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第一太平有限公司

(Incorporated with limited liability under the laws of Bermuda)

Website: http://www.firstpacific.com

(Stock Code: 00142) ANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY IN RELATION TO ITS UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 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 Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company ("PLDT"), a major operating associate of the Company, for the three months ended 31 March 2016.

Summary

On 3 May 2016, the board of directors of PLDT approved the release of its unaudited consolidated financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2016. PLDT's unaudited consolidated financial results have been submitted to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. ("PSE") and the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. ("NYSE") by way of disclosure on 3 May 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 PSE. In addition, PLDT's American Depositary Receipts are listed on the NYSE. First Pacific and its Philippine affiliates have a 25.6% attributable economic interest in PLDT. On 3 May 2016, the board of directors of PLDT approved the release of its unaudited consolidated financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2016. PLDT's unaudited consolidated financial results have been submitted to the PSE and the NYSE by way of disclosure on 3 May 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 three months ended 31 March 2016 and 2015, as well as the unaudited Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 31 March 2016 and the audited Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2015 are provided below:

PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2016 AND 2015

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

2016

2015

(Unaudited)

REVENUES

Service revenues

40,598

40,548

Non-service revenues

2,181

2,005

42,779

42,553

EXPENSES

Depreciation and amortization

7,158

6,896

Cost of sales

5,233

3,704

Compensation and employee benefits

5,231

4,981

Repairs and maintenance

3,671

3,667

Asset impairment

3,228

866

Interconnection costs

2,436

2,583

Professional and other contracted services

2,174

1,926

Selling and promotions

1,718

2,017

Rent

1,670

1,458

Taxes and licenses

1,322

1,051

Insurance and security services

463

460

Communication, training and travel

301

311

Amortization of intangible assets

272

268

Other expenses

309

247

35,186

30,435

7,593

12,118

OTHER INCOME

Foreign exchange gains - net

970

43

Equity share in net earnings of associates and joint ventures

637

653

Interest income

255

184

Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments - net (497) 30

Financing costs - net

(1,804)

(1,535)

Other income - net

1,808

763

1,369

138

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

8,962

12,256

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX

2,729

2,858

NET INCOME

6,233

9,398

ATTRIBUTABLE TO:

Equity holders of PLDT

6,217

9,387

Noncontrolling interests

16

11

6,233

9,398

Earnings Per Share Attributable to

Common Equity Holders of PLDT

Basic 28.71 43.38

Diluted 28.71 43.38

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(in million pesos)

As at 31 March

2016

(Unaudited)

As at 31 December

2015

(Audited)

ASSETS

Noncurrent Assets

Property and equipment

202,588

195,782

Investments in associates and joint ventures

49,454

48,703

Available-for-sale financial investments

Investment in debt securities and other long-term investments - net of current portion

14,126

942

15,711

952

Investment properties

1,825

1,825

Goodwill and intangible assets

71,908

72,117

Deferred income tax assets - net

22,011

21,941

Derivative financial assets - net of current portion

57

145

Prepayments - net of current portion Advances and other noncurrent assets

- net of current portion

4,499

3,020

3,475

3,003

Total Noncurrent Assets

370,430

363,654

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

45,262

46,455

Short-term investments

3,228

1,429

Trade and other receivables

27,168

24,898

Inventories and supplies

5,704

4,614

Current portion of derivative financial assets

Current portion of investment in debt securities and other long-term investments

11

51

26

51

Current portion of prepayments

Current portion of advances and other noncurrent assets

6,040

8,208

5,798

8,170

Total Current Assets

95,672

91,441

TOTAL ASSETS

466,102

455,095

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)

(in million pesos)

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Equity

Non-voting serial preferred stock

As at 31 March

2016

(Unaudited)

360

As at 31 December

2015

(Audited)

360

Voting preferred stock

150

150

Common stock

1,093

1,093

Treasury stock

(6,505)

(6,505)

Capital in excess of par value

130,515

130,517

Retained earnings

82

6,195

Other comprehensive loss

(20,373)

(18,202)

Total Equity Attributable to Equity Holders of PLDT

105,322

113,608

Noncontrolling interests

281

290

TOTAL EQUITY

105,603

113,898

Noncurrent Liabilities

Interest-bearing financial liabilities - net of current portion

130,974

143,982

Deferred income tax liabilities - net

3,599

3,704

Derivative financial liabilities - net of current portion

1,359

736

Customers' deposits

2,423

2,430

Pension and other employee benefits

10,941

10,197

Deferred credits and other noncurrent liabilities

19,335

21,482

Total Noncurrent Liabilities

168,631

182,531

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable

60,098

52,679

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

83,572

84,286

Current portion of interest-bearing financial liabilities

30,217

16,911

Provision for claims and assessments

897

897

Dividends payable

13,795

1,461

Current portion of derivative financial liabilities

338

306

Income tax payable

2,951

2,126

Total Current Liabilities

191,868

158,666

TOTAL LIABILITIES

360,499

341,197

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

466,102

455,095

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