By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | Philippine News Agency
A bettor from Lanao del Norte hit the SuperLotto 6/49 jackpot prize of P37,462,798 drawn on Sunday night.
The ticket bearing the winning combination of 20-32-29-31-01-22 was bought from an outlet in Iligan City, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Monday.
As specified in Republic Act No. 1169 or the law on PCSO lotteries, winners have one year from the date of the draw to claim the prize.
All jackpot prizes must be claimed at the PCSO main office in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.
Lotto winnings of more than P10,000 are subject to a 20% tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act.
Meanwhile, 17 others won P50,000 each for guessing five of the six winning digits; 872 will get P1,200 each for four correct digits; and 17,295 will settle for P50 each for three correct digits.
The Super Lotto 6/49 is drawn every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
PCSO general manager Melquiades Robles urged the public to support the agency’s gaming products to raise additional revenue for health initiatives, medical services and other national charities.
Through its mandatory contributions, the PCSO not only helps people in need of medical assistance but also provides funds to government institutions.