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PCSO chief gets APLA chairmanship

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  • Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager Melquiades Robles was elected vice chairman of the Asia-Pacific Lottery Association for a two-year term.
  • He is the first Filipino to hold an executive position in the association, which elected him during its 2026 general assembly in Seoul.

Melquiades Robles has become the first Filipino to hold an executive post in the Asia-Pacific Lottery Association after being elected its vice chairman.

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager won a two-year term during the APLA general assembly held in Seoul from Sept. 1 to 4.

Robles previously became the first Filipino elected to the APLA executive committee in September 2024. His new position gives the Philippines a leadership role in the regional lottery association.

“Through this position, we hope to contribute more actively to regional cooperation, responsible gaming, innovation and the use of lottery revenues to uplift communities,” Robles said.

Through this position, we hope to contribute more actively to regional cooperation, responsible gaming, innovation and the use of lottery revenues to uplift communities.

· Melquiades RoblesRobles described the goals he associated with his election as APLA vice chairman.
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