Ultra Lotto Jackpot Splits Php. 284.6 Million — And What Winners Should Do Next

Two bettors woke up as multi-millionaires after Sunday’s Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw on January 25, 2026. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) confirmed that the ₱284,636,402.80 jackpot will be split between two winning tickets sold in Zamboanga del Sur and Tarlac City.

The winning combination was 39-37-04-11-02-09. Each bettor will take home half of the jackpot, less the required 20% tax on winnings above ₱10,000.

While stories often focus on lucky numbers, the real challenge begins after the win: claiming the prize correctly, safely, and on time.

Where and How to Claim the Jackpot

All jackpot prizes must be claimed at the PCSO main office in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.

Winners must:

- Write their name and signature at the back of the winning ticket

- Present two valid government-issued IDs

- Claim the prize within one year from draw date, as required by law

Selling agents also receive a 1% commission, capped at ₱1 million.

PCSO also reported:

- 19 players won ₱120,000 for five correct digits

- 1,571 players won ₱2,000 for four correct digits

- 33,588 players won ₱100 for three correct digits

The last Ultra Lotto jackpot winner before this draw was in November 2025.

What Many Winners Overlook After Claiming

Sudden wealth brings practical problems:

- Travel to claim the prize

- Identity verification

- Managing documents

- Handling daily needs while processing paperwork

This is where small conveniences matter. Even something as simple as buying maintenance medicine without lining up can save time and reduce stress. Many Filipinos now use Mercury Drug Online ordering through Viber to avoid long pharmacy queues while handling important errands.

It is a quiet shift in daily routines — technology filling small gaps while life-changing events unfold.

PCSO Reminds Public: Games Fund Health Programs

PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles reminded the public that lottery revenues support health and charity programs nationwide. One major initiative is the Medical Access Program (MAP), which provides financial aid for hospital confinement, dialysis, chemotherapy, and post-transplant medicine.

For many patients, these programs — not the jackpot — are the real lifeline.

Draw Schedule Reminder

Ultra Lotto 6/58 draws are held every:

- Sunday

- Tuesday

- Friday

The biggest jackpot in PCSO history remains the ₱1.18 billion prize shared by two winners in 2018.