MANILA, Philippines – There are no STL draws and operations for Friday, December 25, 2020 (Christmas Day), the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced.
Bettors in Visayas and Mindanao are advised to wait for the resumption of departmentalized draws for for STL Pares, Swer3 and Swer2 on Saturday, December 26.
Likewise, there will be no selling and draws on January 1, 2021. Operations for December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Year's Eve) also shortened.
Small Town Lottery (STL) is PCSO's mass-based local lottery in provinces or in highly urbanized or independent component cities. Aside from Visayas and Mindanao, STL areas of operation also includes Northern and Central Luzon Region (NCL), Southern Tagalog and Bicol Region (STBR) and National Capital Region (NCR).
The regular departmentalized STL draws by PCSO are held three times daily at 10:30 am, 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. It is applicable to areas where no localized STL draws are made.
Aside from STL, PCSO also cancelled draws for the jackpot-bearing and digit games on Christmas Day.
READ: PCSO announces lotto draw schedule for 2020 Christmas holidays, New Year
RELATED LOTTO RESULTS
December 25, 2020 STL Summary
VISAYAS REGION
MINDANAO REGION
Mechanics: How to play STL games?
STL Pares
STL Swer2
STL Swer3
PCSO Reminders
1. Only players 18 years old and above are allowed to play STL games.
2. Bettors are responsible for checking the accuracy of the data printed in their tickets.
PCSO protocols for bettors amid COVID-19 pandemic
1. No facemask, no bet.
2. Strictly observe social distancing. Maintain one meter distance from other persons in the lotto outlet.
3. Bring your own pen to stop cross contamination.
4. Use hand sanitizers. Alcohol station is provided by the lotto outlet.
5. Place your payment in the money tray provided by the lotto agent.
6. Throw your used playslips in the trashcan.
7. Wash your hands with soap and water upon arriving home from the lotto outlet.
ABOUT PCSO STL
STL operations have resumed on most of the areas nationwide.
PCSO general manager Royina Garma advised that it would be suspended automatically if a place is declared under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) or modified ECQ.
Garma urged the public to patronize PCSO games to generate more funds to be used to assist Filipinos.
The PCSO serves as the principal government agency for raising and providing funds for health programs, medical assistance and services, and charities of national character.
One of its key programs is the Medical Access Program (MAP) which is designed to augment the medical needs of the Filipinos nationwide, particularly the need for hospital confinement, chemotherapy, dialysis, and post-transplant medicines.
The program is funded by revenues from PCSO games nationwide.
— The Summit Express
Bettors in Visayas and Mindanao are advised to wait for the resumption of departmentalized draws for for STL Pares, Swer3 and Swer2 on Saturday, December 26.
Likewise, there will be no selling and draws on January 1, 2021. Operations for December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Year's Eve) also shortened.
Small Town Lottery (STL) is PCSO's mass-based local lottery in provinces or in highly urbanized or independent component cities. Aside from Visayas and Mindanao, STL areas of operation also includes Northern and Central Luzon Region (NCL), Southern Tagalog and Bicol Region (STBR) and National Capital Region (NCR).
The regular departmentalized STL draws by PCSO are held three times daily at 10:30 am, 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. It is applicable to areas where no localized STL draws are made.
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| Photo Credit: PCSO Cebu Branch STL Results / Facebook |
Aside from STL, PCSO also cancelled draws for the jackpot-bearing and digit games on Christmas Day.
READ: PCSO announces lotto draw schedule for 2020 Christmas holidays, New Year
RELATED LOTTO RESULTS
- STL Result December 27, 2020 Visayas, Mindanao
- STL Result December 26, 2020 Visayas, Mindanao
- STL Result December 24, 2020 Visayas, Mindanao
- PCSO Lotto Result December 27, 2020 6/49, 6/58, EZ2, Swertres
- PCSO Lotto Result December 26, 2020 6/42, 6/55, EZ2, Swertres
- No PCSO Lotto Draw December 25, 2020 6/45, 6/58, EZ2, Swertres
December 25, 2020 STL Summary
VISAYAS REGION
| Draw Time | STL Pares | STL Swer2 | STL Swer3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | No selling. No draw. | ||
| 3:00 PM | No selling. No draw. | ||
| 7:00 PM | No selling. No draw. | ||
MINDANAO REGION
| Draw Time | STL Pares | STL Swer2 | STL Swer3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | No selling. No draw. | ||
| 3:00 PM | No selling. No draw. | ||
| 7:00 PM | No selling. No draw. | ||
Mechanics: How to play STL games?
STL Pares
- Select your combination from numbers 1 to 40 on a single panel.
- Select play amount.
- Pay the total amount.
- Wait for the announcement of result on designated schedule.
- To win a prize, player must match the numbers in exact order.
STL Swer2
- Select your combination from numbers 0 to 9 on each of the two columns.
- Select play amount.
- Pay the total amount.
- Wait for the announcement of result.
- To win a prize, player must match the numbers in exact order.
STL Swer3
- Select your combination from numbers 0 to 9 on each of the three columns.
- Select play amount.
- Pay the total amount.
- Wait for the announcement of result.
- To win a prize, player must match the numbers in exact order.
PCSO Reminders
1. Only players 18 years old and above are allowed to play STL games.
2. Bettors are responsible for checking the accuracy of the data printed in their tickets.
PCSO protocols for bettors amid COVID-19 pandemic
1. No facemask, no bet.
2. Strictly observe social distancing. Maintain one meter distance from other persons in the lotto outlet.
3. Bring your own pen to stop cross contamination.
4. Use hand sanitizers. Alcohol station is provided by the lotto outlet.
5. Place your payment in the money tray provided by the lotto agent.
6. Throw your used playslips in the trashcan.
7. Wash your hands with soap and water upon arriving home from the lotto outlet.
ABOUT PCSO STL
STL operations have resumed on most of the areas nationwide.
PCSO general manager Royina Garma advised that it would be suspended automatically if a place is declared under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) or modified ECQ.
Garma urged the public to patronize PCSO games to generate more funds to be used to assist Filipinos.
The PCSO serves as the principal government agency for raising and providing funds for health programs, medical assistance and services, and charities of national character.
One of its key programs is the Medical Access Program (MAP) which is designed to augment the medical needs of the Filipinos nationwide, particularly the need for hospital confinement, chemotherapy, dialysis, and post-transplant medicines.
The program is funded by revenues from PCSO games nationwide.
— The Summit Express
