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 November 2005
Commission File Number 1-03006
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company
(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 of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
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Form 40-F: o |
(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 1934.)
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(If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_____)
Enclosure:
A copy of the disclosure letter we sent today to the Philippine Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the press release that is being issued by Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, entitled “Smart announces organizational changes”.
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November 18, 2005 |
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The Philippine Stock Exchange
Disclosure Department
4th Floor PSE Centre
Exchange Road, Ortigas Center
Pasig City
Attention: Ms. Jurisita M. Quintos
Senior Vice President
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In compliance with Section 17.1(b) of the Securities Regulation Code and SRC Rule 17.1, we submit herewith a copy of SEC Form 17-C with a press release attached thereto regarding a discloseable event/information.
This shall also serve as the disclosure letter for the purpose of complying with PSE Revised Disclosure Rules.
Respectfully yours,
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
MLCRC:amq
Encs.
November 18, 2005
SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Corporation Finance Department
SEC Building, EDSA
Mandaluyong City
Attention: Director Justina F. Callangan
Corporation Finance Department
Gentlemen:
Re : Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company
SEC Registration No. PW-55
In accordance with Section 17.1(b) of the Securities Regulation Code and SRC Rule 17.1, we submit herewith SEC Form 17-C with a press release attached thereto regarding a discloseable event/information.
Respectfully yours,
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
MLCRC:amq
Encs.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SEC FORM 17-C
CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.1
1. 18 November 2005
(Date of earliest event reported)
2. SEC Identification Number PW-55
3. BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793
4. PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
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) 814-3664
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 or Sections 4 and 8 of the Revised Securities Act
Title of Each Class Number of Shares of Common Stock
Licensed and Amount of Debt Outstanding
11. Item 9 – Other Events
Attached is a press release regarding a discloseable event/information.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulation Code, the Issuer has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.
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PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN Corporate Secretary |
Date: 18 November 2005
Distribution Copies: 5 copies – Securities & Exchange Commission
1 copy - Philippine Stock Exchange
1 copy - Company Secretary
PressRelease
Contact: Mon Isberto/Public Affairs
811-0211; 511-3101
http://www.smart.com.ph
Smart announces organizational changes
MANILA / Nov. 18 - Smart Communications Inc (“Smart”) – the wholly owned wireless subsidiary of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (“PLDT”) – today announces that a senior officer and senior adviser have stated their decision to resign from the company for personal reasons: Mr. Peter J. Lawrence – Chief Financial Adviser, who will retire by June 2006, and Mr. Anastacio R. Martirez, Head of Personal Communications and Mobile Services Division, who will retire by December 2005.
There are no further resignations at the senior management level of Smart.
Ms. Anabelle L. Chua, Senior Vice President and Treasurer of PLDT, has been designated as Smart’s Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Chua will continue to serve as Treasurer of PLDT, and her dual role will enhance the coordination of the finance and treasury functions of PLDT and Smart.
Mr. Menardo G. Jimenez Jr., Senior Vice President and Head of Retail Business Group (“RBG”) of PLDT, has been designated Officer-In-Charge of Smart Marketing and Sales Group, including Customer Care. Mr. Jimenez will continue to be Head of PLDT’s RBG.
Mr. Napoleon L. Nazareno, President of PLDT and Smart, said that “Boy Martirez and Peter Lawrence have done an exemplary job at Smart, and have been a significant part of its tremendous success. All of us are hugely indebted to their respective contributions and it is only appropriate for us to acknowledge publicly our deep gratitude for their years of invaluable service.” - end
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.
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
By :
Name : Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
Title : Corporate Secretary
Date: November 18, 2005