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HAGdANG BAtO vs PUGAd

LAwIN–the rematch of

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The PCSO Gold Cup as a celebration–memories of two racing fans

PCSO 80th Anniversary

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CONtENtS4-�5 Messages�6 Cover Story: Pugad Lawin wins 2013

PCSO Gold Cup20-25 Race recaps: PCSO Silver Cup,

Freedom Cup, National Grand derby, and Anniversary Race

26-28 PCSO 20�4 Maiden Races 29 Feature: PCSO Gold Cup: A

Celebration of Life

�2 Official Starters of the 42nd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup

�5 & �6 Rolls of Champions: PCSO Gold Cup and Silver Cup

�7 20�4 PCSO Race Results�8 PCSO in 2014: Agency News and

Events

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Copyright 2014, PCSO. All materials published in the 2014 PCSO 42nd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine are copyrighted and no part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent from the publisher. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher.

PCSO 42nd Presidential Gold CupSouvenir Magazine

JENNY ORTUOSTEEditor-in-Chief

JAS LALOGCreative Director

Atty. WILFRED de UNGRIA

NIHAWMALOWELA LUPISANLAURA JACINTOROSELLE DE LA

UMBRIAJUSTINE SANTOS

DARCY GERONIMO

LEILA VALENCIAELIZABETH SINGSONARCHIE SOPENASKY

QUEENIE BALITAContributors

CHARLIE MAHINAYGraphic Design

Published by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficeSun Plaza Bldg., Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City

Website: www.pcso.gov.ph

JAIME JACINTO ARNOLD RAMOSJOSEPH MUEGO

ERIC DE LOS REYESJOSELITO VILELLA

Photographers

Racing CommitteeCorPlan Department

Editorial Support

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MESSAGE

This year, PCSO celebrates a significant edition of the PCSO Presidential Gold Cup – not only is this the 42nd running of this race, it also occurs during the agency’s milestone 80th anniversary.

As the longest continuously-held sporting event in the country, the PCSO Gold Cup holds an iconic position in the world of horseracing and sports in general. Given the many economic and other challenges that society faces today, the fact that we still enjoy it today speaks of PCSO’s commitment to uphold its mandate to support racing.

PCSO brings the same dedication to all its endeavors, particularly those in line with its core service – providing medical – and healthcare-related assistance – and core activity – raising funds for charity.

On this, its 80th anniversary year, PCSO renews its vow of service to the Filipino people, who can be assured of the hope and help that agency offers.

And on this occasion, the 2014 PCSO Presidential Gold Cup in honor of President Benigno S. Aquino III, I wish the best of luck and safe journey to all the participants, and may racing fans enjoy another exciting event.

In behalf of the PCSO Board of Directors and the PCSO family, welcome to another chapter of this flagship race, and to all, a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas IIVice-Chairman and General

Manager

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• GAMING, PROdUCt dEVELOPMENt, •& MARkEtING SECtOR

REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINASTANGGAPAN NG PANGULO

PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICETanggapan ng Sweepstakes Pangkawanggawa ng Pilipinas, Lungsod ng Mandaluyong

• BOARd OF dIRECtORS •

Republika ng PilipinasTanggapan ng Pangulo

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficeTanggapan ng Sweepstakes Pangkawanggawa ng Pilipinas

Lungsod ng Mandaluyong

• ExECUtIVE OFFICERS •

Conrado C. ZabellaAssistant

General Manager

Arnel N. CasasManager, Gaming Technology Dept

Atty. Roman C. TorresManager, Security and

Printing Dept.

Roger C. RamirezManager, Product Standard

and Development Dept

The PCSO Board of Directors (L-R): Director Atty. Francisco Manuel G. Joaquin III, Director Ms. Betty B. Nantes, Vice-Chairman and General Manager Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Director Atty. Mabel V. Mamba, and Director Mr. Florencio Noel.

The Hon. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas IIVice-Chairman and General Manager

Atty. Lauro A. PatiagManager, Legal Department

Mercedes J. HinayonManager, Internal Audit Service

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• BRANCH OPERAtIONS SECtOR •

Remeliza Jovita M. Gabuyo

AGM Branch Operations Sector

Josefina A. SarsonasManager, National Capital

Region Dept.

Romeo S. RigodonManager, Northern and

Central Luzon Dept.

Irma GuemoManager, Southern

Tagalog and Bicol Region Dept.

Federico A. DamoleManager, Visayas Dept.

Mario S. PeliscoManager, Mindanao Dept.

• CHARITY SeCTOR •

Dr. Larry R. CedroAssistant General Manager

Rubin MagnoManager, Charity Assistance Dept.

Dr. Jose Bernardo H. Gochoco Jr.

Manager, Medical Services Dept.

• MANAGEMENt SERVICES SECtOR •

Julieta F. AseoAssistant General Manager

Romualdo V. QuiñonesManager, Corporate Planning Department

Ramon Ike C. SeñeresManager, Information

Technology Services Dept.

Dorothy C. RoblesManager, Accounting &

Budget Department

• AdMINIStRAtIVE SECtOR •

Atty. Jose T. MalangAssistant General Manager

Atty. Marissa O. MedranoManager, Human Resources Dept.

Atty. Reena Yumina M. Yason

Manager, Assets & Supply Management Dept.

Alegria R. AsuitManager, Treasury Dept.

Atty. John Derek N.Porciuncula

Manager, General Services Dept.

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• BRANCH OPERAtIONS SECtOR •Branch Managers/Financial Management Officers

SOUTHERN TAGALOGand BICOL REGION

Batangas: Leticia RenomeronCavite: Paloma Malinao

Laguna: Flora ObinaPalawan: Rolando Batislaong Jr.

Quezon: Lady Elaine GatdulaRizal: Cecil Cruz

Oriental Mindoro: Augusto TordillosAlbay: Laila Galang

Sorsogon: Doris OlondrizCamarines Sur: Nelly Loyola

Camarines Norte: Estrella AbasoloMarinduque: Lady Elaine Gatdula

NORTHERN and CENTRAL LUZONIsabela: Reynaldo Martin

Pangasinan: Yamashita JapinanCagayan: Herson Pambid

Benguet: Ernieli DancelLa Union: Lalaine Figueroa

Mountain Province: Ernieli DancelIlocos Norte: Marthia Miranda

Bataan: Erlinda YanoBulacan: Editha Romero

Nueva Ecija: Reynaldo CarbonelPampanga: Ma. Lourdes Soliman

Tarlac: Lolito GuemoZambales: Pierre Ferrer

VISAYASCebu: Glen Jesus RadaIloilo: Cedric RecamaraLeyte: Genciano CreerSamar: Janette Lloyd

Bohol: Roberto Pio CincoNegros Occidental: Abigail Reformina

Negros Oriental: Belena AlvarezCapiz: Jose Manuel Villagracia

Aklan: John Martin Alipao

MINDANAODavao: Atty. Ravena Joy

Rama-PatalinghugMisamis Oriental: Raul Regondola

South Cotabato: Atty. Elvie UyZamboanga del Sur: Gloria Ybañez

Bukidnon: Divina SalvacionAgusan del Norte: Misael HamakSurigao del Norte: Michele Ryan

MendozaZamboanga del Norte: Analisa

Narciso

• RACING COMMIttEE •

PCSO RACING COMMITTEE AND TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP MEMBERS at Metro Turf racecourse, Malvar, Cavite, for the PCSO Freedom Cup, 23 Feb. 2014: (L-R front) Divine Miranda (TWG), Jenny Ortuoste, Dorina Magpantay (TWG), Elenita Valencia (TWG); (L-R back) Desoto Tupaz (vice-chairman), Orlando Malaca, Carlos Castillo (vice-chairman), Atty. Jose T. Malang (chairman), PCSO Vice-Chairman and GM Atty. Joy Rojas, AGM-Gaming Sector Conrado Zabella, Jesus Villanueva, Reynaldo Empremiado (TWG), Luisito Rañoza (TWG), Reynaldo Padilla (TWG).

OTHER MEMBERS ARE: Atty. John Derek Porciuncula (racing secretary), Atty. Reena Yason (assistant secretary), Dr. Gary de Leon (TWG), Kevin San Agustin (TWG), Atty. Gay Alvor, Arnel Casas, Dr. Romeo Buencamino, and Daniel Valmonte.

MESSAGES In behalf of the Committee on Races, welcome to the PCSO’s 80th Anniversary edition of the PCSO Presidential Gold Cup.

For more than four decades, the PCSO has sustained this grand tradition as part of its legacy to the sport of horseracing. Today the race has attained no less a status than “legendary,” and we are proud to be a part of this historic event and to be able to bring it to you year after year.

We thank the Philippine Racing Commission for partnering once again with PCSO to make this race the richest on the calendar, and the Manila Jockey Club for their support in staging this event at their San Lazaro Leisure Park this year.

Our gratitude also goes to the participants who have joined to make this event another exciting one, and to the racing fans who will make this day successful.

Our best Christmas and New Year wishes as well to everyone, as we celebrate with thanks all the momentous occasions we have been privileged to witness.

Jose t. MalangChairman, Racing Committee

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office

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I wish all racing aficionados will always patronize the PCSO’s staging of the most awaited race of the year – the PCSO Presidential Gold Cup. Through this and the other races that comprise the PCSO’s racing program, we hope the industry gains incentives to continue breeding top-caliber horses that will adorn the sport and bring entertainment to sports fans.

enjoy the 42nd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup – 80th Anniversary edition and good luck to all the participants! Maligayang Pasko at

Manigong Bagong Taon!

Carlos M. CastilloVice-Chairman, Committee on Races

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Philippine Racing Commission

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The Philippine Racing Commission is proud to once again co-sponsor with the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office the PCSO Presidential Gold Cup.

The PCSO Presidential Gold Cup is the most-awaited and prestigious event in horse racing in the country. The horse owners, jockeys, trainers and other personnel prepare diligently and conscientiously for this race because pride and prestige are at stake.

The Presidential Gold Cup is rich in tradition because it is in this race where the finest, strongest, fastest, and sturdiest horse is seen and known. The horse racing aficionado eagerly awaits this event to see and enjoy the competition and battle among the best horses in the country.

On behalf of the Philracom Board of Commissioners, staff and employees, I wish all the stakeholders in this event good luck and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

ANGEL L. CAStAÑO JR.Chairman

Congratulations!Philippine Charity

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MESSAGE On behalf of Manila Jockey Club, Inc. (MJCI), I would like to express my warmest felicitations to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on the celebration of their 80th Anniversary of selfless and unwavering service to the Filipino people.

Throughout the years, this institution has stayed true to its mandate of uplifting the lives of the Filipino people. It is at the forefront of social responsibility, diligently providing medical and financial assistance to our underprivileged countrymen.

With the staging of the 42nd PCSO Presidential Gold Cup at San Lazaro Leisure Park (SLLP), MJCI is honored to be a partner of the PCSO in achieving its noble objectives. This prestigious racing event, participated in by the best horses in the industry, is an awaited spectacle among racing fans.

I am confident that this year will be no different. More significantly, the Bayang Karerista is given the opportunity to do their share as part of the proceeds will help fund the various programs of the PCSO.

I take this opportunity to congratulate and commend the efforts of the PCSO under its present leadership. As a major supporter of the industry, the PCSO has helped revitalize local horse racing through its monthly maiden races and special events. I am confident that this partnership will grow more fruitful in the future, and will be filled with more exciting offerings for the racing community.

Our best wishes to the participants of this year’s competition.

ALFONSO ReYNO JR.Chairman and CeO of Manila Jockey Club, Inc.

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PUGAd LAwIN scores upset in 20��

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d AYS after it was run, racing fans were still talking about the 41st PCSO Presidential Gold

Cup, where the outstanding favorite Hagdang Bato was defeated by nemesis Pugad Lawin.

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The PCSO’s flagship racing event, held over 2,000 meters on 1 Dec. 2013 at the Manila Jockey Club’s San Lazaro Leisure Park, attracted ten runners with its first prize of P4 million – P3 million from PCSO plus P1 million from the Philippine Racing Commission.

Hagdang Bato, winner of the PCSO 2012 Gold Cup, was gunning for a back-to-back win. The talented 4YO colt of Mandaluyong Mayor Benhur C. Abalos had also won the PCSO Freedom Cup in Feb. 2013, the PCSO Silver Cup in July 2013, and the MARHO Classic in Nov. 20��, among other victories.

In the 2013 PCSO Gold Cup, Hagdang Bato was sent off with over P600,000 in the Daily Double pool that totaled P674,000, with Spring Collection the remote second favorite, followed by My Champ and Pugad Lawin, who sold only P6,974 in the dd.

When the gates flew back, fans were dismayed to see Hagdang Bato’s front legs buckle under him at the jump-out, his belly almost grazing the sand. He recovered, but too late. Arriba Amor had

the lead, with the Jonathan Hernandez-guided Hagdang Bato trying to find a good path from sixth position.

At the back stretch, pack runner Pugad Lawin

with Patricio Dilema aboard gained the lead, followed by My Champ, Boss

Jaden, Hagdang Bato, and Divine eagle in that

order, followed by the five other runners.

Down the stretch, Pugad Lawin made good ground on the inside as My Champ staged a determined rally, slowly closing the gap between them, only to lose by

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Jockey Dilema pumped a fist and grinned when he received his glass trophy, while trainer Ruben S. Tupas (who also conditions Hagdang Bato) wore his usual benevolent smile.

detdet Fernando and Bernard Bernabe received the

breeder’s trophy in behalf of Tan, who bred Pugad Lawin. By Refuse to Bend (Ire) out of Unstoppable Lady (Aus), Pugad Lawin was the winner of the PCSO Anniversary Race in October 20��.

Also present at the loud and vibrant awarding

half-a-length to the relentless Pugad Lawin.

Dilema punched a fist in the air as he crossed the wire first, winning the Gold Cup again for only the second time since 2001 when he booted the legendary Wind Blown.

Hide Away Farm’s My Champ was a close second to win P1 million, followed by lawyer Sixto S. esquivias IV’s Boss Jaden in third for P500,000.

Hagdang Bato did not go home empty-handed, scoring P300,000 for his fourth-place finish.

The total time for the hotly-contested race was 2:11 (24-24’-27-28-27’).

The proud co-owners of 4YO colt Pugad Lawin, Antonio V. tan Jr. and Victor V. Ferrer Jr., wore red shirts for luck and sported ear-to-ear grins as they received their replica Gold Cup from PCSO Vice-Chairman and General Manager Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II.

ceremony were MJC Chairman Alfonso Reyno Jr. and Racing Manager Jose Ramon C. Magboo, Philracom Chairman Angel L. Castaño Jr. and Commissioners Jesus B. Cantos and Lyndon B. Guce, PCSO Assistant General Manager for Gaming Conrado

C. Zabella, Assistant General Manager for Administration and Racing Committee Chairman Jose T. Malang, and others from the PCSO Racing Committee.

Mayor Abalos was in Rome when the race was held, but his connections who were

at SLLP said that Hagdang Bato did not go lame after the race, but suffered a three-inch crack in one hoof.

(Originally published in the author’s The Hoarse Whisperer column in Manila Standard-Today, 4 Dec. 2013.)

The ten jockeys of the 2013 PCSO Presidential Gold Cup.

At the awarding ceremony, Pugad Lawin’s owners Tony Tan and Jun Ferrer are congratulated by (L-R) MJC Racing Manager Jose Ramon C. Magboo, Philracom Comm. Jesus B. Cantos, MJC Chairman and CEO Atty. Alfonso R. Reyno Jr., Philracom Chairman Angel L. Castaño Jr., and PCSO Vice-Chairman and General Manager Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II. Behind them are members of the PCSO Racing Committee.

In between event muses, the winning connections of Pugad Lawin (L-R): jockey Patricio R. Dilema, trainer Ruben S. Tupas, co-owners Antonio V. Tan and Victor V. Ferrer Jr., and the owners’ friends Detdet Fernando and Bernard Bernabe.

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Bato to step up the pace at the far turn and pull away. However, Pugad Lawin rallied too, finally pulling away from Hagdang Bato in the stretch to win by four.

A spent-looking Hagdang Bato placed second, followed by Tensile Strength, Spinning Ridge, Steel Creation, Captain Ball, and Sulong Pinoy last.

The total time for the race was a leisurely 2:07.4 (25’-24’-25’-24’-27’).

Present at the awarding ceremony were, from PCSO, Vice-Chairman and General Manager Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Committee on Races Chairman Jose T. Malang, and other committee members.

The host track, Santa Ana Park, was represented by Philippine Racing Club Chairman Santiago Cua Jr., executive Vice-President Allan Abesamis, and Assistant Racing Manager Eric Salido.

On hand to receive the heavy PCSO Silver Cup were the co-owners of Pugad

Lawin, Antonio “Tony” Tan and Jun Ferrer, both wearing red for luck, like they did at the 2013 PCSO Gold Cup. They were accompanied by fellow horseowner Vicente Go Bon.

Tan also owned Native Land, who won the 2007 PCSO Presidential Gold Cup likewise with jockey Jesse Guce.

The charity proceeds of the race benefited

This year’s PCSO Silver Cup saw the two arch-rivals Hagdang Bato and Pugad Lawin meet again at Santa Ana Park last 1 June 2014 to battle for glory in one of the sport’s major stakes races and for the fat purse of P2.5 million.

Hagdang Bato, the defending champion of the event, was considered a shoo-in and emerged the outstanding favorite in the sales despite enduring a heartbreaking loss to Pugad

the municipality of Naic through the renovation and rehabilitation of the Naic Municipal Hospital, upon the request of Naic Mayor Junio C. dualan. Naic Administrator Lito Senia represented the mayor at the awarding ceremony.

This story in its original form was first published in Manila Standard-today on 4 June 20�4.

Pugad Lawin shocks in the 19th PCSO Silver Cup

It was like the 2013 PCSO Presidential Gold Cup all over again – a shocking encounter

between elite thoroughbreds with an unexpected outcome.

Lawin in last year’s Gold Cup.He suffered a cracked

heel for his efforts back then but made a good recovery, winning the Philracom Commissioner’s Cup last March.

Pugad Lawin, on the strength of his being a “giant killer”, was the far – it would be more accurate to say “remote” - second choice in the Silver Cup, which attracted five other entries.

When the gates flew back for the 2,000 meter race,

Hagdang Bato, guided by Jonathan Hernandez, grabbed the early lead, while Pugad Lawin clung to his flank, the others running lengths behind.

But instead of dropping back a few lengths to pace the frontrunner, the Jesse Guce-guided Pugad Lawin matched Hagdang Bato stride for stride, both horses killing the pace and trying to wear each other down during the long journey.

Fans expected Hagdang

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SILVER CUP TROPHIES: The PCSO Silver Cup gleams amid the other trophies on display.

Pugad Lawin pulls away from Hagdang Bato in the final stages of the race to win the 2014 PCSO Silver Cup.

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GM Atty. Joy Rojas (left) with the connections of Pugad Lawin (L-R); horseowner Vicente Go Bon, Pugad Lawin co-owner Jun Ferrer, Bernard Bernabe, Pugad Lawin co-owner Tony Tan, trainer Ruben Tupas, and jockey Jesse Guce.

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Turf Club (MMTC) racecourse in Malvar, Batangas, to mark the anniversary of the People Power Revolution, the mile race was PCSO’s first major offering of the year.

It drew a high-powered cast, including Tony Tan’s Pugad Lawin, which won the 2013 PCSO Presidential Gold Cup over the heavy favorite Hagdang Bato.

Hari ng Yambo rules PCSO Freedom Cup

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At six, he was the oldest in a field of ten horses.

But age didn’t stop veteran stakes winner Hari ng Yambo from trouncing the outstanding favorite to clinch this year’s PCSO Freedom Cup.

But it seems there was a karmic price to pay for that victory.

Pugad Lawin was the top choice, carrying over P361,000 in the Daily Double pool, with emmanuel Santos’s Hari ng Yambo the far second favorite selling at only around P�6,000.

The speedy Golden empire carried the lead for most of the race, with Hot and Spicy,

The riders of the 2014 PCSO Freedom Cup (L-R): John Paul A. Guce, Jesse B. Guce, Jeffrey B. Bacaycay, Mark A. Alvarez, Patricio R. Dilema, JV Ponce, RO Niu, and Kelvin B. Abobo.

The handsome PCSO Freedom Cup for the horseowner

and trophies for the winning trainer and jockey.

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GM Atty. Joy Rojas shakes the hand of horseowner Emmanuel Santos’s representative at the awarding ceremony

of the 2014 PCSO Freedom Cup. With them are (L-R), from the PCSO

Committee on Races, Vice-Chairman Desoto Tupas, Orlando Malaca,

Vice-Chairman Carlos Castillo, Jenny Ortuoste, and Chairman Atty. Jose

T. Malang; MMTCI Chairman Dr. Norberto Quisumbing Jr.; trainer Renato

C. Hipolito; jockey John Paul A. Guce; PCSO Comm. on Races member

Rey Empremiado (behind Guce), PCSO Gaming Sector AGM Conrado C.

Zabella, and PCSO Comm. on Races member Jesus Villanueva.

Leonor, and Pugad Lawin in contention. It wasn’t till the backstretch that Hari ng

Yambo started moving up to position himself as frontrunner by the far turn.

He came strongly down the center of the lane in the homestretch to win by nearly two lengths.

Manuel Alvarez’s Basic Instinct came in second, Lamberto Almeda Jr.’s Golden empire third, and Pugad Lawin fourth.

The win was worth P800,000 for Santos, trainer Renato C. Hipolito, and jockey John Paul A. Guce. Prizes were also given up to fourth place.

The runners set blistering quarters of 24-22’-22’-26’ on Malvar’s typically fast track for a total time of 1:35.4.

This time is more than two seconds better than the 1:37.8 of Hagdang Bato set at Santa Ana Park during the PCSO Grand derby in 20�2, listed in Philracom’s official track record as the record for the mile, that, however, still officially stands.

This story in its original form was first published in Manila Standard-today on 26 Feb. 20�4.

Hari ng Yambo pulls away from Basic Instint (#3) to win by two in the 2014 PCSO Freedom Cup.

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The top favorite Tap Dance jumped out of the gate first, followed by Malaya, who took the lead before the first bend and pulled away down the stretch to win by five lengths over a spent Tap Dance and three others.

Manalig Ka came in third, Malaya’s coupled entry Fire Bull fourth (in prize money), and Wild Talk last (fourth in the betting).

Malaya, the lone filly in this race, posted 1:38 (25’-23’-23’-25’) for the mile,tying the old record set by another

Malaya almost breaks recordin PCSO National Grand derby

island-born racemare, Copper Dew of the late Jose Mari Franco.

Her time was a mere fraction of a second away from breaking the standing record for the mile - 1:37.8 - set by Hagdang Bato in the 2012 edition of the PCSO National Grand derby, also held at Santa Ana Park.

By Sky Mesa out of Dreambride, Malaya is owned by Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos, trained by Ruben S. tupas, and was ridden by Jonathan B. Hernandez.

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ISLANd-BORN filly Malaya almost broke the record for the mile in the PCSO National Grand derby last �

Aug. 2014 at Santa Ana Park in Naic, Cavite.

Mayor Benhur Abalos’s Malaya, with Jonathan Hernandez aboard, convincingly wins the 2014 PCSO National Grand Derby at Santa Ana Park.

The Abalos-owned Hagdang Bato, who was initially declared for this race, was withdrawn after suffering a quarter crack that bled twice prior to the event. Racing fans were disappointed; they’d been expecting a grudge match between Hagdang Bato and his nemesis Pugad Lawin.

–JENNY ORTUOSTE This story in its original

form was first published in Manila Standard-today on �5 Oct. 20�4.

ANtONIO V. Tan’s veteran

campaigner Pugad Lawin easily won the PCSO 80th Anniversary Race on �2 Oct. 2014 at the Metro Turf racecourse, Malvar, Batangas.

The defending champion of the PCSO Presidential Gold Cup race won by ten lengths over Honorato Neri’s Sky Dragon, who came in second. Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos’s el Libertador placed third and Tan’s Furniture King fourth and last.

Pugad Lawin (Refuse to Bend x Unstoppable Lady)

was ridden by Patricio Dilema instead of Jesse Guce who had fallen in a previous race. The clock stopped at 1:34 (24.2-21.8-22.6-25.4) for the mile race.

Pugad Lawin was in great condition considering that he had the disadvantage of an additional half-kilo handicap weight compared to the others.

The win was worth P800,000 and fourth place P150,000 for Tan.

Pugad Lawin soars in PCSO 80th Anniversary Race

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GM Atty. Joy Rojas (center, in white) looks on as Director Atty. Francisco Manuel G. Joaquin awards the trophy to Pugad Lawin owner Tony Tan (in red). With them are PCSO officials, employees, and other connections.

Pugad Lawin, with substitute rider Patty Dilema on top, cruises to victory in the 2014 PCSO 80th Anniversary Race.

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Special Maiden Race 3YO1,200 meters / 15 Feb.Santa Ana Parktan GoalVeteran rider Antonio B.

Alcasid Jr. piloted Ferdinand T. eusebio’s Tan Goal to a decisive win in front of race trial winner Kanlaon from the Abalos stable. Tan Goal won by eight lengths and set blistering splits of 24’-23’-26’ to clock 1:14.6, nearly a full two seconds ahead of Kanlaon. Wild Talk came in third, Real Lady fourth.

Special Maiden Race 3YO1,200 meters / 5 Apr.Metro Turf RacecourseDefinitely GreatTop favorite Definitely

Again third, and Misty Blue fourth.

Special Maiden Race 3YO1,600 meters / 10 MaySanta Ana ParkFire BullOutstanding favorite

Fire Bull, with Jonathan Hernandez aboard, jumped well out off the gate, and ran off the pace to Hello Kaetee, burning up the track at the far turn to win easily by many lengths.

Hello kaetee placed second. The other two entries, Thunder Kat and Kadayawan, came in third and fourth respectively, but were hardly in contention at all.

The clock stopped at 1:44.8 (26’-25’-25’-27).

Mayor Benhur Abalos, owner of Fire Bull, is also its breeder (Bwana Bull x Fire Down Under). Fire Bull is a half-brother to champion Hagdang Bato on the dam side.

Special Maiden Race 2YO1,400 meters / 5 JulySan Lazaro Leisure ParkPrincess Ella

In one of those surprise outcomes that make horseracing so interesting, a fourth-choice longshot clobbered six other elite juveniles in this race.

The quickstepping Buzzer Beater was first out of the gate, with Hook Shot, the favorite and trial race winner, grabbing the lead before the bend. Super Spicy wrested the front by the far turn, but faded down the stretch, overtaken by Hook Shot and the John Alvin Guce-steered

Princess ella, the mere fourth choice in the sales, who staged a precocious rally to win by 1.5 lengths.

Princess ella, owned by SC Stockfarm and trained by Chito Santos, clocked 1:31 (13-24’-25-28’). Hook Shot was second, Jazz Asia third, and Polka Dot Bikini fourth.

Special Maiden Race 2YO1,400 meters/ 20 Sept.Metro Turf RacecoursePrincess MeiliLightly-regarded Princess

Meili shocked racing fans by winning this race, dominated in the sales by dual trial race winners SI Rookie and Hurricane Ridge.

The lead was taken by epic, with SI Rookie off the pace, and dauntless running in third.At the backstretch, Princess Meili, guided by Jonathan Hernandez, took the tight rail lane, saving ground.

Longshot Miss Brulay moved up as well and the two fillies ran neck-and-neck down the stretch, with

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Great, owned by Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos and ridden by Kelvin Abobo, broke cleanly out of the gate and ran off the pace behind the leader, Misty Blue.

Think Again, the lone colt, bided his time in third.

Abobo began rallying his horse at the backstretch and negotiated a path on the outside, gaining the lead at the home turn and pulling away to win by two lengths.

The daughter of Quaker Ridge out of racemare Joletsky took home the first prize of P600,000 and clocked 1:10.6. Cat’s Regal took second place, Think

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The horses break out of the gate for the May 10 race won by Firebull and Jonathan Hernandez (No. 6, yellow silks).

Definitely Great reaches the wire ahead of Cat’s Regal and Think Again on Apr. 5 at Metro Turf.

Jockey Antonio B. Alcasid aboard Tan Goal posts a win in the first PCSO maiden race of 2014, on Feb. 15 at Santa Ana Park.

Longshot Princess Meili wins the Sept. 20 race.

PCSO Racing Committee member Orlando Malaca hands jockey Kelvin Abobo the trophy for his win on Driven on Nov. 8 at SLLP. With them are Racing Committee chairman Carlos Castillo and member Dr. Romeo Buencamino.

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tHE mad scramble to the finish line, the stiff jockeying for the

front post, and the ensuing unpredictability from the gate to the finish line makes the PCSO Presidential Gold Cup race the top horseracing spectacle of the year.

And why not? The Presidential Gold

Cup is the premier race run in the country. Only the best and the brightest among the locally-bred racehorses compete in this celebrated annual event. It is the culmination of all competition that takes place in the local racetracks.

But more than anything else, the PCSO Presidential

Gold Cup is a celebration. It is a celebration of everything and

anything that is beautiful and meaningful in horseracing. It is a celebration of life, so to speak, because an intense, galloping racehorse symbolizes life and all its ups and downs.

It is a celebration participated by all racing aficionados – from the jeepney barker and tricycle driver who go to the nearest off track betting station to wager a few pesos on their favorite racehorses, to the

big horseowners whose love for horseracing pushes them to take

good care of the racehorses and treat them not as

investments but as friends and partners.

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Princess Meili persevering enough to win by half-a-length.

Princess Meili (Hook and Ladder out of Feverishly), is owned by new horseowner Bingson U. tecson and trained by Donato Sordan.The time for the race was 1:23.2 (12’-20’-23-27’).

Special Maiden Race 2YO1,200 meters / 4 Oct.Santa Ana ParkSky HookMere fourth choice Sky

Hook came from behind to score an upset over the favorite Showtime in this heart-stopping competition.

Showtime was first out of the gate, followed closely by enchanted and Jenz Slasher two lengths away. At the backstretch, enchanted grabbed the lead with Jebel Ali and Jenz Slasher in pursuit, the others biding their time behind.

Both Showtime and Sky Hook started moving up at the far turn and ran head to head down the stretch, an exciting move that had racing fans shouting themselves hoarse.

It was pretty close at the wire, but the judges declared it Sky Hook (a Hook and Ladder colt), by a neck. Showtime was second, followed by Valley Ridge. The time was 1:13.8 (24-23-26’).

Special Maiden Race 2YO1,300 meters / 8 Nov.San Lazaro Leisure ParkdrivenA longshot claimed victory

in yet another exciting outcome for PCSO’s racing year.

With the field reduced to five entries after the scratching of Red Lakota, Takeitorleaveit, which won the trial race, was sent off as the favorite.

Mayweather took the lead, followed a length away by Pamulinawen. Driven and Takeitorleaveit followed behind, with Lady of Diamonds running last. It looked like a wire-to-wire shoo-in for the leader, but to everyone’s surprise, Driven (Hook and Ladder x My Gal’s Gold), only the fourth favorite, was steered by jockey Kelvin Abobo on a rally down the stretch to win by a length.

The time for the race was 1:23.2 (7-23’-24’-28’). Mayweather took second, followed by Takeitorleaveit, Lady of Diamonds, and Pamulinawen last.

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Joseph Dyhengco’s Sky Hook,with jockey Jordan Cordova (orange silks), edges out Showtime in the Oct. 4 race at Santa Ana Park.

PCSO Gaming Technology Dept. Manager Arnel Casas hands Chito Santos his trophy as trainer of Princess Ella, winner of the July 5 race. With them are PCSO’s Vice-Chairman and GM Atty. Joy Rojas and Gaming Sector AGM Conrado Zabella.

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ON 7 Oct. 1973, the PCSO Presidential Gold Cup was first run through the efforts of the late Capt. Nereo C.

Andolong [then-PCSO chairman] at the old San Lazaro Hippodrome in Tayuman.

It was witnessed by a jampacked crowd and the much-talked-about race involved side-bets in the race track. It was the face-off of perennial crowd favoritesIlocos King and Sun God.

The racing fans witnessed the expert handling by jockey Elias Ordiales of Sun God, crossing the wire on a muddy track and going on to defeat Ilocos King with jockey Cresencio Leona aboard. Sun God proved that a previous win of his over Ilocos King was not a fluke.

Ilocos King, owned by Constante Rubio, tasted his second consecutive defeat at the Philippine Racing Club, Inc.(PRCI) Horse of the Year race at Santa Ana Park. Sun God, owned by Don Pedro Cojuangco, clocked 2:19 for the distance of 2,000 meters at the old San Lazaro Hippodrome.

It’s possible that if the Presidential Gold Cup at the time was not limited to horses that had never won the

race before, Sun God would have been the first horse to achieve the first ever back-to-back victories.

On 5 Oct. 1974, Ilocos King with jockey Cresencio became the second horse to win the Presidential Gold Cup. He set the fastest winning time of 2:17 and broke the record of Sun God. The crowd at San Lazaro Hippodrome went wild when the official time was announced in the public address system. Racing fans were clamoring for a one-on-one or match race but it didn’t push through.

On 2 Nov. 1975, Henna’s Gold, owned by Ric Poblete and ridden by Andres Camba, became the third horse to win the Presidential Gold Cup and equalled the track record of Ilocos King.

The following year, Fiorella, owned by Gretchen Cojuangco and ridden by Jesus Guce, erased the old track record of Ilocos King and Henna’s Gold.

Gypsy Grey, owned by Canlubang Sugar Estate, attempted three times before becoming a winner in the Presidential Gold Cup. He posted a second place finish against Fiorella in 1976 and another second place to

side is most appreciated when racing fans see the best and the brightest among the current crop of locally bred racehorses competing in a race which offers the biggest pot of prize money ever.

Notwithstanding the prize money, the exercise of bragging rights by a gentleman-owner and his connections, which include the jockey, trainer, and grooms, is the paramount consideration and importance

especially when their horse wins the prestigious race.

PCSO has seen the wisdom of holding this most special race for outstanding Thoroughbreds, a prestigious race that honors the President of the country.

In �97�, or 42 years ago, PCSO sponsored the first Presidential Gold Cup. Throngs of racing fans visited the racetrack to see the celebrated Sun God of the late Don Pedro Cojuangco

PCSO Presidential Gold Cup: From Sun God to Hagdang Bato

The mighty Empire King owned by David Lee was

victorious in the 2004 Gold Cup; here ridden by

Antonio B. Alcasid Jr.

Tony Tan’s Native Land, here with Jesse Guce, won the Gold Cup in 2007.

wallop its opponents. The late premier jockey elias Ordiales, the acknowledged master of the pace, guided Sun God, which later became the sire of a number of equally excellent racehorses.

The initial success encouraged PCSO to make the Presidential Gold Cup an annual event, the culmination

stablemate Little Morning in 1977.

The grey galloper finally won the Presidential Gold Cup in 1978, with Eduardo [Domingo] Jr. in the irons. He attempted for a back-to-back win but finished second to Peping Cojuangco’s Honor Roll in 1979.

On 12 Dec. 1982, the legendary Fair And Square (by Belgrave Square out of Fair Sea), ridden by Jesus Guce, became the first horse to win the elusive back-to-

back victory in the history of the Presidential Gold Cup. The chestnut colt was owned by Cesar and Herminia Mamon of C &H Enterprises.

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of all competition in a year. This is the reason it is held every december.

But the succeeding Presidential Gold Cup events evolved to become celebrations of sort for all the good graces the racing community gets from horseracing.

It is simply not just another

stakes race. On the contrary, the racing community celebrates the gains and joys the racing fans collectively get from horseracing.

Horseracing gives fans the respite from the boredom of the dreary grind of daily life. It provides a shield from the gloom and doom of every disaster or calamity that strikes the country with impunity. It enables fans to cope with all the anxieties and doubts that haunt daily existence.

With the President giving us the cue to go on living and making the most out of it, we give our collective attention to make every Presidential Gold Cup race a success.

The national prominence every Presidential Gold Cup race enjoys would not be complete without the commitment and support of the racing fans, who believe that horseracing is fun, and that life is worth living with horseracing.

Sun Dancer, a progeny of Fair and Square, duplicated the same feat in 1989 and 1990.

On 6 Dec. 2009, Don Enrico dominated the 37th Presidential Gold Cup. He came away not only with the biggest purse of his entire career but also denied Ibarra the chance for a back-to-back victory in the Presidential Gold Cup at the San Lazaro Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite.

The following year, Ibarra competed in the Presidential Gold Cup but Yes Pogi won the race. Ibarra finished fourth behind Righthererightnow and Go Army. It was one of Ibarra’s unplaced finishes in his racing career.

On 1 Dec. 2013 at SLLP, Hagdang Bato, the half-brother of Ibarra, sought to become the sixth horse gunning for a back-to-back victory in the Presidential Gold Cup (which Ibarra failed to accomplish) but lost to Pugad Lawin. Hagdang Bato finished fourth behind My Champ and Boss Jaden. It was also one of Hagdang Bato’s unplaced finishes. –NIHAWMA

Link to article and photo here: http://nihawma.wordpress.com/2014/12/03/from-sun-god-to-fair-and-square/

Mayor Benhur Abalos’s Ibarra won the Gold Cup in 2008. Here shown with Antonio B. Alcasid Jr. after winning the 2nd leg of the Triple Crown as a 3YO.

PCSO employees admire the 2011 PCSO Gold Cup trophy. A different design is executed each year, and every Gold Cup bears the likeness of the incumbent president.

Fair and Square with “El Maestro” jockey Jesus C. Guce at the San Lazaro Hippodrome in Manila.

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2 Mr. Bond / 3YO colt, 54.5 kgs.

Owner: Herminio S. Esguerra

Jockey: F. M. Raquel Jr. trainer: H. S. Esguerra Pedigree: Alim x

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Owner: Benhur C. Abalos Jockey: A. R. Villegas trainer: C. C. Angeles Pedigree: Perfect Cut x

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4 My Champ / 4YO colt, 54.5 kgs

Owner: Hideaway Farm Corp.

Jockey: D. L. Camañero trainer: Nelson A. Lorica Pedigree: Baseball Champion

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Owner: Benhur C. Abalos Jockey: J. B. Hernandez trainer: Ruben S. tupas Pedigree: Quaker Ridge x

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5 Kaiserslautern / 3YO bay filly, 53kgs.

Owner: Leonardo M. Javier Jr. Jockey: J. P. A. Guce trainer: R. R. Henson Pedigree: Showing Up x Freudenfest

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wItH Mandaluyong Mayor Benhur C. Abalos’s Hagdang Bato recently routing the field in the 2014 Philracom Amb. eduardo Cojuangco Jr. (eCJ) Cup last Nov. 30 during the Metropolitan Association of Race Horse Owners (MARHO) Ruby Racing Festival, racing fans expect no less than a sterling performance from this progeny of Quaker Ridge out of Fire Down Under.

Why not? Still fresh in the minds of aficionados is that in the eCJ Cup, Crucis tried to pull a fast one and jumped out of the gate quickly,

stamina, it registered a time of 2:04.6 for the grueling 2,000 meters at the Manila Jockey Club’s San Lazaro Leisure Park, just a fraction off the record for the distance (2:04.4, held by Wild Orchid, Stowaway Lass, and Yes, Pogi).

The quarter clockings (15-23-25’-25’-25’) of Hagdang Bato for the eCJ Cup, however, reveal that its establishment of a new record is not far off. The strong finish of 25’ showed that Hagdang Bato had plenty to spare and this is a cause

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banking perhaps on Hagdang Bato’s reputation of being a hesitant pacer and loving to run on its own pace.

But Jonathan B. Hernandez, Hagdang Bato’s able rider, would have none of it and ran after Crucis immediately and wrested the lead with ease. In the process, Hagdang Bato not only proved versatility and

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Hagdang Bato and Jonathan Hernandez win the 2014 Philracom Eduardo M. Cojuangco Jr. Cup at SLLP on Nov. 30.

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for serious concern for the connections of the other participants in the Gold Cup.

Antonio “Tony” V. Tan and Quezon City Councilor Victor “Jun” V. Ferrer Jr., co-owners of Pugad Lawin (Refuse to Bend x Unstoppable Lady), while probably anxious, will of course entertain hopes of a victory by their horse. even if we go by the names alone of its progenitors, we know that Pugad Lawin will be a tough nut to crack as he will refuse to bend to pressure and try to be unstoppable.

Pugad Lawin is only one of two runners who have the distinction of beating the “People’s Champ” (as race presenter Macky Maceda calls Hagdang Bato) to the finish line and the sole campaigner to do this twice.

The first time was in the 2013 edition of the PCSO Gold Cup held at SLLP, which win many were quick to brand as a fluke owing to the fact that

Hagdang Bato nearly stumbled whilst bolting out of the gate in that race.

The second time was at the Philippine Racing Club’s Santa Ana Park six months later, with which win Pugad Lawin made the critics swallow their tongues.

The absence of jockey Jesse B. Guce, the former jockey of Pugad Lawin who is now sidelined due to injury, should not dishearten Pugad Lawin’s backers since it was Patricio Dilema who steered Pugad Lawin to victory in last year’s Gold Cup, and needless to state, rider and runner are familiar with each other.

While the others may be concerned because the recent performances of Hagdang Bato outshine those of

Pugad Lawin, one

headstrong fan concludes that “You can throw away the record books because once Hagdang Bato sees Pugad Lawin, Hagdang Bato will lose his confidence. He will remember that Pugad

Lawin is his master.” How does one contest this line of reasoning? Who knows what goes on in the minds of the horses or how they think?

Whatever it is, is the PCSO Gold Cup in the bag for Pugad Lawin?

Not if the connections of Kaiserslautern (Showing Up x Freudenfest) of Mayor Leonardo “Sandy” M. Javier, Jr.’s, My Champ (Baseball Champion x Romantic Thriller) of Hideaway Farm Corp., Mr. Bond (Alim x Flavorofthemonth) of Herminio S. esguerra, and el Libertador of the Abalos stable (Perfect Cut x Savannah Wind) have something to say about it.

My Champ and Mr. Bond will likely lie in wait for the outcome of an extended speed duel between Hagdang Bato and Pugad Lawin and try to snatch a win by charging in the last 300 meters or so.

On the other hand, we can expect el Libertador and kaiserslautern to content themselves with the third or fourth spot,

keeping as little distance as possible between them

and whoever is in the lead and attacking at the start of the early third canto when the opportunity presents itself.

In the end, as they say, there can be only one – champion, that is, of the 2014 PCSO Gold

Cup. Still, at this point, the

contestants deserve our congratulations for having reached this far.

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The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes OfficePRESIdENtIAL 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 Cresencio 1975 HENNA’S GOLD Domingo Poblete Romulo Henson Andres Camba1976 FIORELLA Gretchen Cojuangco Armando Trinidad Jesus Guce1977 LITTLE MORNING CJ Yulo & Sons, Inc. Antonio Alcasid Sr. Andres Camba 1978 GYPSY GREY Canlubang Sugar Estate Antonio Alcasid Sr. Eduardo Domingo Jr.1979 HONOR ROLL Jose Cojuangco Jr. Jose Cojuangco Jr. Francisco Fernando1980 RED ANNIE Nicanor Jacinto III Nicanor Jacinto III Jesus Guce1981 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 Jr.1985 HEADMASTER Carmel Investments Antonio Alcasid Sr. Andres Camba1986 MUSIC MACHINE Jenar Breeders Corp. Jose Torno Rizalito Agustin 1987 TIME MASTER Cadamma Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr. Eduardo Domingo Jr.1988 THRILLER Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr. Gerardo Biazon1989 SUN DANCER Toshio Abe Ruben Tupas Eduardo Domingo Jr.1990 SUN DANCER Toshio Abe Ruben Tupas Eduardo Domingo Jr.1991 BALATKAYO RHU Corporation Romulo Henson Joe Noel Camu1992 GRAND PARTY Andrew Sanchez Antonio Alcasid Sr. Guarino Infantado1993 FAIR START C&H Enterprises Antonio Alcasid Sr. Elpidio Aguila1994 CROWN COLONY Romen Equity Corp. Antonio Alcasid Sr. Antonio Alcasid Jr.1995 STRONG MATERIAL Rolando Rojas Severino Andrade Jesus Guce1996 BULLDOZER Ramoncito Arceo Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu 1997 BULLDOZER Katkarian, Inc. Ramon Domingo Joe Noel Camu1998 REAL TOP Emmanuel King & Rolando Rojas Jose Clor Jesus Guce1999 HOBBY Jose Vergel de Dios Juanito Macaraig Ramon Guce2000 WIND BLOWN Leonardo Javier Jr. Leonardo Javier Jr. Dominador Borbe Jr.2001 WIND BLOWN Herminio Esguerra Antonio Alcasid Sr. Patricio Dilema2002 FREE WIND Hubert Leong Edwin Vitalli Joe Noel Camu2003 RED STAR RISING Michael Trillana Ruben Clor Manolito Daquis2004 EMPIRE KING David Lee Ernesto Roxas Jeffrey Ladiana2005 SPEED ADVANTAGE Roberto Yutadco Jose Fernandez Fernando Raquel Jr.2006 REAL SPICY Herminio Esguerra Ruben Clor Jesse Guce2007 NATIVE LAND Antonio Tan Jr. Anthony Henson Jesse Guce2008 IBARRA Benhur Abalos Ruben Tupas Kelvin Abobo2009 DON ENRICO Lorraine Uy Wi & Gerardo Espina Jr. Arturo Sordan Jr. Fernando Raquel Jr.2010 YES POGI Francis G. Lim Felix Lauron Manolito Daquis2011 MAGNA CARTA Michael Dragon Ray Henson Jesse Guce Javier2012 HAGDANG BATO Benhur Abalos Ruben Tupas Jonathan Hernandez2013 PUGAD LAWIN Antonio Tan Jr. Ruben Tupas Patricio Dilema

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1995 Santa Ana ParkWinner : PAY D’CLAY Owner : Augusto Benedicto L. SantosTrainer : Juanito A. MacaraigJockey : Joe Noel D. Camu

1996 Santa Ana ParkWinner : AMERICAN SONG Owner : 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 GOLD Owner : Mario R. MercaderTrainer : Jose B. FernandezJockey : Miguel S. Recosana

2000 Santa Ana Park Winner : STREETS OF GOLDOwner : Albert C. AlvinaTrainer : Raymundo R. HensonJockey : Patricio R. Dilema

2001 San Lazaro HippodromeWinner : WIND BLOWN Owner : Herminio S. EsguerraTrainer : Raymundo R. HensonJockey : Fernando M. Raquel, Jr.

2002 Santa Ana ParkWinner : WIND BLOWN Owner : Herminio S. EsguerraTrainer : Antonio C. AlcasidJockey : Fernando M. Raquel, Jr.

2003 Santa Ana ParkWinner : GOLDEN BALLET Owner : Lamberto C. Almeda, Jr.Trainer : Teodorico O. BascoJockey : Jonathan B. Hernandez

2004 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner : RED STAR RISINGOwner : Michael O. TrillanaTrainer : Ruben B. ClorJockey : Manolito F. Daquis

2005 Santa Ana Park Winner : COVER GIRLOwner : C&H Enterprises

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Trainer : Antonio C. Alcasid, Sr.Jockey : Jonathan B. Hernandez

2006 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner : REAL SPICYOwner : Herminio S. EsguerraTrainer : Jose Antonio M. Panlilio, Jr.Jockey : Louie D. Balboa

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

2008 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner : REAL SPICYOwner : Herminio S. EsguerraTrainer : Joselito V. TornandizoJockey : Jeffril T. Zarate

2009 Santa Ana ParkWinner : DON ENRICOOwner : Lorraine Uy Wi/Gerardo Espina Jr.Trainer : Arturo C. Sordan Jr.Jockey : Fernando M. Raquel Jr.

2010 San Lazaro Leisure ParkWinner : IBARRA Owner : 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 CARTA Owner : Michael Dragon T. Javier Trainer : Ray R. HensonJockey : Jesse B. Guce

2013 Santa Ana ParkWinner : HAGDANG BATOOwner : Benhur C. Abalos Trainer : Ruben S. TupasJockey : Jonathan B. Hernandez

2014 Santa Ana ParkWinner : PUGAD LAWINOwner : Antonio V. Tan Trainer : Ruben S. TupasJockey : Jesse B. Guce

PCSO 20�4 RACES OFFICIAL RESULtSSponsored and Maiden Races

From Nov. 2�,20�� to Nov. 8, 20�4Date / Race Venue Dist. Prizes Horse Name

Nov. 23, 2013

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MMTCI 1400

1st Prize - 600,000.00 (3) Kaiserslautern 2ND Prize - 225,000.00 (8) Love Na Love 3rd Prize - 125,000.00 (9) Bahay Toro

Breeder’s Prize- 50,000.00 (2) KaiserslauternLeonardo M. Javier Jr.

Dec. 1, 2013

(41st Presidential Gold Cup)Open except imported(Runners)

MJCI 2000

1st Prize - 600,000.00 (5) Pugad Lawin2ND Prize - 225,000.00 (7) My Champ3rd Prize - 125,000.00 (9) Boss Jaden 4th Prize - 125,000.00

Breeder’s Prize- 200,000.00

(4) Hagdang Bato

(5) Pugad Lawin Antonio V. Tan Jr.

Feb. 15, 2014


PRCI 1200

1st Prize - 600,000.00 (8) Tan Goal

2ND Prize - 225,000.00 (6) Kanlaon3rd Prize - 125,000.00 (5) Wild Talk

Breeder’s Prize - 50,000.00 (8) Tan GoalFerdinand T. Eusebio

Feb. 23, 2014

(Freedom Cup)Runners

MMTCI 1600

1st Prize - 800,000.00 (6) Hari Ng Yambo2ND Prize - 350,000.00 (3) Basic Instinct3rd Prize - 250,000.00 (5) Golden Empire

4th Prize - 150,000.00 (10) Pugad Lawin

Apr. 5, 2014


MMTCI 1200

1st Prize - 600,000.00 (6) Definitely Great2ND Prize - 225,000.00 (3) Cat’s Regal3rd Prize - 125,000.00 (2) Think Again

Breeder’s Prize - 50,000.00 (6) Definitely GreatBenhur C. Abalos

May 10, 2014


PRCI 1600

1st Prize - 600,000.00 (6) Fire Bull2ND Prize - 225,000.00 (1) Hello Kaetee3rd Prize - 125,000.00 (3) Thunder Kat

Breeder’s Prize - 50,000.00 (6) Fire BullBenhur C. Abalos

June 1, 2014

(Silver Cup)Runners

PRCI 2000

1st Prize - 2,500,000.00 (7) Pugad Lawin2ND Prize - 700,000.00 (5) Hagdang Bato3rd Prize - 350,000.00 (2) Tensile Strength 4th Prize - 250,000.00 (3) Spinning Ridge

July 5, 2014


MJCI 1400

1st Prize - 600,000.00 (2) Princess Ella2ND Prize - 225,000.00 (3) Hook Shot3rd Prize - 125,000.00 (6) Jazz Asia

Breeder’s Prize - 50,000.00 (2) Princess EllaS.C. Stockfarm, Inc.

Aug. 3, 2014

(Nat’l. Grand Derby)Substitute Group

PRCI 1600

1st Prize - 800,000.00 (3a) Malaya2ND Prize - 350,000.00 (6) Tap Dance3rd Prize - 200,000.00 (1) Manalig Ka

4th Prize - 150,000.00 (3) Fire Bull

Sept. 20, 2014


MMTCI 1200

1st Prize - 600,000.00 (4) Princess Meili2ND Prize - 225,000.00 (6) Miss Brulay3rd Prize - 125,000.00 (10) Hurricane Ridge

Breeder’s Prize - 50,000.00 (4) Princess MeiliHerma Farm & Stud, Inc.

Oct. 4, 2014


PRCI 1200

1st Prize - 600,000.00 (10) Sky Hook2ND Prize - 225,000.00 (7) Showtime3rd Prize - 125,000.00 (2) Valley Ridge

Breeder’s Prize - 50,000.00 (10) Sky HookJoseph C. Dyhengco

Oct. 12, 2014

(Anniversary Race)Runners

MMTCI 1600

1st Prize - 800,000.00 (3a) Pugad Lawin2ND Prize - 350,000.00 (1) Sky Dragon3rd Prize - 200,000.00 (5) El Libertador

4th Prize - 150,000.00 (3) Furniture King

Nov. 8, 2014

(Maiden Race) 2 Yr. OldMJCI 1300

1st Prize - 600,000.00 (6) Driven2ND Prize - 225,000.00 (7) Mayweather3rd Prize - 125,000.00 (1) Take It Or Leave It

Breeder’s Prize - 50,000.00 (6) DrivenJoseph C. Dyhengco

Prepared by: Noted by:Divina L. Miranda Carlos M. CastilloComputer Operator IV Vice-ChairmanTechnical Working Grp., Comm. on Races Committee on Races

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PCSO HONORS OUTGOING DIRECTOR: PCSO honored outgoing director lawyer Ma. Aleta L. Tolentino (third from left) last Dec. 2 in a simple ceremony at the PCSO Head Office in

Mandaluyong City with a plaque of appreciation for her exemplary dedication and unmatched industry during her four-year service at

the agency. Along with her fellow directors, she instituted the reforms of

the matuwid na daan with commitment to the principles of good governance and democracy. With her are (left to right), from PCSO,

Director Mabel V. Mamba, Acting Chairman and General Manager Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Director Francisco G. Joaquin III, incoming Director Florencio “Bem” Noel, and Board Secretary

Ramon E. Rodrigo. Not in photo is Director Betty B. Nantes. (JOSEPH MUEGO)

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LASt 8 Sept. 2014 was a memorable day for PCSO, when the

agency broke ground for its permanent headquarters at its property at San Marcelino Street, Ermita, Manila.

The event coincides with the 80th anniversary year of the agency, which was founded in 1934.

Present at the ceremony were the members of the PCSO Board of Directors: Acting

A Holy Mass was held,followed by speeches from GM Rojas, Guild of executives and Managers of Sweepstakes (GeMS) President Conrado C. Zabella, and Sweepstakes employees Union (SeU) President Joel Pastores. The ceremonial groundbreaking and laying of a time capsule followed after.

The time capsule contains memorabilia such as the project brief, Lotto draw balls, Lotto and Sweepstakes tickets, tokens from each of the directors, and other items that hopefully will prove of interest to posterity.

The opening of the time capsule has been set for 20 years from now, on PCSO’s 100th anniversary.

What’s going to rise at the PCSO’s San Marcelino property?

The PCSO Board of Directors has envisioned a three-building complex to be called the “PCSO Center.” One building will be dedicated to charity services, another to the gaming sector, and the third for executive and administrative offices.

BREAkING GROUNdfor the PCSO CenterPCSO to move back to San MarcelinoChairman and GM Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Ma. Aleta L. tolentino, Mabel V. Mamba, Betty B. Nantes, and Francisco Manuel G. Joaquin III;guest of honor Undersecretary Michael Frederick L. Musngi of the Office of the executive Secretary; Commissioner Angeline T. Chua Chiaco of the Professional Regulation Commission; and the PCSO family.

The marker for the PCSO time capsule.

The engraved cover of the PCSO time capsule.

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The San Marcelino site, which covers 1.1 hectares, will also have ample space for public and employees’ parking.

All aspects of design and construction will be bid out, with the project to be completed by 2018, if not sooner.

The San Marcelino property was acquired on 8 Oct. 1962 from the Manila Club for P1.8

million pesos. It was PCSO’s first real property under its name.

The agency was housed in one building there until 1995, when the head office transferred to the Quezon Institute building on e. Rodriguez Ave., Quezon City. The Security Printing and several other departments remained at San Marcelino.

In 2010, upon the Department of Public Works and Highways’s advice of earthquake risk, the PCSO head office was transferred to the PICC Complex in Pasay City.

Because the Asia Pacific economic Conference Summit will be held at PICC in 2015 and renovations need to be made to the facilities there, PCSO moved to a building in Mandaluyong City, where it is temporarily staying until the PCSO Center is constructed.

But wherever PCSO’s offices are located, and at all times, PCSO employees have served the people without fail, delivering medical- and health-care related assistance to those who need it, when they need it.

The government’s charity agency now comes home to Manila, where the public may easily and conveniently submit their requests for medical- and healthcare-related assistance and avail of other services and products.

As it celebrates eighty years of service, PCSO as an agency remains dedicated, now and always, to its mission of charity.

“And now there remain faith, hope, and charity, these three: but the greatest of these is charity.” – 1st Corinthians 13:13.

PCSO Vice-Chairman and GM Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Office of the President Usec. Michael Frederick L. Musngi, and PCSO Director Atty. Francisco Manuel G. Joaquin III at the groundbreaking ceremony.

The PCSO Board of Directors, guests, and PCSO officials and employees participate in the laying of the time capsule.

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PCSO, Philracom, MJC sign Gold Cup MOA. PCSO entered once more into a memorandum of agreement to stage the PCSO Presidential Gold Cup with the Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom) and host track Manila Jockey Club.

As in the past several years, Philracom will augment, with an additional P1 million prize, PCSO’s purse of P3 million for the winner.

The signatories and witnesses to the agreement were (in photo, L-R, front row) PCSO Gaming Sector Assistant General Manager Conrado C. Zabella, Philracom Chairman Angel L. Castaño Jr., PCSO Acting Chairman and General Manager Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Manila Jockey Club (MJC) President and COO Alfonso G. Reyno III, MJC Chairman and CEO Alfonso R. Reyno Jr., and Philracom Comm. Jesus B. Cantos.

On hand to witness the event were members of the PCSO Racing Committee and Philracom and personnel from MJC. (JLO)

THE PCSO lot in San Marcelino, Manila was the first

property acquired by the agency. It consists of three parcels of land with a total area of11,963.06 sq.m. Formerly owned by the Manila Club - a general partnership of Ross, Selph & Carrascoso, and Sycip, Gorres, Velayo & Co. -it was offered by Manila Club’s Board of Trustees to the PCSO’s Board of Directors for sale.

After a series of negotiations, on October 9, 1962, the PCSO Board, headed by Chairman Vicente G. Martinez, with endorsement from the Office of the President thru Executive

Secretary Salvador L. Marino, under Board Resolution No. 404 approved the full payment of Php 1,800,000 representing acceptance of Manila Club’s offer.

The Deed of Sale was executed on October 10, 1962 in Manila in favour of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. It was signed by Atty. Antonio T. Carrascoso Jr., in behalf of Ross, Selph & Carrascoso; Mr. Ramon Gorres, in behalf of Sycip, Gorres, Velayo & Co.; Mr. Vicente G. Martinez, PCSO Chairman; Atty. Ignacio Santos-Diaz, Vice-Chairman and General Manager; and Atty. Conrado V. Matutina, PCSO Secretary.

Necessary preparations for the transfer of the property were immediately made and several improvements followed thereafter. A few decades later, the number of its employees grew so that the agency needed to move to a more spacious place. It was moved to Quezon City in 1997, then to Pasay City in 2010, and to Mandaluyong City in 2014. Still, some departments remained in the old San Marcelino Office.

After 17 years of being away, the PCSO will be coming back home, and proof of this was the ground breaking ceremony held on September 8, 2014.

The PCSO Property at San Marcelino, Manila: A Brief History>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> By rOSelle S. dela uMBria <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

PCSO RELEASES MARINDUQUE PROVINCE LOTTO SHARE. On 24 Nov. 2014, PCSO Branch Operations Sector AGM Remeliza Gabuyo (right) handed five checks amounting to Php 810,380.10 to Marinduque Governor Carmencita Reyes (left) as the province’s share from lotto sales. Gabuyo wears a putong ng korona as part of the province’s welcoming tradition during the opening on the same day of the PCSO Marinduque branch. (LAURA JACINTO)

PCSO opened the 42nd branch in its nationwide network in Boac, Marinduque, on 24 Nov. 2014. PCSO Branch Operations Sector AGM Remeliza Gabuyo (right) and Marinduque Governor Carmencita Reyes (left) led the ribbon cutting ceremony. The branch office is located at the Administrative Building, Provincial Capitol, Boac, Marinduque. With them are (L-R) Fr. Christian San Juan, PCSO Southern Tagalog and Bicol Region (STBR) OIC-Department Manager Irma Guemo, Quezon Branch Manager Elaine Gatdula (who is also concurrent head of Marinduque branch), and PCSO’s Rodolfo Renomeron and Laguna Branch Manager Letty Renomeron. (LAURA JACINTO)

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PCSO Acting Chairman and GM Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II (left) met Justin Marc Russel Paga, 2 (second from left), last November at the PCSO head office. Justin, a biliary atresia patient, underwent a successful liver transplant last 25 June 2013 at the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. PCSO extended P1 million in financial assistance for the child’s surgery. With them are parents Russel and Jocelyn Paga, who thanked Rojas and the 80-year old charity agency for the assistance. (JOSEPH MUEGO/JLO)

PCSO RELEASES ENDOWMENT FUND TO FIVE HOSPITALS. On 20 Nov. 2014, PCSO Director Atty. Mabel V. Mamba (4th from left) handed a check worth P3 million as endowment fund to East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) Social Worker Officer II Elisa A. Abellar to help more charity patients. With them are (from L-R) PCSO Acting Chairman and General Manager Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Directors Atty. Francisco G. Joaquin III and Betty B. Nantes, EAMC Admin Aide Daisy Cantillano and Admin. Assistant Gloria Buenafe, PCSO Charity Assistance Department Manager Rubin Z. Magno, and PCSO Board Secretary Atty. Ramon E. Rodrigo.

Also given their endowment fund checks were Bataan General Hospital, P2 million; Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center, P2 million; Lung Center of the Philippines, P2.5 million; and National Children’s Hospital, P2.5 million, for a total of P10 million released by PCSO that day. (LEILA VALENCIA)

MOA WITH IBP. PCSO Acting Chairman and GM Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II (third from right) and Atty. Purificacion Bernabe (third from left), president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines- Bulacan Chapter, hold copies of a Memorandum Of Understanding that they signed at the PCSO head office in Mandaluyong City last November. The MoU provides that IBP-Bulacan will conduct legal aid clinics and legal aid forums during PCSO’s medical-dental and other charity-related missions. With them are (from left to right), from PCSO: Directors Atty. Francisco Manuel G. Joaquin III, Betty Nantes, Atty. Mabel V. Mamba, and Atty. Neil Tabbu of the Office of the Board Secretary. (JOSEPH MUEGO/JLO)

TURNOVER TO CHED. Last October, PCSO Acting Chairman and General Manager lawyer Jose Ferdinand Rojas II (left) and Directors Betty B. Nantes (2nd from right) and lawyer Mabel V. Mamba (right) turned over two checks for P200 million to Amor Reyes (2nd from left) Chief, Cash and Custodial Division of the Bureau of Treasury for the use of the Commission on Higher Education. The funding is a mandatory contribution provided for by law. (JOSEPH MUEGO/JLO)

PCSO TURNS OVER ZDN LOTTO LGU SHARES. PCSO Director Atty. Mabel V. Mamba (second from right) handed to Zamboanga del Norte Vice-Governor lawyer Senen O. Angeles (second from left) a check for P455,544.36, the province’s share from the January to June 2014 revenues of Lotto outlets hosted there, during the inauguration of the agency’s 41st branch office in Barangay Biasong, Dipolog City, last October. With them are PCSO Director lawyer Francisco G. Joaquin III and Assistant General Manager for Branch Operations Remeliza M. Gabuyo. Dipolog City received P1.42 million while Dapitan City and 18 municipalities also received their corresponding shares for a total of P3.091 million released by PCSO that day. The more Lotto outlets hosted by an area, the higher the Lotto LGU shares they may receive. (JOSEPH MUEGO/JLO)

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PCSO celebrates its 80th anniversary

tHE Crowne Plaza hotel in Ortigas, Pasig City, was filled with

dashing gentlemen and gorgeous ladies when the PCSO celebrated its 80th anniversary last October 27, 2014. The momentous occasion was attended by PCSO officials, employees, and guests.

OLIVE CASTRO (HR), second from left, and Jerwin Nohay (Gaming), third from left, are the Woman and Man of the Night. With them are GM Joy Rojas (left) and Director Mabel Mamba (right).

With Romy Rigodon (NCL Dept. Manager), center front, are the men and women of PCSO.

During the program, Acting Chairman and GM Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Guild of executives and Managers of Sweepstakes (GeMS) President Conrado C. Zabella, and Sweepstakes employees Union (SeU) President Joel F. Pastores gave their speeches followed by a sumptuous dinner.

The highlights of the celebration were the recognition of 35- to 47-year service awardees, the much awaited raffle draw, and the musical production starring selected PCSO employees and showing the PCSO’s evolution through the years.

ENGR. JUN BALAYO (Project Manager-GSD) poses with a group of lovely ladies.

GM ROJAS, center, with managers from around the country.

JOY RAMA-PATALINGHUG (Davao branch manager), the rose surrounded by thorns.

PCSO Acting Chairman and GM Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II (left) poses with Carlos M. Castillo (center) in recognition of his 47 years of service to the agency. With them are PCSO directors Betty B. Nantes (second from left), Mabel V. Mamba (second from right), and Francisco Manuel G. Joaquin III (right).

ORLANDO MALACA, Dr. Larry Cedro, Atty. Lauro Patiag, and Arnel Casas come together as ‘The Beatles.’ On the ladies’ side, Remeliza Gabuyo, Josefina Sarsonas, Julieta Aseo, and Alegria Asuit dance during the production.

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The mass was officiated by Fr. Genaro O. Diwa, SLL and Minister of the Ministry of Liturgical Affairs, Archdiocese of Manila, with eight concelebrants. During the mass, he lauded the agency for being a source of hope through its charitable undertakings. He reminded the employees that the Lord is the source of love, and we are the instruments in doing charity works which manifest God’s love.

PCSO Acting Chairman and General Manager Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II (right) and Gaming Sector AGM Conrado Zabella (left) offer bread and wine during the mass.

Flag Raising and Thanksgiving Mass

ON October 27, 2014, the PCSO employees attended mass at the Villa San Miguel Chapel,

Archbishop Palace, Mandaluyong City. The PCSO employees thanked God for the blessings bestowed upon the agency and asked for grace and strength in doing charitable works.

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PCSO employees sing in chorus during the holy mass. (DARCY GERONIMO)

The PCSO Board of Directors, Acting Chairman and General Manager, and Branch Managers pose after the recognition of 879 service awardees. (DARCY GERONIMO)

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dEdICAtEd employees of PCSO were recognized during the flag raising ceremony on October 27, 2014 at the ground floor, Conservatory Shaw Building, Mandaluyong City.

The service awardees were acknowledged through an AVP presentation. There are 879 service awardees this year who have been serving PCSO for 10 to 34 years.

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PCSO conducts anniversary medical-

dental missions

tHE PCSO conducted a simultaneous

medical and dental mission on October 23, 2014 at the following locations: Lung Center of the Philippines Compound; Plaza Quezon, Naga, Camarines Sur; Sto. Rosario, Hagonoy, Bulacan; and Barangay Cogon Norte, Loon, Bohol.

There were 353 patients from Bicol, 495 patients from Bohol, 315 patients from NCR, and 694

patients from Bulacan, or a total of 2,180 patients who benefited from the mission,spearheaded by

the PCSO Medical Services department led by Manager Jose Bernardo H. Gochoco, Md. —lOWela luPiSan

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PCSO grants hearing enhancer

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BONIFACIO dela Cruz Jr. is a 67-year-old retired OFW. He worked as a truck driver in Saudi Arabia. For sixteen

years Mang Bonifacio endured being away from his wife and eight children to provide for the increasing financial needs of his family. Since his retirement in 1998, his family has been noticing signs of his weakening hearing ability.

He would watch television with high volume and would become unreasonably sensitive, leading to fights with his wife and grandchildren because of misunderstandings. Aling Rosita and their children incessantly encouraged him to seek medical help but to no avail.

After more than a decade of convincing, Mang Bonifacio finally agreed to consult a specialist and wass recently diagnosed to have a bilateral moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss, sloping to profound hearing loss at high frequency.

Sensorineural losses can sometimes be helped by drugs, but in most cases, a hearing aid is the most effective way to improve hearing.

A hearing aid is an electroacoustic medical device designed to amplify sound for the wearer, with the aim of making speech more intelligible and to correct impaired hearing. each unit costs P18,000.00 to P19,000.00.

A specialist from the ear Unit of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) recommended the use ofa behind-the-ear digital convention hearing aid for Mang Bonifacio as treatment. The use of hearing aids may not bring back Mang Bonifacio’s normal hearing ability, but it can make his communication, social interaction, work, and daily activities easier and more enjoyable.

However, the prohibitive cost of the device and their financial constraint made the family desperate for help. Since his retirement, the

Rosita and Bonifacio de la Cruz sought assistance from PCSO to provide the latter with a hearing enhancer.

couple has been financially dependent on the support of their children.

Aware of the financial difficulties of Mang Bonifacio, the consultant from PGH endorsed his case to PCSO. The agency is been recognized for itscharitable assistance to the underprivileged sectors of society who are in need of financial and medical aidthrough its Individual Medical Assistance Program (IMAP).

PCSO IMAP’s main objective is to assist disadvantaged individuals with medical and health problems achieve physical recovery and restore them to normal social functioning by providing medical assistance.

On July 22, Mang Bonifacio,together with his wife Aling Rosita, unmindful of the continuous rains and with the hope that he would be granted financial assistance for the purchase of the hearing aid devices he needs,submitted the required documents to a social service worker of PCSO.

After going through the process of evaluation and verification of documents and interview, Mang Bonifacio in the next four days, will hopefully have improved hearing and will be productive again as PCSO grants his request for a hearing enhancer.

COLORFUL banderitas and a festive band welcomed PCSO

employees to the agency’s mini-Olympics on October 30, 2014 at the PCSO grounds in San Marcelino, Manila.

PCSO celebrates anniversary sportsfest

Participants enjoyed playing traditional Filipino games such as Agawang Buko, Pukpok Palayok, Bring Me, trip to Jerusalem, and Longest Line.

The mini-olympics was organized by the PCSO Sports Committee headed by Atty. Lauro Patiag (DM-Legal).

Everyone has fun playing Trip to Jerusalem.

A PCSO employee breaks the palayok.

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PCSO employees rocked as they participated in the Zumba workout on October 24, 2014 at the Conservatory Shaw Plaza Building, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.

The employees were delighted when Acting Chairman and GM Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II and Gaming Sector AGM Conrado Zabella participated in the Latin-inspired dance workout which lasted two hours. It was led by Mr. Ariel de Ocampo, Head of the Wellness Committee for the PCSO 80th Anniversary, and committee member Jojo Manjares. —laura JaCintO

PCSO employees smile as they pose with GM Rojas and AGM Zabella. (LAURA JACINTO)

Both photos show GM Rojas, AGM Conrado Zabella, and PCSO employees dancing while following the Zumba instructor. (LAURA JACINTO)

PCSO director Atty. Francisco G. Joaquin III (extreme right) handed a check for P5.87 million

to Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor on 19 Sep. 2014. The amount is the province’s share of the “Pamaskong Handog ng PCSO” special fundraising from Lotto held during the 2013 Christmas season to benefit areas damaged by Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan.

PCSO releases checks to Iloilo province

With them are (left to right), from PCSO, Vice-Chairman and General Manager Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Director Betty B. Nantes, and director Atty. Mabel V. Mamba. The PCSO officials also turned over the January to June 2014 LGU Lotto share of Iloilo City of a little over P1 million, an endowment fund of P1.5 million to West Visayas University Medical Center, and the Lotto shares of various municipalities for a total amount of over P9.3 million released that day. —JOSePh MuegO/JlO

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PCSO officials inspect STL facility in Iloilo City

MANDALUYONG City Mayor Benhur Abalos (right) hands PCSO Vice-Chairman and General Manager Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II the key to the city in a simple ceremony held at the Mandaluyong City Hall last July 7. Abalos welcomed the relocation of PCSO’s head offices to Shaw Blvd., where, according to Rojas, the charity agency will be temporarily situated while its permanent headquarters are being built in San Marcelino, Manila. (Text by JLO/Photo by Edison Malabanan)

PCSO Vice-Chairman and General Manager Atty. Jose Ferdinand

M. Rojas II (second from left) and PCSO Assistant General Manager for Branch Operations Remeliza M. Gabuyo (second from right) hold up PCSO Small-Town Lottery tickets at a draw court in Iloilo City. They and PCSO director Atty. Mabel V. Mamba (extreme right) are wearing uniform vests used by accredited STL ticket sellers. With them is PCSO director Betty B. Nantes (extreme left). The PCSO officials conducted an inspection at the facility last September as part of monitoring efforts. —JOSePh MuegO/JlO

PCSO GM ROJAS RECEIVES AWARD: Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office(PCSO) Vice-Chairman and General Manager Atty. Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II (right) receives the Exemplar Award in Government Service from President Benigno S. Aquino III, given by members of the Bulong Pulungan media group at their Christmas Party held at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City on 5 Dec. 2014.With them is Deedee Siytangco, forum moderator. (JOSEPH MUEGO/JLO)

INAUGURAL LOTTO BETS AT PCSO DIPOLOG BRANCH: From left to right, PCSO Director lawyer Mabel V. Mamba, Zamboanga Del Norte Vice-Governor lawyer Senen O. Angeles, PCSO Director lawyer Francisco G. Joaquin III, and PCSO Assistant General Manager for Branch Operations Remeliza M. Gabuyo hold up their Lotto play slips at the inauguration of the charity agency’s 41st branch in Dipolog City last 20 Oct. 2014. Theirs were the first bets placed at the office that, like other PCSO branches, offers services such as processing of medical assistance requests and support of Lotto agent operations. The PCSO directors encouraged residents in the area to play Lotto and entrepreneurs to open more Lotto outlets in the province. Joaquin said, “PCSO does not get money from the national government. The agency’s funding comes from the sale of Lotto tickets. Keep on playing so we can keep on helping.” (JOSEPH MUEGO/JLO)

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HAVE you ever wondered about the origin of the PCSO logo?

In 1968, under the stewardship of Chairman Manuel Barretto, Atty. Romy Pefianco decided that PCSO needed a corporate logo that was attractive and symbolic while capturing the agency’s mission, vision, and mandate.

The History of the PCSO Logo

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Presidential Gold Cup. Artist Manuel “Manny” Baldemor,

an assistant of Malang, contributed to the design of the prestigious trophy.

The first sketches of the logo reflected a black and white design.

The final version of the logo used the colors of the Philippine flag, signifying PCSO’s presence nationwide. The original eight provincial district offices are Pangasinan, Legaspi, Iloilo, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, davao, tacloban, and Zamboanga.

Since then, PCSO has been using the same powerful and distinctive logo, recognizable to people all over the country as the sign for hope and help during times of need.

Mauro ‘Malang’ Santos

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The logo’s design and concept were fashioned by well-known artist Mauro “Malang” Santos, who also designed the PCSO

The early PCSO logo design was also used on the Sweepstakes tickets.

The yellow “S” in the middle represents the Sweepstakes which was originally larger than the surrounding ones. The surrounding white “S” designed like a pinwheel represents the eight (8) original provincial offices of PCSO. The original round shape bounding the S- type pinwheel was originally not present. Minor improvements were made later on.

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Documents

PCSO 42nd Presidential Gold Cup Souvenir Magazine