Published February 16, 2021, 11:48 PM
Ordered to temporarily close its small town lottery (STL) operations in Isabela, an official of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office on Tuesday, February 16 said they will be forced to defy lawmakers unless specifically ordered by the Office of the President to comply.
PCSO General Manager Royina Garma
PCSO General Manager Royina Garma stood her ground during a joint congressional inquiry conducted by the House Committees on Good Government and Accountability and on Games and Amusement, pointing out that since the state-run lottery firm is under the OP, she cannot follow what the joint panel wants her to do.