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six), Misamis Oriental (five), and Bukidnon (two). (JOSEPH MUEGO)

by GM Rojas and Directors Mamba, Nantes, and Joaquin, as well as other PCSO officials and personnel. • Turn-over of 27 ambulances to the provinces of BenguetIfugao, and Mountain Province: the ceremony was held at the Baguio Convention Center. Benguet Governor Nestor Fongwan said, “We can see the national government [through PCSO] responding to the needs of the LGUs…the mobile clinic that PCSO donated to us before helped us save lives during the last calamity [typhoon Ineng]. We will tell our people that the national government is making us feel that there is indeed a government.” • Allocation of P19.86 million to institutional partners (IPs) nationwide: these include orphanages and homes for street children and the elderly. Partner facilities

are selected for PCSO’s IP program must meet certain requirements, including DSWD accreditation and a license to operate. No more than 15 percent of the PCSO funding for IPs may be used for administrative costs; the rest is to be allocated for programs. Liquidation must be performed in line with applicable laws and PCSO and CoA rules and regulations. • Allocation of P110.4 million in endowment funds: to 52 primary, secondary, and tertiary public hospitals, 14 of them facilities under the Department of Health. The EFs are to be used for the care of patients who request and qualify for financial subsidies.The hospitals received amounts ranging from P200,000 to P5 million depending on bed capacity and other factors.

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept. 2015.

• PCSO National Grand Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook (Hook and Ladder x Amber Shore) SEPTEMBER • Turn-over to 24 ambulances to Batangas province: at the

Provincial Capitol Auditorium, where Governor Vilma SantosRecto welcomed Chairman Maliksi, GM Rojas, Directors Mamba, Nantes, and Joaquin, and other PCSO officials and personnel. Gov. Santos-Recto said, “I truly commend you, PCSO, for all your good work.

We thank you for these ambulances that will be a big help to the residents of our various communities especially because healthcare is the primary program in Batangas.” • Turn-over of 48 ambulances to six provinces in southern Philippines: to Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran, Samar, Eastern Samar, and Northern Samar. This is the second batch of ambulances handed out to areas hit by supertyphoon Yolanda. GM Rojas and Directors Mamba, Nantes, Joaquin, and then-director Bem Noel also handed out P6.7 million in proceeds from the PamaskongHandog special Lotto draw held to benefit the area to 138

Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto posed in Sept. 2015 with (to L) Chairman Ayong S. Maliksi, GM Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Directors Betty Nantes, Mabel Mamba, and Francisco Joaquin III, along with the recipients of a brand-new PCSO ambulance.

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(L-R) Director Francisco Joaquin III, GM Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Bishop Jose Ramon Lazo, San Jose de Buenavista Mayor Romy L. Molina, and Rep. Paolo Everardo S. Javier participated in the ceremonial ribbon-cutting at the opening of PCSO Antique branch. GM Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II (C) waits for his turn as Nueva Vizcaya Rep. Carlos Padilla (R) and Bayomgbong Mayor Ramon Cabauatan Jr. buy Lotto tickets at the opening of the PCSO Nueva Vizcaya Branch at the Municipal Hall, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya on 16 Nov. 2015. Rep. Padilla said had he never played Lotto before, but with the opening of the PCSO branch in his district he will now be a regular player. (JOSEPH MUEGO)

barangays which received P48,000 each, to be spent on medicines and medical supplies and equipment. • Thirteen government hospitals added to PCSO ASAP program • Turn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and La Union • Hand-over of P5 million in endowment funds (EFs): P2 million to La Union Medical Center and P3 million in Mariano Marcos Memorial Center.

• Turn-over of 11 ambulances to Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon • Blessing of newlytransferred PCSO branch office in Cagayan de Oro City: located at the ABAP Building, the space was

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs, eight government hospitals, and an NGOat the RTR Plaza, Tacloban City, on 11 Sep. 2015. Then-director BemNoel, Directors Mabel V. Mamba, Betty B. Nantes, and Francisco G. Joaquin III, and GM Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II attended the ceremonywith PCSO and government officials and employees.

“rented” to PCSO at one peso per year by the Provincial Government headed by Governor Yevgeny “Bambi” Emano, who was present at the event with him were Reps. Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district) and MaximoRodriguez Jr. (Abante Mindanao partylist). • Hand-over of LGU share checks to Cagayan de Oro City:P3.6 million to Cagayan de Oro City (P3.4 million) and to Misamis Oriental (P213,601.20) • Turn-over of 15 ambulances in Dipolog City: to the provinces of ZamboangaSibugay and Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN). • Hand-over of Lotto share checks:P3.46 milllion in Lotto share checks to 17 LGUs: the province of ZDN, Dipolog City, Dapitan City, and 14 towns in the area OCTOBER • Launch of streamlined Individual Medical Assistance Program (IMAP) process under the ASAP program: face-

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to-face interviews of applicants with PCSO social workers is no longer required. A revised IMAP form, available at PCSO desks at partner hospitals, will gather the data necessary for a socioeconomic evaluation of patients. Turn-over of 11 ambulances in Butuan City: to Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, and Surigao del Norte. Turn-over of ambulances to the military: to the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Naval Forces Northwest and the Manila Naval Hospital. PCSO 81st anniversary celebration held at Crowne Plaza PCSO 81st Anniversary Sportsfest: at Philippine Sports Complex, Pasig City. Champion: Branch Operations Sector.

NOVEMBER • Opening of PCSO Nueva Vizcaya branch: in Bayombong.

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• Turnover of 31 ambulances to nine provinces in Mindanao: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Sur, North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Maguindanao. • PCSO participates in the 1st ASEAN Civil Service Games: held in Kuala Lumpur from 15 to 19 Nov. 2015, AGM-Administrative Sector and Sports Committee Chairman Atty. Lauro A. Patiag served as the Philippine delegation’s chef de mission. Around 60 athletes and officials from the 10 ASEAN member countries competed in five feature sports: badminton, table tennis, golf, tenpin bowling, and futsal. PCSO finished 3rd place overall. • PCSO Anniversary stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Low Profile (Tribal Rule x Lacquaria) DECEMBER • Opening of Davao Oriental branch: in Mati. PCSO now has 49 branches, nearly double the initial 25 in 2010 at the start of the Aquino administration. Branch expansion began in 2012. • Pursuit of ISO : 9008 certification: first-stage audit of TUV-Rheinland passed on Dec. 3, secondstage audit to take place on Dec. 17-18. • Staging of the 43rd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup at San Lazaro Leisure Park

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he 2015 PCSO In-house Sectoral Basketball Tournament ended last 15 June 2015 at the Dumlao Sports Center. The players of the Management Services Sector (MSS) and the Gaming Product Development and Marketing Sector (GPDMS) competed for the championship, all giving their best to win. Three games (best-of-three format) were held on separate days for the two sectors’ players. GPDMS defeated MSS in the first game, and MSS defeated the GPDMS in the second game. The third and final game was to decide the champion. The final game on June 15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two teams. Both intended to clinch the championship title creating breathtaking moments among those who watched the games. Great excitement and tremendous cheering were displayed by the supporters wearing the team color t-shirt to backup their respective players. Coaches Bobby Tamayosa and Ariel de Ocampo gave motivation and direction to the GPDMS players, with center Neptali Gigante playing good defense and putting his rebounding and blocking skills to good use. The team manager, AGM-GPDMS Conrado C. Zabella, gave his all-out support to the team in many ways that proved crucial to their success. At the 2015 PCSO in-

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team: (Seated, L-R): Edmund Ignacio, Abner Hilario, Aldwin Terceño, Allan Mariano. (Standing, L-R): Dem Magno, Darwin Rhame, Bong Manalad, Niño Balangue, Nep Gigante, Arnel Casas (team captain), Rowel Negrete, Jayson Martinez, Arnel Domingo, Bobby Tamayosa, Omar Hidalgo, and Ariel de Ocampo.

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house Sectoral Basketball tournament awarding ceremony, Chairman Erineo S. Maliksi, GM Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Sports Committee Chairman Atty. Lauro A. Patiag, and Sports Committee Vice –Chairman Orlando M. Malaca awarded the following prizes: • 5th Runner-up (trophy and P2,500): Charity Sector • 4th Runner-up (trophy and P2,500): Administrative Sector • 3rd Runner-up (trophy and P5,000): Branch Operations Sector • 2nd Runner-up (trophy and P7,000): Executive Offices • 1st Runner-up (trophy and P 10,000): Management Services Sector • CHAMPION (trophy, P20,000, glass medals): Gaming, Product Development, and Marketing Sector Mythical Five: Arnel Domingo (GPDMS) Neptali Gigante (GPDMS) Justine Santos (MSS) Aaron Austria (MSS) Rowell Martirez (Executive Offices) Rookie of the Year: Allan Mariano (GPDMS) Sportsmanship Award Justin Santos (MSS) Most Valuable Player: Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

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ne year after the pilot testing of the “Health Capability Building in Resettlement Areas for the Informal Dwellers” project at Southville 9 Housing Project, Bgy. Pinugay, Baras, Rizal, PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA), with the local government of Baras Rizal, officially launched the project on 25 March 2015. An agreement between PCSO and NHA was signed on 6 March 2015 by AGMGamingConradoC. Zabella (representing GM Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II) NHA

General Manager Atty. Chito M. Cruz, and BarasMayor Katherine B. Robles. The launching program was attended by BarasMayor Katherine B. Robles, Rizal

MSD Manager Dr. JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras, Rizal.

Provincial Board Member Jun Rey San Juan, Bgy. Capt. JofreSeclot of Bgy. Pinugay, PCSO Medical Services Dept. Manager Dr. Jose Bernardo H. Gochoco Jr., and NHA Southern Luzon and Bicol Area Management Office Arch. Susana V. Nonato. The blessing and inauguration of the Barangay Health Station building was officiated by Rev. Fr. Elmer P. Balofinos, OAD and followed by the unveiling of a marker. PCSO donated P30,000 worth of medical equipment and supplies (weighing scale, wheelchair, etc.) P100,000.00 worth of basic medicines. The project will benefit the estimated 19,200 relocated residents. PCSO also conducted a medical and dental mission during the launch, with the help of Charlie Battery, 5th Field Artillery Batallion, AAR Philippine Army, headed by Capt. Giovani Sawyer. More than 1,000 residents were given free consultation and basic services. The PCSO Medical and Dental Team also conducted a year-long medical and dental mission at the site, visiting once a week and providing their services to 2,845 beneficiaries.

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6 Oct. 2015, Mandaluyong City – PCSO officers and employees gathered to attend the 81st anniversary activities and be grateful for the various achievements brought by the passing years.

A photo exhibit of the charity work and services of PCSO was on display at the ground floor of the PCSO Conservatory Building. The exhibit featured the various activities and events including ambulance donation, medical missions, feeding programs and branch openings. GM Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II and Directors Atty. Francisco Joaquin III and Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open the event. A Eucharistic Mass at the same venue was celebratedby Rev. Fr. Hans D. Magdurulang. The PCSO Music Ministry led the spirited singing of thanksgiving songs. A simple lunch was provided to all employees after the mass.

Anniversary mass:PCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory.

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The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus. PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians.

Directors Joaquin and Mamba, GM Rojas, Director Nantes, and Chairman Maliksi pose with the 35-year service awardees.

Dinner that evening for officials, employees, partners, associates and guests was held at the Crowne Plaza. The PCSO Chorale presented soulful renditions of songs which contributed to the festive spirit of the night. The event was also highlighted by the anniversary messages of Chairman Erineo S. Maliksi, GM Rojas, Directors Mamba, Nantes, and Joaquin, officers’ guild president AGMGaming Conrado C. Zabella, and union president Joel F. Pastores. PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees who achieved 30 to 40 years of service.Each service awardee was givena certificate of recognition and a cash gift. The event was also made livelier by a live band, three stand-up comedians, a singer-model, a raffle draw, and dancing.

PCSO celebrates 80th anniversary in Visayas Personnel of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office headed by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eight other branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSOVisayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21 March 2015. With them are GM Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II (6th from right); then-director Florencio G. Noel, Directors Francisco G. Joaquin III, Betty B. Nantes, and Mabel V. Mamba; and AGMBranch Operations Remeliza M. Gabuyo and Visayas Dept. Manager Federico Damole. (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO Committee on Races

PCSO 2015 holiday draw schedule

Chairman: Mr. Conrado C. Zabella Vice-Chairman: Mr. Desoto O. Tupaz

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CSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve draws earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. According to GM Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, this schedule was set in order “to properly observe the solemnity and joy of the season and to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with their families.” The morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and VisayasMindanao), with the ticket selling period from 7:00 AM to 9:45 AM with the actualdraw at 10AM. For afternoon draws, the selling period will start from 10:05 AM to 11:15 AM with the actual draw at 11:30 AM. For evening draws, the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will start from 11:35 AM to 2:00 PM, with actual draw at 2:30 PM. The 6-Digit, Lotto 6/42, and Superlotto 6/49 will sell from 7:00 AM to 2:00 AM and be drawn at 2:30 PM. Lotto Express will be sold starting 7:00 AM and end at 2:30 PM. There will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2016. From Dec. 26 to 30, regular draws will be implemented, and PCSO will resume its usual schedule on Jan. 2, 2016. For Peryahan Game and Small-Town Lottery, there will be no selling nor draws on Dec. 24, 25, and 31, and on Jan. 1, 2016, except for some selected areas in the case of STL.

Committee Members: Atty. Lauro A. Patiag Mr. Arnel N. Casas Dr. Orlando M. Malaca Mr. Reynaldo Z. Empremiado Ms. Jenny Ortuoste Atty. Jose T. Malang Mr. Daniel M. Valmonte Technical Working Group: Atty. John Derek N. Porciuncula Atty. Reena Yumina M. Yason Atty. Gay Nadine P. Alvor Mr. Romeo F. Buencamino Mr. Vicente Jesus C. Villanueva Dr. Gabriel J. de Leon Mr. Kevin Timothy San Agustin Ms. Divina L. Miranda Ms. Dorina N. Magpantay Ms. Elenita D. Valencia Mr. Luisito M. Rañoza Mr. Reynaldo E. Padilla

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