Swertres, also known as 3D Lotto, is one of the most popular lottery games in the Philippines, offered by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office of the Philippine government. Players need to pick three lucky numbers from zero (0) to nine (9) on their tickets and wait for the game draws, which take place at 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 9:00 PM.

The name “Swertres” translates to “lucky three numbers.” “Swerte” is a Filipino word derived from the Spanish “suerte,” meaning luck, while “tres” means three. The game has become particularly popular in rural areas, as it is easy to play and tickets are widely available in almost every barangay.

For players who correctly guess the exact winning three-number combination, the prize for each ticket (which costs Php 12.00) is Php 4,500.00. There is also a system play called “Rambolito,” where players still choose three numbers but can arrange them in six different combinations. Winning with Rambolito allows players to receive Php 750.00.

For prizes above Php 10,000 (specifically, Php 10,001 and up), winners can claim their prizes at any PCSO branch office. These prizes are subject to a 20% tax deduction in accordance with the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act.

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