{
  "id": 11918408,
  "title": "Filipina in UAE to pay off debts after Dh20 million win in Big Ticket draw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/filipina-in-uae-to-pay-off-debts-after-dh20-million-win-in-big-ticket",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T11:51:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/04/filipino-woman-uae-dh20-million-big-ticket/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bernadetta Azucena, a Filipina living in Ajman, won Dh20 million in the latest Big Ticket draw on Saturday night. The 42-year-old, who recently resigned from her job as a secretary, had been part of a group that purchased tickets under different members' names. Ms Azucena, who is currently in the Philippines for surgery, expressed her gratitude for the unexpected win. Her immediate priority is to become debt-free, including paying off their mortgage and car loan in the UAE. The win will also secure her 15-year-old daughter's future education. The couple, Bernadetta and Noriel Azucena, 44, will invest in their daughter's future without telling her about the win yet. Their mother is relieved and no longer has to worry about her daughter's future. Bernadetta and Noriel have been playing Big Ticket since 2017 as part of a group of friends, with each member choosing tickets under their own names. This time, the winning ticket was selected under Bernadetta's name. The couple had planned for Bernadetta to undergo hand surgery after returning home for treatment, but the win has changed their immediate plans.",
  "summary": "Bernadetta Azucena had recently resigned as a secretary, leaving her mother worried about her daughter's future without a job. On Saturday night, she received life-changing news of a Dh20 million win in the latest Big Ticket draw. The Filipina, who lives in Ajman , is part of a group that regularly buys tickets under a different member's name each time. “This is God's perfect timing,” Ms Azucena…",
  "key_points": [
    "Filipina Bernadetta Azucena wins Dh20 million in Big Ticket draw.",
    "42-year-old resigning secretary wins while in UAE for surgery.",
    "Couple to pay off debts, fund daughter's education with winnings."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Filipina in UAE to pay off debts after Dh20 million win in Big Ticket draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/filipina-in-uae-to-pay-off-debts-after-dh20-million-win-in-big-ticket-11919873",
        "published": "2026-10-04T11:51:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}