Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company - Form 6-K
 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

February 3, 2009

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company
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(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 
Ramon Cojuangco Building
Makati Avenue, Makati City
Philippines
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(Address of principal executive office)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:  [x] Form 20-F    [ ] Form 40-F
 
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NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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, 2007.  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.



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
     
Date: 02/03/2009 By: Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan

  Name:  Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
  Title: SVP and Corporate Secretary