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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000078150-05-000038
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20050901
FILED AS OF DATE:		20050901
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20050901

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE CO
		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:		051063151

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		RAMON CONJUANGCO BLDG
		STREET 2:		MAKATI AVE
		CITY:			MAKATI METRO MANILA
		STATE:			R6
		ZIP:			0721
		BUSINESS PHONE:		0116328143552

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		RAMON CONJUANGCO BLDG
		STREET 2:		MAKATI AVE
		CITY:			MAKATI METRO MANILA
		STATE:			R6
		ZIP:			0721
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<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Washington, D.C.
20549</p>

<p style='margin-top:0in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">FORM
6 -K</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">REPORT
OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">PURSUANT
TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16 OF</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF  1934</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Report on Form 6-K dated September 1,
 2005</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">(Commission File No. 1-15024)</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">PHILIPPINE
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">(Name
of Registrant)</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Ramon Cojuangco Building</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Makati
 Avenue, Makati City</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Philippines        0721</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">(Address
of Principal Executive Officers)</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under
cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<div align='center'><center><table style='font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:9pt'  border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0
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<p style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">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):</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

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<p style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation by Regulation S-T Rule 101 (b) (7):</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

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<p style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">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:</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

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<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

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<p style='margin-left:0in;text-align:justify;
text-indent:.5in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">A copy of the
disclosure letter we sent today to the Philippine Stock Exchange and the
Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the press release issued by
Standard &amp; Poor&#146;s (S &amp; P) dated August 31, 2005 regarding S &amp; P&#146;s rating of PLDT&#146;s
foreign currency debt and preferred stock.</p>

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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">The Philippine Stock Exchange</h6>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Disclosure Department</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">4<sup>th</sup> Floor PSE Centre</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Exchange Road, Ortigas Center</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Pasig City</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Attention:        Ms. Jurisita M. Quintos
</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">                        <u>Senior Vice
President</u><u> </u></p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Ladies and Gentlemen:</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">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 a press release issued by Standard and
Poor&#146;s (S &amp; P) attached thereto.  The press release covers S &amp; P&#146;s
rating of PLDT&#146;s foreign currency debt and preferred stock.</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">This shall also serve as the disclosure letter for the
purpose of complying with PSE Corporate Disclosure Requirements.</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Respectfully yours,</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Corporate Secretary</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">MLCRC:amq</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Encs.</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">September 1, 2005</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">SECURITIES &amp; EXCHANGE
COMMISSION</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Money Market Operations
Department</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">SEC Building, EDSA</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Mandaluyong City</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Attention    :         Director
Justina F. Callangan</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">                             Corporations
Finance Department</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Gentlemen:</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Re       :           Philippine Long
Distance Telephone Company</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">                   SEC
Registration No. PW-55</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">In accordance with
Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code, we submit herewith five (5)
copies of a Current Report with a press release issued by Standard and Poor&#146;s
(S &amp; P) attached thereto.  The press release covers S &amp; P&#146;s rating of
PLDT&#146;s foreign currency debt and preferred stock.</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Very truly yours,</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">MA. LOURDES C.
RAUSA-CHAN</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Corporate Secretary</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">MLCRC:amq</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Encs.</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

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<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">                                            SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='margin-top:0in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">SEC FORM 17-C</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">AND SRC RULE 17.1</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
September 1, 2005</p>

<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">(Date of earliest event reported)</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SEC Identification Number  PW-55</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE
TELEPHONE COMPANY                                        </p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">          Exact name of
registrant as specified in its charter</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">5.       PHILIPPINES                                           6.
_____________ (SEC Use Only)  </p>

<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">           Province, country or other
jurisdiction               Industry Classification Code</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">           of
Incorporation</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">7.         10<sup>th</sup>
Floor PLDT Tower I, Ayala Avenue, Makati City                  1200 </p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">            Address
of principal office                                                               Postal
Code</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">8.         (632)
814-3664                                           </p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">           Registrant's
telephone number, including area code</h4>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">9.         Not
Applicable                                                               </p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">            Former
name or former address, if changed since last report</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">10.       Securities
registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">            Title of
Each Class                            Number of Shares of Common Stock</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">
          Licensed and Amount of Debt Outstanding</p>

<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">          Attached hereto
is a press release issued by Standard &amp; Poor&#146;s (S &amp; P).  The press
release covers S &amp; P&#146;s rating of PLDT&#146;s foreign currency debt and preferred
stock.</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">SIGNATURE</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">          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.</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

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 <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>
 <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">PHILIPPINE LONG
 DISTANCE</p>
 <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">TELEPHONE COMPANY</p>
 <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>
 <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>
 <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>
 <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">MA. LOURDES
 C. RAUSA-CHAN</p>
 <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Corporate Secretary</p>
 </td>
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

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<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Date:  September 1, 2005</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Distribution Copies:  5 copies &#150;
Securities &amp; Exchange Commission</p>

<p style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">                        1
copy    - Philippine Stock Exchange</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">                                    1
copy    - Company Secretary</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style='text-align:justify' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">FC Rating On PLDT Affirmed At &#145;BB-&#145;; Outlook Negative</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p align=left style='text-align:left' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"><b>             </b></p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"></p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">SINGAPORE (Standard &amp; Poor's) Aug. 31, 2005-Standard &amp; Poor's Ratings Services said today it affirmed its 'BB-' foreign currency rating
on Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), the leading
telecommunications operator in the Philippines. The outlook is negative. At the
same time, the rating on PLDT's existing series III preferred stock was to &#145;B+&#146;
from &#145;B&#146;.</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">     &quot;The rating on PLDT benefits from the company's
dominant market position and its improving financial profile, although these
strengths are offset by slowing domestic subscriber growth, heightened
competition, and the risk of peso depreciation,&quot; said Standard &amp;
Poor's credit analyst Yasmin Wirjawan. &quot;The negative outlook reflects that
of the sovereign ratings on the Philippines.&quot; </p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">     PLDT is the largest and most diversified telecommunications
provider in the Philippines. The company had a wireless subscriber base of
about 20.8 million, representing a market share of 57%, compared with 38% for
its main competitor, Globe Telecom Inc. In the fixed line market, PLDT is the
market leader with 60% share, or 2.1 million lines in service. </p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">     The company&#146;s financial profile has improved significantly
following its deleveraging program. Its annualized funds from operations (FFO)
to total debt improved to 41% at June 30, 2005, compared with its three-year
(2002-2004) average of 17%. This ratio is expected to improve to about 40%-50%
in the next three years after gradual debt repayment. Debt to EBITDA, which
reached 1.9x as at June 30, 2005, is expected to improve to about 1.5x by
year-end 2006, due to its plan to reduce debt by US$600 million by year-end
2005.</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">     PLDT's liquidity is adequate. At June 30, 2005, the company's cash of Philippine peso (PHP) 36 billion (US$643 million) was more than
enough to cover PHP30 billion of debt due in one year.</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">     &#147;Nevertheless, PLDT is exposed to the risk of peso weakness,
as about 98% of its US$2.5 billion debt is denominated in foreign currency,&#148;
said Ms. Wirjawan. About half of the company's total debt is covered by hedges
and U.S. dollar cash balance (equivalent to US$351 million as at June 30, 2005). To some extent, the risk of peso depreciation is mitigated by the linkage
of about 40% of PLDT&#146;s revenues to the U.S. dollar. About 18% of PLDT&#146;s U.S.
dollar linked revenues are sourced from the monthly charges payable by postpaid
fixed-line users. This monthly charge may substantially increase if the
Philippine peso depreciates significantly over a short period of time, which
could result in higher receivables.</p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">     In addition, pricing competition in the cellular market has
intensified due to slowing domestic subscriber growth and the entry of a third
player, Digital Telecommunications Ltd. (Digitel). Although Digitel is unlikely
to pose a significant competitive threat to PLDT in the near to medium term,
pricing pressures have emerged as existing operators pursue aggressive pricing
and promotions to build market share. </p>

<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">      In the
medium term, Standard &amp; Poor's expects the rating on PLDT to be driven by
its ability to improve its liquidity and liability management, and to maintain
its solid market position and steady cash flows amid increasing competition.</p>

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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">SIGNATURES</p>

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<p style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant had duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.</p>

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<p align=right style='text-align:right' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">PHILIPPINE
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY</p>

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<p style='text-align:justify;text-indent:3.0in' style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">By:  MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN</p>

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