# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000078150
**File Stem:** 0000950170-23-002703
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 16649
**Document Hash:** d72831b2707543d03d18ee4c8cf6b463
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000950170-23-002703.hdr.sgml**: 20230214

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000950170-23-002703

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 6-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230214

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230214

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230214

**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:** 23622548

**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 February 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 disclosure letters that PLDT Inc. (the "Company") filed today with the Philippine Stock Exchange, the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation regarding the class action lawsuit filed against the Company and nine of its current or former employees in the United States federal district court in the Central District of California. The disclosure letters were submitted as an update to the clarification we submitted on February 10, 2023 in relation to the Inquirer.net news article entitled "PLDT, MVP slapped with U.S. class action lawsuits". As stated in the disclosure letters, the Company has not been served with a copy of the complaint, as required under U.S. law, and does not have any further information regarding the lawsuit at this time.

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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: February 13, 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 disclosure letters that PLDT Inc. (the "Company") filed today with the Philippine Stock Exchange, the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation regarding the class action lawsuit filed against the Company and nine of its current or former employees in the United States federal district court in the Central District of California. The disclosure letters were submitted as an update to the clarification we submitted on February 10, 2023 in relation to the Inquirer.net news article entitled "PLDT, MVP slapped with U.S. class action lawsuits". As stated in the disclosure letters, the Company has not been served with a copy of the complaint, as required under U.S. law, and does not have any further information regarding the lawsuit at this time.<br>|

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February 13, 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>

Gentlemen:

Further to the clarification we submitted on February 10, 2023 in relation to the Inquirer.net news article entitled "PLDT, MVP slapped with U.S. class action lawsuits", we submit herewith PSE Disclosure Form 16-1 to provide an update on the class action lawsuit filed against PLDT Inc. (the "Company") and nine of its current or former employees in the United States federal district court in the Central District of California. As stated in our disclosure update, the Company has not been served with a copy of the complaint, as required under U.S. law, and does not have any further information regarding the lawsuit at this time.

Very truly yours,

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

Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Corporate Secretary

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February 13, 2023

**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**

29<sup>th</sup> 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:

Further to our Letter dated February 10, 2023 in relation to the Inquirer.net news article entitled "PLDT, MVP slapped with U.S. class action lawsuits", we provide herewith a copy of our disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange regarding the update on the class action lawsuit filed against PLDT Inc. (the "Company') and nine of its current or former employees in the United States federal district court in the Central District of California. As stated in our disclosure update, the Company has not been served with a copy of the complaint, as required under U.S. law, and does not have any further information regarding the lawsuit at this time.

Very truly yours,

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

Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Corporate Secretary

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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**

<u>Company's Email Address</u>   <u>Company's Telephone Number/s</u>   <u>Mobile Number</u>   <br>            

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| 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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<u>Name of Contact Person</u>   <u>Email Address</u>   <u>Telephone Number/s</u>   <u>Mobile Number</u>

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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.

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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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| &nbsp;&nbsp;1. | &nbsp;&nbsp;February 13, 2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;February 13, 2023 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) | &nbsp;&nbsp;Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2. | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC Identification Number PW-55 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC Identification Number PW-55 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3. | &nbsp;&nbsp;BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793 | &nbsp;&nbsp;BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4. | &nbsp;&nbsp;PLDT Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;PLDT Inc. |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter | &nbsp;&nbsp;Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;5. | &nbsp;&nbsp;PHILIPPINES | &nbsp;&nbsp;6. ____________ (SEC Use Only) |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Province, country or other jurisdiction of Incorporation | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Industry Classification Code |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City | &nbsp;&nbsp;1200 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Address of principal office | &nbsp;&nbsp;Postal Code |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8. | &nbsp;&nbsp;(632) 8250-0254 |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Issuer's telephone number, including area code | &nbsp;&nbsp;Issuer's telephone number, including area code |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Not Applicable  |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Former name or former address, if changed since last report | &nbsp;&nbsp;Former name or former address, if changed since last report |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;10. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the Securities Regulation Code and Sections 4 and 8 of the Revised Securities Act | &nbsp;&nbsp;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 16-1- Update on Corporate Actions/**

**Material Transactions/Agreements**

**References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and**

**Section 16 of the Revised Disclosure Rules**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Subject of the Disclosure**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Class action suit commenced by Sophia Olsson against PLDT Inc. and nine of its current or former employees.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Background/Description of the Disclosure**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Further to the clarification we submitted on February 10, 2023 in relation to the Inquirer.net news article entitled "PLDT, MVP slapped with U.S. class action lawsuits", we disclose that PLDT Inc. ("PLDT" or the "Company") has learned that a securities class action lawsuit was commenced on February 6, 2023 by Sophia Olsson, a purported holder of PLDT securities, in the United States federal district court in the Central District of California. The complaint filed in the class action names as defendants PLDT and nine of its current or former employees. The Company has not been served with a copy of the complaint, as required under U.S. law, and does not have any further information regarding the lawsuit at this time.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Other Relevant Information** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>- |

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11. Item 9 (Other Events)

Further to the clarification we submitted on February 10, 2023 in relation to the Inquirer.net news article entitled "PLDT, MVP slapped with U.S. class action lawsuits", we disclose that PLDT Inc. ("PLDT" or the "Company") has learned that a securities class action lawsuit was commenced on February 6, 2023 by Sophia Olsson, a purported holder of PLDT securities, in the United States federal district court in the Central District of California. The complaint filed in the class action names as defendants PLDT and nine of its current or former employees. The Company has not been served with a copy of the complaint, as required under U.S. law, and does not have any further information regarding the lawsuit at this time.

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

February 13, 2023

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 **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: February 13, 2023

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