PHI PLDT Inc

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

 

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

For the month of October 2024

 

 

Commission File Number 1-03006

 

 

PLDT Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Ramon Cojuangco Building

Makati Avenue

Makati City

Philippines

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

 

Form 20-F  Form 40-F

 

 

(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 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

 

Yes No 

 

 

(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________ )

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NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Some information in this report may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 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 “believe,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “will” or other similar words.

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 “Item 3. Key Information – Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. 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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EXHIBITS

 

 

Exhibit Number		Page
	Copy of our letter dated October 15, 2024 in response to the letter of the Philippine Stock Exchange of even date wherein PLDT Inc. was requested to clarify information and/or to provide relevant information in relation to the news article entitled “Forging ahead: PLDT’s VITRO partners with HGC Global to elevate data center infrastructure in the Philippines” as posted in Bilyonaryo.com on October 14, 2024.	2

 

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Signatures

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly authorized and caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.

 

 

 

PLDT Inc.

By : /s/Mark David P. Martinez Name : Mark David P. Martinez Title : Assistant Corporate Secretary Date : October 15, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBITS

 

 

Exhibit Number		Page
	Copy of our letter dated October 15, 2024 in response to the letter of the Philippine Stock Exchange of even date wherein PLDT Inc. was requested to clarify information and/or to provide relevant information in relation to the news article entitled “Forging ahead: PLDT’s VITRO partners with HGC Global to elevate data center infrastructure in the Philippines” as posted in Bilyonaryo.com on October 14, 2024.	2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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October 15, 2024

 

The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. 6/F Philippine Stock Exchange Tower 28th Street corner 5th Avenue

Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

 

Attention: Atty. Stephanie Ann B. Go

Officer-in-Charge – Disclosure Department

 

Gentlemen:

 

We refer to the letter of the PSE dated October 15, 2024 requesting PLDT Inc. (“PLDT”) to clarify information and/or to provide relevant information in relation to the news article entitled “Forging ahead: PLDT’s VITRO partners with HGC Global to elevate data center infrastructure in the Philippines” as posted in Bilyonaryo.com on October 14, 2024.

The news articles states, in part, that:

 

“VITRO Inc., the data center division of ePLDT and part of the PLDT Group, has announced a strategic partnership with HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC), a leading ICT service provider and network operator with a robust international footprint.

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As part of the agreement, HGC joins the VITRO Partner Network (VPN), a coalition of carriers, system integrators, and technology firms that seamlessly integrate VITRO’s advanced infrastructure into their solutions.

This partnership significantly expands HGC’s operational footprint to include VITRO Sta. Rosa, the country’s largest hyperscale-grade data center. This strategic move will enhance HGC’s Point of Presence, enabling it to deliver comprehensive connectivity and telecommunications services to hyperscalers and enterprises located at the facility.

 

By leveraging the strengths of both organizations, the partnership aims to strengthen HGC’s data center connectivity and solidify its position in the rapidly evolving technology landscape of the Philippines.

 

. . . .”

We confirm the contents of the Bilyonaryo.com news article entitled “Forging ahead: PLDT’s VITRO partners with HGC Global to elevate data center infrastructure in the Philippines” as posted on October 14, 2024. The partnership will unlock new possibilities for VITRO INC. and further expand its reach through HGC Global Communications Limited’s global network but will not have any significant impact on PLDT’s business operations.

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We clarify that this transaction is not connected with the plans to monetize our data center business.

 

Very truly yours,

 

 

/s/Mark David P. Martinez

Mark David P. Martinez Corporate Secretary PLDT Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Signatures

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly authorized and caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.

 

 

 

PLDT Inc.

By : /s/Mark David P. Martinez Name : Mark David P. Martinez Title : Assistant Corporate Secretary Date : October 15, 2024

 

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