Sen. Bong Go could not say how much losses had been reported by the general manager, but bared that a huge amount is involved. | MAgerINQ
MANILA, Philippines – Huge losses incurred during the past few months and widespread corruption had prompted President Rodrigo Duterte to order the stoppage of lotto, small town lottery and all other gaming features of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office , Senator Christopher “Bong” Go bared Monday.
Go said no less than the PCSO General Manager Royina Garma had informed the President about the said losses.“Nag report po yung bagong general manager po ng PCSO na si Royina Garma, yung bagong talagang general manager, and she reported na kelangan nya po ng tulong ng Pangulo dahil talagang hirap syang sugpuin yung korapsyon sa PCSO at napakalaking losses na po ang nangyari in the past few months sa operations po ng some games po ng PCSO ,” Go told reporters on Monday.
Asked if the said situation resulted in President’s directive to halt PCSO’s lottery and other games, Go said yes.
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