Form 6-K PLDT Inc. For: May 27

 

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2022

(Commission File No. 1-03006)

 

PLDT Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

Ramon Cojuangco Building

Makati Avenue

Makati City

Philippines

(Address of registrant’s principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒  Form 40-F  ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101 (b) (1):

    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101 (b) (7):

    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

 

 

 

 

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NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Some information in this report may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  We have based these forward-looking statements on our current beliefs, expectations and intentions as to facts, actions and events that will or may occur in the future.  Such statements generally are identified by forward-looking words such as “believe,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “will” or other similar words.

A forward-looking statement may include a statement of the assumptions or bases underlying the forward-looking statement.  We have chosen these assumptions or bases in good faith.  These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which are beyond our control.  In addition, these forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance.  Actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the risk factors set forth in “Item 3. Key Information – Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. You should also keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by us in this report or elsewhere speaks only as at the date on which we made it.  New risks and uncertainties come up from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us.  We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the statements in this report after the date hereof.  In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statement made in this report or elsewhere.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.

 

Date: May 27, 2022

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

EXHIBITS

 

 

 

 

 

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May 26, 2022

 

 

Philippine Stock Exchange

6/F Philippine Stock Exchange Tower

28^th Street corner 5^th Avenue

Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

 

Attention:  Ms. Alexandra D. Tom Wong

            OIC-Disclosure Department

 

 

SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Secretariat Building, PICC Complex

Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City

 

Attention:  Mr. Vicente Graciano P. Felizmenio, Jr.

Director – Markets and Securities Regulation Dept

 

 

Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corporation

29th Floor, BDO Equitable Tower                                                 

8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City 1226

 

Attention:  Atty. Marie Rose M. Magallen-Lirio

Head - Issuer Compliance and Disclosure Department

 

Gentlemen:

 

We submit herewith PSE Disclosure Form 4-31 in relation to a press release entitled “PLDT brings fiber to Siargao, boosts Mindanao connectivity”.

 

This shall also serve as the disclosure letter for the purpose of complying with the PSE Revised Disclosure Rules.

 

 

Very truly yours,

 

 

 

/s/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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COVER SHEET

 

Company Name

Principal Office (No./Street/Barangay/City/Town/Province)

 

COMPANY INFORMATION

 

CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION
The designated contact person MUST be an Officer of the Corporation

 

 

Note:  In case of death, resignation or cessation of office of the officer designated as contact person, such incident shall be reported to the Commission within thirty (30) calendar days from the occurrence thereof with information and complete contact details of the new contact person designated.

 

 

 

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17

OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE

AND SRC RULE 17.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PLDT

 

PLDT Inc.

TEL

PSE Disclosure Form 4-31 – Press Release References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COVER SHEET

 

 

 

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Company Name

Principal Office (No./Street/Barangay/City/Town/Province)

 

COMPANY INFORMATION

 

CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION
The designated contact person MUST be an Officer of the Corporation

 

 

Note:  In case of death, resignation or cessation of office of the officer designated as contact person, such incident shall be reported to the Commission within thirty (30) calendar days from the occurrence thereof with information and complete contact details of the new contact person designated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17

OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE

AND SRC RULE 17.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11.  Item 9 (Other events)

 

Attached hereto is Press Release entitled “PLDT brings fiber to Siargao, boosts Mindanao connectivity”.  

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulation Code, the Company has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

PLDT INC.

 

 

By:

 

 

/s/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

May 26, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PLDT pressrelease

PLDT brings fiber to Siargao, boosts Mindanao connectivity

 

MANILA, 26^th May 2022 - Residents and visitors of the popular tourist destination, Siargao Island, can look forward to better connectivity as leading integrated telco PLDT continues to strengthen and expand its domestic fiber optic network (DFON) around the country. 

PLDT has recently started its submarine cable laying activities in the islands of Socorro and Siargao, located in the Mindanao region.  Complementary inland fiber cable installations are also happening in the towns of Santa Monica and Del Carmen in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. Fiber cable deployments in other Siargao towns and the Dinagat Islands will soon follow.

 

To mark this milestone, a cable landing ceremony was held at the municipality of Santa Monica. In attendance were officials from the local government of Surigao del Norte led by Santa Monica Mayor Fernando Dolar; PLDT and Smart executives led by Deputy Network Head Eric Santiago, Group Head/FVP for Network Planning & Engineering Patrick Belicena, and Head/VP for Transport Planning & Engineering Meinardo Opiana, and representatives from FiberHome led by FiberHome COO Felix Deng.

 Fiber presence in Siargao Island will eventually enable PLDT to offer fiber-to-the-home services in the island, supporting the internet needs of homes, resorts, and businesses. This will also enhance PLDT's wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart)'s mobile network services in the island, particularly for LTE and 5G.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fiber connectivity is also seen to boost the island's bid to support other industries, such as IT and business process outsourcing (BPOs), as the island continues to recover from the effects of Super Typhoon Odette late last year.

“On behalf of the people of Siargao, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to PLDT, Smart and Fiberhome for making this happen. This will boost economic activity and provide more livelihood opportunities for our people. We assure you that you will have our full support,” said Mayor Dolar during the ceremony.

 "The deployment of fiber in the island of Siargao is part of our long-standing commitment to connect our country's islands and provide quality connectivity to more Filipinos, as data and connectivity become increasingly integral to our post-pandemic next normal," said Mario G. Tamayo, Head of Technology at PLDT.

 "In addition to ensuring that our countrymen have access to fast and reliable home and mobile services powered by fiber connectivity to enable hybrid workplaces, remote learning and e-commerce even in islands like Siargao, this project will also enhance the resiliency of our network by providing alternate routes for data traffic, making sure our customers are always connected," Tamayo added.

 This project is part of the PLDT Group’s sustained investments in their network. Network-related initiatives made up the bulk of the ₱89 billion spend for 2021. This brings total capex spent over the last 10 years to ₱518.5 billion.  Capex guidance for 2022 is P85 billion.

 As of end-March 2022, PLDT's fiber infrastructure was at 803,000 kilometers. This also supports Smart's mobile network, which had 76,600 total base stations nationwide, supporting its 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G customers from Batanes to Tawi-Tawi. This includes around 7,300 5G base stations. [END]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This press release may contain some statements which constitute “forward-looking statements” that are subject to a number of risks and opportunities that could affect  PLDT’s business and results of operations.  Although PLDT believes that expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no guarantee of future performance, action or events.

 

 

For further information, please contact:

 

 

About PLDT

PLDT is the Philippines’ largest integrated telco company. Through its principal business groups – from fixed line to wireless – PLDT offers a wide range of telecommunications and digital services across the Philippines’ most extensive fiber optic backbone, and fixed line and cellular networks.

 

PLDT is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE: TEL) and its American Depositary Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PHI). PLDT has one of the largest market capitalizations among Philippine-listed companies.

 

Further information can be obtained by visiting www.pldt.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Signatures

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

Date:  May 26, 2022

 

 

 

 

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