Amid swirling allegations of potential manipulation within the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) lotto games, Senator Raffy Tulfo has proposed a bold solution: unmasking and publicizing the faces of lottery winners. The suggestion comes in the wake of concerns regarding the integrity of PCSO’s games and recent revelations of altered images of lottery winners circulating on social media.
In an interview with ANC, Senator Tulfo underscored the importance of transparency, stating, “If we’re talking about transparency, we should show the faces of those who won. This is for us to see if there were real winners.” His call for transparency stems from his earlier investigations into potential irregularities surrounding PCSO’s lotto games.
During his scrutiny of PCSO operations, Tulfo confronted PCSO’s General Manager, Melquiades Robles, about a viral photo of a lottery winner that had been altered before being posted on the agency’s social media page. This revelation only fueled suspicions about the legitimacy of PCSO’s lotto games among the public.
Tulfo emphasized the necessity of advertising lottery winners to dispel doubts and restore public trust in PCSO. He argued, “Let’s advertise the winners to remove the doubts of the public. As long as we don’t do that, doubts will persist among the public, and I can’t blame them.”
Furthermore, Tulfo stressed the importance of ensuring the security of lottery winners. He suggested that there should be a mechanism in place to allow the public to easily verify the identities of the winners, thereby bolstering confidence in the integrity of PCSO’s operations.
Despite the allegations and scrutiny, PCSO remains steadfast in its commitment to conducting transparent, fair, and authentic lottery games. In response to the concerns raised, PCSO reassured the public that its dedication to upholding the highest standards of integrity in its operations remains unwavering.
As discussions continue on how best to address concerns regarding PCSO’s lotto games, the proposal to unmask and advertise lottery winners stands as a potential step towards greater transparency and accountability. By allowing the public to see the faces of genuine winners, PCSO aims to dispel doubts and reaffirm its commitment to fairness and integrity in gaming operations.