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7232019 PCSO 43rd Gold Cup 2015 Souvenir Magazine
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullpcso-43rd-gold-cup-2015-souvenir-magazine 131PCSO 43rd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine
1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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