That’s an incredible stroke of luck! A 59-year-old housewife just claimed the P314.5-million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot, making her the sole winner of the January 5 2025 draw.
According to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), she came forward on February 5 2025 at their central office in Mandaluyong to claim her life-changing prize.
The winning ticket—purchased at a mall in Mandaluyong—was a lucky pick, meaning the numbers were randomly generated. Her jackpot-winning combination? 36-46-16-19-23-27.
She shared that she was simply window-shopping with relatives when they decided, on a whim, to place a bet. A regular lottery player for five years, she now plans to invest her winnings and support her family financially.
Her advice to fellow lotto players?
👉 Keep trying—if your budget allows!
👉 Believe in luck, because it does happen.
👉 Remember, playing also contributes to charity.
Claiming and Taxes
📌 Jackpot winners must present the original signed ticket and two valid government-issued IDs to claim their prize.
📌 Under the TRAIN Law, winnings over P10,000 are subject to a 20% tax.
📌 Winners have one year from the draw date to claim their prize, or else it’s forfeited and used for PCSO’s charitable programs.
What would you do if you won P314.5 million?
