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
Report on Form 6-K dated February 19, 2004
(Commission File No. 1-15024)
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
(Name of Registrant)
Ramon Cojuangco Building
Makati Avenue, Makati City
Philippines 0721
(Address of Principal Executive Officers)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F: y Form 40-F: o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101 (b) (1):
Yes: o No: y
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation by Regulation S-T Rule 101 (b) (7):
Yes: o No: y
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Yes: o No: y
Enclosure:
A copy of the disclosure letter we sent today to the Philippine Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the appointment of the new Chairman of the Board and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
February 19, 2004
Philippine Stock Exchange
Philippine Stock Exchange Center
Exchange Road, Ortigas Center
Pasig City
Attention: Disclosure Department
Listing and Disclosure Group
Gentlemen:
In compliance with Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code, we submit herewith five (5) copies of a Current Report in respect of certain discloseable corporate actions/events.
This shall serve as our disclosure in compliance with the PSE Disclosure Rules.
Very truly yours,
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
February 19, 2004
Securities & Exchange Commission
SEC Building, EDSA
Mandaluyong City
Attention: Director Justina F. Callangan
Corporations Finance Department
Gentlemen:
In accordance with Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code, we submit herewith five (5) copies of a Current Report regarding certain discloseable corporate actions/events.
Very truly yours,
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
1. February 19, 2004 __________
Date of Report (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 registrant as specified in its charter
5. Philippines ___________________________
6. (SEC Use Only)
Province, country or other jurisdiction or Industry Classification Code:
Incorporation
7. Makati Avenue, Makati City, Philippines ________________ _________________
Address of principal office Postal Code
8. (632) 814-3664 ________________________________________________________________
Registrant’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
Title of Each Class Number of Shares of Common Stock
Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding
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11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein: _______ ___________________________________
We disclose that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on February 19, 2004:
1. Mr. Antonio O. Cojuangco relinquished his post as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Cojuangco will, however, remain a director of the Company.
2. Mr. Manuel V. Pangilinan relinquished his post as President and Chief Executive Officer and was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately.
3. Mr. Napoleon L. Nazareno was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.
The foregoing changes in the chairmanship of the Board and presidency of the Company are not expected to have any significant impact on the Company’s current or future operations, financial position or results of operation.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulation Code, the Company has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE
TELEPHONE COMPANY
By:
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
February 19, 2004
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant had duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
By: MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
Date: February 19, 2004