Ex-seaman claims P16-M lotto jackpot

MANILA, Philippines - A 55-year-old former seaman from Valenzuela City claimed yesterday P16 million he won in the 6/49 Super Lotto’s Jan. 3 draw.

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager Jose Ferdinand Rojas said the winner hit the winning combination, 23-11-25-18-09-03, by using birthdates of family members.

The ex-seafarer said he plans to donate part of his prize to the church and share some with his siblings.