For 51-year-old Marimelle from Binangonan, Rizal, July 15, 2025 will always be a turning point in her life. A hardworking sewer, Marimelle defied the odds and won a ₱200,000 jackpot prize from a Scratchit! card – a blessing she says gave her renewed hope and an opportunity to dream bigger.
“Sana po ipagpatuloy niyo lang po ang pagbili ng ScratchIt card. Kagaya ko, hindi ko talaga inakala na isa ako sa mabibigyan ng biyaya. Napakalaking tulong talaga, lalo na sa kagaya naming mahihirap.”
For years, Marimelle made it a simple routine: after work, she would pass by a local Lotto outlet and buy a ScratchIt card, always holding onto the hope that one day, luck would smile on her. And this time, it did.
“I am feeling blessed talaga na nakuha ko ang Jackpot Prize,” she shared. “Hindi ko inakalang ito ay mapapanalunan ko. Feeling super blessed talaga.”
But beyond the excitement, Marimelle already knows how she wants to use her winnings – by starting her own small business, a sari-sari store, to create a more stable future.
“Maraming-maraming salamat po,” she added emotionally.“Sana po ipagpatuloy niyo lang po ang pagbili ng ScratchIt card. Kagaya ko, hindi ko talaga inakala na isa ako sa mabibigyan ng biyaya. Napakalaking tulong talaga, lalo na sa kagaya naming mahihirap.”
Marimelle’s story is one of hope, perseverance, and the life-changing magic of a single ticket. Her win is a testament to how ordinary moments can lead to extraordinary blessings.
ScratchIt is a popular instant-win lottery game in the Philippines, run by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Players simply scratch off a designated play area on the card to reveal symbols or patterns that determine if they’ve won a cash prize – making it a fun and easy way to try their luck.
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