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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001309014-09-000126
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20090219
FILED AS OF DATE:		20090219
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090219

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:		09620038

	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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UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549</B>
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<FONT SIZE="+2" FACE="Arial"><B>Form 6-K</B></FONT><BR>

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER<BR>PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16<BR>UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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February 19, 2009
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	<FONT SIZE="+2"><B>Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company</B></FONT><BR>
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	<FONT SIZE="-1">(Translation of registrant&#146;s name into English)</FONT>
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      <FONT FACE="Courier" SIZE="+0">Ramon Cojuangco Building<br>Makati Avenue, Makati City<br>Philippines</FONT>
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        <FONT SIZE="-7">&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;</FONT><BR>
	    <FONT SIZE="-1">(Address of principal executive office)</FONT>
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	Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:&nbsp;&nbsp;[<FONT FACE="Courier">x</FONT>]&nbsp;Form 20-F&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<FONT FACE="Courier">&nbsp;</FONT>]&nbsp;Form 40-F
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        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;[<FONT FACE="Courier">&nbsp;</FONT>]
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        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;[<FONT FACE="Courier">&nbsp;</FONT>]
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        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;[<FONT FACE="Courier">&nbsp;</FONT>]&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<FONT FACE="Courier">x</FONT>]&nbsp;No
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        If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT FACE="Courier"><U>&nbsp;n/a&nbsp;</U></FONT>
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<PRE>
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 &#8220;believe,&#8221; &#8220;plan,&#8221;
&#8220;anticipate,&#8221; &#8220;continue,&#8221; &#8220;estimate,&#8221; &#8220;expect,&#8221; &#8220;may,&#8221; &#8220;will&#8221; 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 &#8220;Item 3. Key Information &#8211; Risk Factors&#8221; in our
annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.  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.

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       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.
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       Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company
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       Date: 02/19/2009
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       By:
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       Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan<BR><HR WIDTH="30%" NOSHADE>
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       Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
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       SVP and Corporate Secretary
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      <FONT SIZE="2">Copy of the disclosure letter we sent to the Philippine Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding a press release entitled &#8220;PLDT raises P5 billion for capex financing&#8221;.</FONT>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Exhibit&nbsp;1
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The Philippine Stock Exchange
<BR>
4<sup>th</sup> Floor PSE Centre
<BR>
Exchange Road, Ortigas Center
<BR>
Pasig City

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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Attention:
</DIV></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">Atty. Pete M. Malabanan<BR>
Head, Disclosure Department</TD>
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&nbsp;</DIV></TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Ladies and Gentlemen:


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">In compliance with Section&nbsp;17.1(b) and Section&nbsp;17.3 of the Securities Regulation&nbsp;Code, we submit
herewith a copy of SEC Form 17-C with a copy of a press release attached thereto entitled &#147;PLDT
raises P5&nbsp;billion for capex financing&#148;.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">This shall also serve as the disclosure letter for the purpose of complying with the PSE Revised
Disclosure Rules.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Respectfully yours,


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><U>/s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan</U><BR>
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN<BR>
Corporate Secretary<BR>


<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><FONT style="font-size: 11pt">Page 1 of 6</FONT>




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<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Exhibit&nbsp;1
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">February&nbsp;19, 2009


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">SECURITIES &#038; EXCHANGE COMMISSION
<BR>
Money Market Operations Department
<BR>
SEC Building, EDSA
<BR>
Mandaluyong City

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    <TD colspan="3" valign="top" align="left">Attention<BR></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">:Director Justina F. Callangan</TD>
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&nbsp;</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">Corporations Finance Department</TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" valign="top" align="left">Gentlemen:<BR></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Re
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company<BR>
SEC Registration No.&nbsp;PW-55</TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">In accordance with Section&nbsp;17.1 (b)&nbsp;of the Securities Regulation&nbsp;Code, we submit herewith three (3)
copies of SEC Form 17-C with a copy of a press release attached thereto entitled &#147;PLDT raises P5
billion for capex financing&#148;.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Very truly yours,


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><U>/s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan</U><BR>
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN<BR>
Corporate Secretary<BR>


<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><FONT style="font-size: 11pt">Page 2 of 6</FONT>




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<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">Exhibit&nbsp;1


<P align="center" style="font-size: 11pt">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION



<P align="center" style="font-size: 11pt">SEC FORM 17-C



<P align="center" style="font-size: 11pt">CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17<BR>
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE<BR>
AND SRC RULE 17.1



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    <TD>February&nbsp;19, 2009</TD>
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<P align="left" style="margin-left:4%; font-size: 11pt">(Date of earliest event reported)


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    <TD>SEC Identification Number PW-55</TD>
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    <TD width="1%" nowrap align="right">3.</TD>
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    <TD>BIR Tax Identification No.&nbsp;000-488-793</TD>
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    <TD width="1%" nowrap align="right">4.</TD>
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    <TD>PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY</TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt; text-indent: 4%">Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter

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<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt; text-indent: 4%">of Incorporation


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">7.&nbsp;9<sup>th</sup> Floor MGO Building

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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">Legaspi corner dela Rosa Streets, Makati City</DIV></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right">1200</TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">Address of principal office</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">8.&nbsp;(632)&nbsp;816-8553


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt; text-indent: 4%">Registrant&#146;s telephone number, including area code


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">9.&nbsp;Not Applicable


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt; text-indent: 4%">Former name or former address, if changed since last report


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">10.&nbsp;Securities registered pursuant to Sections&nbsp;8 and 12 of the SRC

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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">Number of Shares of Common Stock<BR>
Licensed and Amount of Debt Outstanding</TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Exhibit&nbsp;1
</FONT>

<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">11.&nbsp;Item&nbsp;9 &#150; Other Events


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Attached hereto is a copy of a press release entitled &#147;PLDT raises P5&nbsp;billion for capex financing&#148;.


<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt">SIGNATURE



<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 4%">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulation&nbsp;Code, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.

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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE<BR>
TELEPHONE COMPANY<BR>
/s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan</DIV></TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN<BR>
Corporate Secretary</DIV></TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Date: February&nbsp;19, 2009


<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><FONT style="font-size: 11pt">Page 4 of 6</FONT>




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<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Exhibit&nbsp;1
</FONT>

<P align="right" style="font-size: 12pt"><FONT style="font-size: 24pt"><B>PRESS RELEASE</B></FONT>



<P align="center" style="font-size: 24pt"><FONT style="font-size: 14pt"><B>PLDT raises P5&nbsp;billion for capex financing</B></FONT>



<P align="left" style="font-size: 14pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt"><B><I>MANILA, Philippines, February&nbsp;18, 2009 </I></B>&#150; The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (&#147;PLDT&#148;)
today executed a Notes Facility Agreement for 5-year, 7-year and 10-year Fixed Rate Notes (&#147;FXN&#148;)
with an aggregate amount of P5&nbsp;billion arranged by First Metro Investment Corporation (&#147;FMIC&#148;), the
investment banking arm of the Metrobank Group.&nbsp; Due to strong demand from investors, PLDT decided
to raise the issue amount to P5&nbsp;billion from the original target of P3&nbsp;billion. The 17
participating Lenders were a mix of leading insurance companies, large local commercial, trust and
savings banks, and retirement and provident funds.&nbsp; Proceeds from the facility will be used to
finance capital expenditures.
</FONT>

<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">FMIC President Francisco C. Sebastian said: &#147;The FXNs oversubscription is a testament to the
strength of the PLDT name. Amidst these very challenging times and as flight to quality remains to
be an investor&#146;s utmost concern, this PLDT deal which raised P5&nbsp;billion in record time is a success
by any measure. The mix of participating lenders, and the fact that we saw equally strong interest
in the longer tenor with 10-year maturity comparable to the shorter tenors, affirms high investor
confidence in PLDT&#146;s future prospects,&#148; Sebastian said. He further added, &#147;First Metro is honoured
to be PLDT&#146;s partner, being the sole arranger for this landmark deal.&#148;


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan who was present at the signing said: &#147;We are pleased that there
was an enthusiastic response to our fixed rate notes issue, despite the global credit tightening
and an increased demand for local funds to serve the requirements of other Philippine corporates.
Because of the strong level of interest from investors, the issue size was increased from P3
billion to P5&nbsp;billion. We are equally pleased that the peso debt market is proving to be a
reliable funding source for the PLDT Group during this period, as evidenced by this issue as well
as the equally successful P5&nbsp;billion notes issue of our subsidiary, Smart Communications, Inc.,
last December&nbsp;2008. We would like to thank FMIC for arranging this facility, as well as all the
participants for their confidence in PLDT.&#148;


<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt">XXX</FONT><BR>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Exhibit&nbsp;1
</FONT>

<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>About PLDT</B>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">PLDT is the leading telecommunications service provider in the Philippines. Through its three
principal business groups &#150; wireless, fixed line, and information and communications technology &#150;
PLDT offers the largest and most diversified range of telecommunications services across the
Philippines&#146; most extensive fiber optic backbone and wireless, fixed line and satellite networks.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">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.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Further information can be obtained by visiting the web at www.pldt.com.ph.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>Contact persons:</B>

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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">PLDT Spokesperson<BR>
Tel. No.: &#043;63 2 5113101<BR>
Fax No.: &#043;63 2 5113100
</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">PLDT Senior Manager<BR>
Tel. No.: &#043;63 2 8168684<BR>
Email: halavides@pldt.com.ph</TD>
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<P align="center" style="font-size: 11pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt"><B>SIGNATURES</B></FONT>



<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 4%">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.

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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE<BR>
TELEPHONE COMPANY</DIV></TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 12pt">
    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">By : /s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan</DIV></TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Name : Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan<BR>
Title : Senior Vice President, Corporate<BR>
Affairs and Legal Services Head<BR>
and Corporate Secretary</DIV></TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Date: February&nbsp;19, 2009



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