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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001309014-11-000443
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20110718
FILED AS OF DATE:		20110718
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20110718

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:		11971818

	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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July 18, 2011
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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)(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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Copy of our reply to the letter of the Philippine Stock Exchange dated July 18,
2011, which we also filed with the Philippine Securities and Exchange
Commission.
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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: 07/18/2011
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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 & Corporate Secretary
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      <FONT SIZE="2">Copy of our reply to the letter of the Philippine Stock Exchange dated July 18, 2011, which we also filed with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission.</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, 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.


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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 our reply to the letter of the Philippine Stock<BR>
Exchange dated July&nbsp;18, 2011, which we also filed with<BR>
the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission.
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">5<BR>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Exhibit&nbsp;1


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">July&nbsp;18, 2011


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Securities & Exchange Commission
<BR>
SEC Building, EDSA
<BR>
Mandaluyong City

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    <TD align="right">Director Justina F. Callangan</TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Corporation Finance Department</DIV></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" valign="top" align="left">Gentlemen:</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: 12pt">In compliance with Section&nbsp;17.1(b) of the Securities Regulation&nbsp;Code and SRC Rule&nbsp;17.1, we submit
herewith two (2)&nbsp;copies of our letter dated July&nbsp;18, 2011 to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.
(PSE)&nbsp;in response to PSE&#146;s letter dated July&nbsp;18, 2011 requesting for clarification and/or
confirmation on the news article entitled &#147;PLDT asks SC to reconsider ruling on foreign ownership
in public utilities&#148; posted in philSTAR.com on July&nbsp;17, 2011.


<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 5</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="center" style="font-size: 12pt">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION



<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt">SEC FORM 17-C



<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt">CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17<BR>
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE<BR>
AND SRC RULE 17.1



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    <TD>July&nbsp;18, 2011</TD>
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<P align="left" style="margin-left:4%; font-size: 12pt">(Date of earliest event reported)


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    <TD>SEC Identification Number PW-55</TD>
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    <TD>BIR Tax Identification No.&nbsp;000-488-793</TD>
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    <TD><FONT style="font-size: 10pt">PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY</FONT></TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%">Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter


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    <TD width="1%" nowrap align="right">5.</TD>
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    <TD>PHILIPPINES 6. <U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U> (SEC Use Only)</TD>
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    <TD>Province, country or other jurisdiction&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Industry Classification Code</TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City<BR>
Address of principal office
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">1200<BR>
Postal Code</TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">8.&nbsp;(632)&nbsp;816-8553; 816-8556


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 4%">Issuer&#146;s telephone number, including area code


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">9.&nbsp;Not Applicable


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 4%">Former name or former address, if changed since last report


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    <TD width="1%" nowrap align="right">10.</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>Securities registered pursuant to Sections&nbsp;8 and 12 of the Securities Regulation&nbsp;Code or
Sections&nbsp;4 and 8 of the Revised Securities Act</TD>
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    <TD width="68%">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">Title of Each Class
</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: 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 our letter to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE)&nbsp;dated July&nbsp;18,
2011 in response to PSE&#146;s letter dated July&nbsp;18, 2011 requesting for clarification and/or
confirmation on the news article entitled &#147;PLDT asks SC to reconsider ruling on foreign ownership
in public utilities&#148; posted in philSTAR.com on July&nbsp;17, 2011.


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



<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulation&nbsp;Code, the Issuer 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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</DIV>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">July&nbsp;18, 2011


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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">July&nbsp;18, 2011


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The Philippine Stock Exchange
<BR>
3<sup>rd</sup> Floor Philippine Stock Exchange Plaza
<BR>
Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue
<BR>
Makati City

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    <TD width="76%">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">Attention:
</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Ms. Janet A. Encarnacion<BR>
Head, Disclosure Department</DIV></TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 12pt">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Ms. Kristina S. Wy<BR>
Specialist, Disclosure Department</DIV></TD>
</TR>
<TR style="font-size: 1px">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">&nbsp;</DIV></TD>
</TR>
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</DIV>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Dear Sirs and Mesdames:


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">We refer to your letter dated July&nbsp;18, 2011 requesting for clarification and/or confirmation on the
news article entitled &#147;PLDT asks SC to reconsider ruling on foreign ownership in public utilities&#148;
posted in philSTAR.com on July&nbsp;17, 2011. The article reported in part that:


<P align="left" style="margin-left:4%; margin-right:4%; font-size: 12pt"><I>&#147;Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT)&nbsp;has filed a motion with the Supreme
Court for the reconsideration of a recent ruling on the determination of the
degree of foreign ownership in public utilities, a legal issue that has remained
unresolved for the last 75&nbsp;years, and ordering the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC)&nbsp;to determine whether or not PLDT complied with the constitutional
limit on foreign equity.</I>


<P align="left" style="margin-left:4%; margin-right:4%; font-size: 12pt"><I>PLDT chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan told The STAR on the sidelines of the unveiling
of the new One Meralco Foundation that they have filed the motion for
reconsideration Friday afternoon.&#148;</I>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">We advise that PLDT has not filed a motion for reconsideration of the Supreme Court&#146;s decision in
Gamboa vs. Teves, et al. (the &#147;<I>Gamboa </I>case&#148;).


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">PLDT has never been impleaded and has never been a party to the <I>Gamboa </I>case. As such, it has never
participated in that case and is not bound by the decision or any other orders issued in that case.
So it does not need to file any motion for reconsideration and will not do so.


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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">PLDT&#146;s not filing a motion for reconsideration does not mean it accepts the correctness or validity
of the decision. Precisely because PLDT is not a party to the case, it does not have to accept or
reject the decision.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">PLDT is entitled to its constitutional rights to due process and, therefore, it will defend itself
against and vigorously resist any unlawful and improper attempts to enforce any decisions or orders
issued in any proceeding, like the <I>Gamboa </I>case, where it is not a party and has not been given a
chance to defend itself.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Mr.&nbsp;Manuel V. Pangilinan, the Chairman of our Board, and Mr.&nbsp;Napoleon L. Nazareno, our President &
CEO, who have been impleaded as individual respondents in the Gamboa case, have informed PLDT that
each has filed, through their respective legal counsels, a motion for reconsideration of the
Supreme Court decision.


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


<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="center" style="font-size: 11pt"><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>
<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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