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6-K Filing
PLDT (PHI) 6-K6-K Board Matters
Filed: 10 Jun 20, 10:20am
Exhibit 99.2
EXHIBITS
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99.2 | Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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| 1.Approval of the audited financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 contained in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report |
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| 2.Election of directors of the Company |
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| 3.Approval of the amendment of the Second Article of the Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Company |
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| Organizational Meeting
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| 1.Appointment of members of the Advisory Board/Committee
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| 2.Appointment of Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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| 3.Appointment of Lead Independent Director |
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| 4.Appointment of Chairmen and Members of the Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Governance and Nomination Committee, Executive Compensation Committee and Technology Strategy Committee of the Board of Directors
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| 5.Election of officers of the Company |
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June 9, 2020
Philippine Stock Exchange
6/F Philippine Stock Exchange Tower
28th Street corner 5th Avenue
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Attention: Ms. Janet A. Encarnacion
Head, Disclosure Department
Gentlemen:
In compliance with Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code and SRC Rule 17.1.1.1.3(b).2, we submit herewith a copy of SEC Form 17-C with respect to certain discloseable events/information.
This shall also serve as the disclosure letter for the purpose of complying with the PSE Revised Disclosure Rules.
Very truly yours,
/s/Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
June 9, 2020
SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Secretariat Building, PICC Complex
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Attention: Mr. Vicente Graciano P. Felizmenio, Jr.
Director – Markets and Securities Regulation Dept.
Gentlemen:
In compliance with Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code and SRC Rule 17.1.1.1.3(a), we submit herewith two (2) copies of SEC Form 17-C with respect to certain discloseable events/information.
Very truly yours,
/s/Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
COVER SHEET
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Principal Office (No./Street/Barangay/City/Town/Province)
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COMPANY INFORMATION
| Company’s Email Address |
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| 88168553 |
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| No. of Stockholders |
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| Every 2nd Tuesday of June |
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CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION
The designated contact person MUST be an Officer of the Corporation
Name of Contact Person |
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Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan |
| lrchan@pldt.com.ph |
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MGO Building, Legaspi St. corner Dela Rosa St., Makati City |
Note: In case of death, resignation or cessation of office of the officer designated as contact person, such incident shall be reported to the Commission within thirty (30) calendar days from the occurrence thereof with information and complete contact details of the new contact person designated.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.1
1. | June 9, 2020 | |
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2. | SEC Identification Number PW-55 | |
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3. | BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793 | |
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4. | PLDT Inc. | |
| Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter | |
5. | PHILIPPINES | 6. ____________ (SEC Use Only) |
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7. | Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City | 1200 |
| Address of principal office | Postal Code |
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8. | (632) 8816-8553 |
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9. | Not Applicable |
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| Former name or former address, if changed since last report | |
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10. | Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the Securities Regulation Code and Sections 4 and 8 of the Revised Securities Act |
Title of Each Class | Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding |
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11. Item 4 (Election of Directors and Officers) and Item 9 (Other Events)
We disclose the following information pertaining to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (“Annual Meeting”) and Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors (“Organizational Meeting”) of PLDT Inc. (the “Company” or “PLDT”) and the actions approved in said meetings.
1. | Annual Meeting |
| 1.1 | The Annual Meeting was held on June 9, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in virtual format, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related government regulations which prevent the holding of an in-person meeting. |
| (a) | As at the Record Date, April 13, 2020 (the “Record Date”), the total outstanding shares of PLDT entitling the holders thereof to attend the Annual Meeting was 666,056,645, broken down as follows: |
Class of Shares | Number of Shares |
Common | 216,055,775 |
Voting Preferred | 150,000,000 |
Non-Voting Serial Preferred | 300,000,870 |
Total | 666,056,645 |
| (b) | As at the Record Date, the total outstanding shares of PLDT (i) with voting rights and (ii) without voting rights but pursuant to Section 6 of the Revised Corporation Code are entitled to vote on certain matters presented for stockholders’ approval was 666,056,645 (the “Voting Shares”), broken down as follows: |
Class of Shares |
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| 216,055,775 |
Voting Preferred |
| 150,000,000 |
Non-Voting Serial Preferred |
| 300,000,870 |
Total |
| 666,056,645 |
| (c) | The total shares of voting stock, and shares of voting stock and non-voting stock owned or held by the stockholders present or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting were 318,501,279 and 618,501,279, representing 87.01% and 92.86% of the total outstanding shares of voting stock, and voting and non-voting stocks, respectively, of PLDT as at the Record Date, broken down as follows: |
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STOCKHOLDERS ATTENDING IN PERSON/BY PROXY | VOTING STOCK | VOTING AND NON-VOTING STOCK |
Number of shares represented by stockholders attending in person (via remote communication) |
1,276,401 |
1,276,401 |
Number of shares represented by proxy |
317,224,878 |
617,224,878 |
Number of shares represented by stockholders attending in person (via remote communication) and represented by proxy |
318,501,279 |
618,501,279 |
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Therefore, there was a quorum for the valid transaction of business at the Annual Meeting.
| (d) | All of the thirteen (13) incumbent directors, including the Chairman of the Board, the Chairmen of the Audit, Risk, Governance and Nomination, Executive Compensation, and Technology Strategy Committees, the President and Chief Executive Officer and other key officers of the Company were present in the Annual Meeting. Representatives from the Company’s independent auditors, Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co. (“SGV”) were also present in the Annual Meeting. |
| 1.2 | Each item in the Agenda for the Annual Meeting that is subject to stockholders’ approval was voted upon by means of written voting instructions and/or online voting in absentia. |
| 1.3 | The voting requirement and the votes cast for each of the following items in the Agenda that is subject to stockholders’ approval are as follows: |
| (a) | Approval of the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 contained in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report. |
| VOTING REQUIREMENT |
Class of Shares | Majority of Total Outstanding Common and Voting Preferred Shares |
| VOTES CAST |
Common | For | Against | Abstain |
Stockholders who participated in the Annual Meeting and voted online | 59,555 | 0 | 10 |
Stockholders who participated in the Annual Meeting but with proxies previously filed | 755,617 | 0 | 0 |
Stockholders represented by proxies | 166,951,648 | 7,483 | 265,747 |
Sub-Total | 167,766,820 | 7,483 | 265,757 |
Voting Preferred |
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Stockholders who participated in the Annual Meeting and voted online | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stockholders who participated in the Annual Meeting but with proxies previously filed | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stockholders represented by proxies | 150,000,000 | 0 | 0 |
Sub-Total | 150,000,000 | 0 | 0 |
Grand Total | 317,766,820 | 7,483 | 265,757 |
With more than two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding Common and Voting Preferred Shares voted in favor of the approval of the audited financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 contained in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report, the said financial statements were approved.
| (b) | Election of thirteen (13) directors including three (3) independent directors for the ensuing year, whose background information are contained in the Information Statement. |
| The Chairman explained the review or screening process of the Governance and Nomination Committee (“GNC”) to determine whether each of the director-nominees possesses the qualifications and none of the disqualifications for directorship, and whether each of the independent director-nominees meets the additional criteria or qualifications for an independent director, as well as the diversity aspects considered by the GNC pursuant to the Company’s Board Diversity Policy. |
NAME OF DIRECTOR/ INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR | VOTING REQUIREMENTThirteen (13) nominees receiving the highest number of votes from the holders of Common and Voting Preferred Shares shall be declared elected and three (3) of them who have been pre-qualified as independent directors shall be declared elected as suchVOTES CASTStockholder 1Stockholder 2Stockholder 3Total Numberof Votes
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Mr. Bernido H. Liu | 59,204 | 239,803 | 305,375,159 | 305,674,166 |
Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban (Ret) | 59,392 | 239,803 | 299,752,907 | 300,052,102 |
Mr. Pedro E. Roxas | 59,205 | 239,803 | 299,834,949 | 300,133,957 |
Judge Manuel L. Argel, Jr. (Ret.) | 59,201 | 239,803 | 295,981,126 | 296,280,130 |
Ms. Helen Y. Dee | 59,204 | 239,803 | 294,957,887 | 295,256,894 |
Amb. Albert F. Del Rosario | 59,717 | 1,627,943 | 295,706,082 | 297,393,742 |
Atty. Ray C. Espinosa | 59,226 | 239,803 | 295,039,402 | 295,338,431 |
Mr. James L. Go | 59,209 | 239,803 | 293,435,940 | 293,734,952 |
Mr. Shigeki Hayashi | 59,231 | 239,803 | 295,766,189 | 296,065,223 |
Mr. Junichi Igarashi | 59,231 | 239,803 | 295,350,911 | 295,649,945 |
Mr. Manuel V. Pangilinan | 59,707 | 334,703 | 354,767,347 | 355,161,757 |
Atty. Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan | 59,206 | 239,803 | 294,691,332 | 294,990,341 |
Ms. Marife B. Zamora | 59,214 | 239,803 | 295,692,459 | 295,991,476 |
Legend:
| Stockholder 1 | –Stockholders who participated in the Annual Meeting and voted online |
Stockholder 2 –Stockholders who participated in the Annual Meeting but with proxies previously filed
Stockholder 3– Stockholders represented by proxies
Each director/independent director-nominee received the votes of more than a majority of the outstanding Common and Voting Preferred Shares. Since there are only thirteen (13) Board seats and thirteen (13) nominees, each was declared elected and three (3) of them, namely Mr. Bernido H. Liu, Retired Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban and Mr. Pedro E. Roxas, who have been pre-qualified as independent directors were declared elected as such.
Attached are copies of the Certifications executed by Mr. Bernido H. Liu, Retired Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban and Mr. Pedro E. Roxas in connection with their election as independent directors of the Company.
| (c) | Approval of the proposed amendment of the Second Article of the Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Company. |
This involves the amendment of the primary purpose clause, to: (a) reflect the current focus of the Company’s business, which is the provision of telecommunications services (instead of installation and maintenance of telecommunications systems) through trending and constantly evolving technologies and innovative products and services, and (b) allow sufficient flexibility for the Company’s business units to design their operations and expand their products and services by constantly transforming the Company from being the country’s leading telecommunications company to a dynamic and customer-centric multi-media organization.
The amended Second Article of the Amended Articles of Incorporation is set out in Annex A attached hereto.
| VOTING REQUIREMENT |
Class of Shares | At least Two Thirds (2/3) of Total Outstanding Common, Voting Preferred and Non-Voting Serial Preferred Shares |
| VOTES CAST |
Common | For | Against | Abstain |
Stockholders who participated in the Annual Meeting and voted online | 59,500 | 0 | 65 |
Stockholders who participated in the Annual Meeting but with proxies previously filed | 755,617 | 0 | 0 |
Stockholders represented by proxies | 167,203,274 | 21,604 | 0 |
Sub-Total | 168,018,391 | 21,604 | 65 |
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Stockholders who participated in the Annual Meeting and voted online | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stockholders who participated in the Annual Meeting but with proxies previously filed | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stockholders represented by proxies | 150,000,000 | 0 | 0 |
Sub-Total | 150,000,000 | 0 | 0 |
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Stockholders who participated in the Annual Meeting and voted online | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stockholders who participated in the Annual Meeting but with proxies previously filed | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stockholders represented by proxies | 300,000,000 | 0 | 0 |
Sub-Total | 300,000,000 | 0 | 0 |
Grand Total | 618,018,391 | 21,604 | 65 |
With more than two thirds (2/3) of the outstanding Common, Voting Preferred and Non-Voting Serial Preferred Shares voted in favor of the approval of the amendment of the Second Article of the Amended Articles of Incorporation, the said amendment was approved.
| 1.4 | SGV performed agreed upon procedures for the Company’s registration, proxy validation, voting, tabulation and generated reports of the online systems and Stockholder Management System in accordance with the Philippine Standards on Related Services 4400, Engagements and Agreed-Upon Procedures Regarding Financial Statements issued by the Auditing Standards and Practices Council. Representatives from SGV were present at the Annual Meeting to check the determination of quorum and reports generated by the systems. |
| 1.5 | Stockholders were given an opportunity to ask questions via email to pldtshareholderservices@pldt.com.ph and pldt.media@outlook.com. The questions received were addressed or responded to, prior to Other Matters in the Agenda, by the Chairman, President & CEO and other key officers of the Company. |
| 1.6 | Stockholders were also informed that pursuant to the authority vested in the Audit Committee under the Company’s By-Laws, the Audit Committee appointed SGV as independent auditors to audit the financial statements of the Company for the year 2020, and such appointment was confirmed by the Board of Directors. |
2. | Organizational Meeting |
| 2.1 | The Organizational Meeting was held in virtual format immediately after the adjournment of the Annual Meeting. |
| (a) | All of the thirteen (13) directors/independent directors elected during the Annual Meeting were present in the Organizational Meeting. Also present were the five (5) nominees for appointment as members of the Advisory Board/Committee. |
| 2.2 | The following actions were approved by the Board of Directors at the Organizational Meeting: |
| (a) | Appointment of the members of the Advisory Board/Committee: |
Mr. Oscar S. Reyes |
Mr. Roberto R. Romulo |
Mr. Benny S. Santoso |
Mr. Orlando B. Vea |
Mr. Christopher H. Young |
| (b) | Appointment of Mr. Manuel V. Pangilinan as Chairman of the Board of Directors |
| (c) | Appointment of Ret. Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban as Lead Independent Director |
| (d) | Appointment of the Chairmen, Members and Advisors of the five (5) Board Committees, as follows: |
Audit Committee |
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Mr. Pedro E. Roxas, Chairman/Independent Member |
Mr. Bernido H. Liu, Independent Member |
Ret. Chief Justine Artemio V. Panganiban, Independent Member |
Ms. Corazon S. de la Paz-Bernardo, Advisor (Audit Committee Financial Expert) |
Mr. James L. Go, Advisor |
Mr. Junichi Igarashi, Advisor |
Mr. Roberto R. Romulo, Advisor |
Risk Committee |
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Ret. Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban, Chairman/Independent Member |
Mr. Bernido H. Liu, Independent Member |
Mr. Pedro E. Roxas, Independent Member |
Mr. James L. Go, Member |
Mr. Junichi Igarashi, Member |
Governance and Nomination Committee |
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Mr. Manuel V. Pangilinan, Chairman |
Mr. Bernido H. Liu, Independent Member |
Ret. Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban, Independent Member |
Mr. Pedro E. Roxas, Independent Member |
Mr. Junichi Igarashi, Member |
Ms. Gina Marina P. Ordoñez, Non-voting Member |
Atty. Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan, Non-voting Member |
Executive Compensation Committee |
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Mr. Manuel V. Pangilinan, Chairman |
Mr. Bernido H. Liu, Independent Member |
Ret. Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban, Independent Member |
Mr. Pedro E. Roxas, Independent Member |
Mr. Junichi Igarashi, Member |
Ms. Gina Marina P. Ordoñez, Non-voting Member |
Technology Strategy Committee |
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Mr. Manuel V. Pangilinan, Chairman |
Amb. Albert F. del Rosario, Member |
Atty. Ray C. Espinosa, Member |
Mr. James L. Go, Member |
Mr. Junichi Igarashi, Member |
Mr. Oscar S. Reyes, Non-voting Member |
Mr. Orlando B. Vea, Non-voting Member |
| (e) | Election of the following officers to the positions indicated opposite their respective names: |
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Manuel V. Pangilinan | - | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Anabelle L. Chua | - | Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Management Officer |
Alfredo S. Panlilio | - | Chief Revenue Officer |
Victorico P. Vargas | - | Business Transformation Office Head |
Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino | - | Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel |
Gina Marina P. Ordoñez | - | Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer |
Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan | - | Corporate Secretary and Chief Governance Officer |
June Cheryl A. Cabal-Revilla | - | Senior Vice President, Financial Reporting and Controllership Head and Chief Sustainability Officer |
Alejandro O. Caeg | - | Senior Vice President |
Juan Victor I. Hernandez | - | Senior Vice President |
Menardo G. Jimenez, Jr. | - | Senior Vice President |
Florentino D. Mabasa, Jr. | - | First Vice President and Assistant Corporate Secretary |
Leo I. Posadas | - | First Vice President and Treasurer |
Katrina L. Abelarde | - | First Vice President |
Marco Alejandro T. Borlongan | - | First Vice President |
Mary Julie C. Carceller | - | First Vice President |
Bernard H. Castro | - | First Vice President |
Marisa V. Conde | - | First Vice President |
Mary Rose L. Dela Paz | - | First Vice President |
Gil Samson D. Garcia | - | First Vice President |
Joseph Ian G. Gendrano | - | First Vice President |
Ma. Criselda B. Guhit | - | First Vice President |
Leah Camilla R. Besa-Jimenez | - | First Vice President |
Princesita P. Katigbak | - | First Vice President |
Albert Mitchell L. Locsin | - | First Vice President |
Dale M. Ramos | - | First Vice President |
Aileen D. Regio | - | First Vice President |
Luis S. Reñon | - | First Vice President |
Martin T. Rio | - | First Vice President |
Emiliano R. Tanchico, Jr. | - | First Vice President |
Victor Y. Tria | - | First Vice President |
Melissa V. Vergel de Dios | - | First Vice President |
Maria Cecilia H. Abad | - | Vice President |
Minerva M. Agas | - | Vice President |
Benedict Patrick V. Alcoseba | - | Vice President |
Elizabeth S. Andojar | - | Vice President |
Roy Victor E. Añonuevo | - | Vice President |
Tito Rodolfo B. Aquino, Jr. | - | Vice President |
Mitchie M. Arcaina | - | Vice President |
Jerameel A. Azurin | - | Vice President |
Rafael M. Bejar | - | Vice President |
Wilson S. Bobier | - | Vice President |
Luis Gregorio D. Casas | - | Vice President |
Ma. Monica M. Consing | - | Vice President |
Gene S. De Guzman | - | Vice President |
Joan A. De Venecia-Fabul | - | Vice President |
Aniceto M. Franco III | - | Vice President |
John John R. Gonzales | - | Vice President |
Silverio S. Ibay, Jr. | - | Vice President |
Gary F. Ignacio | - | Vice President |
Marven S. Jardiel | - | Vice President |
Alexander S. Kibanoff | - | Vice President |
Javier C. Lagdameo | - | Vice President |
Czar Christopher S. Lopez | - | Vice President |
Paolo Jose C. Lopez | - | Vice President |
Ma. Carmela F. Luque | - | Vice President |
Melanie A. Manuel | - | Vice President |
Ronaldo David R. Mendoza | - | Vice President |
Oliver Carlos G. Odulio | - | Vice President |
Carlo S. Ople | - | Vice President |
Harold Kim A. Orbase | - | Vice President |
Charles Louis L. Orcena | - | Vice President |
Raymond A. Racho | - | Vice President |
Eduardo H. Rafuson | - | Vice President |
Ricardo C. Rodriguez | - | Vice President |
Genaro C. Sanchez | - | Vice President |
Maria Christina C. Semira | - | Vice President |
Ma. Merceditas T. Siapuatco | - | Vice President |
Arvin L. Siena | - | Vice President |
Carla Elena A. Tabuena | - | Vice President |
Patrick S. Tang | - | Vice President |
Jecyn Aimee C. Teng | - | Vice President |
Milan M. Topacio | - | Vice President |
Mary Eleanor Lydia P. Nadal-Wei | - | Vice President |
John Henri C. Yanez | - | Vice President |
Radames Vittorio B. Zalameda | - | Vice President |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulation Code, the Company has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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By: | /s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
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Name: | MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN |
Title: | Corporate Secretary |
June 9, 2020
ANNEX A
Second. That the purpose for which said corporation is formed, is to carry on the business of providing in and among provinces, cities, and municipalities in the Philippines and between the Philippines and other countries and territories, basic and enhanced telecommunications services such as, but not limited to (a) fixed line telecommunications services including dedicated internet access, broadband solutions, content delivery and internet protocol peering, domestic and international private networking, and voice communications solutions, and (b) wireless telecommunications services including cellular service, wireless broadband service, wireless fidelity enablement, and mobile virtual network operations, through and by means of telecommunications systems and technologies as are at present available or to be made available through technical advances or innovations in the future as is, or are, convenient or essential to efficiently carry out the purposes of the business, including but not limited to (i) wired or wireless telecommunications systems, fiber optics, multi-channel transmission distribution systems, satellite transmit and receive systems, mobile and cellular systems, and other telecommunications systems and their value-added services, such as, but not limited to, transmission of voice, data, facsimile, control signals, audio and video, and information service bureau, and (ii) transmitting and receiving stations and switching stations, both for local and international services, lines, cables, or systems.
Without limiting or restricting in any manner the general powers and all other rights and privileges now or hereafter granted by the laws of the Philippines or any country or territory where said corporation does business or owns property, to corporations of the character of said corporation:
| 1. | To invest and deal with the money and properties of said corporation and to sell, dispose of or transfer the business, properties and goodwill of said corporation or any part thereof for such consideration and under such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors may determine to be wise or expedient for the benefit or advancement of the interest of said corporation, subject to the requirements of applicable law. |
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| 2. | To purchase, acquire, own lease, sell and convey real properties such as lands and appurtenant air rights, land improvements, buildings, warehouses and machineries, equipment and other personal properties as may be necessary or incidental to the conduct of its business or as the Board of Directors may determine to be wise or expedient for the benefit or advancement of the interest of said corporation, and to pay for any property purchased or acquired by or leased to said corporation, or receive payments for any property sold, conveyed or leased by said corporation, in cash, shares of capital stock, debentures and other evidences of indebtedness, or other securities; |
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| 3. | To redevelop any and all properties owned or acquired by said corporation for purposes of preserving, enhancing or maximizing their value or as may be wise or expedient for the advancement of its interest, and in such manner and under such terms and conditions, as the Board of Directors may determine; |
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| 4. | To borrow or raise money necessary to meet the financial requirements of the business of said corporation by the issuance of shares of its capital stock, bonds, promissory notes and other evidences of indebtedness, and to secure the repayment of any such bonds, promissory notes and other evidences of indebtedness by mortgage, pledge, deed of trust or lien upon the properties of said corporation. |
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| 5. | To guarantee the obligations of, and aid in any manner, any corporation, association, or trust estate, domestic or foreign, or any firm or individual, any shares of stock in which, or any bonds, debentures, notes securities, evidences of indebtedness, contracts or obligations of which, are held by or for said corporation, directly or indirectly or through other corporations or otherwise; |
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| 6. | To enter into any lawful arrangement for sharing profits, reciprocal concession, cooperation or joint venture with any corporation, association, partnership, entity, person or governmental, municipal or public authority, domestic or foreign, in carrying out any business or transaction deemed necessary, convenient or incidental to accomplish the purposes of said corporation; |
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| 7. | To acquire or obtain from any government or authority, national, provincial, municipal or otherwise, or any corporation, company or partnership or person, such charter, contracts, franchise, privileges, exemption, licenses and concessions as may be conducive to any of the purposes of said corporation; |
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| 8. | To establish and operate one or more branch offices or agencies within or outside the Philippines and to carry out any or all its operations and businesses in or through such branch offices or agencies without any restrictions, except those provided in applicable laws; |
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| 9. | To conduct and transact any and all lawful business, and to do or cause to be done any one or more of the acts and things herein set forth as its purposes, within or outside the Philippines, and everything necessary, desirable or incidental to the accomplishment of the purposes or the exercise of any one or more of the powers herein enumerated, or which shall at any time appear conducive to or expedient for the protection or benefit of said corporation”. |
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CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
I, ARTEMIO V. PANGANIBAN, Filipino, of legal age and a resident of Makati City, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law do hereby declare that:
| 1. | I am an independent director of PLDT Inc. (“PLDT”), having been duly elected as such during its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 9, 2020. |
| 2. | I have been PLDT’s independent director since 2013. |
| 3. | I am affiliated with the following companies or organizations: |
COMPANY/ORGANIZATION | POSITION/RELATIONSHIP | PERIOD OF SERVICE |
Pan Philippine Resources Corp. | Chairman | 1976 - present |
Arpan Investment and Management, Inc. | Chairman | 1976 - present |
GMA Network Inc. | Independent Director | 2007 – present |
First Philippine Holdings Corp. | Independent Director | 2007 - present |
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. | Independent Director | 2007 - present |
Robinsons Land Corp. | Independent Director | 2008 - present |
Meralco | Independent Director | 2008 - present |
Tollways Management Corp. | Independent Director | 2008 - present |
GMA Holdings, Inc. | Independent Director | 2009 - present |
Petron Corporation | Independent Director | 2010 - present |
Asian Terminals Inc. | Independent Director | 2010 - present |
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. | Independent Director | 2010 - present |
Jollibee Foods Corp. | Director | 2012 - present |
TeaM Energy Corporation | Independent Director | 2015 - present |
Asian Hospital Inc. | Independent Director | 2017 - present |
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. | Senior Adviser | 2007 - present |
Double Dragon Properties Corporation | Adviser | 2014 - present |
Bank of the Philippine Islands | Member, Advisory Council | 2016 - present |
For my full bio-data, log on to my personal website: cjpanganiban.com
| 4. | I possess all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications to serve as an independent director of PLOT, as provided for in Section 22 and 26 of the Revised Corporation Code, Section 38 of the Securities Regulation Code, its Implementing Rules and Regulations and the Company's By-Laws and Manual on Corporate Governance. |
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| 5. | To the best of my knowledge, I am not related (other than the relationship provided under Rule 38.2.3 of the Securities Regulation Code) to any director/officer/substantial shareholder of PLDT and its subsidiaries and affiliates. |
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| 6. | To the best of my knowledge, I am not the subject of any criminal or administrative investigation or proceeding pending in court. |
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| 7. | To the best of my knowledge, I am neither an officer nor an employee of any government agency or government-owned and controlled corporation. |
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| 8. | I shall faithfully and diligently comply with my duties and responsibilities as independent director under the Securities Regulation Code and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and PLDT's By-Laws and Manual on Corporate Governance. |
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| 9. | I shall inform the Corporate Secretary of PLDT of any changes in the abovementioned information within five days from its occurrence. |
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Done, this 9th day of June 2020, at Makati City.
/s/Artemio V. Panganiban
ARTEMIO V. PANGANIBAN
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| NOTARY PUBLIC
/s/Maria Theresa U. Ballelos |
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| MARIA THERESA U. BALLELOS |
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| Notary Public for the City of Makati |
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| Until December 31, 2021 |
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| Appointment No. M-101 |
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| Roll of Attorneys No. 47541 |
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| PTR O.R. NO. 8125099-01/07/2020 Makati City |
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| IBP Lifetime No. 05594 – 01/09/06 |
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| 9/F MGO BLDG. LEGAZPI ST. |
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| LEGAZPI VILL. MAKATI CITY, MM |
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 9th day of June 2020 at Makati City, affiant personally appeared before me and exhibited to me his Philippine Passport No. P0388884B expiring on 23 January 2029.
Doc No. 384; |
Page No. 78; |
Book No. II; |
Series of 2020. |
CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
I, BERNIDO H. LIU, Filipino, of legal age and with office address at GABC 1155, 1155 North EDSA, Balintawak, Quezon City, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law do hereby declare that:
| 1. | I am an independent director of PLDT Inc. (“PLDT”), having been duly elected as such during its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 9,2020. |
| 2. | I have been PLDT’s independent director since 2015. |
| 3. | I am affiliated with the following companies or organizations: |
COMPANY/ORGANIZATION | POSITION/RELATIONSHIP | PERIOD OF SERVICE |
Matimco Incorporated | Chairman | 2003 – present |
Basic Graphics Inc. | Chairman | 2005 – present |
LH Paragon Inc. | Chairman & CEO | 2006 – present |
GOLDEN ABC, Inc. | Chairman & CEO | 2006 – present |
Oakridge Realty Development Corporation | Chairman | 2006 – present |
Red Logo Lifestyle, Inc. | Chairman | 2007 – present |
Essentia Medical Group, Inc. | Chairman | 2014 – present |
Greentree Food Solutions, Inc. | Chairman | 2016 – present |
GABC Int’l. Pte. Ltd. (SG) | Director | 2016 – present |
GABC Singapore Retail Pte. Ltd. (SG) | Director | 2016 – present |
Mga Likha ni Inay, Inc. (member of CARD MRI) | Director | 2015 – present |
| 4. | I possess all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications to serve as an independent director of PLDT, as provided for in Section 22 and 26 of the Revised Corporation Code, Section 38 of the Securities Regulation Code, its Implementing Rules and Regulations and PLDT’s By-Laws and Manual on Corporate Governance. |
| 5. | To the best of my knowledge, I am not related (other than the relationship provided under Rule 38.2.3 of the Securities Regulation Code) to any director/officer/substantial shareholder of PLDT and its subsidiaries and affiliates. |
| 6. | To the best of my knowledge, I am not the subject of any pending criminal or administrative investigation or proceeding pending in court. |
| 7. | To the best of my knowledge, I am neither an officer nor an employee of any government agency or government-owned and controlled corporation. |
| 8. | I shall faithfully and diligently comply with my duties and responsibilities as independent director under the Securities Regulation Code and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and PLDT’s By-Laws and Manual on Corporate Governance. |
| 9. | I shall inform the Corporate Secretary of PLDT of any changes in the abovementioned information within five days from its occurrence. |
Done, this 9th day of June 2020, at Makati City.
/s/Bernido H. Liu
BERNIDO H. LIU
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 9th day of June 2020 at Makati City, affiant personally appeared before me and exhibited to me his Philippine Passport No. EC8085782 expiring on 19 June 2021.
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| NOTARY PUBLIC
/s/Maria Theresa U. Ballelos |
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| MARIA THERESA U. BALLELOS |
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| Notary Public for the City of Makati |
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| Until December 31, 2021 |
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| Appointment No. M-101 |
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| Roll of Attorneys No. 47541 |
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| PTR O.R. NO. 8125099-01/07/2020 Makati City |
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| IBP Lifetime No. 05594 – 01/09/06 |
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| 9/F MGO BLDG. LEGAZPI ST. |
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| LEGAZPI VILL. MAKATI CITY, MM |
Doc No. 385; |
Page No. 78; |
Book No. II; |
Series of 2020. |
CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
I, PEDRO E. ROXAS, Filipino, of legal age and a resident of Makati City, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law do hereby declare that:
| 1. | I am an independent director of PLDT Inc. (“PLDT”), having been duly elected as such during its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 9, 2020. |
| 2. | I have been PLDT’s independent director since 2003. |
| 3. | I am affiliated with the following companies or organizations: |
COMPANY/ORGANIZATION | POSITION/RELATIONSHIP | PERIOD OF SERVICE |
Roxas Holdings, Inc. | Chairman | 1995 – present |
Club Punta Fuego, Inc. | Chairman | 1997 – present |
Brightnote Assets Corporation | Director | 1999 – present |
BDO Private Bank | Independent Director | 2001 – present |
Roxas & Company, Inc. | Chairman | 2009 – present |
Manila Electric Company | Independent Director | 2010 – present |
Cemex Holdings Phil. Inc. | Independent Director | 2016 – present |
Fundacion Santiago | Trustee/President | 1993 – present |
Philippine Sugar Millers Association | President | 1995 - 1997 2005 – present |
Mapfre Insular Insurance Corporation | Independent Director | 2018 - present |
| 4. | I possess all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications to serve as an independent director of PLDT, as provided for in Sections 22 and 26 of the Revised Corporation Code, Section 38 of the Securities Regulation Code, its Implementing Rules and Regulations and PLDT’s By-Laws and Manual on Corporate Governance. |
| 5. | To the best of my knowledge, I am not related (other than the relationship provided under Rule 38.2.3 of the Securities Regulation Code) to any director/officer/substantial shareholder of PLDT and its subsidiaries and affiliates. |
| 6. | To the best of my knowledge, I am not the subject of any pending criminal/administrative investigation or proceeding pending in court. |
| 7. | To the best of my knowledge, I am neither an officer nor an employee of any government agency or government-owned and controlled corporation. |
| 8. | I shall faithfully and diligently comply with my duties and responsibilities as independent director under the Securities Regulation Code and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and PLDT’s By-Laws and Manual on Corporate Governance. |
| 9. | I shall inform the Corporate Secretary of PLDT of any changes in the abovementioned information within five days from its occurrence. |
Done, this 9th day of June 2020, at Makati City.
/s/Pedro E. Roxas
PEDRO E. ROXAS
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 9th day of June 2020 at Makati City, affiant personally appeared before me and exhibited to me his Philippine Passport No. P0388893B expiring on 23 January 2029.
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| NOTARY PUBLIC
/s/Maria Theresa U. Ballelos |
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| MARIA THERESA U. BALLELOS |
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| Notary Public for the City of Makati |
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| Until December 31, 2021 |
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| Appointment No. M-101 |
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| Roll of Attorneys No. 47541 |
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| PTR O.R. NO. 8125099-01/07/2020 Makati City |
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| IBP Lifetime No. 05594 – 01/09/06 |
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| 9/F MGO BLDG. LEGAZPI ST. |
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| LEGAZPI VILL. MAKATI CITY, MM |
Doc No. 383; |
Page No. 78; |
Book No. II; |
Series of 2020. |
Signatures
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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By | : | /s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan |
Name | : | Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan |
Title | : | Corporate Secretary |
Date: June 9, 2020