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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001309014-09-000131
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20090224
FILED AS OF DATE:		20090224
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090224

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:		09629422

	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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Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company&nbsp;-&nbsp;Form&nbsp;6-K
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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 24, 2009
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	<FONT SIZE="+2"><B>Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company</B></FONT><BR>
	<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>
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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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        &nbsp;
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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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Press Release entitled &#8220;PLDT awarded &#8216;Most Convincing and Coherent Strategy in
the Philippines&#8217; and &#8216;Best Corporate Governance in the Philippines&#8217; by
Euromoney&#8221;.
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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: 02/24/2009
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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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       Title:
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       SVP & Corporate Secretary
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EXHIBIT&nbsp;INDEX
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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 awarded &#8216;Most Convincing and Coherent Strategy in the Philippines&#8217; and &#8216;Best Corporate Governance in the Philippines&#8217; by Euromoney&#8221;.</FONT>
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<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt"><B>NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</B></FONT>



<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 4%">Some information in this report may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section&nbsp;27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section&nbsp;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 &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;plan,&#148; &#147;anticipate,&#148;
&#147;continue,&#148; &#147;estimate,&#148; &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;may,&#148; &#147;will&#148; or other similar words.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 4%">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 &#147;Item&nbsp;3. Key Information &#150;
Risk Factors&#148; in our annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;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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<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><FONT style="font-size: 11pt"><B>EXHIBITS</B></FONT>


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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">&nbsp;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="left">Copy of the disclosure letter we sent to the</TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">&nbsp;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="left">Philippine Stock Exchange and the Securities and</TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="left">Exchange Commission regarding a press release</TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">&nbsp;</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left">entitled &#147;PLDT awarded &#145;Most Convincing and</TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">&nbsp;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="left">Coherent Strategy in the Philippines&#146; and &#145;Best</TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="left">Corporate Governance in the Philippines&#146; by</TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="left">Euromoney&#148;.</TD>
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    <TD align="right">6</TD>
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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 align="left" valign="top">Atty. Pete M. Malabanan<BR>
Head, Disclosure Department</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
awarded &#145;Most Convincing and Coherent Strategy in the Philippines&#146; and &#145;Best Corporate Governance
in the Philippines&#146; by Euromoney&#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>


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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">February&nbsp;24, 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 width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="79%">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 12pt">
    <TD colspan="3" valign="top" align="left">Attention<BR></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">:Director Justina F. Callangan</TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 12pt">
    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">
&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>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 12pt">
    <TD colspan="3" valign="top" align="left">Gentlemen:<BR></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 12pt">
    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Re
</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">:
</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <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 awarded
&#145;Most Convincing and Coherent Strategy in the Philippines&#146; and &#145;Best Corporate Governance in the
Philippines&#146; by Euromoney&#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>


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<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt; display: none">5
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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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<TR valign="top" style="font-size: 11pt; color: #000000; background: transparent">
    <TD width="1%" nowrap align="right">1.</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>February&nbsp;24, 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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<TR valign="top" style="font-size: 11pt; color: #000000; background: transparent">
    <TD width="1%" nowrap align="right">2.</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>SEC Identification Number PW-55</TD>
</TR>

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<TR valign="top" style="font-size: 11pt; color: #000000; background: transparent">
    <TD width="1%" nowrap align="right">3.</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>BIR Tax Identification No.&nbsp;000-488-793</TD>
</TR>

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<TR valign="top" style="font-size: 11pt; color: #000000; background: transparent">
    <TD width="1%" nowrap align="right">4.</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY</TD>
</TR>

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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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    <TD colspan="3" valign="top" align="left">5.PHILIPPINES 6. _____________ (SEC Use Only)<BR></TD>
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<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 11pt">
    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Province, country or other jurisdiction
</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">Industry Classification Code</TD>
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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>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right">1200</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 11pt">
    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">Address of principal office</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left">Postal Code</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 valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Title of Each Class
</DIV></TD>
    <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="center" style="font-size: 11pt">Page 3 of 6




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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 awarded &#145;Most Convincing and Coherent
Strategy in the Philippines&#146; and &#145;Best Corporate Governance in the Philippines&#146; by Euromoney&#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>
</TR>
<TR style="font-size: 1px">
    <TD valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">&nbsp;</DIV></TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 12pt">
    <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;24, 2009


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



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


<P align="right" style="font-size: 12pt"><FONT style="font-size: 18pt"><B>PRESS RELEASE</B></FONT>



<P align="center" style="font-size: 18pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt"><B>PLDT awarded &#147;Most Convincing and Coherent Strategy in the Philippines&#148; and &#147;Best Corporate<BR>
Governance in the Philippines&#148;<BR>
by Euromoney</B></FONT>



<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><B><I>Manila, Philippines, 23 February&nbsp;2008 &#151; </I></B>The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, PLDT,
(NYSE: PHI; PSE: TEL) has received from Euromoney the award for &#147;Most Convincing and Coherent
Strategy in the Philippines.&#148; The award was conferred in Euromoney&#146;s December&nbsp;2008 issue where
PLDT was also cited for &#147;Best Corporate Governance in the Philippines&#148;, an award it received also
last year.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The methodology for the annual poll involves a process where analysts and leading banks and
research institutes are asked to nominate their top companies in each of the Asian countries or
sectors they covered, bearing in mind market strength, profitability, growth potential and quality
of management and earnings.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Aside from awards in the Philippine categories, PLDT was recognized in several regional categories,
namely: No.&nbsp;5 Most Convincing and Coherent Strategy (out of 278 nominations), No.&nbsp;4 Most
Transparent Accounts (out of 207 nominations) and No.&nbsp;4 Best Corporate Governance (out of 242
nominations). In the said regional category awards, PLDT was the highest Philippine company cited.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The awards were presented in Manila today to PLDT&#146;s Chairman, Manuel V. Pangilinan and to President
and CEO, Napoleon L. Nazareno, by Padraic Fallon, Euromoney&#146;s Chairman and Editor-in-chief.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">PLDT has won several awards from Euromoney in previous years.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Euromoney magazine is a monthly publication focusing on international banking and capital markets.
It regularly publishes in-depth surveys, polls, and rankings of specific areas of finance.
Benchmark polls include the FX poll, private banking awards, country risk survey, debt trading and
corporate governance polls, as well as the awards for excellence in banking.


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



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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 provider in the Philippines. Through its three principal
business segments &#150; fixed line, wireless and information communications technology &#150; PLDT offers a
wide range of telecommunications services across the Philippines&#146; most extensive fiber optic
backbone and fixed line, cellular and satellite network.


<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 the largest market capitalization in
the Philippines.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">For further information, please contact:

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    <TD width="15%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD width="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">Anabelle L. Chua</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left">Melissa V. Vergel de</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left">Ramon R. Isberto</TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 12pt">
    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">Tel No.:</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left">Dios</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left">Tel No.:</TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 12pt">
    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">816-8213</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left">Tel No.:  816-8024</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right">511-3101</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 12pt">
    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">Fax No.: 844-9099</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left">Fax No.: 810-7138</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left">Fax No.:  893-5174</TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">or visit our website: www.pldt.com.ph.


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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>
</TR>
<TR style="font-size: 1px">
    <TD valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">&nbsp;</DIV></TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 12pt">
    <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;24, 2009



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