The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) championed the true spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie as it concluded its Sports Fest with a festive closing ceremony held at the Gatorade Sports Center.
PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles, Sports Committee Chairperson Atty. Isidro Martin Reyes, Jr., and other members of the organizing committee led the closing of the event.
In his address, GM Robles extended his heartfelt congratulations to all employees who took part in the various sporting events, with special recognition given to those who excelled and emerged victorious in their respective categories. More than just celebrating competition, he emphasized the deeper value of the games: unity, discipline, and fair play.
Robles also highlighted a memorable line that captured the true essence of PCSO’s Sports Fest: ‘Ang kalaban ay hindi kaaway, siya ay kalaro,’ a reminder that sportsmanship should prevail above rivalry.
Adding thrill to the festivities, the Sports Fest was capped off by a nail-biting basketball showdown where the Executive Sector edged the Security Force by a solitary point, 73-72. That victory proved decisive, contributing to the Executive Sector’s overall triumph as the 2025 PCSO Sports Fest Champions.
Complete Team Events Results:
Basketball – Champion: Executive | 1st Runner-Up: Security | 2nd Runner-Up: Administrative
Volleyball – Champion: Administrative | 1st Runner-Up: Executive | 2nd Runner-Up: Gaming
Badminton – Champion: Branch Operations | 1st Runner-Up: Executive | 2nd Runner-Up: Administrative
Billiards – Champion: MSS | 1st Runner-Up: Gaming | 2nd Runner-Up: BOS
Chess – Champion: MSS | 1st Runner-Up: Executive | 2nd Runner-Up: Charity
Darts – Champion: Charity | 1st Runner-Up: Executive | 2nd Runner-Up: Gaming
Table Tennis – Champion: Charity | 1st Runner-Up: Executive | 2nd Runner-Up: Gaming
The closing ceremony not only marked the end of weeks of competition but also served as a testament to PCSO’s commitment to promoting wellness, teamwork, and camaraderie among its employees.