Obviously, it was edited. Their explanation says that they did it to hide the identity of the winner which indeed makes sense however the way they act upon their purpose isn't professional. How many times an individual won the lottery? Why is this the first time they made it too edited? They could just blur the face of the winner or alike actions that wouldn't turn it to some sort of a joke. They have money in the first place to hire someone to do it the 'right' way. I understand why people are mad of what happened; many are frustrated to win such huge amount and some are even betting for decades which are enough reasons to take things seriously. What they did is pure insensitivity, I think.
Now the picture has become a laughing stock and the lady become a meme just look on these pictures.
This is what we are, we just make fun of some controversies even if they're serious because we can't do anything with it. The officials are actually the laughing stock on this matter but they're just trying to defend on it and the general manager even said that their agency(PCSO) isn't really good at editing and that's not a matter because they're just trying to hide and protect the actual winner. I am waiting for the senate inquiry if they're going to be firm on their investigation on this one and if there will be corrupt officials that will be caught on this unusual high prized lottery that can be part of the guinness.

Will really be something huge. This lottery has been running for decades and if this will be proven with cheating intentions, then for sure other winners will also be questioned. Let us think of how many people are dreaming to win the jackpot that they spent their money and time with, to be made fun of. What if other winners aren't real? Where did the money went if that's so? This will again be an issue concerning how bad the situation is in Philippines when it is about corruption.