What times are the PCSO Swertres draws held daily?

PCSO Swertres (3D Lotto) draws are broadcasted live seven days a week across three sessions: 2:00 PM (Midday Draw), 5:00 PM (Sunset Draw), and 9:00 PM (Primetime Draw) Philippine Standard Time (PHT).

What is the betting cutoff time before each Swertres draw?

Official ticket sales close 30 minutes before the live draw. Cutoff times are: 1:30 PM for the 2:00 PM draw, 4:30 PM for the 5:00 PM draw, and 8:00 PM or 8:30 PM for the 9:00 PM evening draw depending on retail terminal synchronization.

Are there days when Swertres draws are suspended?

Yes, PCSO suspends lottery operations nationwide during Holy Week (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Black Saturday), on Christmas Day (December 25), and on New Year's Day (January 1).

Official Timetable

PCSO 3D Swertres Daily Draw Schedule & Timetable

Complete schedule guide for the 2:00 PM Midday, 5:00 PM Sunset, and 9:00 PM Primetime draw windows, ticket cutoffs, and broadcast channels.

Daily PCSO 3D Lotto & 2D EZ2 Draw Timetable

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office conducts live drawings 365 days a year from its primary broadcasting studio at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. The 3D Swertres and 2D Lotto games share identical synchronized drawing times:

Draw Session	Broadcast Time	Betting Cutoff	Primary Channel	Frequency
2:00 PM Afternoon (Midday)	2:00 PM PHT	1:30 PM PHT	PTV-4 / Official Live Stream	Monday through Sunday
5:00 PM Evening (Sunset)	5:00 PM PHT	4:30 PM PHT	PTV-4 / Official Live Stream	Monday through Sunday
9:00 PM Night (Primetime)	9:00 PM PHT	8:00 PM / 8:30 PM	PTV-4 / Official Live Stream	Monday through Sunday

Pre-Draw Protocols & Broadcast Verification Channels

Before every televised draw, the PCSO enforces a stringent public audit mechanism overseen by an official Board of Judges, Commission on Audit (COA) representatives, and attending public observers:

1. Precision Calibration

The lightweight numbered ping-pong balls are checked and weighed with electronic precision scales to guarantee that weight discrepancies do not exceed certified milligram tolerances.

2. Pneumatic Blower Test

The transparent Mega Gem pneumatic draw chambers undergo test blowing cycles before live air to confirm that the air velocity and release valves operate with zero mechanical impedance.

3. Multi-Channel Airing

Draws are broadcasted in real time on government network PTV-4, PCSO Official YouTube channel, Facebook Live, and authorized radio stations across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Official Holiday Schedule Exceptions:

Regular lottery draws are suspended nationwide during select public holidays to allow personnel and retail agents to observe traditional religious and national celebrations. During these holidays, ticket terminals automatically lock, and no draw combinations are generated:

Holy Week: Operations suspend starting Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, through Black Saturday. Normal draws resume on Easter Sunday.
Christmas Holiday: Draws suspend on December 25 (Christmas Day), with regular schedules resuming December 26.
New Year Holiday: Draws suspend on January 1 (New Year's Day), resuming normal operations January 2.