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(Stock Code: 00142) ANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY PLDT INC. IN RELATION TO ITS UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016

This Announcement is made by First Pacific Company Limited ("First Pacific" or the "Company") pursuant to the requirements of Rule 13.09(2)(a) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEX") and the Inside Information Provisions under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong) to provide shareholders of First Pacific and the public with the unaudited consolidated financial results of PLDT Inc. (formerly known as Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company) ("PLDT"), a major operating associate of the Company, for the nine months ended 30 September 2016.

Summary

On 14 November 2016, the board of directors of PLDT approved the release of its unaudited consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2016. PLDT's unaudited consolidated financial results have been submitted to the PSE and the NYSE by way of disclosure on 14 November 2016, and have also been disclosed as the Company's Overseas Regulatory Announcement on the websites of the HKEX and the Company.

PLDT, a major operating associate of First Pacific, is a company incorporated in the Philippines, whose shares are listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. ("PSE"). In addition, PLDT's American Depositary Receipts are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. ("NYSE"). First Pacific and its Philippine affiliates have a 25.6% attributable economic interest in PLDT. On 14 November 2016, the board of directors of PLDT approved the release of its unaudited consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2016. PLDT's unaudited consolidated financial results have been submitted to the PSE and the NYSE by way of disclosure on 14 November 2016, and have also been disclosed as the Company's Overseas Regulatory Announcement on the websites of the HKEX and the Company. The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards and are presented in Philippine Peso. PLDT's unaudited Consolidated Income Statements for the nine months ended 30 September 2016 and 2015, as well as the unaudited Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 30 September 2016 and the audited Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2015 are provided below:

PLDT INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 AND 2015

(in million pesos, except earnings per common share amounts which are in pesos)

2016 2015 (Unaudited) REVENUES

Service revenues 118,932 122,001 Non-service revenues 6,454 5,870

125,386 127,871

EXPENSES

Depreciation and amortization 22,603 21,187

Compensation and employee benefits 15,078 16,376

Cost of sales 14,279 11,709

Asset impairment 12,914 2,662

Repairs and maintenance 11,346 11,271

Interconnection costs 7,102 7,637

Professional and other contracted services 6,689 6,049

Selling and promotions 6,441 7,379

Rent 5,124 4,704

Taxes and licenses 3,008 2,843

Insurance and security services 1,291 1,349

Communication, training and travel 1,007 995

Amortization of intangible assets 821 805

Other expenses 771 831

108,474 95,797

16,912 32,074

OTHER INCOME

Equity share in net earnings of associates

and joint ventures 1,477 2,668

Interest income 743 590

Gains on derivative financial instruments - net 511 447

Foreign exchange losses - net (1,434) (2,523)

Financing costs - net (5,430) (4,550) Other income - net 9,381 3,987

5,248 619

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX 22,160 32,693 PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX 6,260 7,338 NET INCOME 15,900 25,355 ATTRIBUTABLE TO:

Equity holders of PLDT 15,865 25,339

Noncontrolling interests 35 16

15,900 25,355

Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Equity Holders of PLDT

Basic

73.22

117.07

Diluted

73.22

117.07

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(in million pesos)

As at 30 September

2016

(Unaudited)

As at 31 December

2015

(Audited)

ASSETS

Noncurrent Assets

Property and equipment

198,495

195,782

Investments in associates and joint ventures

56,080

48,703

Available-for-sale financial investments Investment in debt securities and other

long-term investments - net of current portion

12,647

748

15,711

952

Investment properties

1,864

1,825

Goodwill and intangible assets

72,150

72,117

Deferred income tax assets - net

22,058

21,941

Derivative financial assets - net of current portion

270

145

Prepayments - net of current portion Advances and other noncurrent assets

- net of current portion

5,517

9,602

3,475

3,003

Total Noncurrent Assets

379,431

363,654

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

26,395

46,455

Short-term investments

1,670

1,429

Trade and other receivables

26,138

24,898

Inventories and supplies

4,500

4,614

Current portion of derivative financial assets Current portion of investment in debt securities

and other long-term investments

198

253

26

51

Current portion of prepayments Current portion of advances and

other noncurrent assets

6,094

8,264

5,798

8,170

Total Current Assets

73,512

91,441

TOTAL ASSETS

452,943

455,095

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)

(in million pesos)

As at 30 September

2016

(Unaudited)

As at 31 December

2015

(Audited)

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Equity

Non-voting serial preferred stock 360

360

Voting preferred stock 150

150

Common stock 1,093

1,093

Treasury stock (6,505)

(6,505)

Capital in excess of par value 130,504

130,517

Retained earnings (deficit) (643)

6,195

Other comprehensive loss (20,428)

(18,202)

Total Equity Attributable to Equity Holders of PLDT 104,531

113,608

Noncontrolling interests 294

290

TOTAL EQUITY 104,825

113,898

Noncurrent Liabilities

Interest-bearing financial liabilities - net of current portion 128,121

143,982

Deferred income tax liabilities - net 3,586

3,704

Derivative financial liabilities - net of current portion 311

736

Customers' deposits 2,432

2,430

Pension and other employee benefits 11,344

10,197

Deferred credits and other noncurrent liabilities 17,173

21,482

Total Noncurrent Liabilities 162,967

182,531

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable 48,495

52,679

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 99,668

84,286

Current portion of interest-bearing financial liabilities 32,761

16,911

Provision for claims and assessments 897

897

Dividends payable 1,540

1,461

Current portion of derivative financial liabilities 483

306

Income tax payable 1,307

2,126

Total Current Liabilities 185,151

158,666

TOTAL LIABILITIES 348,118

341,197

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 452,943

455,095

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