Chairman's Message

Information Technology is not a choice but a necessity. It is an integral part of our strategy to survive and, hopefully, to prosper in a complicated world. In the midst of confusion over which information services will predominate, Internet has become the common location accessible from most all others. User demand has forced proprietary services to permit effective Internet access.

Since the beginning, PCSO has always endeavored to provide the most appropriate and comprehensive information on our games and products, as well as on the services we have continuously provided the public. For almost 75 years, the PCSO has consistently published the Sweepstakes perennial news reports through which we inform the public of the results of our traditional Sweepstakes draws.

But just as computers serve many different purposes, new advances in technology will impact many aspects of our society. Virtual communities will provide a new option for people that can be important in their lives. Communities of interest can also be an important resource for professionals sharing common experiences with others facing similar challenges.

Taking this cue, we, at PCSO, endeavor to continually update our existing technology with the firm belief that that community development incorporates efforts which will strengthen the capacity of a local community, its organizations and residents to improve their lives. To improve its services therefore, PCSO has to constantly enhance the capabilities of the government and the private sector in information and communications technology.

The launching of the revised PCSO Website not only features an expanded layout of information on our products and services, emphasizing transparency of our mandated role in government as the principal revenue-generating arm for charity and health-oriented programs and projects, but also showcases new modes of real-time communication which maximizes our efforts to bring the services of our Agency to the people in the soonest possible means available.

Therefore, in behalf of all my co-public servants in PCSO, I take this opportunity to welcome you to our newly-refurbished, upgraded website towards an even more responsive PCSO!

Let us all continue to Care, Share and Win!

SERGIO O. VALENCIA
Chairman