Davide supports STL operations

CEBU, Philippines - Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III supports the expansion of Small Town Lottery operations of The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to increase government revenue and curb illegal gambling across the country.

PCSO launched the expansion project last Tuesday in Manila. It is expected to increase government revenues by more than P27 billion. It is also believed to stop illegal numbers game like jueteng in Luzon and masiao in the Visayas and Mindanao.

 “It’s legalizing. It’s not harmful for the people kay legal mani siya,” Davide said.

games such as “swertres” and “jueteng.”

“Kahibawo man sad ta sa mga katawhan nato. Malingaw man sad og sugal, but this is sugal in a way nga legal siya,” Davide said.

According to Davide, he met with PCSO chairman Jorge Corpuz prior to the launching and the latter assured him that they are giving revenue share to host local government units.

“Maybe some operatives kay di mo-remit og tarong ba, mao na ang dapat i-look out gyud. Patabang gyud ta ana. PCSO should be strict on remittance. It’s only fair for the LGUs to get a share sa ilang proceeds from their income operations,” Davide said. (FREEMAN)