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Page 1: PCSO 43rd Gold Cup 2015 Souvenir Magazine

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Gold CupPCSO 43RD PRESIDENTIAL

GOLD CUP SOUVENIR MAGAZINE

13 DECEMBER 201

San Lazaro Leisure

PCSO AT YOUR SERVIC

Hagdang Batondash gunning fora three-peat

Race Recaps

Th Search fo

a GoldeChampio

am Hagdang Bato rejoicesAacute 21 PCSO Freedom Cup horses Aacute 24 Race-ready jockeys Aacute

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Contents7-9 Messages

18 Cover Story Hagdang Batowins 2014 PCSO Gold Cup

22-29 Race recaps PCSO FreedomCup Silver Cup National GrandDerby Anniversary Race

Copyright 2015 PCSO All materials published in the 2015 PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine are copyrightno part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent from the publisher The views expressed by contributors anecessarily those of t he publisher

PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold CupSouvenir Magazine

JENNY ORTUOSTEEditor-in-Chief

JAS LALOGCreative Director

Atty WILFRED deUNGRIA

AGNES IBERAQUEENIE BALITA

LOWELA LUPISANLAURA JACINTOROSELLE DE LA

UMBRIAJUSTINE SANTOS

DARCY GERONIMO

LEILA VALENCIAARCHIE SOPENASKYELIZABETH SINGSON

Contributors

CHARLIE MAHINAYGraphic Design

JAIME JACINTOARNOLD RAMOS

Published by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfceSun Plaza Bldg Shaw Blvd Mandaluyong City

Website wwwpcsogovph

JOSEPH MUEGERICSON DE LO

REYESJOSELITO VILEL

ALEX ALCASIDPhotographers

Racing CommittCorporate Planni

DepartmentEditorial Suppor

36 PCSO 43rd Presidential GolCup official starters

34 amp 39 Rolls of Champions Gold Cuand Silver Cup

45-50 PCSO in 2015 agency eventand activities

and much mo

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Ikinararangal ng PCSO na ihandog sa lahat ng masusugid na manonood ang taunang Presidentia

Gold Cup

Sa ika-apatnapursquot tatlong pagkakataon muli nitong iniluluklok ang sarili bilang natatanging karer

ng kabayo na nagbibigay saya at sigla sa mga manlalaro at taga subaybay

Sa ika-walumpursquot isang taon ng PCSO ang 2015 Presidential Gold Cup ay patuloy na nagbibigay puga

at parangal sa mga nagiging pinakamataas na pinuno ng ating bayan

Ngayong taon ang karangalang ito ay malugod nating inihahandog sa ating Kagalang-galang n

Pangulo Presidente Benigno S Aquino III

Sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa Philippine Racing Commission at Manila Jockey Club ang torneyo ngayongtaon ay nagpapatibay sa kultura ng kahusayan sa pag papalaro na siyang pamamaraan ng PCSO upan

makalikom ng pondong pantulong sa mga mamamayang nangangailangan ng serbisyo medikal

Nais kong pasalamatan ang lahat ng taong tumulong maisakatuparan ang pagdiriwang na ito Hanga

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 aonhellip

AYONG S MALIKSIChairman

Message

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS

TANGGAPAN NG PANGULO

PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE

Tanggapan ng Sweepstakes Pangkawanggawa ng Pilipinas Lungsod ng Mandaluyong

991266 Board of Directors

1056802

Erineo ldquoAyongrdquo S MaliksiChairman

Atty Jose Ferdinand MRojas II

Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager

Atty Mabel V MambaDirector

Ms Betty B NantesDirector

Atty Francisco Manuel G Joaquin IIIDirector

Te PCSO Presidential Gold Cup has over the years become known as a proving ground of champion

and an arena where the best Philippine Toroughbreds compete for the highest honors in the sport

It has become the scene where rivalries are enacted and battles for supremacy fought to showcas

excellence and sportsmanship

Tis yearrsquos 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 forwarto with their preparation and race strategies discussed well beforehand and implemented with an ey

to victory

Tis yearrsquos 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 Clubas the host club

We also thank the racing fans for their decades of support for this event and for PCSO and theparticipants 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 Peacefu

Christmas and Prosperous New Year

JOSE FERDINAND M ROJAS IIVice-Chairman and General Manager

Message

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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991266 Gaming Product Development

1056802amp Marketing Sector

Republika ng PilipinasTanggapan ng Pangulo

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfceTanggapan ng Sweepstakes Pangkawanggawa ng Pilipinas

Lungsod ng Mandaluyong

991266 Executive Officers

1056802

Conrado C Zabella Assistant

General Manager

Arnel N CasasManager GamingTechnology Dept

Atty Roman C TorresManager Security and

Printing Dept

Roger C RamirezManager Product Standard

and Development Dept

Atty Jose Ferdinand M Rojas IIVice-Chairman and General Manager

Atty Anna Liza P InciongManager Legal Department

Ma Teresita V CarbonelManager Internal Audit Service

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 Toroughbreds 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 yearrsquo

most important race with its winner truly deserving of the term ldquochampionrdquo

Tere are many superlatives that have been used to describe this event ndash powerful fast and passionat

among them ndash but most of all the key word that defines it is excellent Only the very best may win Anthat is the purpose of the PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and indeed the whole PCSO Racing Program

ndash to encourage achievement and the highest standards of sports and sportsmanship

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Philippine Racing Commission for their partnership to mak

this race not only the most prestigious but also the richest to Manila Jockey Club for providing thevenue and to the contestants for making this event memorable and exciting

o the racing fans our warm thanks also for their continued patronage of PCSO Lotto and othegames 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 an

seasonrsquos greetings to all

CONRADO C ZABELLA Chairman Committee on Races

Message

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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991266 Branch Operations Sector

1056802

Remeliza Jovita MGabuyo

AGM BranchOperations Sector

Josena A SarsonasManager National Capital

Region Dept

Romeo S RigodonManager Northern and

Central Luzon Dept

Irma S GuemoManager Southern

Tagalog and Bicol Region Dept

Federico A DamoleManager Visayas Dept

Mario S PeliscoManager Mindanao Dept

991266 Charity Sector

1056802

Dr Larry R Cedro Assistant General Manager

Rubin Z MagnoManager Charity Assistance Dept

Dr Jose Bernardo HGochoco Jr

Manager MedicalServices Dept

991266 Management Services Sector

1056802

Mercedes J Hinayon Assistant General Manager

Atty Venus T BuadoManager CorporatePlanning Department

Ramon Ike C SeManager Informa

Technology Service

Dorothy C RoblesManager Accounting amp

Budget Department

991266 Administrative Sector

1056802

Atty Lauro A Patiag Assistant General Manager

Atty Marissa O MedranoManager HumanResources Dept

Atty Reena YuminaM Yason

Manager Assets amp SupplyManagement Dept

Alegria R AsuitManager Treasury Dept

Atty John Derek NPorciuncula

Manager General ServicesDept

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991266 Branch Operations Sector

1056802Branch ManagersFinancial Management Officers

SOUTHERN TAGALOG and

BICOL REGION

Batangas Leticia Renomeron

Cavite PalomaMalinao

Laguna Flora Obina

Palawan Rolando Batislaong Jr

Quezon Lady Elaine Gatdula

Marinduque Rodolfo RenomeronRizal Ma Cecilia Cruz

Oriental Mindoro Augusto Tordillos

Occidental Mindoro Rowena Rebaldo

Albay LailaGalang

Sorsogon Doris Olondriz

Camarines Sur Nelly Loyola

Camarines Norte EstrellaAbasolo

NORTHERN and CENTRAL LUZON

Isabela Reynaldo Martin

Pangasinan Yamashita Japinan

Cagayan HehersonPambid

Benguet ErnieliDancel

La Union LalaineMartos

Mountain Province ErnieliDancel

Ilocos Norte Marthia MirandaIlocos Sur Mary Jane Claridad

Bataan Erlinda Yano

Bulacan Editha Romero

Nueva Ecija Reynaldo Carbonel

Nueva Vizcaya Byron Bumanglag

Pampanga Ma Lourdes Soliman

Tarlac LolitoGuemo

Zambales Pierre Ferrer

VISAYAS

Cebu Glen Jesus Rada

Iloilo Cedric Recamara

Leyte GencianoCreer

Western Samar Janette Lloyd

Northern Samar Lester Trongcoso

Bohol Roberto PioCinco

Negros Occidental Abigail Reformina

Negros Oriental Belena Alvarez

Capiz Jose Manuel Villagracia

Aklan John Martin Alipao

Antique Elma Gutierrez

MINDANAO

Davao del Sur Atty Ravena Joy

Patalinghug

Davao Oriental Gina Bernabe

Misamis Oriental Raul Regondola

South Cotabato Atty ElvieUy

Zamboanga del Sur Gloria YbantildeezZamboanga del Norte AnalisaNarciso

Agusan del Norte MisaelHamak

Surigao del Norte Michele Ryan Mendoza

Bukidnon DivinaSalvacion

Misamis Occidental PilarcitaFlorentes

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Philippine Racing Commission

Message

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

Te Commission understands the importance of this event and that efforts are needed to preserve itand augment its prestige as a keystone of the racing calendar

Tus I am proud to carry on Philracomrsquos support for the PCSO Gold Cup by way of providing anadditional 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 V By these means Philracom remain

a committed partner of PCSO in racing

In behalf of the racing and breeding industry we thank PCSO for sponsoring a racing program tha

includes maiden races and major stakes races such as the Freedom Cup National Grand Derby Anniversary R ace Silver Cup and of course the Gold Cup All these events provide incentives fo

participants and excitement for racing fans

In behalf of the Philracom B oard of Commissioners staff and employees my most cordial wishes foa successful 43rd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

ANDREW A SANCHEZChairman

Congratulations

PCSOPhilippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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Message

For the third consecutive year the Manila Jockey Club is proud and honored to host the Presidentia

Gold Cup at the San Lazaro Leisure Park (SLLP) in Carmona Cavite in partnership with the Philippin

Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)

Once again the Bayang Karerista will witness the industryrsquos finest jockeys and thoroughbreds as the

compete for the prestigious Gold Cup title and a generous purse from the PCSO and the PhilippineRacing 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 t

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 Teir sponsorship of majorstakes races all year round continues to drive growth Moreover it gives the Bayang Karerista mor

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 felicitation

to the PCSO and wish all the competitors a safe and successful run

Mabuhay

ALFONSO G REYNO IIIChairman

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C o v e r

S t o r

y

Hagdang Batoexacts sweet revenge

Te 42nd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office (PCSO) Presidential Gold Cup was toutedas the rematch between Hagdang Bato and Pugad

Lawin Te latter was the defending championand had beat the former in another PCSO race in

2014 the PCSO Silver Cup held in June

by JENNY ORUOSEt

I got my vote for ldquoRaceof the Yearrdquo honors

because it featureda comebacking legend a

brave and steady fighterand a cast of hopefulsndash human and equine - allof whom who took as theirmotto lsquonever give uprsquo

However Hagdang Bato fans saw their idolrsquo

triumph in the 30 Nov 2014 Philippine RacingCommission Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco Jr

Cup as a mark of his return to form and eagerlawaited the showdown on 21 Dec 2014 at the

Manila Jockey Clubrsquos San Lazaro Leisure Park

It was a total rout by Hagdang Bato Underregular jockey Jonathan B Hernandez the 5YO

GM Rojas addresses the overflow

crowd at the awarding ceremony

Representatives of horse owners MayorBenhur Abalos hoist the heavy PCSO

Presidential Gold CupHagdang Bato with Jonathan

Hernandez aboard wins by sixlengths

Hagdang Bato

and Jonathan

Hernandez at

the parade

PCSO 2014 Presidential Gold Cup

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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 byHagdang Batorsquos coupled-entry El Libertador

Kaiserslautern My Champ and Mr Bond in

that order All the riders conserved energy tillthe far turn when the runners at the back of the

pack started their rallies

Hagdang Bato despite carrying 585 kilos(same as Pugad Lawin) needed no whipping He

galloped steadily like a machine eating up yardsof 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 neckfrom Hernandez who flashed a

smile at the crowd upon reaching

the wire six lengths ahead ofKaiserslautern who earned P1

million for her efforts

Pugad Lawin managed thirdand P500000 while My Champ

last yearrsquos second placer came infourth for P300000 Te time

for the 2000-meter race was

206 (25-24rsquo-26-25-26) over aheavy track

Hagdang Bato (Quaker Ridge

x Fire Down Under) trainedby Ruben S upas earned both

the P4 million first prize (P3 million from

PCSO and P1 million from Philippine RacingCommission) and the winning breederrsquos prize of

P200000 for his owner Mandaluyong City MayorBenhur C Abalos

Abalos who was in Europe with his family

was represented at the awardingceremony by city councilors

and the city engineer and

an entire barangay ofwell-wishers ndash lsquoeam

Hagdang Batorsquo

Te replica GoldCup and the facsimile

checks were handedover by PCSO Vice-

Chairman and

General Manager JoseFerdinand M Rojas II and

Philracomrsquos chairman then

Angel L Castantildeo Also with them at the loud

and vibrant ceremony were

other officials from PCSOPhilracom the host

Manila Jockey Cluband hundreds of racing

fans who crammed the

stands at SLLPTe Abalos Stable

scored again later

that day on the cardrsquos othmajor race the Philracom

Derby Just like her

stablemate Hagdang Batofleet filly Malaya ran wire

to-wire under Hernandez

again to win by 25 lengthover Dixie Gold Kanlaon

(Malayarsquos coupled entry)

and MessiTe time for th2000-meter race was 20

(25-24rsquo-26rsquo-26-26rsquo)Te rest of the card wa

filled with charity races fo

the benefit of Mowelfund(Movie Workersrsquo Welfare

Fund) and the Pink Ladie

National FoundationTeam 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 Camantildeero (My Champ) and

John Paul A Guce (Kaiserslautern)

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LongshotSkyway stuns

in PCSO

Silver Cup Sent off as the last choice out of nine runnersndash dehado sa lahat - selling only a little overP5400 out of the total daily double pool ofaround P920000 4YO filly Skyway outlastedthe heavy favorites in the 2000 meter ordeal

Te top choices were coupled entries HagdangBato and Malaya the former won the Silver Cupin 2013 Te winner last year was Pugad Lawinalso entered in this race and sent off as thirdchoice Te second favorites were coupled entriesDixie Gold and Hot and Spicy

Hagdang Bato a noted frontrunner took thelead for most of the race followed off-the-paceby Skyway under jockey Virgilio M CamantildeeroJr the tandem dropping to third in thebackstretch

Tey moved up at the far turn andsteadily ate ground HagdangBato fading to second andLow Profile persistentlyclinging to third

Skyway gained even more down the stretchseeming to fly the final hundred meters to win four lengths under the whip

Tis is quite an achievement considering twthings she is filly and she is a grey Te rule ofthumb is things more or less being equal tochoose a colt over a filly and a dark horse (bay oblack) over a light-colored horse (roan or gray)

Skyway earned P25 million for her victorysecond placer Low Profile took home P700000third placer Dixie Gold P350000 and fourthplacer Kaiserslautern P250000 Te upsetoutcome resulted in a carryover of the winner-take-all pool

Te time for the 2000-meter race was 2054(24rsquo-24-24rsquo-24rsquo-28)

Sired by Bertrando out of Mariarsquos aleSkyway was bred by Joseph C Dyhengco istrained by Anthony Francisco and owned byDeemark International

Te race proceeds were donated by PCSO to thPresident Elpidio Quirino Foundation representeat the event by the late presidentrsquos granddaughtermedia personalityMs Cory Quirino and familymembers Poncy Justin and Migui Quirino andPaul and Connie Quirino Cuneta

Also present at the awarding ceremonywere from PCSO Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager lawyer Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II an

Assistant General Ma nager ndash Gaming SectorConrado C Zabella as well as other members o

the Committee on Races

SUNNED

Tatrsquos what the entire racing tribe werein the aftermath of the PCSO Silver Cup

won by Skyway last June 21 at the Metroturfracecourse in Malvar Batangas

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Jockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr accepts his trophyfrom TV host and celebrity Ms Cory Quirino Withthem are GM Atty Joy Rojas Gaming Sector AGMand Racing Committee Chairman ConradoC Zabellamembers of the Quirino family (left side) Metroturf Assistant Racing Manager Arthur Escala and RacingManager Wilbert Adriano (back row) and from thePCSO Racing Committee consultant Gerry Rojas andvice-chairman Desoto Tupas

Skyway makes racinghistory with her easy win

Programa

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Malaya wins2015 PCSO

Freedom Cup

Te filly whose

name means ldquofreerdquowas sent off as the

outstanding

favorite Underthe guidance

of jockey

Jonathan BHernandez

she won by fourlengths wire-to-wire

ahead of second

placer Cleave RidgeMacho Machine

arrived third

followed by StandIn Awe and Five

Star last

by JENNY ORUOSE

photos by ALEX ALCASID

t

HE aptly-named 4YOfilly Malaya

claimed the crownin the PCSOFreedomCup last Feb 8at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa

Ana Park in NaicCavite

Horses race out of the gate and down the straight

Malaya was in such superb form that

Hernandez rode her under double-wrapped rei

to the finish line without much urging clockineasy splits of 26rsquo-24rsquo-24-26 for a total 141 for

the mile

Malaya (Sky Mesa x Dream Bride) is ownedby Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C Abalos

and trained by Ruben S upas

Malaya with Jonathan

Hernandez at the wire

Winning jockey Jonathan Hernandez (center) and trainer

Ruben Tupas (beside him) claim their Freedom Cup trophies

Freedom CupMayor Benhur Abalosrsquos Malaya pulls away from the

rest of the pack to win the 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup

Hernandez andMalaya warming

up behind the

starting gate

before the start o

the race

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Sky HookRules PCSONationalGrand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilemaguided Sky Hook neatly out ofthe gate to grab the lead andstay there accelerating at the farturn to win by three lengths infront of Driven Princess Meiliand Princess Ella in that order

Sky Hook (Hook and Ladderx Amber Shore) is trained by

Anthony FranciscoOnly four horses competed

in the P15 million race afterRockmyworld was scratchedotal time was 1394 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-27) for the mile

JOSEPH Dyhengcorsquos colt

Sky Hook the favoritein the PCSO NationalGrand Derby ran wire to

wire to win the stakes raceheld Aug 16 at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa Ana Park

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Sky Hook trainer AnthonyFrancisco ownerrsquos representative

Dante Salazar and jockey PatDilema hold their trophies aswitnessed by Philippine RacingClub Inc Chief FinancialOfficer Allan V Abesamis(behind winners) PCSO RacingCommittee Chairman and GamingSector Asst Gen Mgr ConradoC Zabella (in sunglasses) andRacing Committee member DrOrlando Malaca

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

Patricio RDilema veteran jockey haspiloted Sky Hookand many otherchampions tovictory over thecourse of hiscolorful career

Sky Hook hitsthe wire to win bythree

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

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n g S t o r

y

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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Contents7-9 Messages

18 Cover Story Hagdang Batowins 2014 PCSO Gold Cup

22-29 Race recaps PCSO FreedomCup Silver Cup National GrandDerby Anniversary Race

Copyright 2015 PCSO All materials published in the 2015 PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine are copyrightno part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent from the publisher The views expressed by contributors anecessarily those of t he publisher

PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold CupSouvenir Magazine

JENNY ORTUOSTEEditor-in-Chief

JAS LALOGCreative Director

Atty WILFRED deUNGRIA

AGNES IBERAQUEENIE BALITA

LOWELA LUPISANLAURA JACINTOROSELLE DE LA

UMBRIAJUSTINE SANTOS

DARCY GERONIMO

LEILA VALENCIAARCHIE SOPENASKYELIZABETH SINGSON

Contributors

CHARLIE MAHINAYGraphic Design

JAIME JACINTOARNOLD RAMOS

Published by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfceSun Plaza Bldg Shaw Blvd Mandaluyong City

Website wwwpcsogovph

JOSEPH MUEGERICSON DE LO

REYESJOSELITO VILEL

ALEX ALCASIDPhotographers

Racing CommittCorporate Planni

DepartmentEditorial Suppor

36 PCSO 43rd Presidential GolCup official starters

34 amp 39 Rolls of Champions Gold Cuand Silver Cup

45-50 PCSO in 2015 agency eventand activities

and much mo

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Ikinararangal ng PCSO na ihandog sa lahat ng masusugid na manonood ang taunang Presidentia

Gold Cup

Sa ika-apatnapursquot tatlong pagkakataon muli nitong iniluluklok ang sarili bilang natatanging karer

ng kabayo na nagbibigay saya at sigla sa mga manlalaro at taga subaybay

Sa ika-walumpursquot isang taon ng PCSO ang 2015 Presidential Gold Cup ay patuloy na nagbibigay puga

at parangal sa mga nagiging pinakamataas na pinuno ng ating bayan

Ngayong taon ang karangalang ito ay malugod nating inihahandog sa ating Kagalang-galang n

Pangulo Presidente Benigno S Aquino III

Sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa Philippine Racing Commission at Manila Jockey Club ang torneyo ngayongtaon ay nagpapatibay sa kultura ng kahusayan sa pag papalaro na siyang pamamaraan ng PCSO upan

makalikom ng pondong pantulong sa mga mamamayang nangangailangan ng serbisyo medikal

Nais kong pasalamatan ang lahat ng taong tumulong maisakatuparan ang pagdiriwang na ito Hanga

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 aonhellip

AYONG S MALIKSIChairman

Message

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS

TANGGAPAN NG PANGULO

PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE

Tanggapan ng Sweepstakes Pangkawanggawa ng Pilipinas Lungsod ng Mandaluyong

991266 Board of Directors

1056802

Erineo ldquoAyongrdquo S MaliksiChairman

Atty Jose Ferdinand MRojas II

Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager

Atty Mabel V MambaDirector

Ms Betty B NantesDirector

Atty Francisco Manuel G Joaquin IIIDirector

Te PCSO Presidential Gold Cup has over the years become known as a proving ground of champion

and an arena where the best Philippine Toroughbreds compete for the highest honors in the sport

It has become the scene where rivalries are enacted and battles for supremacy fought to showcas

excellence and sportsmanship

Tis yearrsquos 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 forwarto with their preparation and race strategies discussed well beforehand and implemented with an ey

to victory

Tis yearrsquos 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 Clubas the host club

We also thank the racing fans for their decades of support for this event and for PCSO and theparticipants 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 Peacefu

Christmas and Prosperous New Year

JOSE FERDINAND M ROJAS IIVice-Chairman and General Manager

Message

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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1056802amp Marketing Sector

Republika ng PilipinasTanggapan ng Pangulo

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfceTanggapan ng Sweepstakes Pangkawanggawa ng Pilipinas

Lungsod ng Mandaluyong

991266 Executive Officers

1056802

Conrado C Zabella Assistant

General Manager

Arnel N CasasManager GamingTechnology Dept

Atty Roman C TorresManager Security and

Printing Dept

Roger C RamirezManager Product Standard

and Development Dept

Atty Jose Ferdinand M Rojas IIVice-Chairman and General Manager

Atty Anna Liza P InciongManager Legal Department

Ma Teresita V CarbonelManager Internal Audit Service

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 Toroughbreds 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 yearrsquo

most important race with its winner truly deserving of the term ldquochampionrdquo

Tere are many superlatives that have been used to describe this event ndash powerful fast and passionat

among them ndash but most of all the key word that defines it is excellent Only the very best may win Anthat is the purpose of the PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and indeed the whole PCSO Racing Program

ndash to encourage achievement and the highest standards of sports and sportsmanship

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Philippine Racing Commission for their partnership to mak

this race not only the most prestigious but also the richest to Manila Jockey Club for providing thevenue and to the contestants for making this event memorable and exciting

o the racing fans our warm thanks also for their continued patronage of PCSO Lotto and othegames 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 an

seasonrsquos greetings to all

CONRADO C ZABELLA Chairman Committee on Races

Message

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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1056802

Remeliza Jovita MGabuyo

AGM BranchOperations Sector

Josena A SarsonasManager National Capital

Region Dept

Romeo S RigodonManager Northern and

Central Luzon Dept

Irma S GuemoManager Southern

Tagalog and Bicol Region Dept

Federico A DamoleManager Visayas Dept

Mario S PeliscoManager Mindanao Dept

991266 Charity Sector

1056802

Dr Larry R Cedro Assistant General Manager

Rubin Z MagnoManager Charity Assistance Dept

Dr Jose Bernardo HGochoco Jr

Manager MedicalServices Dept

991266 Management Services Sector

1056802

Mercedes J Hinayon Assistant General Manager

Atty Venus T BuadoManager CorporatePlanning Department

Ramon Ike C SeManager Informa

Technology Service

Dorothy C RoblesManager Accounting amp

Budget Department

991266 Administrative Sector

1056802

Atty Lauro A Patiag Assistant General Manager

Atty Marissa O MedranoManager HumanResources Dept

Atty Reena YuminaM Yason

Manager Assets amp SupplyManagement Dept

Alegria R AsuitManager Treasury Dept

Atty John Derek NPorciuncula

Manager General ServicesDept

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1056802Branch ManagersFinancial Management Officers

SOUTHERN TAGALOG and

BICOL REGION

Batangas Leticia Renomeron

Cavite PalomaMalinao

Laguna Flora Obina

Palawan Rolando Batislaong Jr

Quezon Lady Elaine Gatdula

Marinduque Rodolfo RenomeronRizal Ma Cecilia Cruz

Oriental Mindoro Augusto Tordillos

Occidental Mindoro Rowena Rebaldo

Albay LailaGalang

Sorsogon Doris Olondriz

Camarines Sur Nelly Loyola

Camarines Norte EstrellaAbasolo

NORTHERN and CENTRAL LUZON

Isabela Reynaldo Martin

Pangasinan Yamashita Japinan

Cagayan HehersonPambid

Benguet ErnieliDancel

La Union LalaineMartos

Mountain Province ErnieliDancel

Ilocos Norte Marthia MirandaIlocos Sur Mary Jane Claridad

Bataan Erlinda Yano

Bulacan Editha Romero

Nueva Ecija Reynaldo Carbonel

Nueva Vizcaya Byron Bumanglag

Pampanga Ma Lourdes Soliman

Tarlac LolitoGuemo

Zambales Pierre Ferrer

VISAYAS

Cebu Glen Jesus Rada

Iloilo Cedric Recamara

Leyte GencianoCreer

Western Samar Janette Lloyd

Northern Samar Lester Trongcoso

Bohol Roberto PioCinco

Negros Occidental Abigail Reformina

Negros Oriental Belena Alvarez

Capiz Jose Manuel Villagracia

Aklan John Martin Alipao

Antique Elma Gutierrez

MINDANAO

Davao del Sur Atty Ravena Joy

Patalinghug

Davao Oriental Gina Bernabe

Misamis Oriental Raul Regondola

South Cotabato Atty ElvieUy

Zamboanga del Sur Gloria YbantildeezZamboanga del Norte AnalisaNarciso

Agusan del Norte MisaelHamak

Surigao del Norte Michele Ryan Mendoza

Bukidnon DivinaSalvacion

Misamis Occidental PilarcitaFlorentes

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Philippine Racing Commission

Message

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

Te Commission understands the importance of this event and that efforts are needed to preserve itand augment its prestige as a keystone of the racing calendar

Tus I am proud to carry on Philracomrsquos support for the PCSO Gold Cup by way of providing anadditional 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 V By these means Philracom remain

a committed partner of PCSO in racing

In behalf of the racing and breeding industry we thank PCSO for sponsoring a racing program tha

includes maiden races and major stakes races such as the Freedom Cup National Grand Derby Anniversary R ace Silver Cup and of course the Gold Cup All these events provide incentives fo

participants and excitement for racing fans

In behalf of the Philracom B oard of Commissioners staff and employees my most cordial wishes foa successful 43rd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

ANDREW A SANCHEZChairman

Congratulations

PCSOPhilippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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Message

For the third consecutive year the Manila Jockey Club is proud and honored to host the Presidentia

Gold Cup at the San Lazaro Leisure Park (SLLP) in Carmona Cavite in partnership with the Philippin

Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)

Once again the Bayang Karerista will witness the industryrsquos finest jockeys and thoroughbreds as the

compete for the prestigious Gold Cup title and a generous purse from the PCSO and the PhilippineRacing 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 t

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 Teir sponsorship of majorstakes races all year round continues to drive growth Moreover it gives the Bayang Karerista mor

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 felicitation

to the PCSO and wish all the competitors a safe and successful run

Mabuhay

ALFONSO G REYNO IIIChairman

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Hagdang Batoexacts sweet revenge

Te 42nd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office (PCSO) Presidential Gold Cup was toutedas the rematch between Hagdang Bato and Pugad

Lawin Te latter was the defending championand had beat the former in another PCSO race in

2014 the PCSO Silver Cup held in June

by JENNY ORUOSEt

I got my vote for ldquoRaceof the Yearrdquo honors

because it featureda comebacking legend a

brave and steady fighterand a cast of hopefulsndash human and equine - allof whom who took as theirmotto lsquonever give uprsquo

However Hagdang Bato fans saw their idolrsquo

triumph in the 30 Nov 2014 Philippine RacingCommission Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco Jr

Cup as a mark of his return to form and eagerlawaited the showdown on 21 Dec 2014 at the

Manila Jockey Clubrsquos San Lazaro Leisure Park

It was a total rout by Hagdang Bato Underregular jockey Jonathan B Hernandez the 5YO

GM Rojas addresses the overflow

crowd at the awarding ceremony

Representatives of horse owners MayorBenhur Abalos hoist the heavy PCSO

Presidential Gold CupHagdang Bato with Jonathan

Hernandez aboard wins by sixlengths

Hagdang Bato

and Jonathan

Hernandez at

the parade

PCSO 2014 Presidential Gold Cup

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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 byHagdang Batorsquos coupled-entry El Libertador

Kaiserslautern My Champ and Mr Bond in

that order All the riders conserved energy tillthe far turn when the runners at the back of the

pack started their rallies

Hagdang Bato despite carrying 585 kilos(same as Pugad Lawin) needed no whipping He

galloped steadily like a machine eating up yardsof 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 neckfrom Hernandez who flashed a

smile at the crowd upon reaching

the wire six lengths ahead ofKaiserslautern who earned P1

million for her efforts

Pugad Lawin managed thirdand P500000 while My Champ

last yearrsquos second placer came infourth for P300000 Te time

for the 2000-meter race was

206 (25-24rsquo-26-25-26) over aheavy track

Hagdang Bato (Quaker Ridge

x Fire Down Under) trainedby Ruben S upas earned both

the P4 million first prize (P3 million from

PCSO and P1 million from Philippine RacingCommission) and the winning breederrsquos prize of

P200000 for his owner Mandaluyong City MayorBenhur C Abalos

Abalos who was in Europe with his family

was represented at the awardingceremony by city councilors

and the city engineer and

an entire barangay ofwell-wishers ndash lsquoeam

Hagdang Batorsquo

Te replica GoldCup and the facsimile

checks were handedover by PCSO Vice-

Chairman and

General Manager JoseFerdinand M Rojas II and

Philracomrsquos chairman then

Angel L Castantildeo Also with them at the loud

and vibrant ceremony were

other officials from PCSOPhilracom the host

Manila Jockey Cluband hundreds of racing

fans who crammed the

stands at SLLPTe Abalos Stable

scored again later

that day on the cardrsquos othmajor race the Philracom

Derby Just like her

stablemate Hagdang Batofleet filly Malaya ran wire

to-wire under Hernandez

again to win by 25 lengthover Dixie Gold Kanlaon

(Malayarsquos coupled entry)

and MessiTe time for th2000-meter race was 20

(25-24rsquo-26rsquo-26-26rsquo)Te rest of the card wa

filled with charity races fo

the benefit of Mowelfund(Movie Workersrsquo Welfare

Fund) and the Pink Ladie

National FoundationTeam 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 Camantildeero (My Champ) and

John Paul A Guce (Kaiserslautern)

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LongshotSkyway stuns

in PCSO

Silver Cup Sent off as the last choice out of nine runnersndash dehado sa lahat - selling only a little overP5400 out of the total daily double pool ofaround P920000 4YO filly Skyway outlastedthe heavy favorites in the 2000 meter ordeal

Te top choices were coupled entries HagdangBato and Malaya the former won the Silver Cupin 2013 Te winner last year was Pugad Lawinalso entered in this race and sent off as thirdchoice Te second favorites were coupled entriesDixie Gold and Hot and Spicy

Hagdang Bato a noted frontrunner took thelead for most of the race followed off-the-paceby Skyway under jockey Virgilio M CamantildeeroJr the tandem dropping to third in thebackstretch

Tey moved up at the far turn andsteadily ate ground HagdangBato fading to second andLow Profile persistentlyclinging to third

Skyway gained even more down the stretchseeming to fly the final hundred meters to win four lengths under the whip

Tis is quite an achievement considering twthings she is filly and she is a grey Te rule ofthumb is things more or less being equal tochoose a colt over a filly and a dark horse (bay oblack) over a light-colored horse (roan or gray)

Skyway earned P25 million for her victorysecond placer Low Profile took home P700000third placer Dixie Gold P350000 and fourthplacer Kaiserslautern P250000 Te upsetoutcome resulted in a carryover of the winner-take-all pool

Te time for the 2000-meter race was 2054(24rsquo-24-24rsquo-24rsquo-28)

Sired by Bertrando out of Mariarsquos aleSkyway was bred by Joseph C Dyhengco istrained by Anthony Francisco and owned byDeemark International

Te race proceeds were donated by PCSO to thPresident Elpidio Quirino Foundation representeat the event by the late presidentrsquos granddaughtermedia personalityMs Cory Quirino and familymembers Poncy Justin and Migui Quirino andPaul and Connie Quirino Cuneta

Also present at the awarding ceremonywere from PCSO Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager lawyer Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II an

Assistant General Ma nager ndash Gaming SectorConrado C Zabella as well as other members o

the Committee on Races

SUNNED

Tatrsquos what the entire racing tribe werein the aftermath of the PCSO Silver Cup

won by Skyway last June 21 at the Metroturfracecourse in Malvar Batangas

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Jockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr accepts his trophyfrom TV host and celebrity Ms Cory Quirino Withthem are GM Atty Joy Rojas Gaming Sector AGMand Racing Committee Chairman ConradoC Zabellamembers of the Quirino family (left side) Metroturf Assistant Racing Manager Arthur Escala and RacingManager Wilbert Adriano (back row) and from thePCSO Racing Committee consultant Gerry Rojas andvice-chairman Desoto Tupas

Skyway makes racinghistory with her easy win

Programa

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Malaya wins2015 PCSO

Freedom Cup

Te filly whose

name means ldquofreerdquowas sent off as the

outstanding

favorite Underthe guidance

of jockey

Jonathan BHernandez

she won by fourlengths wire-to-wire

ahead of second

placer Cleave RidgeMacho Machine

arrived third

followed by StandIn Awe and Five

Star last

by JENNY ORUOSE

photos by ALEX ALCASID

t

HE aptly-named 4YOfilly Malaya

claimed the crownin the PCSOFreedomCup last Feb 8at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa

Ana Park in NaicCavite

Horses race out of the gate and down the straight

Malaya was in such superb form that

Hernandez rode her under double-wrapped rei

to the finish line without much urging clockineasy splits of 26rsquo-24rsquo-24-26 for a total 141 for

the mile

Malaya (Sky Mesa x Dream Bride) is ownedby Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C Abalos

and trained by Ruben S upas

Malaya with Jonathan

Hernandez at the wire

Winning jockey Jonathan Hernandez (center) and trainer

Ruben Tupas (beside him) claim their Freedom Cup trophies

Freedom CupMayor Benhur Abalosrsquos Malaya pulls away from the

rest of the pack to win the 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup

Hernandez andMalaya warming

up behind the

starting gate

before the start o

the race

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Sky HookRules PCSONationalGrand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilemaguided Sky Hook neatly out ofthe gate to grab the lead andstay there accelerating at the farturn to win by three lengths infront of Driven Princess Meiliand Princess Ella in that order

Sky Hook (Hook and Ladderx Amber Shore) is trained by

Anthony FranciscoOnly four horses competed

in the P15 million race afterRockmyworld was scratchedotal time was 1394 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-27) for the mile

JOSEPH Dyhengcorsquos colt

Sky Hook the favoritein the PCSO NationalGrand Derby ran wire to

wire to win the stakes raceheld Aug 16 at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa Ana Park

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Sky Hook trainer AnthonyFrancisco ownerrsquos representative

Dante Salazar and jockey PatDilema hold their trophies aswitnessed by Philippine RacingClub Inc Chief FinancialOfficer Allan V Abesamis(behind winners) PCSO RacingCommittee Chairman and GamingSector Asst Gen Mgr ConradoC Zabella (in sunglasses) andRacing Committee member DrOrlando Malaca

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

Patricio RDilema veteran jockey haspiloted Sky Hookand many otherchampions tovictory over thecourse of hiscolorful career

Sky Hook hitsthe wire to win bythree

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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Ikinararangal ng PCSO na ihandog sa lahat ng masusugid na manonood ang taunang Presidentia

Gold Cup

Sa ika-apatnapursquot tatlong pagkakataon muli nitong iniluluklok ang sarili bilang natatanging karer

ng kabayo na nagbibigay saya at sigla sa mga manlalaro at taga subaybay

Sa ika-walumpursquot isang taon ng PCSO ang 2015 Presidential Gold Cup ay patuloy na nagbibigay puga

at parangal sa mga nagiging pinakamataas na pinuno ng ating bayan

Ngayong taon ang karangalang ito ay malugod nating inihahandog sa ating Kagalang-galang n

Pangulo Presidente Benigno S Aquino III

Sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa Philippine Racing Commission at Manila Jockey Club ang torneyo ngayongtaon ay nagpapatibay sa kultura ng kahusayan sa pag papalaro na siyang pamamaraan ng PCSO upan

makalikom ng pondong pantulong sa mga mamamayang nangangailangan ng serbisyo medikal

Nais kong pasalamatan ang lahat ng taong tumulong maisakatuparan ang pagdiriwang na ito Hanga

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 aonhellip

AYONG S MALIKSIChairman

Message

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS

TANGGAPAN NG PANGULO

PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE

Tanggapan ng Sweepstakes Pangkawanggawa ng Pilipinas Lungsod ng Mandaluyong

991266 Board of Directors

1056802

Erineo ldquoAyongrdquo S MaliksiChairman

Atty Jose Ferdinand MRojas II

Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager

Atty Mabel V MambaDirector

Ms Betty B NantesDirector

Atty Francisco Manuel G Joaquin IIIDirector

Te PCSO Presidential Gold Cup has over the years become known as a proving ground of champion

and an arena where the best Philippine Toroughbreds compete for the highest honors in the sport

It has become the scene where rivalries are enacted and battles for supremacy fought to showcas

excellence and sportsmanship

Tis yearrsquos 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 forwarto with their preparation and race strategies discussed well beforehand and implemented with an ey

to victory

Tis yearrsquos 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 Clubas the host club

We also thank the racing fans for their decades of support for this event and for PCSO and theparticipants 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 Peacefu

Christmas and Prosperous New Year

JOSE FERDINAND M ROJAS IIVice-Chairman and General Manager

Message

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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991266 Gaming Product Development

1056802amp Marketing Sector

Republika ng PilipinasTanggapan ng Pangulo

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfceTanggapan ng Sweepstakes Pangkawanggawa ng Pilipinas

Lungsod ng Mandaluyong

991266 Executive Officers

1056802

Conrado C Zabella Assistant

General Manager

Arnel N CasasManager GamingTechnology Dept

Atty Roman C TorresManager Security and

Printing Dept

Roger C RamirezManager Product Standard

and Development Dept

Atty Jose Ferdinand M Rojas IIVice-Chairman and General Manager

Atty Anna Liza P InciongManager Legal Department

Ma Teresita V CarbonelManager Internal Audit Service

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 Toroughbreds 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 yearrsquo

most important race with its winner truly deserving of the term ldquochampionrdquo

Tere are many superlatives that have been used to describe this event ndash powerful fast and passionat

among them ndash but most of all the key word that defines it is excellent Only the very best may win Anthat is the purpose of the PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and indeed the whole PCSO Racing Program

ndash to encourage achievement and the highest standards of sports and sportsmanship

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Philippine Racing Commission for their partnership to mak

this race not only the most prestigious but also the richest to Manila Jockey Club for providing thevenue and to the contestants for making this event memorable and exciting

o the racing fans our warm thanks also for their continued patronage of PCSO Lotto and othegames 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 an

seasonrsquos greetings to all

CONRADO C ZABELLA Chairman Committee on Races

Message

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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991266 Branch Operations Sector

1056802

Remeliza Jovita MGabuyo

AGM BranchOperations Sector

Josena A SarsonasManager National Capital

Region Dept

Romeo S RigodonManager Northern and

Central Luzon Dept

Irma S GuemoManager Southern

Tagalog and Bicol Region Dept

Federico A DamoleManager Visayas Dept

Mario S PeliscoManager Mindanao Dept

991266 Charity Sector

1056802

Dr Larry R Cedro Assistant General Manager

Rubin Z MagnoManager Charity Assistance Dept

Dr Jose Bernardo HGochoco Jr

Manager MedicalServices Dept

991266 Management Services Sector

1056802

Mercedes J Hinayon Assistant General Manager

Atty Venus T BuadoManager CorporatePlanning Department

Ramon Ike C SeManager Informa

Technology Service

Dorothy C RoblesManager Accounting amp

Budget Department

991266 Administrative Sector

1056802

Atty Lauro A Patiag Assistant General Manager

Atty Marissa O MedranoManager HumanResources Dept

Atty Reena YuminaM Yason

Manager Assets amp SupplyManagement Dept

Alegria R AsuitManager Treasury Dept

Atty John Derek NPorciuncula

Manager General ServicesDept

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991266 Branch Operations Sector

1056802Branch ManagersFinancial Management Officers

SOUTHERN TAGALOG and

BICOL REGION

Batangas Leticia Renomeron

Cavite PalomaMalinao

Laguna Flora Obina

Palawan Rolando Batislaong Jr

Quezon Lady Elaine Gatdula

Marinduque Rodolfo RenomeronRizal Ma Cecilia Cruz

Oriental Mindoro Augusto Tordillos

Occidental Mindoro Rowena Rebaldo

Albay LailaGalang

Sorsogon Doris Olondriz

Camarines Sur Nelly Loyola

Camarines Norte EstrellaAbasolo

NORTHERN and CENTRAL LUZON

Isabela Reynaldo Martin

Pangasinan Yamashita Japinan

Cagayan HehersonPambid

Benguet ErnieliDancel

La Union LalaineMartos

Mountain Province ErnieliDancel

Ilocos Norte Marthia MirandaIlocos Sur Mary Jane Claridad

Bataan Erlinda Yano

Bulacan Editha Romero

Nueva Ecija Reynaldo Carbonel

Nueva Vizcaya Byron Bumanglag

Pampanga Ma Lourdes Soliman

Tarlac LolitoGuemo

Zambales Pierre Ferrer

VISAYAS

Cebu Glen Jesus Rada

Iloilo Cedric Recamara

Leyte GencianoCreer

Western Samar Janette Lloyd

Northern Samar Lester Trongcoso

Bohol Roberto PioCinco

Negros Occidental Abigail Reformina

Negros Oriental Belena Alvarez

Capiz Jose Manuel Villagracia

Aklan John Martin Alipao

Antique Elma Gutierrez

MINDANAO

Davao del Sur Atty Ravena Joy

Patalinghug

Davao Oriental Gina Bernabe

Misamis Oriental Raul Regondola

South Cotabato Atty ElvieUy

Zamboanga del Sur Gloria YbantildeezZamboanga del Norte AnalisaNarciso

Agusan del Norte MisaelHamak

Surigao del Norte Michele Ryan Mendoza

Bukidnon DivinaSalvacion

Misamis Occidental PilarcitaFlorentes

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Philippine Racing Commission

Message

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

Te Commission understands the importance of this event and that efforts are needed to preserve itand augment its prestige as a keystone of the racing calendar

Tus I am proud to carry on Philracomrsquos support for the PCSO Gold Cup by way of providing anadditional 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 V By these means Philracom remain

a committed partner of PCSO in racing

In behalf of the racing and breeding industry we thank PCSO for sponsoring a racing program tha

includes maiden races and major stakes races such as the Freedom Cup National Grand Derby Anniversary R ace Silver Cup and of course the Gold Cup All these events provide incentives fo

participants and excitement for racing fans

In behalf of the Philracom B oard of Commissioners staff and employees my most cordial wishes foa successful 43rd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

ANDREW A SANCHEZChairman

Congratulations

PCSOPhilippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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Message

For the third consecutive year the Manila Jockey Club is proud and honored to host the Presidentia

Gold Cup at the San Lazaro Leisure Park (SLLP) in Carmona Cavite in partnership with the Philippin

Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)

Once again the Bayang Karerista will witness the industryrsquos finest jockeys and thoroughbreds as the

compete for the prestigious Gold Cup title and a generous purse from the PCSO and the PhilippineRacing 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 t

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 Teir sponsorship of majorstakes races all year round continues to drive growth Moreover it gives the Bayang Karerista mor

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 felicitation

to the PCSO and wish all the competitors a safe and successful run

Mabuhay

ALFONSO G REYNO IIIChairman

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Hagdang Batoexacts sweet revenge

Te 42nd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office (PCSO) Presidential Gold Cup was toutedas the rematch between Hagdang Bato and Pugad

Lawin Te latter was the defending championand had beat the former in another PCSO race in

2014 the PCSO Silver Cup held in June

by JENNY ORUOSEt

I got my vote for ldquoRaceof the Yearrdquo honors

because it featureda comebacking legend a

brave and steady fighterand a cast of hopefulsndash human and equine - allof whom who took as theirmotto lsquonever give uprsquo

However Hagdang Bato fans saw their idolrsquo

triumph in the 30 Nov 2014 Philippine RacingCommission Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco Jr

Cup as a mark of his return to form and eagerlawaited the showdown on 21 Dec 2014 at the

Manila Jockey Clubrsquos San Lazaro Leisure Park

It was a total rout by Hagdang Bato Underregular jockey Jonathan B Hernandez the 5YO

GM Rojas addresses the overflow

crowd at the awarding ceremony

Representatives of horse owners MayorBenhur Abalos hoist the heavy PCSO

Presidential Gold CupHagdang Bato with Jonathan

Hernandez aboard wins by sixlengths

Hagdang Bato

and Jonathan

Hernandez at

the parade

PCSO 2014 Presidential Gold Cup

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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 byHagdang Batorsquos coupled-entry El Libertador

Kaiserslautern My Champ and Mr Bond in

that order All the riders conserved energy tillthe far turn when the runners at the back of the

pack started their rallies

Hagdang Bato despite carrying 585 kilos(same as Pugad Lawin) needed no whipping He

galloped steadily like a machine eating up yardsof 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 neckfrom Hernandez who flashed a

smile at the crowd upon reaching

the wire six lengths ahead ofKaiserslautern who earned P1

million for her efforts

Pugad Lawin managed thirdand P500000 while My Champ

last yearrsquos second placer came infourth for P300000 Te time

for the 2000-meter race was

206 (25-24rsquo-26-25-26) over aheavy track

Hagdang Bato (Quaker Ridge

x Fire Down Under) trainedby Ruben S upas earned both

the P4 million first prize (P3 million from

PCSO and P1 million from Philippine RacingCommission) and the winning breederrsquos prize of

P200000 for his owner Mandaluyong City MayorBenhur C Abalos

Abalos who was in Europe with his family

was represented at the awardingceremony by city councilors

and the city engineer and

an entire barangay ofwell-wishers ndash lsquoeam

Hagdang Batorsquo

Te replica GoldCup and the facsimile

checks were handedover by PCSO Vice-

Chairman and

General Manager JoseFerdinand M Rojas II and

Philracomrsquos chairman then

Angel L Castantildeo Also with them at the loud

and vibrant ceremony were

other officials from PCSOPhilracom the host

Manila Jockey Cluband hundreds of racing

fans who crammed the

stands at SLLPTe Abalos Stable

scored again later

that day on the cardrsquos othmajor race the Philracom

Derby Just like her

stablemate Hagdang Batofleet filly Malaya ran wire

to-wire under Hernandez

again to win by 25 lengthover Dixie Gold Kanlaon

(Malayarsquos coupled entry)

and MessiTe time for th2000-meter race was 20

(25-24rsquo-26rsquo-26-26rsquo)Te rest of the card wa

filled with charity races fo

the benefit of Mowelfund(Movie Workersrsquo Welfare

Fund) and the Pink Ladie

National FoundationTeam 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 Camantildeero (My Champ) and

John Paul A Guce (Kaiserslautern)

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LongshotSkyway stuns

in PCSO

Silver Cup Sent off as the last choice out of nine runnersndash dehado sa lahat - selling only a little overP5400 out of the total daily double pool ofaround P920000 4YO filly Skyway outlastedthe heavy favorites in the 2000 meter ordeal

Te top choices were coupled entries HagdangBato and Malaya the former won the Silver Cupin 2013 Te winner last year was Pugad Lawinalso entered in this race and sent off as thirdchoice Te second favorites were coupled entriesDixie Gold and Hot and Spicy

Hagdang Bato a noted frontrunner took thelead for most of the race followed off-the-paceby Skyway under jockey Virgilio M CamantildeeroJr the tandem dropping to third in thebackstretch

Tey moved up at the far turn andsteadily ate ground HagdangBato fading to second andLow Profile persistentlyclinging to third

Skyway gained even more down the stretchseeming to fly the final hundred meters to win four lengths under the whip

Tis is quite an achievement considering twthings she is filly and she is a grey Te rule ofthumb is things more or less being equal tochoose a colt over a filly and a dark horse (bay oblack) over a light-colored horse (roan or gray)

Skyway earned P25 million for her victorysecond placer Low Profile took home P700000third placer Dixie Gold P350000 and fourthplacer Kaiserslautern P250000 Te upsetoutcome resulted in a carryover of the winner-take-all pool

Te time for the 2000-meter race was 2054(24rsquo-24-24rsquo-24rsquo-28)

Sired by Bertrando out of Mariarsquos aleSkyway was bred by Joseph C Dyhengco istrained by Anthony Francisco and owned byDeemark International

Te race proceeds were donated by PCSO to thPresident Elpidio Quirino Foundation representeat the event by the late presidentrsquos granddaughtermedia personalityMs Cory Quirino and familymembers Poncy Justin and Migui Quirino andPaul and Connie Quirino Cuneta

Also present at the awarding ceremonywere from PCSO Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager lawyer Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II an

Assistant General Ma nager ndash Gaming SectorConrado C Zabella as well as other members o

the Committee on Races

SUNNED

Tatrsquos what the entire racing tribe werein the aftermath of the PCSO Silver Cup

won by Skyway last June 21 at the Metroturfracecourse in Malvar Batangas

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Jockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr accepts his trophyfrom TV host and celebrity Ms Cory Quirino Withthem are GM Atty Joy Rojas Gaming Sector AGMand Racing Committee Chairman ConradoC Zabellamembers of the Quirino family (left side) Metroturf Assistant Racing Manager Arthur Escala and RacingManager Wilbert Adriano (back row) and from thePCSO Racing Committee consultant Gerry Rojas andvice-chairman Desoto Tupas

Skyway makes racinghistory with her easy win

Programa

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Malaya wins2015 PCSO

Freedom Cup

Te filly whose

name means ldquofreerdquowas sent off as the

outstanding

favorite Underthe guidance

of jockey

Jonathan BHernandez

she won by fourlengths wire-to-wire

ahead of second

placer Cleave RidgeMacho Machine

arrived third

followed by StandIn Awe and Five

Star last

by JENNY ORUOSE

photos by ALEX ALCASID

t

HE aptly-named 4YOfilly Malaya

claimed the crownin the PCSOFreedomCup last Feb 8at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa

Ana Park in NaicCavite

Horses race out of the gate and down the straight

Malaya was in such superb form that

Hernandez rode her under double-wrapped rei

to the finish line without much urging clockineasy splits of 26rsquo-24rsquo-24-26 for a total 141 for

the mile

Malaya (Sky Mesa x Dream Bride) is ownedby Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C Abalos

and trained by Ruben S upas

Malaya with Jonathan

Hernandez at the wire

Winning jockey Jonathan Hernandez (center) and trainer

Ruben Tupas (beside him) claim their Freedom Cup trophies

Freedom CupMayor Benhur Abalosrsquos Malaya pulls away from the

rest of the pack to win the 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup

Hernandez andMalaya warming

up behind the

starting gate

before the start o

the race

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Sky HookRules PCSONationalGrand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilemaguided Sky Hook neatly out ofthe gate to grab the lead andstay there accelerating at the farturn to win by three lengths infront of Driven Princess Meiliand Princess Ella in that order

Sky Hook (Hook and Ladderx Amber Shore) is trained by

Anthony FranciscoOnly four horses competed

in the P15 million race afterRockmyworld was scratchedotal time was 1394 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-27) for the mile

JOSEPH Dyhengcorsquos colt

Sky Hook the favoritein the PCSO NationalGrand Derby ran wire to

wire to win the stakes raceheld Aug 16 at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa Ana Park

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Sky Hook trainer AnthonyFrancisco ownerrsquos representative

Dante Salazar and jockey PatDilema hold their trophies aswitnessed by Philippine RacingClub Inc Chief FinancialOfficer Allan V Abesamis(behind winners) PCSO RacingCommittee Chairman and GamingSector Asst Gen Mgr ConradoC Zabella (in sunglasses) andRacing Committee member DrOrlando Malaca

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

Patricio RDilema veteran jockey haspiloted Sky Hookand many otherchampions tovictory over thecourse of hiscolorful career

Sky Hook hitsthe wire to win bythree

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

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y

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS

TANGGAPAN NG PANGULO

PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE

Tanggapan ng Sweepstakes Pangkawanggawa ng Pilipinas Lungsod ng Mandaluyong

991266 Board of Directors

1056802

Erineo ldquoAyongrdquo S MaliksiChairman

Atty Jose Ferdinand MRojas II

Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager

Atty Mabel V MambaDirector

Ms Betty B NantesDirector

Atty Francisco Manuel G Joaquin IIIDirector

Te PCSO Presidential Gold Cup has over the years become known as a proving ground of champion

and an arena where the best Philippine Toroughbreds compete for the highest honors in the sport

It has become the scene where rivalries are enacted and battles for supremacy fought to showcas

excellence and sportsmanship

Tis yearrsquos 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 forwarto with their preparation and race strategies discussed well beforehand and implemented with an ey

to victory

Tis yearrsquos 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 Clubas the host club

We also thank the racing fans for their decades of support for this event and for PCSO and theparticipants 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 Peacefu

Christmas and Prosperous New Year

JOSE FERDINAND M ROJAS IIVice-Chairman and General Manager

Message

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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991266 Gaming Product Development

1056802amp Marketing Sector

Republika ng PilipinasTanggapan ng Pangulo

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfceTanggapan ng Sweepstakes Pangkawanggawa ng Pilipinas

Lungsod ng Mandaluyong

991266 Executive Officers

1056802

Conrado C Zabella Assistant

General Manager

Arnel N CasasManager GamingTechnology Dept

Atty Roman C TorresManager Security and

Printing Dept

Roger C RamirezManager Product Standard

and Development Dept

Atty Jose Ferdinand M Rojas IIVice-Chairman and General Manager

Atty Anna Liza P InciongManager Legal Department

Ma Teresita V CarbonelManager Internal Audit Service

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 Toroughbreds 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 yearrsquo

most important race with its winner truly deserving of the term ldquochampionrdquo

Tere are many superlatives that have been used to describe this event ndash powerful fast and passionat

among them ndash but most of all the key word that defines it is excellent Only the very best may win Anthat is the purpose of the PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and indeed the whole PCSO Racing Program

ndash to encourage achievement and the highest standards of sports and sportsmanship

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Philippine Racing Commission for their partnership to mak

this race not only the most prestigious but also the richest to Manila Jockey Club for providing thevenue and to the contestants for making this event memorable and exciting

o the racing fans our warm thanks also for their continued patronage of PCSO Lotto and othegames 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 an

seasonrsquos greetings to all

CONRADO C ZABELLA Chairman Committee on Races

Message

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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991266 Branch Operations Sector

1056802

Remeliza Jovita MGabuyo

AGM BranchOperations Sector

Josena A SarsonasManager National Capital

Region Dept

Romeo S RigodonManager Northern and

Central Luzon Dept

Irma S GuemoManager Southern

Tagalog and Bicol Region Dept

Federico A DamoleManager Visayas Dept

Mario S PeliscoManager Mindanao Dept

991266 Charity Sector

1056802

Dr Larry R Cedro Assistant General Manager

Rubin Z MagnoManager Charity Assistance Dept

Dr Jose Bernardo HGochoco Jr

Manager MedicalServices Dept

991266 Management Services Sector

1056802

Mercedes J Hinayon Assistant General Manager

Atty Venus T BuadoManager CorporatePlanning Department

Ramon Ike C SeManager Informa

Technology Service

Dorothy C RoblesManager Accounting amp

Budget Department

991266 Administrative Sector

1056802

Atty Lauro A Patiag Assistant General Manager

Atty Marissa O MedranoManager HumanResources Dept

Atty Reena YuminaM Yason

Manager Assets amp SupplyManagement Dept

Alegria R AsuitManager Treasury Dept

Atty John Derek NPorciuncula

Manager General ServicesDept

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991266 Branch Operations Sector

1056802Branch ManagersFinancial Management Officers

SOUTHERN TAGALOG and

BICOL REGION

Batangas Leticia Renomeron

Cavite PalomaMalinao

Laguna Flora Obina

Palawan Rolando Batislaong Jr

Quezon Lady Elaine Gatdula

Marinduque Rodolfo RenomeronRizal Ma Cecilia Cruz

Oriental Mindoro Augusto Tordillos

Occidental Mindoro Rowena Rebaldo

Albay LailaGalang

Sorsogon Doris Olondriz

Camarines Sur Nelly Loyola

Camarines Norte EstrellaAbasolo

NORTHERN and CENTRAL LUZON

Isabela Reynaldo Martin

Pangasinan Yamashita Japinan

Cagayan HehersonPambid

Benguet ErnieliDancel

La Union LalaineMartos

Mountain Province ErnieliDancel

Ilocos Norte Marthia MirandaIlocos Sur Mary Jane Claridad

Bataan Erlinda Yano

Bulacan Editha Romero

Nueva Ecija Reynaldo Carbonel

Nueva Vizcaya Byron Bumanglag

Pampanga Ma Lourdes Soliman

Tarlac LolitoGuemo

Zambales Pierre Ferrer

VISAYAS

Cebu Glen Jesus Rada

Iloilo Cedric Recamara

Leyte GencianoCreer

Western Samar Janette Lloyd

Northern Samar Lester Trongcoso

Bohol Roberto PioCinco

Negros Occidental Abigail Reformina

Negros Oriental Belena Alvarez

Capiz Jose Manuel Villagracia

Aklan John Martin Alipao

Antique Elma Gutierrez

MINDANAO

Davao del Sur Atty Ravena Joy

Patalinghug

Davao Oriental Gina Bernabe

Misamis Oriental Raul Regondola

South Cotabato Atty ElvieUy

Zamboanga del Sur Gloria YbantildeezZamboanga del Norte AnalisaNarciso

Agusan del Norte MisaelHamak

Surigao del Norte Michele Ryan Mendoza

Bukidnon DivinaSalvacion

Misamis Occidental PilarcitaFlorentes

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Philippine Racing Commission

Message

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

Te Commission understands the importance of this event and that efforts are needed to preserve itand augment its prestige as a keystone of the racing calendar

Tus I am proud to carry on Philracomrsquos support for the PCSO Gold Cup by way of providing anadditional 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 V By these means Philracom remain

a committed partner of PCSO in racing

In behalf of the racing and breeding industry we thank PCSO for sponsoring a racing program tha

includes maiden races and major stakes races such as the Freedom Cup National Grand Derby Anniversary R ace Silver Cup and of course the Gold Cup All these events provide incentives fo

participants and excitement for racing fans

In behalf of the Philracom B oard of Commissioners staff and employees my most cordial wishes foa successful 43rd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

ANDREW A SANCHEZChairman

Congratulations

PCSOPhilippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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Message

For the third consecutive year the Manila Jockey Club is proud and honored to host the Presidentia

Gold Cup at the San Lazaro Leisure Park (SLLP) in Carmona Cavite in partnership with the Philippin

Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)

Once again the Bayang Karerista will witness the industryrsquos finest jockeys and thoroughbreds as the

compete for the prestigious Gold Cup title and a generous purse from the PCSO and the PhilippineRacing 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 t

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 Teir sponsorship of majorstakes races all year round continues to drive growth Moreover it gives the Bayang Karerista mor

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 felicitation

to the PCSO and wish all the competitors a safe and successful run

Mabuhay

ALFONSO G REYNO IIIChairman

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C o v e r

S t o r

y

Hagdang Batoexacts sweet revenge

Te 42nd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office (PCSO) Presidential Gold Cup was toutedas the rematch between Hagdang Bato and Pugad

Lawin Te latter was the defending championand had beat the former in another PCSO race in

2014 the PCSO Silver Cup held in June

by JENNY ORUOSEt

I got my vote for ldquoRaceof the Yearrdquo honors

because it featureda comebacking legend a

brave and steady fighterand a cast of hopefulsndash human and equine - allof whom who took as theirmotto lsquonever give uprsquo

However Hagdang Bato fans saw their idolrsquo

triumph in the 30 Nov 2014 Philippine RacingCommission Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco Jr

Cup as a mark of his return to form and eagerlawaited the showdown on 21 Dec 2014 at the

Manila Jockey Clubrsquos San Lazaro Leisure Park

It was a total rout by Hagdang Bato Underregular jockey Jonathan B Hernandez the 5YO

GM Rojas addresses the overflow

crowd at the awarding ceremony

Representatives of horse owners MayorBenhur Abalos hoist the heavy PCSO

Presidential Gold CupHagdang Bato with Jonathan

Hernandez aboard wins by sixlengths

Hagdang Bato

and Jonathan

Hernandez at

the parade

PCSO 2014 Presidential Gold Cup

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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 byHagdang Batorsquos coupled-entry El Libertador

Kaiserslautern My Champ and Mr Bond in

that order All the riders conserved energy tillthe far turn when the runners at the back of the

pack started their rallies

Hagdang Bato despite carrying 585 kilos(same as Pugad Lawin) needed no whipping He

galloped steadily like a machine eating up yardsof 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 neckfrom Hernandez who flashed a

smile at the crowd upon reaching

the wire six lengths ahead ofKaiserslautern who earned P1

million for her efforts

Pugad Lawin managed thirdand P500000 while My Champ

last yearrsquos second placer came infourth for P300000 Te time

for the 2000-meter race was

206 (25-24rsquo-26-25-26) over aheavy track

Hagdang Bato (Quaker Ridge

x Fire Down Under) trainedby Ruben S upas earned both

the P4 million first prize (P3 million from

PCSO and P1 million from Philippine RacingCommission) and the winning breederrsquos prize of

P200000 for his owner Mandaluyong City MayorBenhur C Abalos

Abalos who was in Europe with his family

was represented at the awardingceremony by city councilors

and the city engineer and

an entire barangay ofwell-wishers ndash lsquoeam

Hagdang Batorsquo

Te replica GoldCup and the facsimile

checks were handedover by PCSO Vice-

Chairman and

General Manager JoseFerdinand M Rojas II and

Philracomrsquos chairman then

Angel L Castantildeo Also with them at the loud

and vibrant ceremony were

other officials from PCSOPhilracom the host

Manila Jockey Cluband hundreds of racing

fans who crammed the

stands at SLLPTe Abalos Stable

scored again later

that day on the cardrsquos othmajor race the Philracom

Derby Just like her

stablemate Hagdang Batofleet filly Malaya ran wire

to-wire under Hernandez

again to win by 25 lengthover Dixie Gold Kanlaon

(Malayarsquos coupled entry)

and MessiTe time for th2000-meter race was 20

(25-24rsquo-26rsquo-26-26rsquo)Te rest of the card wa

filled with charity races fo

the benefit of Mowelfund(Movie Workersrsquo Welfare

Fund) and the Pink Ladie

National FoundationTeam 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 Camantildeero (My Champ) and

John Paul A Guce (Kaiserslautern)

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R a c e

R e c a

p

LongshotSkyway stuns

in PCSO

Silver Cup Sent off as the last choice out of nine runnersndash dehado sa lahat - selling only a little overP5400 out of the total daily double pool ofaround P920000 4YO filly Skyway outlastedthe heavy favorites in the 2000 meter ordeal

Te top choices were coupled entries HagdangBato and Malaya the former won the Silver Cupin 2013 Te winner last year was Pugad Lawinalso entered in this race and sent off as thirdchoice Te second favorites were coupled entriesDixie Gold and Hot and Spicy

Hagdang Bato a noted frontrunner took thelead for most of the race followed off-the-paceby Skyway under jockey Virgilio M CamantildeeroJr the tandem dropping to third in thebackstretch

Tey moved up at the far turn andsteadily ate ground HagdangBato fading to second andLow Profile persistentlyclinging to third

Skyway gained even more down the stretchseeming to fly the final hundred meters to win four lengths under the whip

Tis is quite an achievement considering twthings she is filly and she is a grey Te rule ofthumb is things more or less being equal tochoose a colt over a filly and a dark horse (bay oblack) over a light-colored horse (roan or gray)

Skyway earned P25 million for her victorysecond placer Low Profile took home P700000third placer Dixie Gold P350000 and fourthplacer Kaiserslautern P250000 Te upsetoutcome resulted in a carryover of the winner-take-all pool

Te time for the 2000-meter race was 2054(24rsquo-24-24rsquo-24rsquo-28)

Sired by Bertrando out of Mariarsquos aleSkyway was bred by Joseph C Dyhengco istrained by Anthony Francisco and owned byDeemark International

Te race proceeds were donated by PCSO to thPresident Elpidio Quirino Foundation representeat the event by the late presidentrsquos granddaughtermedia personalityMs Cory Quirino and familymembers Poncy Justin and Migui Quirino andPaul and Connie Quirino Cuneta

Also present at the awarding ceremonywere from PCSO Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager lawyer Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II an

Assistant General Ma nager ndash Gaming SectorConrado C Zabella as well as other members o

the Committee on Races

SUNNED

Tatrsquos what the entire racing tribe werein the aftermath of the PCSO Silver Cup

won by Skyway last June 21 at the Metroturfracecourse in Malvar Batangas

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Jockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr accepts his trophyfrom TV host and celebrity Ms Cory Quirino Withthem are GM Atty Joy Rojas Gaming Sector AGMand Racing Committee Chairman ConradoC Zabellamembers of the Quirino family (left side) Metroturf Assistant Racing Manager Arthur Escala and RacingManager Wilbert Adriano (back row) and from thePCSO Racing Committee consultant Gerry Rojas andvice-chairman Desoto Tupas

Skyway makes racinghistory with her easy win

Programa

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Malaya wins2015 PCSO

Freedom Cup

Te filly whose

name means ldquofreerdquowas sent off as the

outstanding

favorite Underthe guidance

of jockey

Jonathan BHernandez

she won by fourlengths wire-to-wire

ahead of second

placer Cleave RidgeMacho Machine

arrived third

followed by StandIn Awe and Five

Star last

by JENNY ORUOSE

photos by ALEX ALCASID

t

HE aptly-named 4YOfilly Malaya

claimed the crownin the PCSOFreedomCup last Feb 8at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa

Ana Park in NaicCavite

Horses race out of the gate and down the straight

Malaya was in such superb form that

Hernandez rode her under double-wrapped rei

to the finish line without much urging clockineasy splits of 26rsquo-24rsquo-24-26 for a total 141 for

the mile

Malaya (Sky Mesa x Dream Bride) is ownedby Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C Abalos

and trained by Ruben S upas

Malaya with Jonathan

Hernandez at the wire

Winning jockey Jonathan Hernandez (center) and trainer

Ruben Tupas (beside him) claim their Freedom Cup trophies

Freedom CupMayor Benhur Abalosrsquos Malaya pulls away from the

rest of the pack to win the 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup

Hernandez andMalaya warming

up behind the

starting gate

before the start o

the race

R a c e

R e c a

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Sky HookRules PCSONationalGrand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilemaguided Sky Hook neatly out ofthe gate to grab the lead andstay there accelerating at the farturn to win by three lengths infront of Driven Princess Meiliand Princess Ella in that order

Sky Hook (Hook and Ladderx Amber Shore) is trained by

Anthony FranciscoOnly four horses competed

in the P15 million race afterRockmyworld was scratchedotal time was 1394 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-27) for the mile

JOSEPH Dyhengcorsquos colt

Sky Hook the favoritein the PCSO NationalGrand Derby ran wire to

wire to win the stakes raceheld Aug 16 at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa Ana Park

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Sky Hook trainer AnthonyFrancisco ownerrsquos representative

Dante Salazar and jockey PatDilema hold their trophies aswitnessed by Philippine RacingClub Inc Chief FinancialOfficer Allan V Abesamis(behind winners) PCSO RacingCommittee Chairman and GamingSector Asst Gen Mgr ConradoC Zabella (in sunglasses) andRacing Committee member DrOrlando Malaca

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

Patricio RDilema veteran jockey haspiloted Sky Hookand many otherchampions tovictory over thecourse of hiscolorful career

Sky Hook hitsthe wire to win bythree

R a c e

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

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R e c a

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R a c i

n g S t o r

y

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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991266 Gaming Product Development

1056802amp Marketing Sector

Republika ng PilipinasTanggapan ng Pangulo

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfceTanggapan ng Sweepstakes Pangkawanggawa ng Pilipinas

Lungsod ng Mandaluyong

991266 Executive Officers

1056802

Conrado C Zabella Assistant

General Manager

Arnel N CasasManager GamingTechnology Dept

Atty Roman C TorresManager Security and

Printing Dept

Roger C RamirezManager Product Standard

and Development Dept

Atty Jose Ferdinand M Rojas IIVice-Chairman and General Manager

Atty Anna Liza P InciongManager Legal Department

Ma Teresita V CarbonelManager Internal Audit Service

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 Toroughbreds 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 yearrsquo

most important race with its winner truly deserving of the term ldquochampionrdquo

Tere are many superlatives that have been used to describe this event ndash powerful fast and passionat

among them ndash but most of all the key word that defines it is excellent Only the very best may win Anthat is the purpose of the PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and indeed the whole PCSO Racing Program

ndash to encourage achievement and the highest standards of sports and sportsmanship

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Philippine Racing Commission for their partnership to mak

this race not only the most prestigious but also the richest to Manila Jockey Club for providing thevenue and to the contestants for making this event memorable and exciting

o the racing fans our warm thanks also for their continued patronage of PCSO Lotto and othegames 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 an

seasonrsquos greetings to all

CONRADO C ZABELLA Chairman Committee on Races

Message

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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991266 Branch Operations Sector

1056802

Remeliza Jovita MGabuyo

AGM BranchOperations Sector

Josena A SarsonasManager National Capital

Region Dept

Romeo S RigodonManager Northern and

Central Luzon Dept

Irma S GuemoManager Southern

Tagalog and Bicol Region Dept

Federico A DamoleManager Visayas Dept

Mario S PeliscoManager Mindanao Dept

991266 Charity Sector

1056802

Dr Larry R Cedro Assistant General Manager

Rubin Z MagnoManager Charity Assistance Dept

Dr Jose Bernardo HGochoco Jr

Manager MedicalServices Dept

991266 Management Services Sector

1056802

Mercedes J Hinayon Assistant General Manager

Atty Venus T BuadoManager CorporatePlanning Department

Ramon Ike C SeManager Informa

Technology Service

Dorothy C RoblesManager Accounting amp

Budget Department

991266 Administrative Sector

1056802

Atty Lauro A Patiag Assistant General Manager

Atty Marissa O MedranoManager HumanResources Dept

Atty Reena YuminaM Yason

Manager Assets amp SupplyManagement Dept

Alegria R AsuitManager Treasury Dept

Atty John Derek NPorciuncula

Manager General ServicesDept

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1056802Branch ManagersFinancial Management Officers

SOUTHERN TAGALOG and

BICOL REGION

Batangas Leticia Renomeron

Cavite PalomaMalinao

Laguna Flora Obina

Palawan Rolando Batislaong Jr

Quezon Lady Elaine Gatdula

Marinduque Rodolfo RenomeronRizal Ma Cecilia Cruz

Oriental Mindoro Augusto Tordillos

Occidental Mindoro Rowena Rebaldo

Albay LailaGalang

Sorsogon Doris Olondriz

Camarines Sur Nelly Loyola

Camarines Norte EstrellaAbasolo

NORTHERN and CENTRAL LUZON

Isabela Reynaldo Martin

Pangasinan Yamashita Japinan

Cagayan HehersonPambid

Benguet ErnieliDancel

La Union LalaineMartos

Mountain Province ErnieliDancel

Ilocos Norte Marthia MirandaIlocos Sur Mary Jane Claridad

Bataan Erlinda Yano

Bulacan Editha Romero

Nueva Ecija Reynaldo Carbonel

Nueva Vizcaya Byron Bumanglag

Pampanga Ma Lourdes Soliman

Tarlac LolitoGuemo

Zambales Pierre Ferrer

VISAYAS

Cebu Glen Jesus Rada

Iloilo Cedric Recamara

Leyte GencianoCreer

Western Samar Janette Lloyd

Northern Samar Lester Trongcoso

Bohol Roberto PioCinco

Negros Occidental Abigail Reformina

Negros Oriental Belena Alvarez

Capiz Jose Manuel Villagracia

Aklan John Martin Alipao

Antique Elma Gutierrez

MINDANAO

Davao del Sur Atty Ravena Joy

Patalinghug

Davao Oriental Gina Bernabe

Misamis Oriental Raul Regondola

South Cotabato Atty ElvieUy

Zamboanga del Sur Gloria YbantildeezZamboanga del Norte AnalisaNarciso

Agusan del Norte MisaelHamak

Surigao del Norte Michele Ryan Mendoza

Bukidnon DivinaSalvacion

Misamis Occidental PilarcitaFlorentes

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Philippine Racing Commission

Message

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

Te Commission understands the importance of this event and that efforts are needed to preserve itand augment its prestige as a keystone of the racing calendar

Tus I am proud to carry on Philracomrsquos support for the PCSO Gold Cup by way of providing anadditional 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 V By these means Philracom remain

a committed partner of PCSO in racing

In behalf of the racing and breeding industry we thank PCSO for sponsoring a racing program tha

includes maiden races and major stakes races such as the Freedom Cup National Grand Derby Anniversary R ace Silver Cup and of course the Gold Cup All these events provide incentives fo

participants and excitement for racing fans

In behalf of the Philracom B oard of Commissioners staff and employees my most cordial wishes foa successful 43rd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

ANDREW A SANCHEZChairman

Congratulations

PCSOPhilippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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Message

For the third consecutive year the Manila Jockey Club is proud and honored to host the Presidentia

Gold Cup at the San Lazaro Leisure Park (SLLP) in Carmona Cavite in partnership with the Philippin

Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)

Once again the Bayang Karerista will witness the industryrsquos finest jockeys and thoroughbreds as the

compete for the prestigious Gold Cup title and a generous purse from the PCSO and the PhilippineRacing 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 t

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 Teir sponsorship of majorstakes races all year round continues to drive growth Moreover it gives the Bayang Karerista mor

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 felicitation

to the PCSO and wish all the competitors a safe and successful run

Mabuhay

ALFONSO G REYNO IIIChairman

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Hagdang Batoexacts sweet revenge

Te 42nd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office (PCSO) Presidential Gold Cup was toutedas the rematch between Hagdang Bato and Pugad

Lawin Te latter was the defending championand had beat the former in another PCSO race in

2014 the PCSO Silver Cup held in June

by JENNY ORUOSEt

I got my vote for ldquoRaceof the Yearrdquo honors

because it featureda comebacking legend a

brave and steady fighterand a cast of hopefulsndash human and equine - allof whom who took as theirmotto lsquonever give uprsquo

However Hagdang Bato fans saw their idolrsquo

triumph in the 30 Nov 2014 Philippine RacingCommission Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco Jr

Cup as a mark of his return to form and eagerlawaited the showdown on 21 Dec 2014 at the

Manila Jockey Clubrsquos San Lazaro Leisure Park

It was a total rout by Hagdang Bato Underregular jockey Jonathan B Hernandez the 5YO

GM Rojas addresses the overflow

crowd at the awarding ceremony

Representatives of horse owners MayorBenhur Abalos hoist the heavy PCSO

Presidential Gold CupHagdang Bato with Jonathan

Hernandez aboard wins by sixlengths

Hagdang Bato

and Jonathan

Hernandez at

the parade

PCSO 2014 Presidential Gold Cup

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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 byHagdang Batorsquos coupled-entry El Libertador

Kaiserslautern My Champ and Mr Bond in

that order All the riders conserved energy tillthe far turn when the runners at the back of the

pack started their rallies

Hagdang Bato despite carrying 585 kilos(same as Pugad Lawin) needed no whipping He

galloped steadily like a machine eating up yardsof 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 neckfrom Hernandez who flashed a

smile at the crowd upon reaching

the wire six lengths ahead ofKaiserslautern who earned P1

million for her efforts

Pugad Lawin managed thirdand P500000 while My Champ

last yearrsquos second placer came infourth for P300000 Te time

for the 2000-meter race was

206 (25-24rsquo-26-25-26) over aheavy track

Hagdang Bato (Quaker Ridge

x Fire Down Under) trainedby Ruben S upas earned both

the P4 million first prize (P3 million from

PCSO and P1 million from Philippine RacingCommission) and the winning breederrsquos prize of

P200000 for his owner Mandaluyong City MayorBenhur C Abalos

Abalos who was in Europe with his family

was represented at the awardingceremony by city councilors

and the city engineer and

an entire barangay ofwell-wishers ndash lsquoeam

Hagdang Batorsquo

Te replica GoldCup and the facsimile

checks were handedover by PCSO Vice-

Chairman and

General Manager JoseFerdinand M Rojas II and

Philracomrsquos chairman then

Angel L Castantildeo Also with them at the loud

and vibrant ceremony were

other officials from PCSOPhilracom the host

Manila Jockey Cluband hundreds of racing

fans who crammed the

stands at SLLPTe Abalos Stable

scored again later

that day on the cardrsquos othmajor race the Philracom

Derby Just like her

stablemate Hagdang Batofleet filly Malaya ran wire

to-wire under Hernandez

again to win by 25 lengthover Dixie Gold Kanlaon

(Malayarsquos coupled entry)

and MessiTe time for th2000-meter race was 20

(25-24rsquo-26rsquo-26-26rsquo)Te rest of the card wa

filled with charity races fo

the benefit of Mowelfund(Movie Workersrsquo Welfare

Fund) and the Pink Ladie

National FoundationTeam 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 Camantildeero (My Champ) and

John Paul A Guce (Kaiserslautern)

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LongshotSkyway stuns

in PCSO

Silver Cup Sent off as the last choice out of nine runnersndash dehado sa lahat - selling only a little overP5400 out of the total daily double pool ofaround P920000 4YO filly Skyway outlastedthe heavy favorites in the 2000 meter ordeal

Te top choices were coupled entries HagdangBato and Malaya the former won the Silver Cupin 2013 Te winner last year was Pugad Lawinalso entered in this race and sent off as thirdchoice Te second favorites were coupled entriesDixie Gold and Hot and Spicy

Hagdang Bato a noted frontrunner took thelead for most of the race followed off-the-paceby Skyway under jockey Virgilio M CamantildeeroJr the tandem dropping to third in thebackstretch

Tey moved up at the far turn andsteadily ate ground HagdangBato fading to second andLow Profile persistentlyclinging to third

Skyway gained even more down the stretchseeming to fly the final hundred meters to win four lengths under the whip

Tis is quite an achievement considering twthings she is filly and she is a grey Te rule ofthumb is things more or less being equal tochoose a colt over a filly and a dark horse (bay oblack) over a light-colored horse (roan or gray)

Skyway earned P25 million for her victorysecond placer Low Profile took home P700000third placer Dixie Gold P350000 and fourthplacer Kaiserslautern P250000 Te upsetoutcome resulted in a carryover of the winner-take-all pool

Te time for the 2000-meter race was 2054(24rsquo-24-24rsquo-24rsquo-28)

Sired by Bertrando out of Mariarsquos aleSkyway was bred by Joseph C Dyhengco istrained by Anthony Francisco and owned byDeemark International

Te race proceeds were donated by PCSO to thPresident Elpidio Quirino Foundation representeat the event by the late presidentrsquos granddaughtermedia personalityMs Cory Quirino and familymembers Poncy Justin and Migui Quirino andPaul and Connie Quirino Cuneta

Also present at the awarding ceremonywere from PCSO Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager lawyer Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II an

Assistant General Ma nager ndash Gaming SectorConrado C Zabella as well as other members o

the Committee on Races

SUNNED

Tatrsquos what the entire racing tribe werein the aftermath of the PCSO Silver Cup

won by Skyway last June 21 at the Metroturfracecourse in Malvar Batangas

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Jockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr accepts his trophyfrom TV host and celebrity Ms Cory Quirino Withthem are GM Atty Joy Rojas Gaming Sector AGMand Racing Committee Chairman ConradoC Zabellamembers of the Quirino family (left side) Metroturf Assistant Racing Manager Arthur Escala and RacingManager Wilbert Adriano (back row) and from thePCSO Racing Committee consultant Gerry Rojas andvice-chairman Desoto Tupas

Skyway makes racinghistory with her easy win

Programa

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Malaya wins2015 PCSO

Freedom Cup

Te filly whose

name means ldquofreerdquowas sent off as the

outstanding

favorite Underthe guidance

of jockey

Jonathan BHernandez

she won by fourlengths wire-to-wire

ahead of second

placer Cleave RidgeMacho Machine

arrived third

followed by StandIn Awe and Five

Star last

by JENNY ORUOSE

photos by ALEX ALCASID

t

HE aptly-named 4YOfilly Malaya

claimed the crownin the PCSOFreedomCup last Feb 8at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa

Ana Park in NaicCavite

Horses race out of the gate and down the straight

Malaya was in such superb form that

Hernandez rode her under double-wrapped rei

to the finish line without much urging clockineasy splits of 26rsquo-24rsquo-24-26 for a total 141 for

the mile

Malaya (Sky Mesa x Dream Bride) is ownedby Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C Abalos

and trained by Ruben S upas

Malaya with Jonathan

Hernandez at the wire

Winning jockey Jonathan Hernandez (center) and trainer

Ruben Tupas (beside him) claim their Freedom Cup trophies

Freedom CupMayor Benhur Abalosrsquos Malaya pulls away from the

rest of the pack to win the 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup

Hernandez andMalaya warming

up behind the

starting gate

before the start o

the race

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Sky HookRules PCSONationalGrand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilemaguided Sky Hook neatly out ofthe gate to grab the lead andstay there accelerating at the farturn to win by three lengths infront of Driven Princess Meiliand Princess Ella in that order

Sky Hook (Hook and Ladderx Amber Shore) is trained by

Anthony FranciscoOnly four horses competed

in the P15 million race afterRockmyworld was scratchedotal time was 1394 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-27) for the mile

JOSEPH Dyhengcorsquos colt

Sky Hook the favoritein the PCSO NationalGrand Derby ran wire to

wire to win the stakes raceheld Aug 16 at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa Ana Park

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Sky Hook trainer AnthonyFrancisco ownerrsquos representative

Dante Salazar and jockey PatDilema hold their trophies aswitnessed by Philippine RacingClub Inc Chief FinancialOfficer Allan V Abesamis(behind winners) PCSO RacingCommittee Chairman and GamingSector Asst Gen Mgr ConradoC Zabella (in sunglasses) andRacing Committee member DrOrlando Malaca

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

Patricio RDilema veteran jockey haspiloted Sky Hookand many otherchampions tovictory over thecourse of hiscolorful career

Sky Hook hitsthe wire to win bythree

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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991266 Branch Operations Sector

1056802

Remeliza Jovita MGabuyo

AGM BranchOperations Sector

Josena A SarsonasManager National Capital

Region Dept

Romeo S RigodonManager Northern and

Central Luzon Dept

Irma S GuemoManager Southern

Tagalog and Bicol Region Dept

Federico A DamoleManager Visayas Dept

Mario S PeliscoManager Mindanao Dept

991266 Charity Sector

1056802

Dr Larry R Cedro Assistant General Manager

Rubin Z MagnoManager Charity Assistance Dept

Dr Jose Bernardo HGochoco Jr

Manager MedicalServices Dept

991266 Management Services Sector

1056802

Mercedes J Hinayon Assistant General Manager

Atty Venus T BuadoManager CorporatePlanning Department

Ramon Ike C SeManager Informa

Technology Service

Dorothy C RoblesManager Accounting amp

Budget Department

991266 Administrative Sector

1056802

Atty Lauro A Patiag Assistant General Manager

Atty Marissa O MedranoManager HumanResources Dept

Atty Reena YuminaM Yason

Manager Assets amp SupplyManagement Dept

Alegria R AsuitManager Treasury Dept

Atty John Derek NPorciuncula

Manager General ServicesDept

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991266 Branch Operations Sector

1056802Branch ManagersFinancial Management Officers

SOUTHERN TAGALOG and

BICOL REGION

Batangas Leticia Renomeron

Cavite PalomaMalinao

Laguna Flora Obina

Palawan Rolando Batislaong Jr

Quezon Lady Elaine Gatdula

Marinduque Rodolfo RenomeronRizal Ma Cecilia Cruz

Oriental Mindoro Augusto Tordillos

Occidental Mindoro Rowena Rebaldo

Albay LailaGalang

Sorsogon Doris Olondriz

Camarines Sur Nelly Loyola

Camarines Norte EstrellaAbasolo

NORTHERN and CENTRAL LUZON

Isabela Reynaldo Martin

Pangasinan Yamashita Japinan

Cagayan HehersonPambid

Benguet ErnieliDancel

La Union LalaineMartos

Mountain Province ErnieliDancel

Ilocos Norte Marthia MirandaIlocos Sur Mary Jane Claridad

Bataan Erlinda Yano

Bulacan Editha Romero

Nueva Ecija Reynaldo Carbonel

Nueva Vizcaya Byron Bumanglag

Pampanga Ma Lourdes Soliman

Tarlac LolitoGuemo

Zambales Pierre Ferrer

VISAYAS

Cebu Glen Jesus Rada

Iloilo Cedric Recamara

Leyte GencianoCreer

Western Samar Janette Lloyd

Northern Samar Lester Trongcoso

Bohol Roberto PioCinco

Negros Occidental Abigail Reformina

Negros Oriental Belena Alvarez

Capiz Jose Manuel Villagracia

Aklan John Martin Alipao

Antique Elma Gutierrez

MINDANAO

Davao del Sur Atty Ravena Joy

Patalinghug

Davao Oriental Gina Bernabe

Misamis Oriental Raul Regondola

South Cotabato Atty ElvieUy

Zamboanga del Sur Gloria YbantildeezZamboanga del Norte AnalisaNarciso

Agusan del Norte MisaelHamak

Surigao del Norte Michele Ryan Mendoza

Bukidnon DivinaSalvacion

Misamis Occidental PilarcitaFlorentes

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Philippine Racing Commission

Message

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

Te Commission understands the importance of this event and that efforts are needed to preserve itand augment its prestige as a keystone of the racing calendar

Tus I am proud to carry on Philracomrsquos support for the PCSO Gold Cup by way of providing anadditional 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 V By these means Philracom remain

a committed partner of PCSO in racing

In behalf of the racing and breeding industry we thank PCSO for sponsoring a racing program tha

includes maiden races and major stakes races such as the Freedom Cup National Grand Derby Anniversary R ace Silver Cup and of course the Gold Cup All these events provide incentives fo

participants and excitement for racing fans

In behalf of the Philracom B oard of Commissioners staff and employees my most cordial wishes foa successful 43rd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

ANDREW A SANCHEZChairman

Congratulations

PCSOPhilippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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Message

For the third consecutive year the Manila Jockey Club is proud and honored to host the Presidentia

Gold Cup at the San Lazaro Leisure Park (SLLP) in Carmona Cavite in partnership with the Philippin

Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)

Once again the Bayang Karerista will witness the industryrsquos finest jockeys and thoroughbreds as the

compete for the prestigious Gold Cup title and a generous purse from the PCSO and the PhilippineRacing 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 t

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 Teir sponsorship of majorstakes races all year round continues to drive growth Moreover it gives the Bayang Karerista mor

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 felicitation

to the PCSO and wish all the competitors a safe and successful run

Mabuhay

ALFONSO G REYNO IIIChairman

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C o v e r

S t o r

y

Hagdang Batoexacts sweet revenge

Te 42nd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office (PCSO) Presidential Gold Cup was toutedas the rematch between Hagdang Bato and Pugad

Lawin Te latter was the defending championand had beat the former in another PCSO race in

2014 the PCSO Silver Cup held in June

by JENNY ORUOSEt

I got my vote for ldquoRaceof the Yearrdquo honors

because it featureda comebacking legend a

brave and steady fighterand a cast of hopefulsndash human and equine - allof whom who took as theirmotto lsquonever give uprsquo

However Hagdang Bato fans saw their idolrsquo

triumph in the 30 Nov 2014 Philippine RacingCommission Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco Jr

Cup as a mark of his return to form and eagerlawaited the showdown on 21 Dec 2014 at the

Manila Jockey Clubrsquos San Lazaro Leisure Park

It was a total rout by Hagdang Bato Underregular jockey Jonathan B Hernandez the 5YO

GM Rojas addresses the overflow

crowd at the awarding ceremony

Representatives of horse owners MayorBenhur Abalos hoist the heavy PCSO

Presidential Gold CupHagdang Bato with Jonathan

Hernandez aboard wins by sixlengths

Hagdang Bato

and Jonathan

Hernandez at

the parade

PCSO 2014 Presidential Gold Cup

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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 byHagdang Batorsquos coupled-entry El Libertador

Kaiserslautern My Champ and Mr Bond in

that order All the riders conserved energy tillthe far turn when the runners at the back of the

pack started their rallies

Hagdang Bato despite carrying 585 kilos(same as Pugad Lawin) needed no whipping He

galloped steadily like a machine eating up yardsof 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 neckfrom Hernandez who flashed a

smile at the crowd upon reaching

the wire six lengths ahead ofKaiserslautern who earned P1

million for her efforts

Pugad Lawin managed thirdand P500000 while My Champ

last yearrsquos second placer came infourth for P300000 Te time

for the 2000-meter race was

206 (25-24rsquo-26-25-26) over aheavy track

Hagdang Bato (Quaker Ridge

x Fire Down Under) trainedby Ruben S upas earned both

the P4 million first prize (P3 million from

PCSO and P1 million from Philippine RacingCommission) and the winning breederrsquos prize of

P200000 for his owner Mandaluyong City MayorBenhur C Abalos

Abalos who was in Europe with his family

was represented at the awardingceremony by city councilors

and the city engineer and

an entire barangay ofwell-wishers ndash lsquoeam

Hagdang Batorsquo

Te replica GoldCup and the facsimile

checks were handedover by PCSO Vice-

Chairman and

General Manager JoseFerdinand M Rojas II and

Philracomrsquos chairman then

Angel L Castantildeo Also with them at the loud

and vibrant ceremony were

other officials from PCSOPhilracom the host

Manila Jockey Cluband hundreds of racing

fans who crammed the

stands at SLLPTe Abalos Stable

scored again later

that day on the cardrsquos othmajor race the Philracom

Derby Just like her

stablemate Hagdang Batofleet filly Malaya ran wire

to-wire under Hernandez

again to win by 25 lengthover Dixie Gold Kanlaon

(Malayarsquos coupled entry)

and MessiTe time for th2000-meter race was 20

(25-24rsquo-26rsquo-26-26rsquo)Te rest of the card wa

filled with charity races fo

the benefit of Mowelfund(Movie Workersrsquo Welfare

Fund) and the Pink Ladie

National FoundationTeam 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 Camantildeero (My Champ) and

John Paul A Guce (Kaiserslautern)

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R a c e

R e c a

p

LongshotSkyway stuns

in PCSO

Silver Cup Sent off as the last choice out of nine runnersndash dehado sa lahat - selling only a little overP5400 out of the total daily double pool ofaround P920000 4YO filly Skyway outlastedthe heavy favorites in the 2000 meter ordeal

Te top choices were coupled entries HagdangBato and Malaya the former won the Silver Cupin 2013 Te winner last year was Pugad Lawinalso entered in this race and sent off as thirdchoice Te second favorites were coupled entriesDixie Gold and Hot and Spicy

Hagdang Bato a noted frontrunner took thelead for most of the race followed off-the-paceby Skyway under jockey Virgilio M CamantildeeroJr the tandem dropping to third in thebackstretch

Tey moved up at the far turn andsteadily ate ground HagdangBato fading to second andLow Profile persistentlyclinging to third

Skyway gained even more down the stretchseeming to fly the final hundred meters to win four lengths under the whip

Tis is quite an achievement considering twthings she is filly and she is a grey Te rule ofthumb is things more or less being equal tochoose a colt over a filly and a dark horse (bay oblack) over a light-colored horse (roan or gray)

Skyway earned P25 million for her victorysecond placer Low Profile took home P700000third placer Dixie Gold P350000 and fourthplacer Kaiserslautern P250000 Te upsetoutcome resulted in a carryover of the winner-take-all pool

Te time for the 2000-meter race was 2054(24rsquo-24-24rsquo-24rsquo-28)

Sired by Bertrando out of Mariarsquos aleSkyway was bred by Joseph C Dyhengco istrained by Anthony Francisco and owned byDeemark International

Te race proceeds were donated by PCSO to thPresident Elpidio Quirino Foundation representeat the event by the late presidentrsquos granddaughtermedia personalityMs Cory Quirino and familymembers Poncy Justin and Migui Quirino andPaul and Connie Quirino Cuneta

Also present at the awarding ceremonywere from PCSO Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager lawyer Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II an

Assistant General Ma nager ndash Gaming SectorConrado C Zabella as well as other members o

the Committee on Races

SUNNED

Tatrsquos what the entire racing tribe werein the aftermath of the PCSO Silver Cup

won by Skyway last June 21 at the Metroturfracecourse in Malvar Batangas

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Jockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr accepts his trophyfrom TV host and celebrity Ms Cory Quirino Withthem are GM Atty Joy Rojas Gaming Sector AGMand Racing Committee Chairman ConradoC Zabellamembers of the Quirino family (left side) Metroturf Assistant Racing Manager Arthur Escala and RacingManager Wilbert Adriano (back row) and from thePCSO Racing Committee consultant Gerry Rojas andvice-chairman Desoto Tupas

Skyway makes racinghistory with her easy win

Programa

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Malaya wins2015 PCSO

Freedom Cup

Te filly whose

name means ldquofreerdquowas sent off as the

outstanding

favorite Underthe guidance

of jockey

Jonathan BHernandez

she won by fourlengths wire-to-wire

ahead of second

placer Cleave RidgeMacho Machine

arrived third

followed by StandIn Awe and Five

Star last

by JENNY ORUOSE

photos by ALEX ALCASID

t

HE aptly-named 4YOfilly Malaya

claimed the crownin the PCSOFreedomCup last Feb 8at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa

Ana Park in NaicCavite

Horses race out of the gate and down the straight

Malaya was in such superb form that

Hernandez rode her under double-wrapped rei

to the finish line without much urging clockineasy splits of 26rsquo-24rsquo-24-26 for a total 141 for

the mile

Malaya (Sky Mesa x Dream Bride) is ownedby Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C Abalos

and trained by Ruben S upas

Malaya with Jonathan

Hernandez at the wire

Winning jockey Jonathan Hernandez (center) and trainer

Ruben Tupas (beside him) claim their Freedom Cup trophies

Freedom CupMayor Benhur Abalosrsquos Malaya pulls away from the

rest of the pack to win the 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup

Hernandez andMalaya warming

up behind the

starting gate

before the start o

the race

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Sky HookRules PCSONationalGrand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilemaguided Sky Hook neatly out ofthe gate to grab the lead andstay there accelerating at the farturn to win by three lengths infront of Driven Princess Meiliand Princess Ella in that order

Sky Hook (Hook and Ladderx Amber Shore) is trained by

Anthony FranciscoOnly four horses competed

in the P15 million race afterRockmyworld was scratchedotal time was 1394 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-27) for the mile

JOSEPH Dyhengcorsquos colt

Sky Hook the favoritein the PCSO NationalGrand Derby ran wire to

wire to win the stakes raceheld Aug 16 at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa Ana Park

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Sky Hook trainer AnthonyFrancisco ownerrsquos representative

Dante Salazar and jockey PatDilema hold their trophies aswitnessed by Philippine RacingClub Inc Chief FinancialOfficer Allan V Abesamis(behind winners) PCSO RacingCommittee Chairman and GamingSector Asst Gen Mgr ConradoC Zabella (in sunglasses) andRacing Committee member DrOrlando Malaca

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

Patricio RDilema veteran jockey haspiloted Sky Hookand many otherchampions tovictory over thecourse of hiscolorful career

Sky Hook hitsthe wire to win bythree

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

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R a c i

n g S t o r

y

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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991266 Branch Operations Sector

1056802Branch ManagersFinancial Management Officers

SOUTHERN TAGALOG and

BICOL REGION

Batangas Leticia Renomeron

Cavite PalomaMalinao

Laguna Flora Obina

Palawan Rolando Batislaong Jr

Quezon Lady Elaine Gatdula

Marinduque Rodolfo RenomeronRizal Ma Cecilia Cruz

Oriental Mindoro Augusto Tordillos

Occidental Mindoro Rowena Rebaldo

Albay LailaGalang

Sorsogon Doris Olondriz

Camarines Sur Nelly Loyola

Camarines Norte EstrellaAbasolo

NORTHERN and CENTRAL LUZON

Isabela Reynaldo Martin

Pangasinan Yamashita Japinan

Cagayan HehersonPambid

Benguet ErnieliDancel

La Union LalaineMartos

Mountain Province ErnieliDancel

Ilocos Norte Marthia MirandaIlocos Sur Mary Jane Claridad

Bataan Erlinda Yano

Bulacan Editha Romero

Nueva Ecija Reynaldo Carbonel

Nueva Vizcaya Byron Bumanglag

Pampanga Ma Lourdes Soliman

Tarlac LolitoGuemo

Zambales Pierre Ferrer

VISAYAS

Cebu Glen Jesus Rada

Iloilo Cedric Recamara

Leyte GencianoCreer

Western Samar Janette Lloyd

Northern Samar Lester Trongcoso

Bohol Roberto PioCinco

Negros Occidental Abigail Reformina

Negros Oriental Belena Alvarez

Capiz Jose Manuel Villagracia

Aklan John Martin Alipao

Antique Elma Gutierrez

MINDANAO

Davao del Sur Atty Ravena Joy

Patalinghug

Davao Oriental Gina Bernabe

Misamis Oriental Raul Regondola

South Cotabato Atty ElvieUy

Zamboanga del Sur Gloria YbantildeezZamboanga del Norte AnalisaNarciso

Agusan del Norte MisaelHamak

Surigao del Norte Michele Ryan Mendoza

Bukidnon DivinaSalvacion

Misamis Occidental PilarcitaFlorentes

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Philippine Racing Commission

Message

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

Te Commission understands the importance of this event and that efforts are needed to preserve itand augment its prestige as a keystone of the racing calendar

Tus I am proud to carry on Philracomrsquos support for the PCSO Gold Cup by way of providing anadditional 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 V By these means Philracom remain

a committed partner of PCSO in racing

In behalf of the racing and breeding industry we thank PCSO for sponsoring a racing program tha

includes maiden races and major stakes races such as the Freedom Cup National Grand Derby Anniversary R ace Silver Cup and of course the Gold Cup All these events provide incentives fo

participants and excitement for racing fans

In behalf of the Philracom B oard of Commissioners staff and employees my most cordial wishes foa successful 43rd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

ANDREW A SANCHEZChairman

Congratulations

PCSOPhilippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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Message

For the third consecutive year the Manila Jockey Club is proud and honored to host the Presidentia

Gold Cup at the San Lazaro Leisure Park (SLLP) in Carmona Cavite in partnership with the Philippin

Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)

Once again the Bayang Karerista will witness the industryrsquos finest jockeys and thoroughbreds as the

compete for the prestigious Gold Cup title and a generous purse from the PCSO and the PhilippineRacing 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 t

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 Teir sponsorship of majorstakes races all year round continues to drive growth Moreover it gives the Bayang Karerista mor

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 felicitation

to the PCSO and wish all the competitors a safe and successful run

Mabuhay

ALFONSO G REYNO IIIChairman

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S t o r

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Hagdang Batoexacts sweet revenge

Te 42nd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office (PCSO) Presidential Gold Cup was toutedas the rematch between Hagdang Bato and Pugad

Lawin Te latter was the defending championand had beat the former in another PCSO race in

2014 the PCSO Silver Cup held in June

by JENNY ORUOSEt

I got my vote for ldquoRaceof the Yearrdquo honors

because it featureda comebacking legend a

brave and steady fighterand a cast of hopefulsndash human and equine - allof whom who took as theirmotto lsquonever give uprsquo

However Hagdang Bato fans saw their idolrsquo

triumph in the 30 Nov 2014 Philippine RacingCommission Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco Jr

Cup as a mark of his return to form and eagerlawaited the showdown on 21 Dec 2014 at the

Manila Jockey Clubrsquos San Lazaro Leisure Park

It was a total rout by Hagdang Bato Underregular jockey Jonathan B Hernandez the 5YO

GM Rojas addresses the overflow

crowd at the awarding ceremony

Representatives of horse owners MayorBenhur Abalos hoist the heavy PCSO

Presidential Gold CupHagdang Bato with Jonathan

Hernandez aboard wins by sixlengths

Hagdang Bato

and Jonathan

Hernandez at

the parade

PCSO 2014 Presidential Gold Cup

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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 byHagdang Batorsquos coupled-entry El Libertador

Kaiserslautern My Champ and Mr Bond in

that order All the riders conserved energy tillthe far turn when the runners at the back of the

pack started their rallies

Hagdang Bato despite carrying 585 kilos(same as Pugad Lawin) needed no whipping He

galloped steadily like a machine eating up yardsof 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 neckfrom Hernandez who flashed a

smile at the crowd upon reaching

the wire six lengths ahead ofKaiserslautern who earned P1

million for her efforts

Pugad Lawin managed thirdand P500000 while My Champ

last yearrsquos second placer came infourth for P300000 Te time

for the 2000-meter race was

206 (25-24rsquo-26-25-26) over aheavy track

Hagdang Bato (Quaker Ridge

x Fire Down Under) trainedby Ruben S upas earned both

the P4 million first prize (P3 million from

PCSO and P1 million from Philippine RacingCommission) and the winning breederrsquos prize of

P200000 for his owner Mandaluyong City MayorBenhur C Abalos

Abalos who was in Europe with his family

was represented at the awardingceremony by city councilors

and the city engineer and

an entire barangay ofwell-wishers ndash lsquoeam

Hagdang Batorsquo

Te replica GoldCup and the facsimile

checks were handedover by PCSO Vice-

Chairman and

General Manager JoseFerdinand M Rojas II and

Philracomrsquos chairman then

Angel L Castantildeo Also with them at the loud

and vibrant ceremony were

other officials from PCSOPhilracom the host

Manila Jockey Cluband hundreds of racing

fans who crammed the

stands at SLLPTe Abalos Stable

scored again later

that day on the cardrsquos othmajor race the Philracom

Derby Just like her

stablemate Hagdang Batofleet filly Malaya ran wire

to-wire under Hernandez

again to win by 25 lengthover Dixie Gold Kanlaon

(Malayarsquos coupled entry)

and MessiTe time for th2000-meter race was 20

(25-24rsquo-26rsquo-26-26rsquo)Te rest of the card wa

filled with charity races fo

the benefit of Mowelfund(Movie Workersrsquo Welfare

Fund) and the Pink Ladie

National FoundationTeam 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 Camantildeero (My Champ) and

John Paul A Guce (Kaiserslautern)

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LongshotSkyway stuns

in PCSO

Silver Cup Sent off as the last choice out of nine runnersndash dehado sa lahat - selling only a little overP5400 out of the total daily double pool ofaround P920000 4YO filly Skyway outlastedthe heavy favorites in the 2000 meter ordeal

Te top choices were coupled entries HagdangBato and Malaya the former won the Silver Cupin 2013 Te winner last year was Pugad Lawinalso entered in this race and sent off as thirdchoice Te second favorites were coupled entriesDixie Gold and Hot and Spicy

Hagdang Bato a noted frontrunner took thelead for most of the race followed off-the-paceby Skyway under jockey Virgilio M CamantildeeroJr the tandem dropping to third in thebackstretch

Tey moved up at the far turn andsteadily ate ground HagdangBato fading to second andLow Profile persistentlyclinging to third

Skyway gained even more down the stretchseeming to fly the final hundred meters to win four lengths under the whip

Tis is quite an achievement considering twthings she is filly and she is a grey Te rule ofthumb is things more or less being equal tochoose a colt over a filly and a dark horse (bay oblack) over a light-colored horse (roan or gray)

Skyway earned P25 million for her victorysecond placer Low Profile took home P700000third placer Dixie Gold P350000 and fourthplacer Kaiserslautern P250000 Te upsetoutcome resulted in a carryover of the winner-take-all pool

Te time for the 2000-meter race was 2054(24rsquo-24-24rsquo-24rsquo-28)

Sired by Bertrando out of Mariarsquos aleSkyway was bred by Joseph C Dyhengco istrained by Anthony Francisco and owned byDeemark International

Te race proceeds were donated by PCSO to thPresident Elpidio Quirino Foundation representeat the event by the late presidentrsquos granddaughtermedia personalityMs Cory Quirino and familymembers Poncy Justin and Migui Quirino andPaul and Connie Quirino Cuneta

Also present at the awarding ceremonywere from PCSO Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager lawyer Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II an

Assistant General Ma nager ndash Gaming SectorConrado C Zabella as well as other members o

the Committee on Races

SUNNED

Tatrsquos what the entire racing tribe werein the aftermath of the PCSO Silver Cup

won by Skyway last June 21 at the Metroturfracecourse in Malvar Batangas

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Jockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr accepts his trophyfrom TV host and celebrity Ms Cory Quirino Withthem are GM Atty Joy Rojas Gaming Sector AGMand Racing Committee Chairman ConradoC Zabellamembers of the Quirino family (left side) Metroturf Assistant Racing Manager Arthur Escala and RacingManager Wilbert Adriano (back row) and from thePCSO Racing Committee consultant Gerry Rojas andvice-chairman Desoto Tupas

Skyway makes racinghistory with her easy win

Programa

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Malaya wins2015 PCSO

Freedom Cup

Te filly whose

name means ldquofreerdquowas sent off as the

outstanding

favorite Underthe guidance

of jockey

Jonathan BHernandez

she won by fourlengths wire-to-wire

ahead of second

placer Cleave RidgeMacho Machine

arrived third

followed by StandIn Awe and Five

Star last

by JENNY ORUOSE

photos by ALEX ALCASID

t

HE aptly-named 4YOfilly Malaya

claimed the crownin the PCSOFreedomCup last Feb 8at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa

Ana Park in NaicCavite

Horses race out of the gate and down the straight

Malaya was in such superb form that

Hernandez rode her under double-wrapped rei

to the finish line without much urging clockineasy splits of 26rsquo-24rsquo-24-26 for a total 141 for

the mile

Malaya (Sky Mesa x Dream Bride) is ownedby Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C Abalos

and trained by Ruben S upas

Malaya with Jonathan

Hernandez at the wire

Winning jockey Jonathan Hernandez (center) and trainer

Ruben Tupas (beside him) claim their Freedom Cup trophies

Freedom CupMayor Benhur Abalosrsquos Malaya pulls away from the

rest of the pack to win the 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup

Hernandez andMalaya warming

up behind the

starting gate

before the start o

the race

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Sky HookRules PCSONationalGrand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilemaguided Sky Hook neatly out ofthe gate to grab the lead andstay there accelerating at the farturn to win by three lengths infront of Driven Princess Meiliand Princess Ella in that order

Sky Hook (Hook and Ladderx Amber Shore) is trained by

Anthony FranciscoOnly four horses competed

in the P15 million race afterRockmyworld was scratchedotal time was 1394 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-27) for the mile

JOSEPH Dyhengcorsquos colt

Sky Hook the favoritein the PCSO NationalGrand Derby ran wire to

wire to win the stakes raceheld Aug 16 at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa Ana Park

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Sky Hook trainer AnthonyFrancisco ownerrsquos representative

Dante Salazar and jockey PatDilema hold their trophies aswitnessed by Philippine RacingClub Inc Chief FinancialOfficer Allan V Abesamis(behind winners) PCSO RacingCommittee Chairman and GamingSector Asst Gen Mgr ConradoC Zabella (in sunglasses) andRacing Committee member DrOrlando Malaca

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

Patricio RDilema veteran jockey haspiloted Sky Hookand many otherchampions tovictory over thecourse of hiscolorful career

Sky Hook hitsthe wire to win bythree

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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Philippine Racing Commission

Message

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

Te Commission understands the importance of this event and that efforts are needed to preserve itand augment its prestige as a keystone of the racing calendar

Tus I am proud to carry on Philracomrsquos support for the PCSO Gold Cup by way of providing anadditional 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 V By these means Philracom remain

a committed partner of PCSO in racing

In behalf of the racing and breeding industry we thank PCSO for sponsoring a racing program tha

includes maiden races and major stakes races such as the Freedom Cup National Grand Derby Anniversary R ace Silver Cup and of course the Gold Cup All these events provide incentives fo

participants and excitement for racing fans

In behalf of the Philracom B oard of Commissioners staff and employees my most cordial wishes foa successful 43rd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

ANDREW A SANCHEZChairman

Congratulations

PCSOPhilippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce

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Message

For the third consecutive year the Manila Jockey Club is proud and honored to host the Presidentia

Gold Cup at the San Lazaro Leisure Park (SLLP) in Carmona Cavite in partnership with the Philippin

Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)

Once again the Bayang Karerista will witness the industryrsquos finest jockeys and thoroughbreds as the

compete for the prestigious Gold Cup title and a generous purse from the PCSO and the PhilippineRacing 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 t

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 Teir sponsorship of majorstakes races all year round continues to drive growth Moreover it gives the Bayang Karerista mor

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 felicitation

to the PCSO and wish all the competitors a safe and successful run

Mabuhay

ALFONSO G REYNO IIIChairman

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C o v e r

S t o r

y

Hagdang Batoexacts sweet revenge

Te 42nd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office (PCSO) Presidential Gold Cup was toutedas the rematch between Hagdang Bato and Pugad

Lawin Te latter was the defending championand had beat the former in another PCSO race in

2014 the PCSO Silver Cup held in June

by JENNY ORUOSEt

I got my vote for ldquoRaceof the Yearrdquo honors

because it featureda comebacking legend a

brave and steady fighterand a cast of hopefulsndash human and equine - allof whom who took as theirmotto lsquonever give uprsquo

However Hagdang Bato fans saw their idolrsquo

triumph in the 30 Nov 2014 Philippine RacingCommission Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco Jr

Cup as a mark of his return to form and eagerlawaited the showdown on 21 Dec 2014 at the

Manila Jockey Clubrsquos San Lazaro Leisure Park

It was a total rout by Hagdang Bato Underregular jockey Jonathan B Hernandez the 5YO

GM Rojas addresses the overflow

crowd at the awarding ceremony

Representatives of horse owners MayorBenhur Abalos hoist the heavy PCSO

Presidential Gold CupHagdang Bato with Jonathan

Hernandez aboard wins by sixlengths

Hagdang Bato

and Jonathan

Hernandez at

the parade

PCSO 2014 Presidential Gold Cup

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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 byHagdang Batorsquos coupled-entry El Libertador

Kaiserslautern My Champ and Mr Bond in

that order All the riders conserved energy tillthe far turn when the runners at the back of the

pack started their rallies

Hagdang Bato despite carrying 585 kilos(same as Pugad Lawin) needed no whipping He

galloped steadily like a machine eating up yardsof 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 neckfrom Hernandez who flashed a

smile at the crowd upon reaching

the wire six lengths ahead ofKaiserslautern who earned P1

million for her efforts

Pugad Lawin managed thirdand P500000 while My Champ

last yearrsquos second placer came infourth for P300000 Te time

for the 2000-meter race was

206 (25-24rsquo-26-25-26) over aheavy track

Hagdang Bato (Quaker Ridge

x Fire Down Under) trainedby Ruben S upas earned both

the P4 million first prize (P3 million from

PCSO and P1 million from Philippine RacingCommission) and the winning breederrsquos prize of

P200000 for his owner Mandaluyong City MayorBenhur C Abalos

Abalos who was in Europe with his family

was represented at the awardingceremony by city councilors

and the city engineer and

an entire barangay ofwell-wishers ndash lsquoeam

Hagdang Batorsquo

Te replica GoldCup and the facsimile

checks were handedover by PCSO Vice-

Chairman and

General Manager JoseFerdinand M Rojas II and

Philracomrsquos chairman then

Angel L Castantildeo Also with them at the loud

and vibrant ceremony were

other officials from PCSOPhilracom the host

Manila Jockey Cluband hundreds of racing

fans who crammed the

stands at SLLPTe Abalos Stable

scored again later

that day on the cardrsquos othmajor race the Philracom

Derby Just like her

stablemate Hagdang Batofleet filly Malaya ran wire

to-wire under Hernandez

again to win by 25 lengthover Dixie Gold Kanlaon

(Malayarsquos coupled entry)

and MessiTe time for th2000-meter race was 20

(25-24rsquo-26rsquo-26-26rsquo)Te rest of the card wa

filled with charity races fo

the benefit of Mowelfund(Movie Workersrsquo Welfare

Fund) and the Pink Ladie

National FoundationTeam 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 Camantildeero (My Champ) and

John Paul A Guce (Kaiserslautern)

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R a c e

R e c a

p

LongshotSkyway stuns

in PCSO

Silver Cup Sent off as the last choice out of nine runnersndash dehado sa lahat - selling only a little overP5400 out of the total daily double pool ofaround P920000 4YO filly Skyway outlastedthe heavy favorites in the 2000 meter ordeal

Te top choices were coupled entries HagdangBato and Malaya the former won the Silver Cupin 2013 Te winner last year was Pugad Lawinalso entered in this race and sent off as thirdchoice Te second favorites were coupled entriesDixie Gold and Hot and Spicy

Hagdang Bato a noted frontrunner took thelead for most of the race followed off-the-paceby Skyway under jockey Virgilio M CamantildeeroJr the tandem dropping to third in thebackstretch

Tey moved up at the far turn andsteadily ate ground HagdangBato fading to second andLow Profile persistentlyclinging to third

Skyway gained even more down the stretchseeming to fly the final hundred meters to win four lengths under the whip

Tis is quite an achievement considering twthings she is filly and she is a grey Te rule ofthumb is things more or less being equal tochoose a colt over a filly and a dark horse (bay oblack) over a light-colored horse (roan or gray)

Skyway earned P25 million for her victorysecond placer Low Profile took home P700000third placer Dixie Gold P350000 and fourthplacer Kaiserslautern P250000 Te upsetoutcome resulted in a carryover of the winner-take-all pool

Te time for the 2000-meter race was 2054(24rsquo-24-24rsquo-24rsquo-28)

Sired by Bertrando out of Mariarsquos aleSkyway was bred by Joseph C Dyhengco istrained by Anthony Francisco and owned byDeemark International

Te race proceeds were donated by PCSO to thPresident Elpidio Quirino Foundation representeat the event by the late presidentrsquos granddaughtermedia personalityMs Cory Quirino and familymembers Poncy Justin and Migui Quirino andPaul and Connie Quirino Cuneta

Also present at the awarding ceremonywere from PCSO Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager lawyer Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II an

Assistant General Ma nager ndash Gaming SectorConrado C Zabella as well as other members o

the Committee on Races

SUNNED

Tatrsquos what the entire racing tribe werein the aftermath of the PCSO Silver Cup

won by Skyway last June 21 at the Metroturfracecourse in Malvar Batangas

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Jockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr accepts his trophyfrom TV host and celebrity Ms Cory Quirino Withthem are GM Atty Joy Rojas Gaming Sector AGMand Racing Committee Chairman ConradoC Zabellamembers of the Quirino family (left side) Metroturf Assistant Racing Manager Arthur Escala and RacingManager Wilbert Adriano (back row) and from thePCSO Racing Committee consultant Gerry Rojas andvice-chairman Desoto Tupas

Skyway makes racinghistory with her easy win

Programa

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Malaya wins2015 PCSO

Freedom Cup

Te filly whose

name means ldquofreerdquowas sent off as the

outstanding

favorite Underthe guidance

of jockey

Jonathan BHernandez

she won by fourlengths wire-to-wire

ahead of second

placer Cleave RidgeMacho Machine

arrived third

followed by StandIn Awe and Five

Star last

by JENNY ORUOSE

photos by ALEX ALCASID

t

HE aptly-named 4YOfilly Malaya

claimed the crownin the PCSOFreedomCup last Feb 8at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa

Ana Park in NaicCavite

Horses race out of the gate and down the straight

Malaya was in such superb form that

Hernandez rode her under double-wrapped rei

to the finish line without much urging clockineasy splits of 26rsquo-24rsquo-24-26 for a total 141 for

the mile

Malaya (Sky Mesa x Dream Bride) is ownedby Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C Abalos

and trained by Ruben S upas

Malaya with Jonathan

Hernandez at the wire

Winning jockey Jonathan Hernandez (center) and trainer

Ruben Tupas (beside him) claim their Freedom Cup trophies

Freedom CupMayor Benhur Abalosrsquos Malaya pulls away from the

rest of the pack to win the 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup

Hernandez andMalaya warming

up behind the

starting gate

before the start o

the race

R a c e

R e c a

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Sky HookRules PCSONationalGrand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilemaguided Sky Hook neatly out ofthe gate to grab the lead andstay there accelerating at the farturn to win by three lengths infront of Driven Princess Meiliand Princess Ella in that order

Sky Hook (Hook and Ladderx Amber Shore) is trained by

Anthony FranciscoOnly four horses competed

in the P15 million race afterRockmyworld was scratchedotal time was 1394 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-27) for the mile

JOSEPH Dyhengcorsquos colt

Sky Hook the favoritein the PCSO NationalGrand Derby ran wire to

wire to win the stakes raceheld Aug 16 at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa Ana Park

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Sky Hook trainer AnthonyFrancisco ownerrsquos representative

Dante Salazar and jockey PatDilema hold their trophies aswitnessed by Philippine RacingClub Inc Chief FinancialOfficer Allan V Abesamis(behind winners) PCSO RacingCommittee Chairman and GamingSector Asst Gen Mgr ConradoC Zabella (in sunglasses) andRacing Committee member DrOrlando Malaca

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

Patricio RDilema veteran jockey haspiloted Sky Hookand many otherchampions tovictory over thecourse of hiscolorful career

Sky Hook hitsthe wire to win bythree

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

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n g S t o r

y

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

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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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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Message

For the third consecutive year the Manila Jockey Club is proud and honored to host the Presidentia

Gold Cup at the San Lazaro Leisure Park (SLLP) in Carmona Cavite in partnership with the Philippin

Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)

Once again the Bayang Karerista will witness the industryrsquos finest jockeys and thoroughbreds as the

compete for the prestigious Gold Cup title and a generous purse from the PCSO and the PhilippineRacing 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 t

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 Teir sponsorship of majorstakes races all year round continues to drive growth Moreover it gives the Bayang Karerista mor

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 felicitation

to the PCSO and wish all the competitors a safe and successful run

Mabuhay

ALFONSO G REYNO IIIChairman

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C o v e r

S t o r

y

Hagdang Batoexacts sweet revenge

Te 42nd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office (PCSO) Presidential Gold Cup was toutedas the rematch between Hagdang Bato and Pugad

Lawin Te latter was the defending championand had beat the former in another PCSO race in

2014 the PCSO Silver Cup held in June

by JENNY ORUOSEt

I got my vote for ldquoRaceof the Yearrdquo honors

because it featureda comebacking legend a

brave and steady fighterand a cast of hopefulsndash human and equine - allof whom who took as theirmotto lsquonever give uprsquo

However Hagdang Bato fans saw their idolrsquo

triumph in the 30 Nov 2014 Philippine RacingCommission Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco Jr

Cup as a mark of his return to form and eagerlawaited the showdown on 21 Dec 2014 at the

Manila Jockey Clubrsquos San Lazaro Leisure Park

It was a total rout by Hagdang Bato Underregular jockey Jonathan B Hernandez the 5YO

GM Rojas addresses the overflow

crowd at the awarding ceremony

Representatives of horse owners MayorBenhur Abalos hoist the heavy PCSO

Presidential Gold CupHagdang Bato with Jonathan

Hernandez aboard wins by sixlengths

Hagdang Bato

and Jonathan

Hernandez at

the parade

PCSO 2014 Presidential Gold Cup

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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 byHagdang Batorsquos coupled-entry El Libertador

Kaiserslautern My Champ and Mr Bond in

that order All the riders conserved energy tillthe far turn when the runners at the back of the

pack started their rallies

Hagdang Bato despite carrying 585 kilos(same as Pugad Lawin) needed no whipping He

galloped steadily like a machine eating up yardsof 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 neckfrom Hernandez who flashed a

smile at the crowd upon reaching

the wire six lengths ahead ofKaiserslautern who earned P1

million for her efforts

Pugad Lawin managed thirdand P500000 while My Champ

last yearrsquos second placer came infourth for P300000 Te time

for the 2000-meter race was

206 (25-24rsquo-26-25-26) over aheavy track

Hagdang Bato (Quaker Ridge

x Fire Down Under) trainedby Ruben S upas earned both

the P4 million first prize (P3 million from

PCSO and P1 million from Philippine RacingCommission) and the winning breederrsquos prize of

P200000 for his owner Mandaluyong City MayorBenhur C Abalos

Abalos who was in Europe with his family

was represented at the awardingceremony by city councilors

and the city engineer and

an entire barangay ofwell-wishers ndash lsquoeam

Hagdang Batorsquo

Te replica GoldCup and the facsimile

checks were handedover by PCSO Vice-

Chairman and

General Manager JoseFerdinand M Rojas II and

Philracomrsquos chairman then

Angel L Castantildeo Also with them at the loud

and vibrant ceremony were

other officials from PCSOPhilracom the host

Manila Jockey Cluband hundreds of racing

fans who crammed the

stands at SLLPTe Abalos Stable

scored again later

that day on the cardrsquos othmajor race the Philracom

Derby Just like her

stablemate Hagdang Batofleet filly Malaya ran wire

to-wire under Hernandez

again to win by 25 lengthover Dixie Gold Kanlaon

(Malayarsquos coupled entry)

and MessiTe time for th2000-meter race was 20

(25-24rsquo-26rsquo-26-26rsquo)Te rest of the card wa

filled with charity races fo

the benefit of Mowelfund(Movie Workersrsquo Welfare

Fund) and the Pink Ladie

National FoundationTeam 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 Camantildeero (My Champ) and

John Paul A Guce (Kaiserslautern)

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LongshotSkyway stuns

in PCSO

Silver Cup Sent off as the last choice out of nine runnersndash dehado sa lahat - selling only a little overP5400 out of the total daily double pool ofaround P920000 4YO filly Skyway outlastedthe heavy favorites in the 2000 meter ordeal

Te top choices were coupled entries HagdangBato and Malaya the former won the Silver Cupin 2013 Te winner last year was Pugad Lawinalso entered in this race and sent off as thirdchoice Te second favorites were coupled entriesDixie Gold and Hot and Spicy

Hagdang Bato a noted frontrunner took thelead for most of the race followed off-the-paceby Skyway under jockey Virgilio M CamantildeeroJr the tandem dropping to third in thebackstretch

Tey moved up at the far turn andsteadily ate ground HagdangBato fading to second andLow Profile persistentlyclinging to third

Skyway gained even more down the stretchseeming to fly the final hundred meters to win four lengths under the whip

Tis is quite an achievement considering twthings she is filly and she is a grey Te rule ofthumb is things more or less being equal tochoose a colt over a filly and a dark horse (bay oblack) over a light-colored horse (roan or gray)

Skyway earned P25 million for her victorysecond placer Low Profile took home P700000third placer Dixie Gold P350000 and fourthplacer Kaiserslautern P250000 Te upsetoutcome resulted in a carryover of the winner-take-all pool

Te time for the 2000-meter race was 2054(24rsquo-24-24rsquo-24rsquo-28)

Sired by Bertrando out of Mariarsquos aleSkyway was bred by Joseph C Dyhengco istrained by Anthony Francisco and owned byDeemark International

Te race proceeds were donated by PCSO to thPresident Elpidio Quirino Foundation representeat the event by the late presidentrsquos granddaughtermedia personalityMs Cory Quirino and familymembers Poncy Justin and Migui Quirino andPaul and Connie Quirino Cuneta

Also present at the awarding ceremonywere from PCSO Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager lawyer Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II an

Assistant General Ma nager ndash Gaming SectorConrado C Zabella as well as other members o

the Committee on Races

SUNNED

Tatrsquos what the entire racing tribe werein the aftermath of the PCSO Silver Cup

won by Skyway last June 21 at the Metroturfracecourse in Malvar Batangas

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Jockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr accepts his trophyfrom TV host and celebrity Ms Cory Quirino Withthem are GM Atty Joy Rojas Gaming Sector AGMand Racing Committee Chairman ConradoC Zabellamembers of the Quirino family (left side) Metroturf Assistant Racing Manager Arthur Escala and RacingManager Wilbert Adriano (back row) and from thePCSO Racing Committee consultant Gerry Rojas andvice-chairman Desoto Tupas

Skyway makes racinghistory with her easy win

Programa

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Malaya wins2015 PCSO

Freedom Cup

Te filly whose

name means ldquofreerdquowas sent off as the

outstanding

favorite Underthe guidance

of jockey

Jonathan BHernandez

she won by fourlengths wire-to-wire

ahead of second

placer Cleave RidgeMacho Machine

arrived third

followed by StandIn Awe and Five

Star last

by JENNY ORUOSE

photos by ALEX ALCASID

t

HE aptly-named 4YOfilly Malaya

claimed the crownin the PCSOFreedomCup last Feb 8at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa

Ana Park in NaicCavite

Horses race out of the gate and down the straight

Malaya was in such superb form that

Hernandez rode her under double-wrapped rei

to the finish line without much urging clockineasy splits of 26rsquo-24rsquo-24-26 for a total 141 for

the mile

Malaya (Sky Mesa x Dream Bride) is ownedby Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C Abalos

and trained by Ruben S upas

Malaya with Jonathan

Hernandez at the wire

Winning jockey Jonathan Hernandez (center) and trainer

Ruben Tupas (beside him) claim their Freedom Cup trophies

Freedom CupMayor Benhur Abalosrsquos Malaya pulls away from the

rest of the pack to win the 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup

Hernandez andMalaya warming

up behind the

starting gate

before the start o

the race

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Sky HookRules PCSONationalGrand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilemaguided Sky Hook neatly out ofthe gate to grab the lead andstay there accelerating at the farturn to win by three lengths infront of Driven Princess Meiliand Princess Ella in that order

Sky Hook (Hook and Ladderx Amber Shore) is trained by

Anthony FranciscoOnly four horses competed

in the P15 million race afterRockmyworld was scratchedotal time was 1394 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-27) for the mile

JOSEPH Dyhengcorsquos colt

Sky Hook the favoritein the PCSO NationalGrand Derby ran wire to

wire to win the stakes raceheld Aug 16 at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa Ana Park

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Sky Hook trainer AnthonyFrancisco ownerrsquos representative

Dante Salazar and jockey PatDilema hold their trophies aswitnessed by Philippine RacingClub Inc Chief FinancialOfficer Allan V Abesamis(behind winners) PCSO RacingCommittee Chairman and GamingSector Asst Gen Mgr ConradoC Zabella (in sunglasses) andRacing Committee member DrOrlando Malaca

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

Patricio RDilema veteran jockey haspiloted Sky Hookand many otherchampions tovictory over thecourse of hiscolorful career

Sky Hook hitsthe wire to win bythree

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

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y

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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Hagdang Batoexacts sweet revenge

Te 42nd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office (PCSO) Presidential Gold Cup was toutedas the rematch between Hagdang Bato and Pugad

Lawin Te latter was the defending championand had beat the former in another PCSO race in

2014 the PCSO Silver Cup held in June

by JENNY ORUOSEt

I got my vote for ldquoRaceof the Yearrdquo honors

because it featureda comebacking legend a

brave and steady fighterand a cast of hopefulsndash human and equine - allof whom who took as theirmotto lsquonever give uprsquo

However Hagdang Bato fans saw their idolrsquo

triumph in the 30 Nov 2014 Philippine RacingCommission Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco Jr

Cup as a mark of his return to form and eagerlawaited the showdown on 21 Dec 2014 at the

Manila Jockey Clubrsquos San Lazaro Leisure Park

It was a total rout by Hagdang Bato Underregular jockey Jonathan B Hernandez the 5YO

GM Rojas addresses the overflow

crowd at the awarding ceremony

Representatives of horse owners MayorBenhur Abalos hoist the heavy PCSO

Presidential Gold CupHagdang Bato with Jonathan

Hernandez aboard wins by sixlengths

Hagdang Bato

and Jonathan

Hernandez at

the parade

PCSO 2014 Presidential Gold Cup

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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 byHagdang Batorsquos coupled-entry El Libertador

Kaiserslautern My Champ and Mr Bond in

that order All the riders conserved energy tillthe far turn when the runners at the back of the

pack started their rallies

Hagdang Bato despite carrying 585 kilos(same as Pugad Lawin) needed no whipping He

galloped steadily like a machine eating up yardsof 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 neckfrom Hernandez who flashed a

smile at the crowd upon reaching

the wire six lengths ahead ofKaiserslautern who earned P1

million for her efforts

Pugad Lawin managed thirdand P500000 while My Champ

last yearrsquos second placer came infourth for P300000 Te time

for the 2000-meter race was

206 (25-24rsquo-26-25-26) over aheavy track

Hagdang Bato (Quaker Ridge

x Fire Down Under) trainedby Ruben S upas earned both

the P4 million first prize (P3 million from

PCSO and P1 million from Philippine RacingCommission) and the winning breederrsquos prize of

P200000 for his owner Mandaluyong City MayorBenhur C Abalos

Abalos who was in Europe with his family

was represented at the awardingceremony by city councilors

and the city engineer and

an entire barangay ofwell-wishers ndash lsquoeam

Hagdang Batorsquo

Te replica GoldCup and the facsimile

checks were handedover by PCSO Vice-

Chairman and

General Manager JoseFerdinand M Rojas II and

Philracomrsquos chairman then

Angel L Castantildeo Also with them at the loud

and vibrant ceremony were

other officials from PCSOPhilracom the host

Manila Jockey Cluband hundreds of racing

fans who crammed the

stands at SLLPTe Abalos Stable

scored again later

that day on the cardrsquos othmajor race the Philracom

Derby Just like her

stablemate Hagdang Batofleet filly Malaya ran wire

to-wire under Hernandez

again to win by 25 lengthover Dixie Gold Kanlaon

(Malayarsquos coupled entry)

and MessiTe time for th2000-meter race was 20

(25-24rsquo-26rsquo-26-26rsquo)Te rest of the card wa

filled with charity races fo

the benefit of Mowelfund(Movie Workersrsquo Welfare

Fund) and the Pink Ladie

National FoundationTeam 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 Camantildeero (My Champ) and

John Paul A Guce (Kaiserslautern)

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LongshotSkyway stuns

in PCSO

Silver Cup Sent off as the last choice out of nine runnersndash dehado sa lahat - selling only a little overP5400 out of the total daily double pool ofaround P920000 4YO filly Skyway outlastedthe heavy favorites in the 2000 meter ordeal

Te top choices were coupled entries HagdangBato and Malaya the former won the Silver Cupin 2013 Te winner last year was Pugad Lawinalso entered in this race and sent off as thirdchoice Te second favorites were coupled entriesDixie Gold and Hot and Spicy

Hagdang Bato a noted frontrunner took thelead for most of the race followed off-the-paceby Skyway under jockey Virgilio M CamantildeeroJr the tandem dropping to third in thebackstretch

Tey moved up at the far turn andsteadily ate ground HagdangBato fading to second andLow Profile persistentlyclinging to third

Skyway gained even more down the stretchseeming to fly the final hundred meters to win four lengths under the whip

Tis is quite an achievement considering twthings she is filly and she is a grey Te rule ofthumb is things more or less being equal tochoose a colt over a filly and a dark horse (bay oblack) over a light-colored horse (roan or gray)

Skyway earned P25 million for her victorysecond placer Low Profile took home P700000third placer Dixie Gold P350000 and fourthplacer Kaiserslautern P250000 Te upsetoutcome resulted in a carryover of the winner-take-all pool

Te time for the 2000-meter race was 2054(24rsquo-24-24rsquo-24rsquo-28)

Sired by Bertrando out of Mariarsquos aleSkyway was bred by Joseph C Dyhengco istrained by Anthony Francisco and owned byDeemark International

Te race proceeds were donated by PCSO to thPresident Elpidio Quirino Foundation representeat the event by the late presidentrsquos granddaughtermedia personalityMs Cory Quirino and familymembers Poncy Justin and Migui Quirino andPaul and Connie Quirino Cuneta

Also present at the awarding ceremonywere from PCSO Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager lawyer Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II an

Assistant General Ma nager ndash Gaming SectorConrado C Zabella as well as other members o

the Committee on Races

SUNNED

Tatrsquos what the entire racing tribe werein the aftermath of the PCSO Silver Cup

won by Skyway last June 21 at the Metroturfracecourse in Malvar Batangas

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Jockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr accepts his trophyfrom TV host and celebrity Ms Cory Quirino Withthem are GM Atty Joy Rojas Gaming Sector AGMand Racing Committee Chairman ConradoC Zabellamembers of the Quirino family (left side) Metroturf Assistant Racing Manager Arthur Escala and RacingManager Wilbert Adriano (back row) and from thePCSO Racing Committee consultant Gerry Rojas andvice-chairman Desoto Tupas

Skyway makes racinghistory with her easy win

Programa

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Malaya wins2015 PCSO

Freedom Cup

Te filly whose

name means ldquofreerdquowas sent off as the

outstanding

favorite Underthe guidance

of jockey

Jonathan BHernandez

she won by fourlengths wire-to-wire

ahead of second

placer Cleave RidgeMacho Machine

arrived third

followed by StandIn Awe and Five

Star last

by JENNY ORUOSE

photos by ALEX ALCASID

t

HE aptly-named 4YOfilly Malaya

claimed the crownin the PCSOFreedomCup last Feb 8at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa

Ana Park in NaicCavite

Horses race out of the gate and down the straight

Malaya was in such superb form that

Hernandez rode her under double-wrapped rei

to the finish line without much urging clockineasy splits of 26rsquo-24rsquo-24-26 for a total 141 for

the mile

Malaya (Sky Mesa x Dream Bride) is ownedby Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C Abalos

and trained by Ruben S upas

Malaya with Jonathan

Hernandez at the wire

Winning jockey Jonathan Hernandez (center) and trainer

Ruben Tupas (beside him) claim their Freedom Cup trophies

Freedom CupMayor Benhur Abalosrsquos Malaya pulls away from the

rest of the pack to win the 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup

Hernandez andMalaya warming

up behind the

starting gate

before the start o

the race

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Sky HookRules PCSONationalGrand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilemaguided Sky Hook neatly out ofthe gate to grab the lead andstay there accelerating at the farturn to win by three lengths infront of Driven Princess Meiliand Princess Ella in that order

Sky Hook (Hook and Ladderx Amber Shore) is trained by

Anthony FranciscoOnly four horses competed

in the P15 million race afterRockmyworld was scratchedotal time was 1394 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-27) for the mile

JOSEPH Dyhengcorsquos colt

Sky Hook the favoritein the PCSO NationalGrand Derby ran wire to

wire to win the stakes raceheld Aug 16 at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa Ana Park

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Sky Hook trainer AnthonyFrancisco ownerrsquos representative

Dante Salazar and jockey PatDilema hold their trophies aswitnessed by Philippine RacingClub Inc Chief FinancialOfficer Allan V Abesamis(behind winners) PCSO RacingCommittee Chairman and GamingSector Asst Gen Mgr ConradoC Zabella (in sunglasses) andRacing Committee member DrOrlando Malaca

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

Patricio RDilema veteran jockey haspiloted Sky Hookand many otherchampions tovictory over thecourse of hiscolorful career

Sky Hook hitsthe wire to win bythree

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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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 byHagdang Batorsquos coupled-entry El Libertador

Kaiserslautern My Champ and Mr Bond in

that order All the riders conserved energy tillthe far turn when the runners at the back of the

pack started their rallies

Hagdang Bato despite carrying 585 kilos(same as Pugad Lawin) needed no whipping He

galloped steadily like a machine eating up yardsof 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 neckfrom Hernandez who flashed a

smile at the crowd upon reaching

the wire six lengths ahead ofKaiserslautern who earned P1

million for her efforts

Pugad Lawin managed thirdand P500000 while My Champ

last yearrsquos second placer came infourth for P300000 Te time

for the 2000-meter race was

206 (25-24rsquo-26-25-26) over aheavy track

Hagdang Bato (Quaker Ridge

x Fire Down Under) trainedby Ruben S upas earned both

the P4 million first prize (P3 million from

PCSO and P1 million from Philippine RacingCommission) and the winning breederrsquos prize of

P200000 for his owner Mandaluyong City MayorBenhur C Abalos

Abalos who was in Europe with his family

was represented at the awardingceremony by city councilors

and the city engineer and

an entire barangay ofwell-wishers ndash lsquoeam

Hagdang Batorsquo

Te replica GoldCup and the facsimile

checks were handedover by PCSO Vice-

Chairman and

General Manager JoseFerdinand M Rojas II and

Philracomrsquos chairman then

Angel L Castantildeo Also with them at the loud

and vibrant ceremony were

other officials from PCSOPhilracom the host

Manila Jockey Cluband hundreds of racing

fans who crammed the

stands at SLLPTe Abalos Stable

scored again later

that day on the cardrsquos othmajor race the Philracom

Derby Just like her

stablemate Hagdang Batofleet filly Malaya ran wire

to-wire under Hernandez

again to win by 25 lengthover Dixie Gold Kanlaon

(Malayarsquos coupled entry)

and MessiTe time for th2000-meter race was 20

(25-24rsquo-26rsquo-26-26rsquo)Te rest of the card wa

filled with charity races fo

the benefit of Mowelfund(Movie Workersrsquo Welfare

Fund) and the Pink Ladie

National FoundationTeam 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 Camantildeero (My Champ) and

John Paul A Guce (Kaiserslautern)

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LongshotSkyway stuns

in PCSO

Silver Cup Sent off as the last choice out of nine runnersndash dehado sa lahat - selling only a little overP5400 out of the total daily double pool ofaround P920000 4YO filly Skyway outlastedthe heavy favorites in the 2000 meter ordeal

Te top choices were coupled entries HagdangBato and Malaya the former won the Silver Cupin 2013 Te winner last year was Pugad Lawinalso entered in this race and sent off as thirdchoice Te second favorites were coupled entriesDixie Gold and Hot and Spicy

Hagdang Bato a noted frontrunner took thelead for most of the race followed off-the-paceby Skyway under jockey Virgilio M CamantildeeroJr the tandem dropping to third in thebackstretch

Tey moved up at the far turn andsteadily ate ground HagdangBato fading to second andLow Profile persistentlyclinging to third

Skyway gained even more down the stretchseeming to fly the final hundred meters to win four lengths under the whip

Tis is quite an achievement considering twthings she is filly and she is a grey Te rule ofthumb is things more or less being equal tochoose a colt over a filly and a dark horse (bay oblack) over a light-colored horse (roan or gray)

Skyway earned P25 million for her victorysecond placer Low Profile took home P700000third placer Dixie Gold P350000 and fourthplacer Kaiserslautern P250000 Te upsetoutcome resulted in a carryover of the winner-take-all pool

Te time for the 2000-meter race was 2054(24rsquo-24-24rsquo-24rsquo-28)

Sired by Bertrando out of Mariarsquos aleSkyway was bred by Joseph C Dyhengco istrained by Anthony Francisco and owned byDeemark International

Te race proceeds were donated by PCSO to thPresident Elpidio Quirino Foundation representeat the event by the late presidentrsquos granddaughtermedia personalityMs Cory Quirino and familymembers Poncy Justin and Migui Quirino andPaul and Connie Quirino Cuneta

Also present at the awarding ceremonywere from PCSO Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager lawyer Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II an

Assistant General Ma nager ndash Gaming SectorConrado C Zabella as well as other members o

the Committee on Races

SUNNED

Tatrsquos what the entire racing tribe werein the aftermath of the PCSO Silver Cup

won by Skyway last June 21 at the Metroturfracecourse in Malvar Batangas

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Jockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr accepts his trophyfrom TV host and celebrity Ms Cory Quirino Withthem are GM Atty Joy Rojas Gaming Sector AGMand Racing Committee Chairman ConradoC Zabellamembers of the Quirino family (left side) Metroturf Assistant Racing Manager Arthur Escala and RacingManager Wilbert Adriano (back row) and from thePCSO Racing Committee consultant Gerry Rojas andvice-chairman Desoto Tupas

Skyway makes racinghistory with her easy win

Programa

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Malaya wins2015 PCSO

Freedom Cup

Te filly whose

name means ldquofreerdquowas sent off as the

outstanding

favorite Underthe guidance

of jockey

Jonathan BHernandez

she won by fourlengths wire-to-wire

ahead of second

placer Cleave RidgeMacho Machine

arrived third

followed by StandIn Awe and Five

Star last

by JENNY ORUOSE

photos by ALEX ALCASID

t

HE aptly-named 4YOfilly Malaya

claimed the crownin the PCSOFreedomCup last Feb 8at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa

Ana Park in NaicCavite

Horses race out of the gate and down the straight

Malaya was in such superb form that

Hernandez rode her under double-wrapped rei

to the finish line without much urging clockineasy splits of 26rsquo-24rsquo-24-26 for a total 141 for

the mile

Malaya (Sky Mesa x Dream Bride) is ownedby Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C Abalos

and trained by Ruben S upas

Malaya with Jonathan

Hernandez at the wire

Winning jockey Jonathan Hernandez (center) and trainer

Ruben Tupas (beside him) claim their Freedom Cup trophies

Freedom CupMayor Benhur Abalosrsquos Malaya pulls away from the

rest of the pack to win the 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup

Hernandez andMalaya warming

up behind the

starting gate

before the start o

the race

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Sky HookRules PCSONationalGrand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilemaguided Sky Hook neatly out ofthe gate to grab the lead andstay there accelerating at the farturn to win by three lengths infront of Driven Princess Meiliand Princess Ella in that order

Sky Hook (Hook and Ladderx Amber Shore) is trained by

Anthony FranciscoOnly four horses competed

in the P15 million race afterRockmyworld was scratchedotal time was 1394 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-27) for the mile

JOSEPH Dyhengcorsquos colt

Sky Hook the favoritein the PCSO NationalGrand Derby ran wire to

wire to win the stakes raceheld Aug 16 at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa Ana Park

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Sky Hook trainer AnthonyFrancisco ownerrsquos representative

Dante Salazar and jockey PatDilema hold their trophies aswitnessed by Philippine RacingClub Inc Chief FinancialOfficer Allan V Abesamis(behind winners) PCSO RacingCommittee Chairman and GamingSector Asst Gen Mgr ConradoC Zabella (in sunglasses) andRacing Committee member DrOrlando Malaca

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

Patricio RDilema veteran jockey haspiloted Sky Hookand many otherchampions tovictory over thecourse of hiscolorful career

Sky Hook hitsthe wire to win bythree

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

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R a c i

n g S t o r

y

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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R a c e

R e c a

p

LongshotSkyway stuns

in PCSO

Silver Cup Sent off as the last choice out of nine runnersndash dehado sa lahat - selling only a little overP5400 out of the total daily double pool ofaround P920000 4YO filly Skyway outlastedthe heavy favorites in the 2000 meter ordeal

Te top choices were coupled entries HagdangBato and Malaya the former won the Silver Cupin 2013 Te winner last year was Pugad Lawinalso entered in this race and sent off as thirdchoice Te second favorites were coupled entriesDixie Gold and Hot and Spicy

Hagdang Bato a noted frontrunner took thelead for most of the race followed off-the-paceby Skyway under jockey Virgilio M CamantildeeroJr the tandem dropping to third in thebackstretch

Tey moved up at the far turn andsteadily ate ground HagdangBato fading to second andLow Profile persistentlyclinging to third

Skyway gained even more down the stretchseeming to fly the final hundred meters to win four lengths under the whip

Tis is quite an achievement considering twthings she is filly and she is a grey Te rule ofthumb is things more or less being equal tochoose a colt over a filly and a dark horse (bay oblack) over a light-colored horse (roan or gray)

Skyway earned P25 million for her victorysecond placer Low Profile took home P700000third placer Dixie Gold P350000 and fourthplacer Kaiserslautern P250000 Te upsetoutcome resulted in a carryover of the winner-take-all pool

Te time for the 2000-meter race was 2054(24rsquo-24-24rsquo-24rsquo-28)

Sired by Bertrando out of Mariarsquos aleSkyway was bred by Joseph C Dyhengco istrained by Anthony Francisco and owned byDeemark International

Te race proceeds were donated by PCSO to thPresident Elpidio Quirino Foundation representeat the event by the late presidentrsquos granddaughtermedia personalityMs Cory Quirino and familymembers Poncy Justin and Migui Quirino andPaul and Connie Quirino Cuneta

Also present at the awarding ceremonywere from PCSO Vice-Chairman and GeneralManager lawyer Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II an

Assistant General Ma nager ndash Gaming SectorConrado C Zabella as well as other members o

the Committee on Races

SUNNED

Tatrsquos what the entire racing tribe werein the aftermath of the PCSO Silver Cup

won by Skyway last June 21 at the Metroturfracecourse in Malvar Batangas

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Jockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr accepts his trophyfrom TV host and celebrity Ms Cory Quirino Withthem are GM Atty Joy Rojas Gaming Sector AGMand Racing Committee Chairman ConradoC Zabellamembers of the Quirino family (left side) Metroturf Assistant Racing Manager Arthur Escala and RacingManager Wilbert Adriano (back row) and from thePCSO Racing Committee consultant Gerry Rojas andvice-chairman Desoto Tupas

Skyway makes racinghistory with her easy win

Programa

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Malaya wins2015 PCSO

Freedom Cup

Te filly whose

name means ldquofreerdquowas sent off as the

outstanding

favorite Underthe guidance

of jockey

Jonathan BHernandez

she won by fourlengths wire-to-wire

ahead of second

placer Cleave RidgeMacho Machine

arrived third

followed by StandIn Awe and Five

Star last

by JENNY ORUOSE

photos by ALEX ALCASID

t

HE aptly-named 4YOfilly Malaya

claimed the crownin the PCSOFreedomCup last Feb 8at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa

Ana Park in NaicCavite

Horses race out of the gate and down the straight

Malaya was in such superb form that

Hernandez rode her under double-wrapped rei

to the finish line without much urging clockineasy splits of 26rsquo-24rsquo-24-26 for a total 141 for

the mile

Malaya (Sky Mesa x Dream Bride) is ownedby Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C Abalos

and trained by Ruben S upas

Malaya with Jonathan

Hernandez at the wire

Winning jockey Jonathan Hernandez (center) and trainer

Ruben Tupas (beside him) claim their Freedom Cup trophies

Freedom CupMayor Benhur Abalosrsquos Malaya pulls away from the

rest of the pack to win the 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup

Hernandez andMalaya warming

up behind the

starting gate

before the start o

the race

R a c e

R e c a

p

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Sky HookRules PCSONationalGrand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilemaguided Sky Hook neatly out ofthe gate to grab the lead andstay there accelerating at the farturn to win by three lengths infront of Driven Princess Meiliand Princess Ella in that order

Sky Hook (Hook and Ladderx Amber Shore) is trained by

Anthony FranciscoOnly four horses competed

in the P15 million race afterRockmyworld was scratchedotal time was 1394 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-27) for the mile

JOSEPH Dyhengcorsquos colt

Sky Hook the favoritein the PCSO NationalGrand Derby ran wire to

wire to win the stakes raceheld Aug 16 at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa Ana Park

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Sky Hook trainer AnthonyFrancisco ownerrsquos representative

Dante Salazar and jockey PatDilema hold their trophies aswitnessed by Philippine RacingClub Inc Chief FinancialOfficer Allan V Abesamis(behind winners) PCSO RacingCommittee Chairman and GamingSector Asst Gen Mgr ConradoC Zabella (in sunglasses) andRacing Committee member DrOrlando Malaca

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

Patricio RDilema veteran jockey haspiloted Sky Hookand many otherchampions tovictory over thecourse of hiscolorful career

Sky Hook hitsthe wire to win bythree

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

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R a c i

n g S t o r

y

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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Malaya wins2015 PCSO

Freedom Cup

Te filly whose

name means ldquofreerdquowas sent off as the

outstanding

favorite Underthe guidance

of jockey

Jonathan BHernandez

she won by fourlengths wire-to-wire

ahead of second

placer Cleave RidgeMacho Machine

arrived third

followed by StandIn Awe and Five

Star last

by JENNY ORUOSE

photos by ALEX ALCASID

t

HE aptly-named 4YOfilly Malaya

claimed the crownin the PCSOFreedomCup last Feb 8at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa

Ana Park in NaicCavite

Horses race out of the gate and down the straight

Malaya was in such superb form that

Hernandez rode her under double-wrapped rei

to the finish line without much urging clockineasy splits of 26rsquo-24rsquo-24-26 for a total 141 for

the mile

Malaya (Sky Mesa x Dream Bride) is ownedby Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur C Abalos

and trained by Ruben S upas

Malaya with Jonathan

Hernandez at the wire

Winning jockey Jonathan Hernandez (center) and trainer

Ruben Tupas (beside him) claim their Freedom Cup trophies

Freedom CupMayor Benhur Abalosrsquos Malaya pulls away from the

rest of the pack to win the 2015 PCSO Freedom Cup

Hernandez andMalaya warming

up behind the

starting gate

before the start o

the race

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Sky HookRules PCSONationalGrand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilemaguided Sky Hook neatly out ofthe gate to grab the lead andstay there accelerating at the farturn to win by three lengths infront of Driven Princess Meiliand Princess Ella in that order

Sky Hook (Hook and Ladderx Amber Shore) is trained by

Anthony FranciscoOnly four horses competed

in the P15 million race afterRockmyworld was scratchedotal time was 1394 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-27) for the mile

JOSEPH Dyhengcorsquos colt

Sky Hook the favoritein the PCSO NationalGrand Derby ran wire to

wire to win the stakes raceheld Aug 16 at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa Ana Park

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Sky Hook trainer AnthonyFrancisco ownerrsquos representative

Dante Salazar and jockey PatDilema hold their trophies aswitnessed by Philippine RacingClub Inc Chief FinancialOfficer Allan V Abesamis(behind winners) PCSO RacingCommittee Chairman and GamingSector Asst Gen Mgr ConradoC Zabella (in sunglasses) andRacing Committee member DrOrlando Malaca

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

Patricio RDilema veteran jockey haspiloted Sky Hookand many otherchampions tovictory over thecourse of hiscolorful career

Sky Hook hitsthe wire to win bythree

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

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n g S t o r

y

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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Sky HookRules PCSONationalGrand Derby

Jockey Patricio Dilemaguided Sky Hook neatly out ofthe gate to grab the lead andstay there accelerating at the farturn to win by three lengths infront of Driven Princess Meiliand Princess Ella in that order

Sky Hook (Hook and Ladderx Amber Shore) is trained by

Anthony FranciscoOnly four horses competed

in the P15 million race afterRockmyworld was scratchedotal time was 1394 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-27) for the mile

JOSEPH Dyhengcorsquos colt

Sky Hook the favoritein the PCSO NationalGrand Derby ran wire to

wire to win the stakes raceheld Aug 16 at the PhilippineRacing Clubrsquos Santa Ana Park

by JENNY ORUOSEt

Sky Hook trainer AnthonyFrancisco ownerrsquos representative

Dante Salazar and jockey PatDilema hold their trophies aswitnessed by Philippine RacingClub Inc Chief FinancialOfficer Allan V Abesamis(behind winners) PCSO RacingCommittee Chairman and GamingSector Asst Gen Mgr ConradoC Zabella (in sunglasses) andRacing Committee member DrOrlando Malaca

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

Patricio RDilema veteran jockey haspiloted Sky Hookand many otherchampions tovictory over thecourse of hiscolorful career

Sky Hook hitsthe wire to win bythree

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

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R a c i

n g S t o r

y

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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Te 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 thefavorite Hagdang Bato who

opted to run off-the-pace Tey

were followed four lengthsback by ap Dance Messi and

Penrith

Low Profilersquos lead over theJonathan Hernandez-guided

Hagdang Bato shortened tohalf-a-length at the far turn

Te latter rallied at the home

turn but could not get pastLow Profile who gained his

second wind down the stretch

and pulled away to win bythree under unnecessary mild

whippingldquo[Alvarez] didnrsquot need to whip

his mount but he wanted to

make surerdquo said a racing insiderldquoBut in the last 50 meters he was

just waving his whip happil y

paikot [showing off] nardquoHagdang Bato was 2nd ap

Dance 3rd Penrith 4th Messi

5th and last ime 139 (25rsquo-23rsquo-23rsquo-26rsquo)

Te defeat was a crushing

blow for Mayor Benhur AbalosrsquosHagdang Bato who had just

come off an easy win in the Nov8 Marho Platinum-San Miguel

Beer Classic also at Santa Ana

Park handily defeating the likesof Kanlaon Biseng Bise Hot and

Spicy King Bull Marinx and

Manalig KaTat same day Low Profile

(ribal Rule x Lacquaria)

dominated the 2000-meterPhilippine Racing Commissi

Amb Eduardo M Cojuangco

Jr Cup A proven frontrunnthe colt won in similar style

- wire-to-wire by eight lengtover Messi ap Dance and

Eugenie among others

Te PCSO Anniversary rahad originally been set for

Oct 18 but was reset after

races that day were cancelledbecause of yphoon Lando

Low Profile scores

upset in PCSO Anniversary Race

SAGING a remarkableupset over a track iconRuben Dimacuharsquos

Low Profile carved a decisive wire-to-wire win in the Philippine CharitySweepstakes Office Anniversary mileheld last Sunday (Nov 29) at Santa AnaPark in Naic Cavite

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 raceLow Profile with Mark Alvarez aboard crafts

a convincing win

by JENNY ORUOSEt

R a c e

R e c a

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R a c i

n g S t o r

y

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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R a c i

n g S t o r

y

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 31 Jan SLLPMoney alksEmmanuel R King Jrrsquos Money alks (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 Jrand trainership of Clarito C Alvarez Diamondrsquos

Best 2nd Court Of Honor 3rd McCartney

(favorite) 4th ime 1288 (126-25-25-262)

The PCSO2015 Special

Maiden Races

Trainer Ruben Tupas receives his trophy from PCSO Racing Committee

consultant Gerry Rojas With them are Manila Jockey Club Racing ManagerJose Ramon C Magboo and PCSO Racing Committee members Dan

Valmonte Dr Orlando Malaca Arnel Casas and Desoto Tupas

A light moment at the awarding ceremony for

Subterranean River on Sep 12

PCSO Accounting amp Budget Dept

Division Chief Estela Divina handsa 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 DesotoTupas

The official 2015 trophy for the PCSO Special Maiden

races

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

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 21 Mar Santa Ana ParkGentle Strengthhe winner was the favorite Mandaluyo

City Mayor Benhur C Abalosrsquos Gentle

Strength (Ultimate Goal x Shadow of

the Moon) ridden by jockey JonathanHernandez Stony Road Horse Farmrsquos

Incredible Hook 2nd Pierre Nilesrsquos

Dominatore 3rd

A birdrsquos-eye view of the Jan 31 race won by Money Talks

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 16 May SLLPCaravaggioMayor BenhurAbalosrsquos Caravaggio (Ultimate

Goal x No Day Is Lost) ridden by Kelvin Abobotrained by Jojo Angeles and sent off as second

choice came from behind to win by 2-12

lengthsErik the Viking 2nd Miss Dainty (trialrace winner) 3rd El Nido Island 4th ime 1302

(13-24rsquo-25rsquo-27rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 25 July Santa Ana ParkSpectrum

AttyNarciso O Moralesrsquos Spectrum (Golden

Pharoah x Celestial Chase) the trial race winnerwas the heavy favorite He ran off the pace to

frontrunner Killer Hook gaining the lead

Daniel Camantildeero 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

JeffrilZarate wins by five with Magnetism on Apr 18

Special Maiden Race 3YO1400 meters 18 Apr Metroturf MagnetismRMR Equinersquos Magnetism (Elysi um

Fields x Aurorarsquos Charm) a stayer ran infifth behind Whoopee Agila Manilenya

(trial race winner) and Rafarsquos Girl At

the far turn jockeyJeffrilZarate ralliedMagnetism to take the lead at the top

of the stretch and win by five lengths Agila 2nd Ma nilenya 3rd Whoopee

4th ime 1262 (13-22-254-278)

in the backstretch Te colt guided by Daniel

L Camantildeeroand trained by Arturo Sordan Jrpulled away halfway down the stretch to win

by four Killer Hook 2nd otal Defiance 3rd

OraetLabora4th ime 1146 (25-22rsquo-27)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 12 Sep Metroturf Subterranean Riverrial race winner Cats Incredible grabbed the

lead at the jump followed a length and a half behind

by He HeHe with Most rusted Palatandaan

Subterranean River and Katniss behind themWilbert anrsquos Subterreanean River (Quaker Ridge

x Magic Symbol) steered by John Paul A Guce

fired up close to the far turn and beat the others byfive lengths Most rusted 2nd Katniss 3rd Cats

Incredible 4th ime 111 (22rsquo-22-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1300 meters 31 Oct SLLPYongyong

Mayor Sandy Javierrsquos Yongyong ridden byJonathan Hernandez ran off-the-pace a length

behind Striking Colors guided by Jordan CordovaTe race was pretty much between the two with

their four other foes strung out behind until thehome turn when Yongyong (Macho Uno x Mirelle)

rallied down the stretch to win by 15 lengths

Striking Colors 2nd Yes Kitty 3rd Elliersquos Charm4th ime 1228 (7-24rsquo-24rsquo-26rsquo)

Special Maiden Race 2YO1400 meters 14 Nov Metroturf Dance AgainTe winner was Cool Summer Farmrsquos Dance

Again steered by Pat Dilema Guatema la 2nd

Nothing But Dtruth 3rd Love Hate 4th

ime1258 (13-21rsquo-23-28) (JLO)

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

Special Maiden Race 2YO1200 meters 26 Sep Santa

Ana ParkHotdog

Atty Narciso O Moralesrsquo filly

Hotdog (Golden Pharoah x MaybeSoon) the favorite and trial racewinner ran wire-to-wire under

jockey Jeffril Zarate to hold off a

rallying Sky Dancer and win byalmost a lengthSky Dancer 2nd

Rocking Hill 3rd GintongYaman4th

ime 1134 (24rsquo-22rsquo-26rsquo)

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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story and photo by JENNY ORUOSE

1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner PAY DrsquoCLAYOwner Augusto Benedicto L SantosTrainer Juanito A MacaraigJockey Joe Noel D Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner AMERICAN SONGOwner Rodolfo G MendozaTrainer Rodolfo G MendozaJockey Dominador H Borbe Jr

1997 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WISE GUY

Owner Ma Consuelo Puyat-ReyesTrainer Juan C SordanJockey Patricio R Dilema

1998 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Mario R Mercader Trainer Jose B FernandezJockey Miguel S Recosana

2000 Santa Ana ParkWinner STREETS OF GOLDOwner Albert C AlvinaTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Patricio R Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Raymundo R HensonJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner WIND BLOWNOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Antonio C AlcasidJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner GOLDEN BALLETOwner Lamberto C Almeda JrTrainer Teodorico O BascoJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner RED STAR RISINGOwner Michael O TrillanaTrainer Ruben B Clor Jockey Manolito F Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner COVER GIRLOwner CampH EnterprisesTrainer Antonio C Alcasid SrJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICYOwner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Jose Antonio M Panlilio JrJockey Louie D Balboa

2007 Santa Ana ParkWinner EMPIRE KINGOwner David C LeeTrainer Ernesto S RoxasJockey Jeffrey M Ladiana

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner REAL SPICY

Owner Herminio S EsguerraTrainer Joselito V TornandizoJockey Jeffril T Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner DON ENRICOOwner Lorraine Uy WiGerardo Espina JrTrainer Arturo C Sordan JrJockey Fernando M Raquel Jr

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner IBARRAOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2011 Santa Ana ParkWinner YES POGIOwner Francis G LimTrainer Felix C LauronJockey Manolito F Daquis

2012 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner MAGNA CARTAOwner Michael Dragon T JavierTrainer Ray R HensonJockey Jesse B Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner HAGDANG BATOOwner Benhur C AbalosTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jonathan B Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner PUGAD LAWINOwner Antonio V TanTrainer Ruben S TupasJockey Jesse B Guce

2015 Metroturf RacecourseWinner SKYWAYOwner Deemark InternationalTrainer Anthony L FranciscoJockey Virgilio M Camantildeero Jr

PCSO SILVER CUPROLL OF CHAMPIONS

HE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes

Office the Philippine Racing Commissionand the Manila Jockey Club inked an

agreement for the staging of the 43rd PCSOPresidential Gold Cup at MJCrsquos San Lazaro

Leisure Park in Carmona Cavite

Te MoA was signed Oct 6 at the ManilaGolf Club by PCSO Vice-Chairman and General

Manager Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II Philracom

Chairman Andrew A Sanchez and MJCChairman Alfonso Reyno Jr and President and

COO Alfonso ldquoKingrdquo G Reyno III

Te race is expected to attract the sportrsquostop-ranked elite Troroughbreds with total prize

money of P4 million with P3 million comingfrom PCSO and an additional P1 million from

Philracom

GM Rojas reiterated PCSOrsquos support forhorseracing and said that the PCSO racing

calendar for 2016 was already approved by the

agencyrsquos Board of Directors ldquoWe look forward

to another year of fun and excitement of racing

with PCSOrdquo he saidChairman Sanchez said ldquoI assure the

PCSO that Philracom will always support thePresidential Gold Cup and every year we will

be donating P1 million to the winner of this

prestigious racerdquo Atty King Reyno added ldquoI am very ha ppy

and thankful to be hosting the 43rd running o

the Gold Cup We all knowhellipthat this is the moanticipated race of the year and for good reason

Just to compete in this race is indeed a big hono

for any horseowner and any racing stablerdquoTe charity agencyrsquos legacy race is being held

for the 43rd year in a row making it the longestcontinuously-held sporting event in the countr

Te PCSOrsquos racing program which also

includes the Silver Cup Anniversary CupFreedom Cup and special maiden races is

sustained to fulfill its mandate to support

horseracing and Toroughbred breeding

THE PCSO 43RDPRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUPPartnering to stage a legacy event

t

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 CMagboo 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 Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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L-R Dixiegold PugadLawin and Kanlaon

O f f i c i a

l S t a r

t e r s

2Dixie Gold 4YO baycolt 55kgs

Dixie Chatter x My Galrsquos GoldOwner Joseph Y DyhengcoJockey Patricio R DilemaTrainer Anthony L Francisco

3Kanlaon 4YO bay colt55 kgs

Bwana Bull x Never LeftOwner Benjamin A Abalos IIIJockey Valentino R DilemaTrainer Claudio C Angeles

4Low Profile 4YO baycolt 55 kgs

ribal Rule x LacquariaOwner Ruben B DimacuhaJockey Mark A AlvarezTrainer Conrado M Vicente

6PugadLawin 6YO bayhorse 59 kgs

Refuse o Bend x UnstoppableLady

Owner Antonio V an JrJockey John Paul A GuceTrainer Ruben S upas

7Messi 4YO brown colt 55kgs

Readyrsquos Image x Salon LumiereOwner Felipe O VergaraJockey John AlvinGuceTrainer Rogelio J Catajan Jr

7a ap Dance 4YO bay colt55 kgsCowboy Cal x Fast

apperOwner Atty Narciso O MoralesJockey Jesse B GuceTrainer Nelson A Lorica

8HagdangBato 6YOcolt 62kgs

Quaker Ridge x FireDown UnderOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey J B HernandezTrainer Ruben S upas

43rd Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePresidential Gold Cup2000 meters 13 December 2015

San Lazaro Leisure Park Carmona Cavite

L-R Penrith Hagdang

Bato Tap Dance Low

Profile and Messi

8a Malaya 4YO roan filly54kgs

Sky Mesa x DreambrideOwner Benhur C AbalosJockey Kelvin B AboboTrainer Ruben S upas

9Penrith 6YO bay horse56kgs

Kangoo x riplicateOwner Felizardo R Sevilla JrJockey C B GargantaTrainer Conrado M Vicente

S c e n a r i o

HORSE racing fanswill likely miss theldquoPeoplersquos Champrdquo

HagdangBato in this yearrsquosedition of the PresidentialGold Cup due to a differencein opinionin the handicapweight which the six-year-old should carry

Should the crowd darling of Mayor

BenhurAbalos be absent from this race thisdevelopment will probably heighten the

interest of many as the predictions on the

outcomeof this much-awaited yearly event hav

become even more open to debateHagdangBatorsquos archrivalPugadLawin (Refus

o Bend x Unstoppable L ady) of Antonio Van Jrrsquos stable willsurely be among the betting

favorites in the 2000-meter-race Te 6YO has

won the 2013 Presidential Gold Cup and the2014 PCSO Silver Cup which is the reason for

the 59 kilos handicap weight it will carry

PugadLawinrsquos rider ldquoPau-Paurdquo Guce hasearned the respect of racing aficionados and

fellow jockeys especially in long-distance

races because he has mastered conserving theenergy of his rides and urging them to brilliant

come-from-behind finishes Tis talent willbe 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 CupLow Profile (ribal Rule x L aquaria) from

Te 2015PCSO Presidential

Gold Cupby Atty WILL de UNGRIA t

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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the Ruben Dimacuha stable deserves to be

worried about Last Nov 29 this 4YO humbled

HagdangBato in the PCSO Anniversary racebarely three weeks after turning in a 206

for the 2000 meters in the PhilracomAmb

Eduardo Cojuangco Jr Cup at the Saddle ampClubs beating the tandem of Messi and ap

Dance of Atty Narciso O Morales among other

rivalsTis Dodek Vicente-trained champion glides

to the lead and doesnrsquot yield the front if it canhelp it A plus factor in Low Profilersquos favor is

familiarity with its assigned rider Mark Angelo

Alvarez who is a pacer master in his ownright Do not be surprisedIf this contender

turns out to be the betting favorite

Kanlaon (Bwana Bull x Never Left) and Messi(Readyrsquos Image x Salon Lumiere) also both

deserve attention Kanlaon will be guided by Val

ldquoShowbizrdquo R Dilema and its recent time (207rsquo)for the distance in Naic shows that it has the

stamina and finishing kick to finish creditably inlong distance runs

On the other hand in the hands of John

Alvin Guce Messi per forms creditably well

probably better than with other jockeys It

has to its credit a 205rsquo for 2000 meters in

Metroturf Te never-say-die attitude of therider and his upper body strength will also be

favorable factors

And what about the other runners Of coursethey have their own chances of success and the

result will depend on the breaks particularly

how the connections decide to run their horsesTe likely scenario will be one where we

will see at least the first two quarters beingdominated by Low Profile with ap Dance

(Cowboy Cal x Faster apper) piloted by JB

Guce Penrith (Chris Garganta on board)andMalaya (with Kelvin Abobo on top) providing

the pressure as second liners

Regardless of whether or not the front iswrested from the early leader come the third

canto the Patty Dilema-ridden Dixie Gold of

Joseph Dyhengcoand PugadLawin will maketheir bids to challenge supremacy in front In

the succeeding canto Kanlaon and Messi willbe 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 Ofce

PRESIDENTIAL GOLD CUP

Roll of Champions

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1973 SUN GOD Pedro Cojuangco Bernardo Lahoz Elias Ordiales1974 ILOCOS KING Constante Rubio Ponciano Guerrero Cresencio1975 HENNArsquoS GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba

1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando rinidad Jesus Guce1977 LILE MORNING CJ Yulo amp Sons Inc Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr Jose Cojuangco Jr Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce

1981 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1982 FAIR AND SQUARE Herminia Mamon Antonio Alcasid Sr Jesus Guce1983 SKYWALKER Enrique Cojuangco Ricardo Gregorio Elpidio Aguila1984 DINO BAMBINO Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1985 HEADMASER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr Andres Camba

1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp Jose orno Rizalito Agustin1987 IME MASER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Eduardo Domingo Jr1988 HRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr

1990 SUN DANCER oshio Abe Ruben upas Eduardo Domingo Jr1991 BALAKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR SAR CampH Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp Antonio Alcasid Sr Antonio Alcasid Jr

1995 SRONG MAERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian Inc Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL OP Emmanuel King amp Jose Clor Jesus Guce Rolando Rojas

1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr Leonardo Javier Jr Dominador Borbe Jr2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu

2003 RED SAR RISING Michael rillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NAIVE LAND Antonio an Jr Anthony Henson Jesse Guce

2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi amp Arturo Sordan Jr Fernando Raquel J Gerardo Espina Jr2010 YES POGI Francis G Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis

2011 MAGNA CARA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio an Jr Ruben upas Patricio Dilema2014 HAGDANG BAO Benhur Abalos Ruben upas Jonathan Hernandez

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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PCSO passedthe first-stage audit

of its applicationfor InternationalStandardization

Organization (ISO)certification last Dec 3and received the greenlightto continue to the secondstage of the audit processon Dec 17

UV-Rheinland auditors John FranciFaustorilla and Lei Maza lauded

as ldquocommendablerdquo PCSOrsquosPerformance Agreement

Negotiation balanced

scorecard and strategy map andevelopment of its Human Resourc

Information System

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GenerManager (GM) Jose Ferdinand M

Rojas II in his capacity as the agencyQuality Management Representative(QMR)welcomed to the head office last Dec 3

the two third-party auditors who conducted thfirst-stage audit

Tey were also greeted by Deputy QMR and

Gaming ProductDevelopment and MarketingSector Assistant GM (AGM) Conrado C Zabell

Tey were joined at the audit presentation

C h a r i

t i e s

PCSO goes ISO

Reaching for the highest

standards in operations

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

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

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

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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by other members of top management

ndash AGM-Administration Atty Lauro A Patiag AGM-Charity Dr Lar ry R Cedro and AGM-

Management Services Sector Mercedes J

HinayonTe certificationrsquos scope covers the conduct

and management of the Lotto draw up to

prize claim for prizes of P5000 and above TeGovernance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)

requires PCSO to achieve ISO 90012008

accreditation by the end of 2015 thisrepresents 10 percent of the agencyrsquos targets

this yearTe auditors inspected quality management

documents related to quality policy quality

objectives and targets management reviewresults and applicable statutory requirements

Tey also conducted a brief facility tourand interviewed managers whose workflowsand processes fall within the scope of the

certification

Faustorilla and Mazarsquos evaluation report

at the end of the day-long audit found nomajor nonconformities only opportunities for

improvement that can be corrected before the

arrival of the seven-person audit team on Dec 17GCG in setting PCSOrsquos targets for 2016

also required the agency to also achieve ISO

certification for its Charity and Branch Sectoroperations

After obtaining ISO certific ation agencies

must continue to adhere to the approvedprocesses to retain their certification which

they may lose should they fail subsequentsurveillance audits

PCSOrsquos efforts to achieve ISO certification

manifest the success of the professionalizationof the civil service under the Aquino

administration which considers as highpriorities the improvement of agency processesand systems for enhanced service delivery

Among the many government agencies that

have obtained ISO 90012008 certification for

different scopes and applications in the past

five years are the Civil Service CommissionGovernance Commission for GOCCs Land

ransportation Office Research Institute for

ropical Medicine and Duty Free PhilippinesPCSOrsquos ISO certification efforts are conducte

by the entire agency and coordinated by the

PCSO ISO echnical Working Group headedby JerusaCorpuz (Charity Sector) assisted

by Secretariat head Marites Jose (GamingSector) raining Group head Aimee de Viterbo

(Gaming Sector) Internal Quality Audit head

Ma eresitaCarbonel (Internal Audit Service)Workplace Group head Cynthia Jimeno(Gaming

Sector) Documentation eam head Jenny

Ortuoste (Office of the General Manager)

and Documentation eam member Joshua RMacaraig RN

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 agencyrsquos

mission vision values and quality policy

Aimee de Viterbo and Jerusa Corpuz show auditors Lei Maza and JF Faustorilla the Accounting and Budget Dept

which processes prize claimsrdquo

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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A S part of a long-termstrategy that it set at

the start of the Aquino

administration to extend thereach of PCSOrsquos services all

around the country PCSOopened a branch office on 18

May2015 in Candon City Ilocos

SurTe office lent for free by the

city government is located in theMunicipal Hall of Candon

It had a manpower complement

of two when it soft-openedin April

ndash Mary Jane Claridad as actinghead and RemelynCuaresma as

social worker

PCSO officials and personnelincluding GM Atty Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II traveled nearly fivehours from Manila to Candon

City Hall where they were

warmly welcomed by Ilocos SurRepresentative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) and Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson MD

later joined by Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

After a Mass and theblessing of the new PCSO officeGM Rojas turned over two

ambulances one each to Mayor

Leopoldo G Gironella Jr of themunicipality of Salcedo and to

Mayor Clifford L Patil-ao of the

municipality of Quirino both inthe province

PCSO opens branchin Ilocos Sur

GM Rojas cuts the inaugural ribbon at PCSO Ilocos Sur with Cong Eric

Singson and Mayor Ericson Singson

Father Reynaldo Rebebes

of Ilocos Sur haschildhood ties to PCSO

HE priest who officiated theMass at and office blessing ofPCSOrsquos Ilocos Sur branch office inMay 2015 was Father ReynaldoRebebes 44 who also blessed thespace at its soft opening some

time agoWhen he learned that he was

being invited to bless a new PCSOoffice he broke into tears sayingthat PCSO was deeply meaningfulto him and his family

He explained why in hishomily during the Mass ldquoMyfather RufinoRebebes workedfor more than 40 years as a salessupervisor for PCSOrdquo he said ldquoIidolized my father because he wasreligious and hardworking Hegave us a good liferdquo

Te elder Rebebes sustainedhis family with his earningsfrom selling PCSO Sweepstakestickets He also managed a teamof Sweepstakes ticket vendors innorthern Philippines

ldquoI remember helping my fatherwhen I was a child by rubber-stamping the back of Sweepstakesticketsrdquo recounted Fr Rebebeswho is the fifth of six children

ldquoBecause of my fatherrsquos hardwork he sold many winning ticketsand in fact lsquogood fortunersquo or lsquoswertersquobecame synonymous with theRebebes name during that timerdquo

Fr Rebebesrsquo father died in1994 ndash ldquosadly he did not live to seeme ordained as a priestrdquo ndash but hislegacy lives on his son who carriesthe memory of his father in aspecial place in his heart

ldquoI hope PCSO especially thisbranch in Ilocos Surrdquo Fr Rebebesadded ldquowill continue the goodwork it is doing of helping our lessfortunate kababayanrdquo (JLO)

story and photos by JENNY ORUOSEt

JANUARY

bull Launch of Ultra-Lotto 658

gameTe gamersquos minimum

jackpot is P50 million Temechanics of Ultra Lotto

658 are similar to those of

other Lotto games A playerselects six numbers from

1 to 58 for only P20 per

combination Te last timePCSO rolled out a new Lotto

game was four years ago

bull urnover to indogComvalFoundation of Mini-

Sweepstakes Draw share

FEBRUARY

bull Blessing of Benguet Branch

bull 80th Anniversary celebrationof Northern and Central

Luzon Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull PCSO Freedom Cup at Santa

Ana Park won by Malaya (Sky

Mesa x Dream Bride)

MARCH

bull 80th Anniversarycelebration of Visayas

Dept Branch Operations

Sectorbull Launch of Health Capabil

Building in Resettlement

Areas for Informal Dwelleproject at Southville 9

Housing Project Bgy

PCSOin 2015

Highlights ofsome of the yearrsquosagency activities

by JENNY ORUOSE

t

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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Pinugay Baras Rizal

in cooperation withthe National Housing

Authority and the LGU of

Baras

APRIL

bull 80th Anniversary

celebration of Mindanao

Dept Branch OperationsSector

bull Memorandum of

Agreement signing withSt Lukersquos Medical Center

for ASAP (At Source ang

Processing) programPCSO Desksare placed in

partner hospitals for theconvenience of patients

who wish to avail of PCSO

assistancebull Davao and Agusan del Sur

ambulance donation

MAY

bull Opening of Ilocos Sur

branch in Candon CityHall GM Rojas was

welcomed by Ilocos Sur

Representative Eric D Singson

(2nd district) Candon CityMayor Ericson G Singson

MD and Ilocos Sur Vice-

Governor Deogracias Victor BSavellano

bull Blessing of new PCSOCamarines Sur branch office

the office was transferred

to the Jesse M R obredoColiseumin Naga City Te

special guest at the ceremony

was Rep LaniRobredo (3rd dCamarines Sur) Naga City also

received a new ambulancebull Hand-over of P1 million

endowment fund (EF) check

to Camarines Norte Provincial

Hospitalbull urn-over of six ambulances

to Albay at a ceremony

attended by Albay GovernorJoey SarteSalceda

bull 80th Anniversary celebration

of Southern agalog and

Bicol Region Dept Branch

Operations Sectorbull Staging of 2015 GCAA Inter-

Agency Shootfest Agnes Ibera

(CorPlan Dept) is championof the Ladies Classic division

PCSO earned 3rd place overall

JUNE

bull PCSO Corporate Strategic

Planning Seminar attendby the Chairman Vice-

Chairman and General

Manager Directors Assistant General Manag

(AGMs) and Department

Managers (DMs) theseminar was facilitated

by Guthrie-Jensen for thepurpose of creating the

agencyrsquos balanced scoreca

as required by the GCGbull Opening of Misamis

Oriental branch in Ozam

City Present were GMRojas Directors Betty B

Nantes Mabel V Mambaand Francisco G JoaquinIII AGM-Branch Operatio

Sector Remeliza M Gabuyand other PCSO personne

Tey were welcomed by

Mayor Reynaldo Parojinoand Vice-Mayor Nova

Princess Echavez

bull urn-over of 15 ambulancto Misamis Occidental

Misamis Oriental and

Bukidnonbull Soft-opening of Mindoro

Occidental branch in SanJose

bull PCSO Silver Cup stakes

race at Metroturfwon bylongshot Skyway (Bertran

x Mariarsquos ale)

JULY

bull urn-over of 24

ambulancesin LucbanQuezon to various

municipalities and hospit

in Region 4-Abull urn-over of 26 ambulanc

to Cavite province Teturnover ceremony took

place in the Imus City

PCSO Chairman Ayong S Maliksi shakes the hand of St Lukersquos Medical Center President amp CEO Dr Edgardo R

Cortez after they sign an agreement establishing the ASAP program at SLMC With them are officials from SLMC (leftside) 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

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 Hotelin 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)

PCSO placed third in the team competition in the GCAA Inter-Agency

shootfestheld 28-29 May 2015 at the Philippine Air Force Shooting Rangeand earned three division and individual awards CorPlan Deptrsquos Agnes

Iberaplaced first in the Lady Classic division Among the teamrsquos 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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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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Sports Complex attended

by Chairman Ayong

S Maliksi GM Rojasand Directors Nantes

and Joaquin Tey were

welcomed by Imus CityMayor Emmanuel Maliksi

Also there were Imus

City Vice-Mayor MandyIlano Cavite Reps Roy

Loyola Abraham ldquoBambolrdquoolentino and Alex

Advincula and zu Chi

Foundation PhilippinesCEO Alfredo Li

bull urn-over of 45

ambulances tomunicipalities and

hospitals in the provinces

of Aklan Antique CapizGuimaras and Iloilo

bull Opening of Antiquebranch in San Jose rade

own Dalipe San Jose de

Buenavista In his blessingat the end of the inaugural

mass Bishop Jose Romeo

O Lazo said ldquoI hope thatin Antique and all over

the country PCSO will be

known as the PhilippineCharity SERVICE Officerdquo

All four provinces on PanayIsland now each have a

PCSO branch office

AUGUST

bull urn-over of 11 ambulances

to municipalities in Lagunaprovince

bull Blessing of new office

building of PCSO Cagayanprovince branch located in

uao this is the first branchoffice constructed by PCSO

bull urn-over of 47 ambulances

to the provinces ofCagayanIsabela Apayao

Abra and Kalinga attended

by GM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinas well as other PCSO officials

and personnel

bull urn-over of 27 ambulancesto the provinces of

BenguetIfugao and MountainProvince the ceremony was

held at the Bag uio Convention

Center Benguet GovernorNestor Fongwan said ldquoWe can

see the national government

[through PCSO] respondingto the needs of the LGUshellipthe

mobile clinic that PCSO

donated to us before helpedus save lives during the last

calamity [typhoon Ineng]We will tell our people that

the national government is

making us feel that there isindeed a governmentrdquo

bull Allocation of P1986 million

to institutional partners (IPs)nationwide these include

orphanages and homes

for street children and theelderly Partner facilities

are selected for PCSOrsquos IP

program must meet certainrequirements including

DSWD accreditation and a

license to operate No morethan 15 percent of the PCSO

funding for IPs may be usedfor administrative costs

the rest is to be allocated

for programs Liquidationmust be performed in line

with applicable laws and

PCSO and CoA rules andregulations

bull Allocation of P1104 million

in endowment funds to 52primary secondary and

tertiary public hospitals 14of them facilities under the

Department of Health Te

EFs are to be used for thecare of patients who request

and qualify for financial

subsidiesTe hospitalsreceived amounts ranging

from P200000 to P5

million depending on bedcapacity and other factors

bull PCSO National Grand

Derby stakes race at Santa Ana Park won by Sky Hook

(Hook and Ladder x AmberShore)

SEPTEMBER

bull urn-over to 24 ambulances

to Batangas province at the

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-ne

PCSO ambulance

Provincial Capitol Auditorium

where Governor Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Chairman

Maliksi GM Rojas DirectorsMamba Nantes and Joaquin

and other PCSO officials and

personnel Gov Santos-Rectosaid ldquoI truly commend you

PCSO for all your good work

We thank you for these

ambulances that will be a

big help to the residents oour various communities

especially because

healthcare is the primaryprogram in Batangasrdquo

bull urn-over of 48ambulances to six

provinces in southern

Philippines to LeyteSouthern Leyte Biliran

Samar Eastern Samar an

Northern Samar Tis is thsecond batch of ambulanc

handed out to areas hit by

supertyphoon YolandaGM Rojas and Directors

Mamba Nantes Joaquin

and then-director BemNoel also handed out P67

million in proceeds fromthe PamaskongHandog

special Lotto draw held

to benefit the area to 138

Some of the PCSO ambulances donated to Batangas province in Sept 2015GM 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 forfree by Mayor Reynaldo OParojinog GM and the directors also turned over 15

ambulances from the PCSO Ambulance Donation Program one t o Ozamiz Cityand 14 to various municipalities in Misamis Occidental (six) Misamis Oriental

(five) and Bukidnon (two) (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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barangays which receivedP48000 each to be spent

on medicines and medical

supplies and equipmentbull Tirteen government

hospitals added to PCSO

ASAP programbull urn-over of 18 ambulances

to Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur andLa Union

bull Hand-over of P5 million in

endowment funds (EFs) P2million to La Union Medical

Center and P3 million in

Mariano Marcos MemorialCenter

bull urn-over of 11ambulances to Misamis

Oriental and Bukidnon

bull Blessing of newly-transferred PCSO branch

office in Cagayan de Oro

City located at the ABAPBuilding the space was

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)

ldquorentedrdquo to PCSO at one peso

per year by the ProvincialGovernment headed by

Governor Yevgeny ldquoBambirdquo

Emano who was present atthe event with him were Reps

Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district)

and MaximoRodriguez Jr(Abante Mindanao partylist)

bull Hand-over of LGU share checks

to Cagayan de Oro CityP36million to Cagayan de Oro City

(P34 million) and to MisamisOriental (P21360120)

bull urn-over of 15 ambulances in

Dipolog City to the provincesof ZamboangaSibugay and

Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN)

bull Hand-over of Lotto sharechecksP346 milllion in Lotto

share checks to 17 LGUs the

province of ZDN Dipolog City

Dapitan City and 14 towns inthe area

OCTOBER

bull Launch of streamli nedIndividual Medical Assistance

Program (IMAP) process

under the ASAP program face-

to-face interviews of applicants

with PCSO social workers isno longer required A revised

IMAP form available at PCSO

desks at partner hospitals willgather the data necessary for

a socioeconomic evaluation of

patientsbull urn-over of 11 ambulances

in Butuan City to Agusan del

Norte Agusan del Sur andSurigao del Norte

bull urn-over of ambulances tothe military to the Armed

Forces of the Philippinesrsquo

Naval Forces Northwest andthe Manila Naval Hospital

bull PCSO 81st anniversary

celebration held at CrownePlaza

bull PCSO 81st Anniversary

Sportsfest at Philippine

Sports Complex Pasig CityChampion Branch OperationsSector

NOVEMBER

bull Opening of PCSO Nueva

Vizcaya branch in

Bayombong

PCSO distributed ambulances to 41 LGUs eight government hospitals and an NGOat the RTR Plaza TaclobanCity 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

(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

bull urnover of 31 ambulancto nine provinces in

Mindanao Bukidnon

Camiguin Lanao delNorte Misamis Occident

Lanao del Sur NorthCotabato South Cotabato

Sultan Kudarat and

Maguindanaobull PCSO participates in the

1st ASEAN Civil Service

Games held in KualaLumpur from 15 to 19 No

2015 AGM-Administrati

Sector and SportsCommittee Chairman At

Lauro A Patiag served as

the Philippine delegationchef de mission Around

athletes and officials fromthe 10 ASEAN member

countries competed in fiv

feature sports badmintotable tennis golf tenpin

bowling and futsal PCSO

finished 3rd place overallbull PCSO Anniversary stakes

race at Santa Ana Park won

by Low Profile (ribal RuleLacquaria)

DECEMBER

bull Opening of Davao Orient

branch in Mati PCSO nohas 49 branches nearly

double the initial 25 in

2010 at the start of the Aquino administration

Branch expansion began

2012bull Pursuit of ISO 9008

certification first-stageaudit of UV-Rheinland

passed on Dec 3 second-

stage audit to take place oDec 17-18

bull Staging of the 43rd PCSO

Presidential Gold Cup atSan Lazaro Leisure Park

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52

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53

HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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54

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55

An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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59

PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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HE 2015 PCSO In-house

Sectoral Basketballournament ended

last 15 June 2015 at the

Dumlao Sports Center Teplayers of the Management

Services Sector (MSS) and the

Gaming Product Developmentand Marketing Sector

(GPDMS) competed for the

championship all giving theirbest to win

Tree games (best-of-threeformat) were held on separate

days for the two sectorsrsquo

players GPDMS defeated MSSin the first game and MSS

defeated the GPDMS in the

second game Te third andfinal game was to decide the

champion

Te final game on June15 posed tough challenges

for the players of the two

teams Both intended toclinch the championship title

creating breathtaking moments

among those who watched thegames Great excitement and

tremendous cheering were

displayed by the supporterswearing the team color t-shirt to

backup their respective players

Coaches Bobby amayosaand Ariel de Ocampo gave

motivation and direction tothe GPDMS players with

center Neptali Gigante playing

good defense and putting hisrebounding and blocking skills

to good use Te team manager

AGM-GPDMS Conrado CZabella gave his all-out support

to the team in many ways that

proved crucial to their success At the 2015 PCSO in-

house Sectoral Basketball

tournament awardingceremony Chairman Erineo

Maliksi GM Jose Ferdinand

M Rojas II Sports CommittChairman Atty Lauro A

Patiag and Sports Committ

Vice ndashChair man Orlando MMalaca awarded the followin

prizes

bull 5th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Charity Sector

bull 4th Runner-up (trophy andP2500) Administrative

Sector

bull 3rd Runner-up (trophy andP5000) Branch Operation

Sector

bull 2nd Runner-up (trophy anP7000) Executive Offices

bull 1st Runner-up (trophy and

P 10000) ManagementServices Sector

bull CHAMPION (trophyP20000 glass medals)

Gaming Product

Development andMarketing Sector

Mythical Five

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)Neptali Gigante (GPDMS)

Justine Santos (MSS)

Aaron Austria (MSS)Rowell Martirez (Executiv

Offices)Rookie of the Year

Allan Mariano (GPDMS)Sportsmanship Award

Justin Santos (MSS)Most Valuable Player

Arnel Domingo (GPDMS)

PCSO basketball tourney sizzles

GAMING SECTOR HAILED AS CHAMPION

by ELIZABEH SINGSONt

The Champion GPDMS 2015 Basketball Team (Seated L-R) Edmund

Ignacio Abner Hilario Aldwin Tercentildeo Allan Mariano (Standing L-R) Dem

Magno Darwin Rhame Bong Manalad Nintildeo Balangue Nep Gigante Arnel

Casas (team captain) Rowel Negrete Jayson Martinez Arnel DomingoBobby Tamayosa Omar Hidalgo and Ariel de Ocampo

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54

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55

An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine

57

Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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58

PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine

59

PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine

54

PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine

55

An agreement betweenPCSO and NHA was signedon 6 March 2015 by AGM-GamingConradoC Zabella(representing GM JoseFerdinand M Rojas II) NHA

PCSO-NHA housingproject launched

M E D I C AL M I S S I O N H E LD

by LOWELA Y LUPISAN and ROSELLE S DE LA UMBRIA t

ONE year after the pilot testing ofthe ldquoHealth Capability Buildingin Resettlement Areas for the

Informal Dwellersrdquo project at Southville9 Housing Project Bgy Pinugay Baras

Rizal PCSO and the National Housing Authority (NHA) with the localgovernment of Baras Rizal officiallylaunched the project on 25 March 2015

MSD Manager Dr JobyGochoco and project partners cut the ribbon for the

PCSO-backed Barangay Health Station building in Baras Rizal

General Manager Atty Chito MCruz and BarasMayor KatherineB Robles

Te launching programwas attended by BarasMayorKatherine B Robles Rizal

Provincial Board MemberJun Rey San Juan Bgy CaptJofreSeclot of Bgy PinugayPCSO Medical Services DeptManager Dr Jose BernardoH Gochoco Jr and NHASouthern Luzon and Bicol

Area Management Office Arch

Susana V NonatoTe blessing and

inauguration of the BarangayHealth Station building wasofficiated by Rev Fr Elmer PBalofinos OAD and followedby the unveiling of a marker

PCSO donated P30000worth of medical equipmentand supplies (weighing scalewheelchair etc) P10000000worth of basic medicinesTe project will benefit theestimated 19200 relocatedresidents

PCSO also conducted amedical and dental missionduring the launch with thehelp of Charlie Battery 5thField Artillery Batallion AARPhilippine Army headed byCapt Giovani Sawyer Morethan 1000 residents were

given free consultation andbasic servicesTe PCSO Medical and

Dental eam also conducted ayear-long medical and dentalmission at the site visitingonce a week and providingtheir services to 2845beneficiaries

26 Oct 2015Mandaluyong Cityndash PCSO officers

and employeesgathered to attendthe 81st anniversary

activities and begrateful for thevarious achievements

brought by the passingyears

PCSO 81st Anniversaryby ROSELLE DE LA UMBRIA t

A photo exhibit of the charity work and

services of PCSO was on display at the groundfloor of the PCSO Conservatory Building Te

exhibit featured the various activities andevents including ambulance donation

medical missions feeding programs

and branch openings GM Atty JoFerdinand M Rojas II and Directo

Atty Francisco Joaquin III and

Betty Nantes led the ribbon-cuttinceremony to formally open the

event A Eucharistic Mas s at the same

venue was celebratedby Rev Fr Hans D

Magdurulang Te PCSO Music Ministry led thspirited singing of thanksgiving songs A simp

lunch was provided to all employees after the

mass

Anniversary massPCSO officials and employees attend the anniversary Mass at PCSO-Conservatory

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PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine

56

PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine

57

Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine

58

PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine

59

PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine

56

PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine

57

Dinner that evening for officials

employees partners associatesand guests was held at the Crowne

Plaza he PCSO Chora le presented

soulful renditions of songs whichcontributed to the festive spirit

of the night he event was also

highlighted by the anniversarymessages of Chairman Erineo

S Maliksi GM Rojas Directors

Mamba Nantes and Joaquinofficersrsquo guild president AGM-

Gaming Conrado C Zabella andunion president Joel F Pastores

PCSO alsorecognized 54 employees

who achieved 30 to 40 years ofserviceEach service awardee was

givena certificate of recognition and a

cash giftTe event was also made livelier

by a live band three stand-up

comedians a singer-model a raffledraw and dancing

The PCSO Chorale performs once more after a long hiatus

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

awardees

PCSO employees gamely play along with the comedians

PCSO CELEBRATES 80TH

ANNIVERSARY IN VISAYASPERSONNEL of PCSO-Negros Occidental branch office heade

by Abigail Reformina make a number one sign after besting eigother branches to win the talent presentation during the PCSO-

Visayas 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Cebu City on 21

March 2015With 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 AGM-

Branch Operations Remeliza M Gabuyo and Visayas Dept

Manager Federico Damole (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine

58

PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine

59

PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

PCSO

Committeeon Races

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PCSO will hold its Christmas Eve and New Yearrsquos Eve draws

earlier and suspend ticket selling and draws on ChristmasDay and New Yearrsquos Day

According to GM Jose Ferdinand M Rojas II this schedule was

set in order ldquoto properly observe the solemnity and joy of the seasonand to allow lotto agents and PCSO employees time to spend with

their familiesrdquo

Te morning draws for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Yearrsquos Eve (Dec 31) will consist of EZ2 Lotto Draw (Luzon and

Visayas-Mindanao) and Suertres Lotto Draw (Luzon and Visayas-

Mindanao) with the ticket selling period from 700 AM to 945 AMwith the actualdraw at 10AM

For afternoon draws the selling period will start from 1005 AMto 1115 AM with the actual d raw at 1130 AM

For evening draws the selling period for EZ2 and Suertres will

start from 1135 AM to 200 PM with actu al draw at 230 PM Te6-Digit Lotto 642 and Superlotto 649 will sell from 700 AM to

200 AM and be drawn at 230 PMLotto Express will be sold starting 700 A M and end at 230 PMTere will be no Lotto ticket selling nor draws on Chr istmas

Day Dec 25 and New Yearrsquos Day Jan 1 2016 From Dec 26 to 30

regular draws will be implemented and PCSO will resume its usualschedule on Jan 2 2016

For Peryahan Game a nd Small-own Lottery there will be noselling nor draws on Dec 24 25 and 31 and on Jan 1 2016 except

for some selected areas in the case of SL

PCSO 2015holiday drawschedule

Chairman

Mr Conrado C Zabella

Vice-Chairman

Mr Desoto O Tupaz

Committee Members

Atty Lauro A Patiag

Mr Arnel N CasasDr 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 Rantildeoza

Mr Reynaldo E Padilla

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