CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 906 OF SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 Name of Issuer: The Park Avenue Portfolio In connection with the Report on Form N-CSR for the above named issuer, the undersigned hereby certifies, to the best of his knowledge, that: 1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; 2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer. Date: September 4, 2003 /s/ THOMAS G. SORELL -------------------------------------- Thomas G. Sorell President of The Park Avenue Portfolio Date: September 4, 2003 /s/ FRANK L. PEPE -------------------------------------- Frank L. Pepe Vice President and Treasurer of The Park Avenue Portfolio