Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures - Investment of PLDT Capital Pte. Ltd. or PLDT Capital, in AppCard - Additional Information (Detail) ₱ in Millions	Oct. 09, 2015 PHP (₱)
Appcard [Member] \| PLDT Capital Pte. Ltd., or PLDT Capital [Member]
Disclosure Of Investments In Associates And Joint Ventures [Line Items]
Total consideration	₱ 5

Disclosure of investments in associates and joint ventures.

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