# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000078150
**File Stem:** 0000950170-23-005684
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 16174
**Document Hash:** f282fa81cea75867db9c4c4a7b3161d7
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000950170-23-005684.hdr.sgml**: 20230302

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000950170-23-005684

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 6-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230302

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230302

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230302

**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:** 23696266

**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 we filed today with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc., and the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation regarding the following matters:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company (date of meeting, record date, last day for receiving nominations for election of directors/independent directors, last day for receiving proxies, date of validation of proxies); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Cash dividend declaration on the Company's Voting Preferred Stock.

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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 2, 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 we filed today with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc., and the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation regarding the following matters:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company (date of meeting, record date, last day for receiving nominations for election of directors/independent directors, last day for receiving proxies, date of validation of proxies); and<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Cash dividend declaration on the Company's Voting Preferred Stock.<br>|

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March 2, 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:

In compliance with Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code (SRC), SRC Rule 17.1.1.1.3(b).2, and the PSE's Revised Disclosure Rules, we submit herewith a copy of SEC Form 17-C regarding the following matters:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company (date of meeting, record date, last day for receiving nominations for election of directors/independent directors, last day for receiving proxies, and date of validation of proxies); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Cash dividend declaration on the Company's Voting Preferred Stock.

Very truly yours,

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

**Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino**

Corporate Secretary

PLDT Inc.

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March 2, 2023

**Securities and 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>

Gentlemen:

In compliance with Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code (SRC) and SRC Rule 17.1.1.1.3(a), we submit herewith two (2) copies of SEC Form 17-C regarding the following matters:

1. Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company (date of meeting, record date, last day for receiving nominations for election of directors/independent directors, last day for receiving proxies, and date of validation of proxies); and

2. Cash dividend declaration on the Company's Voting Preferred Stock.

Very truly yours,

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

**Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino**

Corporate Secretary

PLDT Inc.

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March 2, 2023

**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 Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code (SRC) and SRC Rule 17.1.1.1.3(b).2, we submit herewith a copy of SEC Form 17-C regarding the following matters:

1. Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company (date of meeting, record date, last day for receiving nominations for election of directors/independent directors, last day for receiving proxies, and date of validation of proxies); and

2. Cash dividend declaration on the Company's Voting Preferred Stock.

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 2, 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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11. Item 9 (Other Events)

We disclose that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of PLDT Inc. (respectively, the "Board" and the "Company") held on March 2, 2023:

1. The Board approved the following items in connection with the Annual Meeting of Stockholders for 2023:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.The Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") of the Company will be held on June 13, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Per the By-Laws of the Company, the Annual Meeting shall be held on the second Tuesday in June.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.The record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting is April 14, 2023. The stock and transfer books of the Company will not be closed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.The last day for filing proxies in connection with the Annual Meeting is on June 6, 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.The validation of proxies in connection with the Annual Meeting will be done on June 8, 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;e.In accordance with the Company's By-Laws, the nominations for election of directors/independent directors at the Annual Meeting shall be submitted to the Board of Directors through the Chairman or Corporate Secretary at the Company's principal place of business at least sixty (60) working days before the meeting or by March 14, 2023.

The Notice, Agenda and other materials in connection with the Annual Meeting will be submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Philippine Stock Exchange in accordance with applicable rules.

2. The Board declared a cash dividend of eq \O(P,=)2,437,500.00 on all of the outstanding shares of the Company's Voting Preferred Stock for the quarter ending April 15, 2023, payable on April 15, 2023, to the holder of record on March 17, 2023. The cash dividend was declared out of the unaudited unrestricted retained earnings of the Company as at December 31, 2022, which are sufficient to cover the total amount of dividends declared.

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:

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

**Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino**

Corporate Secretary

March 2, 2023

**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 2, 2023

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