Exhibit EX-99

Dept. Requiring this Doc.

Amended Articles

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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, 2011. 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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	1	Copies of the disclosure letters that we filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Philippine Stock Exchange regarding the resignation of Rev. Fr. Bienvenido F. Nebres as an independent director, effective immediately.	5

Philippine Stock Exchange
3/F Philippine Stock Exchange Plaza
Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue
Makati City

In compliance with Section 17.1 (b) and Section 17.3 of the Securities Regulation Code, we submit herewith a copy of SEC Form 17-C with respect to certain discloseable events/information.

This shall also serve as the disclosure letter for the purpose of complying with the PSE Revised Disclosure Rules.

In accordance with Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code, we submit herewith two (2) copies of SEC Form 17-C with respect to certain discloseable events/information.


ATTY. MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN		816-8553
Contact person		Contact Telephone No.

Every 2^nd

SEC FORM 17-C

Tuesday

Month

Day

FORM TYPE

Month

Day

Fiscal Year

Annual Meeting


	Total Amount of Borrowings
12,227 As of August 31, 2012	NA	NA

Total No. of Stockholders	Domestic	Foreign


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Document I.D.				Cashier

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.1

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

We disclose that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (respectively, the “Board” and the “Company”) held on September 25, 2012, the Board accepted the resignation of Rev. Fr. Bienvenido F. Nebres as an independent director, Chairman of the Audit Committee, and member of the Executive Compensation and Governance and Nomination Committees, effective immediately. The Board expressed their sincerest gratitude to Rev. Fr. Nebres for his long and invaluable service to the Board, its Committees and the Company.

Rev. Fr. Nebres has no disagreement with the Board and there are no matters relating to his resignation that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company. His resignation is not expected to have any significant impact on the Company’s current or future operations, financial position or results of operation.

The Board intends to elect another independent director to fill the Board vacancy after the Governance and Nomination Committee shall have completed the independent director nominee selection and screening process.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulation Code, PLDT has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


By:
/s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rau		sa-Chan

MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-C Corporate Secretary		HAN

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 : /s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan

Name : Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
Title : Senior Vice President, Corporate
Affairs and Legal Services Head
and Corporate Secretary


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