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City receives P4.4M as share from PCSO's lotto proceeds

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October 23, 2025

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Cebu Branch has turned over P4,462,015.66 in lotto proceeds to the Cebu City Government, representing the city's share for two consecutive semesters.

The ceremonial turnover was led by PCSO Cebu Branch Manager Atty. Madel Hyacinth Herrera-Ramos on Monday, October 20, at the Cebu City Hall.

Two checks were issued to Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival — P2,462,048.47 for the period of July to December 2024, and P1,999,967.19 for January to June 2025.

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