PCSO banners accomplishments in first media forum for 2019
FOR the past two years, the Philippine
With the objective to create a space for dialogue between representatives of the media industry — as the voice of the Filipino people — and PCSO to embody transparency regarding its accomplishments, this year’s first forum was held at the agency’s headquarters in Mandaluyong City on January 29.
“Wondering why we are doing this? Because we want to show the public that we are transparent in all our dealings and transactions. This is our way of reporting to the public,” General Manager Alexander Balutan told the media as the agency highlighted its accomplishments for the year 2018 thrown at PCSO as well.
Also present were Chief of Staff (COS) Ted Quiano, new member of the Board of Directors Ramon “Ike” Señeres, Assistant General Manager for Gaming, Product Development and Marketing Sector Arnel Casas, Assistant General Manager for Branch Operations Sector Remeliza Gabuyo, Assistant General Manager for Administrative Sector Julieta Aseo, and medical doctor Krisch Trine Ramos representing Charity Sector on behalf of Assistant General Manager Larry Cedro. Chairman Anselmo Simeon Pinili could not make it due to pressing schedule.
The forum commenced with the
PCSO officials pose with media representatives (from left) Corporate Planning Department OIC-DM Jerusa Corpuz (standing), medical doctor Krisch Trine Ramos of the Charity Sector (sitting), AGM for GPDMS Arnel Casas, COS Ted Quiano, GM Balutan, Director Ramon ‘Ike’ Señeres, AGM for Branch Operations Remeliza Gabuyo and AGM for Administrative Sector Julieta Aseo. General Manager Alexander Balutan wants to show to the public that PCSO is transparent in all its dealings and transactions.
welcome remarks by Quiano on behalf of Chairman Pinili.
“There is no better way to start a year than to start it in high spirits and good vibes. That’s why we are here today because we are happy to share with you what PCSO has done for the good of our countrymen,” Quiano noted.
“We hope that you as our partners in the delivery of reliable information will also share it through your respective media
TV host-actor and best-selling author Michael Angelo Lobrin (also known as Michael Angelo) graced the event and gave a comedic
speech after Quiano.
“Hindipotayomagtatagumpay sapaglilingkodkungtayomismo papatay-patay,” he said to the delight of the attendees.
Corporate Planning Department Officer- In- Charge ( OIC)Department Manager Jerusa Corpuz presented the 2018 year-end accomplishment of PCSO which was followed by a very engaging question-and-answer portion.
Also highlighted were the 20- percent increase of PCSO’s revenue boosting its income to P63.5 billion from 2017’ s P52.9 billion, PCSO as sixth top paying government owned and
controlled corporation (GOCC)
- ual Medical Assistance Program (IMAP) that served 528,190 patients nationwide.
“As you all know, our revenue comes from the hard earned money of individuals who fall in line daily in lotto and STL outlets to buy their tickets. So they must be informed where their money goes and how PCSO spends their money. The paying public should know that they might not have won the jackpot prize, but their P24 pesos have saved the lives of chemo and dialysis patients,” GM Balutan emphasized.