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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001309014-12-000446
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20120709
FILED AS OF DATE:		20120709
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20120709

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:		12951679

	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 9, 2012
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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="-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 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 the press release entitled &#8220;PLDT becomes first PH company with
investment grade ratings from global credit watchers&#8221; that we filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission and the Philippine Stock Exchange.
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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: 07/09/2012
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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 the press release entitled &#8220;PLDT becomes first PH company with investment grade ratings from global credit watchers&#8221; that we filed 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: 12pt"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549</B></FONT>



<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>FORM 6-K<BR>
Report of Foreign Private Issuer</B>



<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>Pursuant to Rule&nbsp;13a-16 or 15d-16<BR>
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B>



<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>For the month of July&nbsp;2012</B>



<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>Commission File Number 1-03006</B>



<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company</B><BR>
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)



<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>Ramon Cojuangco Building<BR>
Makati Avenue<BR>
Makati City<BR>
Philippines</B><BR>
(Address of principal executive offices)



<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form
20-F or Form 40-F.)



<P align="left" style="margin-left:8%; font-size: 12pt">Form&nbsp;20-F <FONT style="font-family: Symbol">&#214;</FONT> Form&nbsp;40-F


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">(Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the
registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule&nbsp;12g3-2(b)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)



<P align="left" style="margin-left:8%; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 3%">Yes No <FONT style="font-family: Symbol">&#214;
</FONT>

<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">(If &#147;Yes&#148; is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with
Rule&nbsp;12g3-2(b): 82- <U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U> )


<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt; display: none">1
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<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</B>



<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, 2011. 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 valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Copy of the press release entitled &#147;PLDT becomes<BR>
first PH company with investment grade ratings from<BR>
global credit watchers&#148; that we filed with the<BR>
Securities and Exchange Commission and the Philippine<BR>
Stock Exchange.<BR>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt">7<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>
Tower One and Exchange Plaza
<BR>
Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue
<BR>
Makati 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">We submit herewith a copy of SEC Form 17-C with a copy of a press release attached thereto entitled
&#147;PLDT becomes first PH company with investment grade ratings from global credit watchers&#148;.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">The same shall serve as our disclosure pursuant to 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>
<B>MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN</B><BR>
Corporate Secretary<BR>


<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt"><FONT style="font-size: 10pt">Page 1 of 7</FONT>



<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Exhibit&nbsp;1
</FONT>

<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">July&nbsp;9, 2012


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">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 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">We submit herewith two (2)&nbsp;copies of SEC Form 17-C with a press release attached thereto entitled
&#147;PLDT becomes first PH company with investment grade ratings from global credit watchers&#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>
<B>MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN</B><BR>
Corporate Secretary<BR>


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



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



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



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    <TD width="1%" nowrap align="right">1.</TD>
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    <TD>July&nbsp;9, 2012</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 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>
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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: 12pt; text-indent: 4%">Exact name of registrant 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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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 4%">of Incorporation


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">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
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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Postal Code</TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">8.&nbsp;(632)&nbsp;816-8553


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 5%">Registrant&#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


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

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Licensed and Amount of Debt Outstanding</DIV></TD>
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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">11.&nbsp;Item&nbsp;9 &#150; Other Events


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 4%">Attached hereto is a press release entitled &#147;PLDT becomes first PH company with investment
grade ratings from global credit watchers&#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"><B>MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN</B><BR>
Corporate Secretary</DIV></TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Date: July&nbsp;9, 2012


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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"><FONT style="font-size: 14pt"><B>PLDT Press Release</B>
</FONT>

<P align="center" style="font-size: 14pt"><B>PLDT becomes first PH company with investment grade ratings from global credit watchers</B>



<P align="left" style="font-size: 14pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt"><B><I>MANILA, Philippines, July&nbsp;9, 2012 </I></B>&#150; Telecoms leader PLDT has earned the distinction of being
the first Philippine company to be given investment grade credit ratings by all three (3)&nbsp;major
international credit watchers, following a recent upgrade by Standard & Poor&#146;s Ratings Services.
</FONT>

<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">&#147;We are gratified that PLDT is the first corporate in the country to obtain such ratings from the
three major global credit watchers &#150; S&P, Moody&#146;s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings,&#148; said PLDT
President Napoleon Nazareno.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">S&P raised on Thursday PLDT&#146;s long&#150;term foreign currency credit rating to Investment Grade at
&#145;BBB&#146;- from &#145;BB&#043;&#146; previously, following the recent Philippine sovereign credit rating upgrade.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">S&P said the outlook on the PLDT rating is &#147;stable&#148;. The credit watcher also reported that the
ASEAN scale long-term rating on PLDT has also been raised to &#145;aXA-&#145; from &#145;axBBB&#043;&#146;.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Last May, Moody&#146;s improved its outlook on PLDT&#146;s ratings to &#145;positive&#146; from &#145;stable&#146; with the
foreign currency bond and local currency issuer ratings at &#145;Baa3&#146; which is considered &#145;Investment
grade&#146;.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Fitch, on the other hand, affirmed in November&nbsp;2011 PLDT&#146;s long-term foreign and local currency
issuer default ratings at &#145;BBB-&#145; and &#145;A-&#145;, respectively. The ratings of Moody&#146;s and Fitch are also
considered &#145;investment grade&#146;.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">&#147;We are pleased with the recent credit rating action by S&P. The overall financial strength and
competitive advantage of PLDT are reflected in the distinction of being


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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 only Philippine company whose debt ratings are similarly regarded as investment grade by all
three international rating agencies. This also affirms the soundness of our business strategy to
transform PLDT into a multi-media services group which has placed the company in the best possible
position to enhance its leadership position far into the future,&#148; said PLDT Chairman Manuel V
Pangilinan.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">S&P credit analyst Paul Draffin took note of &#147;PLDT&#146;s strong position in the domestic market,
diversified services, integrated network, and solid cash flow measures&#148;, saying these mitigate &#147;the
country and macroeconomic risk of the Philippines and intense competition in the matured domestic
cellular market.&#148;


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">PLDT remains the leading player in the local telecoms sector with 68% of the cellular market, 64%
of the broadband market, and 65% of the fixed line business.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The company earlier announced plans to expand into multi-media services through an investment in
MediaQuest Holdings, owner of direct-to-home Pay-TV operator Cignal TV and television network TV5,
through its wholly-owned subsidiary ePLDT.


<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><FONT style="font-size: 16pt">XXX</FONT>



<P align="left" style="font-size: 16pt"><FONT style="font-size: 10pt"><B>About PLDT</B>
</FONT>

<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">PLDT is the leading telecommunications service provider in the Philippines. Through its three
principal business groups &#150;fixed line, wireless, and Business Process Outsourcing or BPO &#150; PLDT
offers a wide range of telecommunications services across the Philippines&#146; most extensive fiber
optic backbone and fixed line and cellular networks.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">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.


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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Exhibit&nbsp;1
</FONT>

<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><FONT style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Contact person:</B>
</FONT>

<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Ramon R. Isberto</B>
<BR>
<B>PLDT Spokesperson</B>
<BR>
<B>Tel. No.: &#043;63 2 5113101</B>
<BR>
<B>Fax No.: &#043;63 2 5113100</B>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Mikey G. Smyth</B>
<BR>
<B>Head &#151; Corporate ATL Marketing Communications</B>
<BR>
<B>PLDT ALPHA Enterprise</B>
<BR>
<B>Email: </B><U><B>cgsmyth@pldt.com.ph</B></U>


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<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt"><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>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px"><FONT style="font-size: 11pt">By : </FONT><FONT style="font-size: 12pt">/s/ Florentino D. Mabasa, Jr.</FONT></DIV></TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Name : Florentino D. Mabasa, Jr.<BR>
Title : First Vice President and Assistant Corporate Secretary</DIV></TD>
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