POLICIES

As PLDT sets out to comply with regulatory requirements, corporate governance rules and policies were instituted and adopted - Manual on Corporate Governance, Code of Business Conduct and ethics, Anti-Money Laundering Manual, and Conflict of Interest Policy, among others. These rules and policies are our backbone in putting into action good corporate governance practices in the organization.

Corporate Governance Policies

Manual on Corporate Governance

Our Manual on Corporate Governance was adopted by our Board on March 26, 2010 pursuant to SEC Memorandum Circular No. 6, Series of 2009. The structures and processes set forth in this Manual, the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, in conjunction with our commitment to the governance principles of transparency, accountability, fairness and integrity, form PLDT’s basic framework of governance by which our Board of Directors, officers, executives and employees shall strive to achieve the Company’s strategic objectives, create value for all its stakeholders, and sustain its long term viability. This Manual supersedes our previous Manual adopted on September 24, 2002, as amended on March 30, 2004 and January 30, 2007. Download PDF file here.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

On March 30,2004, our Board of Directors approved and adopted our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code") that sets our business principles, standards of behavior and business relationships. Attached is the latest copy based on revisions made as of July 11, 2006. Download PDF file here.

Kodigo

Nakasaad sa Kodigo ng Etika at Pag-uugali sa Trabaho ang mga prinsipyong pangnegosyo na gagamitin na gabay ng lahat ng empleyado ng Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT). Please click here for the PDF file.

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Anti-Money Laundering Manual

On November 5, 2002, our Board of Directors approved the Anti-Money Laundering Manual. While PLDT is not a covered covered institution, we have nonetheless adopted it pursuant to our commitment to help the national government in preventing money-laundering activities.

Conflict of Interest

The policy seeks to ensure that members of the organization always acts in the best interest of the company and must not be motivated by personal considerations and relationships that interfere with their independent judgment.

Approved by our Board of Directors on 31 January 2006, this Administrative Order further defines the Company's standing policy on gifts, entertainment and sponsored travel.

Supplier/Contractor Relations Policy

This Policy, ratified by our Board of Directors on 31 January 2006, applies the principles of integrity, accountability, fairness and transparency in business dealings with and decisions on suppliers in the procurement of products and services.

Expanded Whistleblowing (EWB) Policy

Administrative Order No. 1784-06 encourages the disclosure by Company employees of any violation of the CG Rules of the Company's internal controls by a fellow employee.

PLDT CGO Handbook 101

This is an introductory guide providing PLDT employees with an overview of corporate governance and current corporate governance policies. This effort is part of PLDT's SOX 404 Compliance Project, specifically on communicating and educating all employees on the corporate governance policies of the Company.

CG Primer in Filipino

Isang pagsasalin ng PLDT CGO Handbook 101 sa pang-araw-araw na Filipino. Laman nito ang mga importanteng punto kaugnay ng CG sa PLDT pati na rin ang mga summary ng mga CG policies nito. Read more.