SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of August 2011
Commission File Number 1-03006
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Ramon Cojuangco Building
Makati Avenue
Makati City
Philippines
(Address of principal executive offices)
(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 Ö Form 40-F
(Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)
Yes No Ö
(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________ )
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, 2010. 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.
EXHIBITS
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Copies of the disclosure letters that we filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Philippine Stock Exchange regarding a discloseable event/information.
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Exhibit 1
August 26, 2011 |
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The Philippine Stock Exchange
Disclosure Department
Tower One and Exchange Plaza
Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Attention: Ms. Janet A. Encarnacion
Head, Disclosure Department
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In compliance with Section 17.1 (b) and Section 17.3 of the Securities Regulation Code, we submit herewith a copy of SEC Form 17-C with respect to a discloseable event/information.
The same shall serve as our disclosure pursuant to the PSE Revised Disclosure Rules.
Respectfully yours,
/s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
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Exhibit 1
August 26, 2011
SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Money Market Operations Department
SEC Building, EDSA
Mandaluyong City
Attention : Director Justina F. Callangan
Corporations Finance Department
Gentlemen:
Re : Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company
SEC Registration No. PW-55
In accordance with Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code, we submit herewith two (2) copies of SEC Form 17-C with respect to a discloseable event/information.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
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Exhibit 1
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SEC FORM 17-C
CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.1
1. August 26, 2011
(Date of earliest event reported)
2. SEC Identification Number PW-55
3. BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793
4. PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter
5. PHILIPPINES 6. _____________ (SEC Use Only)
Province, country or other jurisdiction Industry Classification Code
of Incorporation
7. 9th Floor MGO Building
Legaspi corner dela Rosa Streets, Makati City 1200
Address of principal office Postal Code
8. (632) 816-8553
Registrant'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 SRC
Title of Each Class Number of Shares of Common Stock
Licensed and Amount of Debt Outstanding
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Exhibit 1
11. Item 9 Other Events
In view of the ongoing deliberation by the Philippine Government in respect of the Digitel transaction, PLDT and JG Summit are in joint consultation as to whether the date for the finalization of the transaction shall be extended further. The two parties shall consult their respective Boards of Directors and make a formal announcement as soon as practicable.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulation Code, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.
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PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
/s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN Corporate Secretary
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Date: August 26, 2011
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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.
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
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By : /s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan Name : Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan Title : Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Legal Services Head and Corporate Secretary
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Date: August 26, 2011