The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has recently caused quite a stir—but not just for the whopping P43 million lottery jackpot.
In a now-viral photo posted by the office, PCSO's Assistant General Manager Julieta Aseo is seen handing the winning Lotto 6/42 check to an anonymous bettor from San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan.
Soon after it was uploaded, however, users across the internet questioned the legitimacy of the photo. Many netizens raised that it look jarringly "edited," noting the contrasting lighting, textures, and the dark blue outline surrounding the winner's skirt.
In a recent Senate Committee on Ways and Means, PCSO General Manager Melquiades "Mel" Robles admitted that the photo was indeed manipulated, but only to keep the winner anonymous. According to the general manager, the winners' clothes are also censored, given that they may have an identifiable piece of clothing that their close peers could recognize.
While lottery-holding bodies have had the long practice of concealing the winners' identities for their protection, Robles admitted that they were "not very good at editing clothes."
LOOK: The Exact Top Worn in the Viral Edited PCSO Lotto Winner Photo
In case you were wondering, we did some sleuthing of our own and found the exact top "worn" by the winner. While we may not know know why this was what the PCSO chose for them, we at least are aware about where it's from.
The blouse is called the Dreina, sourced from local brand Kamiseta. Priced at only P1299, it features a light-blue gingham print and frilly cap sleeves. The exact top is available to buy over at Zalora—no lottery win needed!
Dreina Blouse, P1299, KAMISETA, zalora.com.ph
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