From Janitor to Millionaire

[Mahanton]

You usually dont hear a janitor winning the lottery but of automotive workers or the already well off people winning their tickets to riches.
It is nice to see them winning these jackpot prizes for a change.
I just wonder how much in taxes he would need to pay to collect his winnings.
The government always like to take their cut from the winners.

Most local lotteries are tax free but this Filipino citizen do won up the prize on other country then most likely it would be charge up some tax which is on 12% as far as I know in Philippines.

[Oilacris]

Hardwork and dedication is really the key.

Purchasing lottery tickets doesn't involve hardwork and dedication but the money do need to buy those tickets does.Its just really coincidence that he do won
that lottery and theres no such thing that has been favored by the entire universe for him to win because of his life status.Anyone can win even the rich ones
because we cant say positive things to him if he didn't win and do still continue to spent out money to buy lottery tickets but the good thing here
is that his wishes do came true.

But we appreciate that because he can change his life by buying lottery tickets with hopes for the family he loves, indeed it is a coincidence and luck for him and how meaningful the victory is for him and the situation will be different from what happens to someone who is rich in money, huh we here are better off taking positivity into their beliefs, this is a very good story because everyone has hope to always live in any situation if they can still enjoy it.

I cant deny that this is an inspiring story for those people who do have low-paying jobs or do migrate on other country just to have their dreams fulfilled
and now he do able to hit the jackpot and that money converted to Philippine peso is already a life changing opportunity.The winner might go home to his
country and theres no need for him to work abroad to raise up his family.The jackpot alone would already be sufficient on sustaining their lifetime if they do
manage it well.

[imstillthebest]

You usually dont hear a janitor winning the lottery but of automotive workers or the already well off people winning their tickets to riches.
It is nice to see them winning these jackpot prizes for a change.
I just wonder how much in taxes he would need to pay to collect his winnings.
The government always like to take their cut from the winners.

Most local lotteries are tax free but this Filipino citizen do won up the prize on other country then most likely it would be charge up some tax which is on 12% as far as I know in Philippines.

I think its not  . I once heard a local lottery winner and he only get 80 percent of his prize due to tax and other charges   . A lottery game has a big prize so its also normal that a tax is also big plus there are rules on a lotto station that they can get some percent from the winniner if the ticket is bought on their station  .  The guy rocks , he already achieve his dreams instantly   . Hopping the same thing can happen to me as im also addicted on lottery but until now my luck still wont show  .

[Dreamchaser21]

He really did make a headline here in the Philippines, if you convert it to pesos that's over 350 million, he can now retire and enjoy his life since he is now on his 50, he can plan a better life for his children and grandchildren I think he is a good guy, he will definitely going to take care of that winnings.

He should take care of that and don’t live like one day millionaire. Its too risky for him since it is being televised and many syndicate knows that he won big money, its better if he will put it on a safe place and spend small money only so no one can het that money away from him easily.

[Gabteb]

Yep its a great but we understand this can happen with the one from millions so we cant just gamble to be the next one we can do it just for fun but make it target for the whole life and believe i will win one day sooner or later, no.

[FlightyPouch]

That is so great. People had their luck and their lives might be changed by it. I just hope this man would be able to control his self since the problem with people that became rich so quickly can't control their way of spending money. I don't know why is that but most of the people that won like that is said to have a curse. Is that true in your countries?

[TimeTeller]

Yep its a great but we understand this can happen with the one from millions so we cant just gamble to be the next one we can do it just for fun but make it target for the whole life and believe i will win one day sooner or later, no.

That kind of luck is one in a million.
The story is very inspiring but that luck is not for everybody.
I wonder how much he spent in the lotteries before he got the jackpot prize.
But you can't win if you don't put your bet, right?

That is so great. People had their luck and their lives might be changed by it. I just hope this man would be able to control his self since the problem with people that became rich so quickly can't control their way of spending money. I don't know why is that but most of the people that won like that is said to have a curse. Is that true in your countries?

He said that he will stay on his job but less hours. I believe he knows what he needs to do even if he is holding that amount of money.

[goaldigger]

He really did make a headline here in the Philippines, if you convert it to pesos that's over 350 million, he can now retire and enjoy his life since he is now on his 50, he can plan a better life for his children and grandchildren I think he is a good guy, he will definitely going to take care of that winnings.

A wise man would make something out of that money which can help his children and grand children in the future permanently like engaging into business. $7M is a huge money. If he really cares about them, he should make the money multiply in a long term. Two possibilities would be stay in Canada of put a business in the Philippines where that would be a bigger value. Continuing as a janitor with that age is risky though.

[Marcus Kelly]

This is nice news ,

[adzino]

This was on the news this week on our local television. A man named Vito Halasan was won a 7M canadian dollars in a draw. He is already on late 50's and is currently working as a janitor and buy lottery tickets for the hope to have a better life. I dont think that this man is lucky but i consider him blessed. They say that gambling isnt the answer to poverty but this man becomes an exception knowing he deserved to won and i know its really for him.

“I buy lottery tickets so I can dream. I dream of being able to take care of my kids and make their future better. Now we’ll be able to buy a nice house for my children and grandchildren,” -  Vito Halasan

In every rule, there is an exception but we also should not compare his life to us. The universe wants to make him win because of some particular reasons. If you devote your money and time with gambling, you will end up with a life completely opposite to him. Hardwork and dedication is really the key.

Here's the link for complete article:
https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/05/29/filipino-janitor-wins-7-million-jackpot-in-canadian-lottery/

He was lucky lol. Not blessed. And Gambling is NOT the answer to poverty. This guy just got lucky. Not everyone is lucky enough. Those who suffer from poverty, but keeps on gambling, they will lose everything they have. Lets just say, all those who are suffering from poverty entered a gambling lottery by buying large number of tickets. Only one of them will win the lottery. That means, just this one guy was able to go out of his poverty, while rest of them are now suffering more.

[nydiacaskey01]

This was on the news this week on our local television. A man named Vito Halasan was won a 7M canadian dollars in a draw. He is already on late 50's and is currently working as a janitor and buy lottery tickets for the hope to have a better life. I dont think that this man is lucky but i consider him blessed. They say that gambling isnt the answer to poverty but this man becomes an exception knowing he deserved to won and i know its really for him.

“I buy lottery tickets so I can dream. I dream of being able to take care of my kids and make their future better. Now we’ll be able to buy a nice house for my children and grandchildren,” -  Vito Halasan

In every rule, there is an exception but we also should not compare his life to us. The universe wants to make him win because of some particular reasons. If you devote your money and time with gambling, you will end up with a life completely opposite to him. Hardwork and dedication is really the key.

Here's the link for complete article:
https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/05/29/filipino-janitor-wins-7-million-jackpot-in-canadian-lottery/

There's a lot of great stories out there that are untold. I am surprised that he agreed to publish his name because if you are a lotto winner in the Philippines, first thing that they will tell you is "do not tell anyone" while this guy's name is all over the news complete his photo and story. Its a blessing yes, but sometimes its also a curse because of your family security.

[lienfaye]

In gambling you can only become millionaire if you win in lottery.

But what is the chances? Definitely slim and this particular janitor who won is one lucky guy.

You cant assume to also hit the jackpot just because you just tried to buy a ticket. In thousands of people who gamble in lottery, only one (or lets say 2 or 3 if someone has the same combination as you) person who will become lucky. I think he is destined to be a millionaire so he was living his dream now.

[Finestream]

This was on the news this week on our local television. A man named Vito Halasan was won a 7M canadian dollars in a draw. He is already on late 50's and is currently working as a janitor and buy lottery tickets for the hope to have a better life. I dont think that this man is lucky but i consider him blessed. They say that gambling isnt the answer to poverty but this man becomes an exception knowing he deserved to won and i know its really for him.

“I buy lottery tickets so I can dream. I dream of being able to take care of my kids and make their future better. Now we’ll be able to buy a nice house for my children and grandchildren,” -  Vito Halasan

In every rule, there is an exception but we also should not compare his life to us. The universe wants to make him win because of some particular reasons. If you devote your money and time with gambling, you will end up with a life completely opposite to him. Hardwork and dedication is really the key.

Here's the link for complete article:
https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/05/29/filipino-janitor-wins-7-million-jackpot-in-canadian-lottery/

There's a lot of great stories out there that are untold. I am surprised that he agreed to publish his name because if you are a lotto winner in the Philippines, first thing that they will tell you is "do not tell anyone" while this guy's name is all over the news complete his photo and story. Its a blessing yes, but sometimes its also a curse because of your family security.

I agree.I also expect that his real name won't be revealed for the sake of his family's security.Maybe it's his own choice.Gambling may realize our dreams to be possible but i think his story should not inspire us to keep on gambling because if we do,we will surely be opposite from him.What happened to him was just a blessing and not totally luck in gambling.

[FlightyPouch]

He said that he will stay on his job but less hours. I believe he knows what he needs to do even if he is holding that amount of money.

Well, there are stories about this and I was surprised too. Just imagine the impact of not having enough money to having a lot of money in an instant, that is so overwhelming. There are a lot of things you might do and want to do that you can't do in the past. Some stories said that most of the people who won in gambling in our place invested it in infrastructure but most of them are getting scammed too. Also, don't forget the people that might threaten him since everyone knows his face and maybe his job. And Filipinos are so kind, we are so kind and so hospitable. When someone had this kind of money, they will throw a celebration, people will come looking for him that needs money or help and people will also ask for money give away or "balato" since he won a lot of money. Also, CONGRATULATIONS! I hope you can use that money to build your future for the greater good.

[jhongzjhong]

I just worried about his security now because he revealed his self everywhere in social media. We know there are too many greedy people out there and want easy money because he and his family now are too much care on this now. Well, however congrats to that man he is very lucky as well, in gods will he won that huge amount because he is only a janitor and give the chance to live with good wealth and health as well.

[bisdak40]

In every rule, there is an exception but we also should not compare his life to us. The universe wants to make him win because of some particular reasons. If you devote your money and time with gambling, you will end up with a life completely opposite to him. Hardwork and dedication is really the key.

I could say that it's his destiny to be a millionaire. Even if you are a dedicated and a hardworking person but luck is not on his side then he may end up just like anybody of us who still longing for the fortune that lottery brings. I think that he bought lottery tickets for so many years and have spent already a large amount of money before winning that one. Congrats to him and may he make good use of that money. 

[rodel caling]

Oh wow he is very lucky 7M is huge money for their age, life is also a gambling nobody can tells about the wheel of fortune being a gamble.

[Rufsilf]

He is sure a lucky guy, I know his a kind hearted man that’s why he won, working as a janitor in your 50s is already hard good thing he will not be doing that anymore after his winning. I just hope everything will be well for them and spend his winning wisely.

[mich]

It is stories like this that make me glad to see everyday people are able to live a life of wealth
It makes it even more special because he mentions his family and he will not waste all of his winnings on partying.
Good things sometimes happen to good people even in gambling so glad for him

[GreatArkansas]

Most local lotteries are tax free but this Filipino citizen do won up the prize on other country then most likely it would be charge up some tax which is on 12% as far as I know in Philippines.

Yes, there's also a tax on his winnings. He can't totally get those prize without some tax, it's also quite huge for $7,000,000 million.
But for me, it's ok even there is 12% tax for that $7m, he still a winner. I want to know if there is still tax or he will get totally the prize? Since he won in Canada.