A simple trip to the public market turned into a life-changing moment for a husband and wife who claimed the ₱19-million jackpot prize from the year-end 6/42 lotto draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).
The couple emerged as the lone winner of the 6/42 lotto drawn on December 30, 2025, which yielded the winning combination 06-32-29-24-37-04. The jackpot prize was officially claimed on January 5, 2026, at the Sun Plaza Building in Mandaluyong City, where the winners also shared their story during a brief interview with PCSO officials.
According to the couple,they decided to try their luck through a Lucky Pick during their usual stroll to the public market while preparing for the New Year celebration. What seemed like an ordinary routine unexpectedly resulted in a fortune that would alter the course of their lives.
The winners revealed that they had long been playing the lotto, faithfully trying their luck on a set of preferred number combinations over the years. Despite their persistence, their chosen numbers had never yielded a win, not even a three-digit combination or a “balik-taya.” This prompted them to occasionally rely on Lucky Pick entries, including the ticket that eventually won the jackpot.
The husband shared that when he checked the winning numbers the next day, he was briefly stunned. It was hard to focus on their New Year’s Eve celebration as the reality of their good fortune slowly sank in.
With the unexpected win, the couple shared that the husband has decided not to return to work as seafarer, saying he’s already spent many years away from his family and wants to slow down. Instead, they plan to focus on rebuilding their life together.
One of their main priorities is starting a small business for steady income, while setting aside part of their winnings to cover their child’s medical need.
The PCSO once again reminds the public that lottery games are games of chance and encourages everyone to play responsibly, while highlighting that the lotto continues to transform lives, sometimes in the most unexpected moments.
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