MANILA – Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Alexander Balutan advised the two winners of the PHP1.18-billion jackpot of the Ultra Lotto 6/58 to use the money wisely and productively.
“Like I always say, having a huge money, especially winning millions of pesos can change your outlook in life, lifestyle and priorities. Mind your priorities. Don’t lose yourself. Keep something for yourself and for your family. Don’t become one-day millionaires. Spend your money wisely,” Balutan said.
This is the second time this year that two people won the Ultra Lotto 6/58 prize. Last February 16, two winners shared the PHP331-million prize.
“I would like to congratulate our two lucky winners. The winning combination was 40-50-37-25-01-45 and they were brought at the following outlets: Lucky Circle Corp., in SM City Tahao Road, Legazpi City, Albay. Bet type: Self pick, system 9, and Ma. Myra C. Locando, Limbauan St., Brgy. H, Borongan, Eastern Samar. Bet type: Self pick, standard,” Balutan announced.
Apart from the two jackpot winners, 100 bettors will each get PHP169,930 for hitting five winning combinations correctly.
Balutan reminded all lucky winners to keep their tickets, sign it, as whoever holds the winning ticket is the winner.
“That’s why we always tell our customers to keep their tickets. You might now win the six winning combinations, you can still get five to three winning numbers correctly,” he said.
He said the public may follow the official social media page of his office at www.facebook.com/mandirigma83 for updates.
“When claiming your prize, bring two valid identifications cards. Show the winning ticket to the prize claim section of the Accounting and Budget Department. After the ticket has been validated, the Treasury department will issue a cheque indicating the amount won with the winner’s name. The winner can now go to the LandBank of the Philippines to encash the cheque or he/she can pen a bank account for safekeeping purposes,” he added.
The total prize of Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw on Sunday amounting to PHP1,180,622,508 is the biggest in the history of the numbers game in the country. (PCSO PR/PNA)
