DOJ chief speculates PCSO gaming halt only temporary

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Saturday admitted he was surprised by President Rodrigo Duterte's order closing all Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) gaming operations, but assumed that it was only a temporary suspension.

SOJ Guevarra on closure of lotto outlets: I myself was surprised, but it could be a temporary suspension only. The PCSO is directly under the Office of the President. let's wait for further pronouncements. If SOJ will order NBI to probe corruption at PCSO. @gmanews

— Cecille Villarosa (@CecilVillarosa) July 27, 2019

Duterte's order, which took effect Saturday-July 27, was due to alleged corruption.

Malacañang said Duterte would release the names of those behind the alleged corruption scheme in the PCSO. — Jamil Santos/DVM, GMA News