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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001309014-10-000133
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20100225
FILED AS OF DATE:		20100225
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20100225

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

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-03006
		FILM NUMBER:		10631469

	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 25, 2010
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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)(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 completes multi-billion nationwide fiber optic
network expansion, increases capacity and enhances resiliency."
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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: 02/25/2010
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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 press release entitled &#8220;PLDT completes multi-billion nationwide fiber optic network expansion, increases capacity and enhances resiliency&#8221; that we filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Philippine Stock Exchange.</FONT>
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<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt"><FONT style="font-size: 14pt"><B>NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</B></FONT>



<P align="left" style="font-size: 14pt; text-indent: 4%"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt">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.
</FONT>

<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, 2008. 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"><B>EXHIBITS</B>


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    <TD align="right" valign="top">1</TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Copy of the press release entitled &#147;PLDT completes<BR>
multi-billion nationwide fiber optic network<BR>
expansion, increases capacity and enhances<BR>
resiliency&#148; that we filed today with the Securities<BR>
and Exchange Commission and the Philippine Stock<BR>
Exchange.<BR>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt">6<BR>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">Exhibit&nbsp;1

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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">The Philippine Stock Exchange
<BR>
Disclosure Department
<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">Ms. Janet A. Encarnacion<BR>
Head, Disclosure Department</DIV></TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">Ladies and Gentlemen:


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">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
completes multi-billion nationwide fiber optic network expansion, increases capacity and enhances
resiliency&#148;.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">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: 10pt">Respectfully yours,


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><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: 10pt">Exhibit&nbsp;1


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">February&nbsp;25, 2010


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
<BR>
Money Market Operations Department
<BR>
SEC Building, EDSA
<BR>
Mandaluyong City

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    <TD align="right">:Director Justina F. Callangan</TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Corporations Finance Department</DIV></TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company<BR>
SEC Registration No.&nbsp;PW-55</DIV></TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">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 press release attached thereto entitled &#147;PLDT completes
multi-billion nationwide fiber optic network expansion, increases capacity and enhances
resiliency&#148;.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">Very truly yours,


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><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: 10pt"><FONT style="font-size: 11pt">Exhibit&nbsp;1
</FONT>

<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;25, 2010</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 width="1%" nowrap align="right">2.</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>SEC Identification Number PW-55</TD>
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    <TD width="1%" nowrap align="right">3.</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>BIR Tax Identification No.&nbsp;000-488-793</TD>
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    <TD width="1%" nowrap align="right">4.</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <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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    <TD colspan="3" valign="top" align="left">5.PHILIPPINES 6. <U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U> (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 valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Legaspi corner dela Rosa Streets, Makati City<BR>
Address of principal office
</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">1200</TD>
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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>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Number of Shares of Common Stock<BR>
Licensed and Amount of Debt Outstanding</DIV></TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Exhibit&nbsp;1


<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 press release entitled &#147;PLDT completes multi-billion nationwide fiber optic
network expansion, increases capacity and enhances resiliency&#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" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">&nbsp;</DIV></TD>
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<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;25, 2010


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


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><FONT style="font-size: 20pt"><B>PLDT </B></FONT><FONT style="font-size: 16pt"><B>press release</B>
</FONT>

<P align="center" style="font-size: 16pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt"><B>PLDT completes multi-billion nationwide fiber optic network expansion, increases capacity and<BR>
enhances resiliency</B></FONT>



<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><B><I>Manila, Philippines, February&nbsp;25, 2010... </I></B>Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT)&nbsp;announced
today that it has completed another phase of its Digital Fiber Optic Network (DFON)&nbsp;expansion
program with the recent activation of an additional 320 Gbps across six (6)&nbsp;network loops
nationwide to serve the rising demand for bandwidth as more customers increase their usage of
broadband Internet and multi-media services. This recent expansion project increased the operating
capacity of PLDT&#146;s DFON to more than 1,000 Gbps at a total cost of about P600&nbsp;million.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">PLDT has also embarked on a P2.6B DFON network fortification program through establishment of loops
within the loops to enhance network resiliency not only to protect the existing businesses of PLDT
but also to drive new businesses nationwide. To date, PLDT already completed the third fiber optic
cable leg to Baguio while the 1,220 Km third fiber optic cable leg between Lucena and Cebu
traversing through Bicol, Masbate, Panay and Negros islands is expected to be completed middle of
this year.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">&#147;We are adding capacity to serve the fast-growing needs of our customers for bandwidth. We are
improving resiliency to ensure uninterrupted service, and adding density so that the network will
be able to serve more communities in its footprint. These projects will spur growth in local
economies by making these locations more attractive investment areas, especially for Business
Process Outsourcing (BPO)&nbsp;locators. Moreover, this will expand broadband coverage so that more
Filipinos, including those in rural areas, can connect to the world through the internet,&#148; PLDT
President and CEO Napoleon Nazareno said.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">PLDT Customer Service and Marketing Group Head and SVP Eric Alberto noted that the completion of
the latest DFON expansion program will strengthen PLDT&#146;s leadership in the increasingly competitive
broadband market.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">&#147;Our superior backbone network will enable us to offer our customers the best possible user
experience of broadband, particularly in such high-bandwidth services such as video and
multimedia,&#148; Alberto said.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">He added that PLDT&#146;s fiber optic transport network is augmented by the nationwide terrestrial
microwave backbone being operated by SMART.


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


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">With a total capacity of more than 120Gbps, SMART&#146;s microwave network is utilized to reach remote
areas &#151; such as Tawi-Tawi in the South to Batanes in the North. On the West side, it reaches
Palawan from Batangas in Luzon and from Panay Island in Visayas. Bohol is also reached through
multiple routes of SDH radio going to Cebu.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Aside from serving as an aggregate node to carry traffic to the nearest fiber-optic node, microwave
radios are also used as alternate routes for the critical circuits passing through the major
fiber-optic networks. Major Backbone areas with both high capacity fiber optics and high capacity
microwave network covers Regions 1 & 2, Baguio to Bulacan, Bicol Region, Panay to Negros to Cebu
islands, Zamboanga to Ozamis and Cagayan de Oro to Davao up to General Santos City.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">These microwave networks complement the higher capacity fiber-optic networks and are vital in
delivering reliable SMART services across the country.


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



<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">Contact person:


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Ramon R. Isberto
<BR>
PLDT Spokesperson
<BR>
Tel. No.: &#043;63 2 5113101
<BR>
Fax No.: &#043;63 2 5113100


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<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12.5pt"> <B>SIGNATURES</B></FONT>



<P align="left" style="font-size: 12.5pt; text-indent: 4%"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt">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.
</FONT>
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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>
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</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;25, 2010



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