INALIS na ni Pangulong Duterte ang suspensyon sa operasyon ng Lotto matapos namang isuspinde dahil sa malawakang katiwalian sa Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).
“As per the advice of Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea, the suspension of lotto operations has been ordered lifted by the President,” sabi ni Presidential Spokesperson at Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo.
Nauna nang ipinag-utos ni Duterte na itigil ang operasyon ng Lotto at iba pang sugal na pinapatakbo ng PCSO.
“The rest of all gaming operations with franchises, licenses or permits granted by the PCSO, such as Small-Town Lottery (STL), Keno and Peryahan ng Bayan (PNB), shall remain suspended pending the investigation of illegal activities and corrupt practices related thereto until the Office of the President evaluates the results of said probe,” ayon pa kay Panelo.
“Franchise holders and operators of lotto outlets may now resume with their operations. The lifting of the suspension of lotto operations takes effect immediately,” ayon pa kay Panelo.
Ayon kay Panelo, base sa ginawang imbestigasyon, walang nakitang anomalya sa operasyon ng Lotto.
“According to the Executive Secretary, the suspension for the lotto operations has been lifted because Investigators found no anomalies in the conduct of its operation, its sanctity remained untainted and the regulatory rules have been followed,” sabi pa ni Panelo.