# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000078150
**File Stem:** 0000950170-23-005308
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000950170-23-005308.hdr.sgml**: 20230301

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000950170-23-005308

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 6-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230301

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230301

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230301

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PLDT Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000078150
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 6-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-03006
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23689575

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** RAMON CONJUANGCO BLDG
- **STREET 2:** MAKATI AVE
- **CITY:** MAKATI METRO MANILA
- **STATE:** R6
- **ZIP:** 0721
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 0116328168553

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** RAMON CONJUANGCO BLDG
- **STREET 2:** MAKATI AVE
- **CITY:** MAKATI METRO MANILA
- **STATE:** R6
- **ZIP:** 0721

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE CO
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19940303

**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

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**FORM 6-K** 

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**REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER** 

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

**OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** 

**For the month of March 2023**

**(Commission File No. 1-03006)** 

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**PLDT Inc.**

**(Translation of registrant's name into English)** 

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**Ramon Cojuangco Building**

**Makati Avenue**

**Makati City**

**Philippines**

 **(Address of registrant's principal executive office)** 

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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):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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.

**EXHIBIT INDEX**

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EXHIBIT NUMBER PAGE

Copies of the disclosure letters that were filed today, March 1, 2023, by PLDT Inc. with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc., and the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation regarding the press release entitled "Smart Submits Requested Documents to Makati City Treasurer".

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**<u>SIGNATURES</u>** 

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

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| PLDT Inc. | PLDT Inc. |
| By: | /s/ Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino<br>|
| Name: | Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino |
| Title: | Corporate Secretary |

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Date: March 1, 2023

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## Ex-99

**Exhibit 99.1**

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| **Exhibit No.**  | **Exhibit** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;99.1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Copies of the disclosure letters that were filed today, March 1, 2023, by PLDT Inc. with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc., and the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation regarding the press release entitled "Smart Submits Requested Documents to Makati City Treasurer". |

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March 1, 2023

**The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.**

6/F Philippine Stock Exchange Tower

28<sup>th</sup> Street corner 5<sup>th</sup> Avenue

Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Attention: Ms. Alexandra D. Tom Wong

<u>OIC-Disclosure Department</u>

**Securities & Exchange Commission**

Secretariat Building, PICC Complex

Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City

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

<u>Director – Markets and Securities Regulation Dept</u>

**Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corporation**

29th Floor, BDO Equitable Tower

8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City 1226

Attention: Atty. Marie Rose M. Magallen-Lirio

<u>Head - Issuer Compliance and Disclosure Department</u>

Gentlemen:

In compliance with the PSE's Revised Disclosure Rules, we submit herewith PSE Disclosure Forms 4-30 and 4-31 in relation to the press release entitled "Smart Submits Requested Documents to Makati City Treasurer".

This submission shall also serve as our compliance with Section 17.1 of the Securities Regulation Code regarding the filing of reports on significant developments.

Very truly yours,

<u>/s/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino</u>

**Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino**

Corporate Secretary

PLDT Inc.

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**COVER SHEET**

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| SEC Registration Number | SEC Registration Number | SEC Registration Number | SEC Registration Number | SEC Registration Number |
| **P** | **W** | **-** | **5** | **5** |

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Company Name

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| **P** | **L** | **D** | **T** | **I** | **N** | **C.** |

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

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| **R** | **A** | **M** | **O** | **N** |  | **C** | **O** | **J** | **U** | **A** | **N** | **G** | **C** | **O** | **B** | **U** | **I** | **L** | **D** | **I** | **N** | **G** |
| **M** | **A** | **K** | **A** | **T** | **I** |  | **A** | **V** | **E** | **N** | **U** | **E** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **M** | **A** | **K** | **A** | **T** | **I** |  | **C** | **I** | **T** | **Y** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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| Form Type | Form Type | Form Type | Form Type | Department requiring the report | Department requiring the report | Department requiring the report | Department requiring the report | Department requiring the report | Secondary License Type, If Applicable |
|  | **17** | **-** | **C** |  | **M** | **S** | **R** | **D** |  |

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**COMPANY INFORMATION**

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| Company's Email Address | Company's Telephone Number/s | Mobile Number |
| No. of Stockholders | Annual Meeting<br>Month/Day | Fiscal Year<br>Month/Day |
| **11,426**<br>**As of January 31, 2023** | **Every 2nd Tuesday of June** | **December 31** |

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**CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION**<br> The designated contact person **<u>MUST</u>** be an Officer of the Corporation

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| Name of Contact Person | Email Address | Telephone Number/s | Mobile Number |
| **Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino** | **mvaquino@pldt.com.ph** | **82500254** |  |

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| Contact Person's Address |
| **MGO Building, Legaspi St. corner Dela Rosa St., Makati City** |

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**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.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17

OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE

AND SRC RULE 17.1

1. March 1, 2023

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

2. SEC Identification Number PW-55

3. BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793

4. PLDT Inc.

Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter

5. PHILIPPINES 6.____________ (SEC Use Only)

Province, country or other jurisdiction Industry Classification Code

of Incorporation

7. Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City 1200

**<u>Address of principal office Postal Code</u>**

8. (632) 82500254

**Issuer's telephone number, including area code**

9. Not Applicable

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the Securities Regulation Code and Sections 4 and 8 of the Revised Securities Act

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title of Each Class | &nbsp;&nbsp;Number of Shares of Common Stock<br>Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding |

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**PLDT Inc.**

**TEL**

**PSE Disclosure Form 4-30 - Material Information/Transactions References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and Sections 4.1 and 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Subject of the Disclosure**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Smart Submits Requested Documents to Makati City Treasurer <br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Background/Description of the Disclosure**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>MANILA, Philippines, March 1, 2023 – On February 28, 2023, officials of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) submitted to the Makati City Office of the City Treasurer the documents requested by the local government unit (LGU) pertaining to outstanding local taxation issues. Smart, headquartered in Makati City, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PLDT Inc.<br>The submission of the documents is part of ongoing discussions between Smart and the Makati City LGU who both aim to arrive at a resolution to the matter at hand.<br>Smart remains committed to complying with Makati City's local tax ordinances, and with relevant national laws, applicable in respect of local taxation. <br>Smart continues to assure the public and its customers that services remain available and accessible. <br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Other Relevant Information** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>None. |

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**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**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Subject of the Disclosure**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Smart Submits Requested Documents to Makati City Treasurer <br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Background/Description of the Disclosure**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>MANILA, Philippines, March 1, 2023 – On February 28, 2023, officials of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) submitted to the Makati City Office of the City Treasurer the documents requested by the local government unit (LGU) pertaining to outstanding local taxation issues. Smart, headquartered in Makati City, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PLDT Inc.<br>The submission of the documents is part of ongoing discussions between Smart and the Makati City LGU who both aim to arrive at a resolution to the matter at hand.<br>Smart remains committed to complying with Makati City's local tax ordinances, and with relevant national laws, applicable in respect of local taxation. <br>Smart continues to assure the public and its customers that services remain available and accessible. <br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Other Relevant Information** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>None. |

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11. Item 9 (Other events)

Attached herewith is the press release entitled "Smart Submits Requested Documents to Makati City Treasurer".

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

**PLDT INC.**

By:

<u>/s/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino</u>

**Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino**

Corporate Secretary

March 1, 2023

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PLDT press**release**

**<u>SMART SUBMITS REQUESTED DOCUMENTS</u>** 

**<u>TO MAKATI CITY TREASURER</u>**

**MANILA, Philippines, March 1, 2023** – On February 28, 2023, officials of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) submitted to the Makati City Office of the City Treasurer the documents requested by the local government unit (LGU) pertaining to outstanding local taxation issues. Smart, headquartered in Makati City, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PLDT Inc.

The submission of the documents is part of ongoing discussions between Smart and the Makati City LGU who both aim to arrive at a resolution to the matter at hand.

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Smart remains committed to complying with Makati City's local tax ordinances, and with relevant national laws, applicable in respect of local taxation.

Smart continues to assure the public and its customers that services remain available and accessible.

[**END**]

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:**

Melissa V. Vergel de Dios Cathy Y. Yang <br> pldt_ir_center@pldt.com.ph cyyang@pldt.com.ph

**About PLDT**

PLDT is the Philippines' largest fully 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

**Signatures**

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

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|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;PLDT Inc.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By | &nbsp;&nbsp;: | &nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name | &nbsp;&nbsp;: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title | &nbsp;&nbsp;: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate Secretary |

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Date: March 1, 2023

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