Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2024

(Commission File No. 1-03006)

PLDT Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Ramon Cojuangco Building

Makati Avenue

Makati City

Philippines

(Address of registrant’s principal executive office)

(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-____)

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.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number Page

Copy of our letter dated May 10, 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 following news articles: (a) “Who will lead PLDT in 2025? Pangilinan seeks ‘very dissimilar’ leader for new era, considers 2 to 3 candidates” as as posted in Bilyonaryo.com on May 9, 2024; and (b) “PLDT mulls over REIT route for data center arm” as posted in Inquirer.net on May 10, 2024.

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: May 10, 2024

Exhibit 99.1



Exhibit No.	Exhibit


99.1		Copy of our letter dated May 10, 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 following news articles: (a) “Who will lead PLDT in 2025? Pangilinan seeks ‘very dissimilar’ leader for new era, considers 2 to 3 candidates” as as posted in Bilyonaryo.com on May 9, 2024; and (b) “PLDT mulls over REIT route for data center arm” as posted in Inquirer.net on May 10, 2024. .

May 10, 2024

Securities & Exchange Commission

7907 Makati Avenue, Salcedo Village,

Barangay Bel-Air, Makati City

Attention: Mr. Vicente Graciano P. Felizmenio, Jr.

Director – Markets and Securities Regulation Department

Gentlemen:

We furnish you with a copy of our letter dated May 10, 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 following news articles: (a) “Who will lead PLDT in 2025? Pangilinan seeks ‘very dissimilar’ leader for new era, considers 2 to 3 candidates” as as posted in Bilyonaryo.com on May 9, 2024; and (b) “PLDT mulls over REIT route for data center arm” as posted in Inquirer.net on May 10, 2024.

Very truly yours,

/s/Mark David P.Martinez

Mark David P. Martinez

Assistant Corporate Secretary

PLDT Inc.

COVER SHEET


SEC Registration Number
P	W	-	5	5

Company Name

Principal Office (No./Street/Barangay/City/Town/Province)

      Form Type

      Department requiring the report

      Secondary License Type, If Applicable

COMPANY INFORMATION


Company’s Email Address	Company’s Telephone Number/s	Mobile Number
	88168553

      No. of Stockholders

      Annual Meeting
Month/Day

      Fiscal Year
Month/Day

      11,387
As of April 30, 2024

      Every 2ndTuesday of June

      December 31

CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION
The designated contact person MUST be an Officer of the Corporation


Name of Contact Person	Email Address	Telephone Number/s	Mobile Number
Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino	mvaquino@pldt.com.ph	82500254

      Contact Person’s Address

     

      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

May 10, 2024

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

SEC Identification Number PW-55

BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793

PLDT Inc.

Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter

5. PHILIPPINES 6.____________ (SEC Use Only)

Province, country or other jurisdiction Industry Classification Code

of Incorporation

7. Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City 1200

Address of principal office Postal Code

8. (632) 82500254

Issuer's telephone number, including area code

9. Not Applicable

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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

________________________________________________________________

11. Item 9 (Other events)

Attached herewith is a copy of our letter dated May 10, 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 following news articles: (a) “Who will lead PLDT in 2025? Pangilinan seeks ‘very dissimilar’ leader for new era, considers 2 to 3 candidates” as as posted in Bilyonaryo.com on May 9, 2024; and (b) “PLDT mulls over REIT route for data center arm” as posted in Inquirer.net on May 10, 2024.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulation Code, the Company has duly authorized and caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.

PLDT INC.

By:

/s/Mark David P. Martinez

Mark David P. Martinez

Assistant Corporate Secretary

May 10, 2024

The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.

6/F Philippine Stock Exchange Tower

28th Street corner 5th Avenue

Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Attention: Ms. Alexandra D. Tom Wong

Officer-in-Charge – Disclosure Department

Gentlemen:

We refer to the letter of the PSE dated May 10, 2024 requesting PLDT Inc. (“PLDT”) to clarify information and/or to provide relevant information in relation to the news articles below:

“Who will lead PLDT in 2025? Pangilinan seeks ‘very dissimilar’ leader for new era, considers 2 to 3 candidates” as posted in Bilyonaryo.com on May 9, 2024. The news article states, in part, that:

“PLDT chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan hinted on Thursday that he’s looking to step down as president and CEO by 2025.

‘Buhay pa naman ako. I’m still healthy,’ he said when asked about the search for his replacement.

‘The process is ongoing. I’ve identified two or three potential candidates. Since I don’t plan to stay in this position much longer, I’m focusing on a shorter timeframe,” he added.

Pangilinan expressed hope that a new CEO would be identified by the start of next year, although not necessarily on January 1.

‘We hope that by then, we will have a clear picture of the CEO position,’ he said.

He added that he’s looking for someone ‘very dissimilar to me’ to fill the role.

. . . . ”

We confirm that the search for the next PLDT President and CEO is ongoing.

“PLDT mulls over REIT route for data center arm” as posted in Inquirer.net on May 10, 2024. The news article states, in part, that:

“MANILA, Philippines — PLDT Inc. is contemplating over launching a real estate investment trust (REIT) offering, backed by its $1-billion data center business whose current property portfolio covers 10 facilities, to raise funds.

But while the REIT route would provide the company stronger control over ePLDT, it was not putting in the back burner plans of selling a stake in the unit just yet,

according to Manuel Pangilinan, president and chair of the telecommunications giant.

‘We have more flexibility in REIT because we can retain control of the operations of the data centers and we have majority of the equity interest in the data centers,’ Pangilinan said in a briefing in Makati on Thursday.

. . . .

Reuters recently reported that PLDT was discussing with Japanese telecommunication company Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. for a 49-percent stake in ePLDT.

Pangilinan said they hoped to finalize by next month whether to pursue a REIT offering or to sell a stake.

The PLDT unit currently has 10 data centers with a total capacity of 50 megawatts.

. . . .”

We confirm that Management is studying options on how to monetize PLDT’s data center business. Among these options are the possibility of taking in a strategic partner or via a REIT offering. No decision has been made at this time.

Very truly yours,

/s/Mark David P. Martinez

Mark David P. Martinez

Assistant Corporate Secretary

PLDT Inc.

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.