VP Branden Dean retires from PLDT Inc. (NYSE: PHI) role

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PLDT Inc. filed a Form 6-K to furnish a Philippine disclosure about an officer change. The company reports that Vice President Branden B. Dean will separate from service effective April 1, 2026 due to his voluntary retirement. PLDT states this retirement is not expected to have any significant impact on its current or future operations, financial position, or results of operations.

Key Terms

Form 6-K, SEC Form 17-C, Resignation, Removal or Election of Directors or Officers, voluntary retirement

4 terms

Form 6-K regulatory

"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

SEC Form 17-C regulatory

"PLDT Inc. (the “Company”) hereby submits SEC Form 17-C regarding the separation of an officer"

Resignation, Removal or Election of Directors or Officers regulatory

"Item 4 (Resignation, Removal or Election of Directors or Officers)"

voluntary retirement financial

"effective April 1, 2026, due to his voluntary retirement"

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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

For the month of April 2026

Commission File Number 1-03006

PLDT Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Ramon Cojuangco Building

Makati Avenue

Makati City

Philippines

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

Form 20-F  Form 40-F

(Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

Yes No 

(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________ )

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, 2024. 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.

EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number		Page
	Copy of the disclosure letter that PLDT Inc. (the “Company”) filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange on March 31, 2026 and the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2026 in connection with the separation of an officer of the Company.	4

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly authorized and caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.

PLDT Inc.

By : /s/Mark David P. Martinez

Name : Mark David P. Martinez

Title : Assistant Corporate Secretary

Date : April 1, 2026

EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number		Page
	Copy of the disclosure letter that PLDT Inc. (the “Company”) filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange on March 31, 2026 and the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2026 in connection with the separation of an officer of the Company.	4

March 31, 2026

The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. 6/F Philippine Stock Exchange Tower 28th Street corner 5th Avenue Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Attention: Atty. Johanne Daniel M. Negre

Officer-in-Charge – Disclosure Department

Securities & Exchange Commission 7907 Makati Avenue, Salcedo Village, Barangay Bel-Air, Makati City

Attention: Atty. Oliver O. Leonardo

Director – Markets and Securities Regulation Department

Dear All:

In compliance with Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code and SRC Rule 17.1.1.1.3(b).2, PLDT Inc. (the “Company”) hereby submits SEC Form 17-C regarding the separation of an officer of the Company.

Very truly yours,

/s/Mark David P. Martinez

Mark David P. Martinez Assistant Corporate Secretary PLDT Inc.

COVER SHEET

SEC Registration Number
P	W	-	5	5

Company Name

P L D T I N C.

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COMPANY INFORMATION

Company’s Email Address Company’s Telephone Number/s Mobile Number

	No. of Stockholders		Annual Meeting Month/Day		Fiscal Year Month/Day
	11,325 As of February 28, 2026		Every 2nd Tuesday of June		December 31

CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION
The designated contact person MUST be an Officer of the Corporation

Name of Contact Person		Email Address		Telephone Number/s		Mobile Number
Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino		mvaquino@pldt.com.ph		82500254

Contact Person’s Address

MGO Building, Legaspi St. corner Dela Rosa St., Makati City

Note: In case of death, resignation or cessation of office of the officer designated as contact person, such incident shall be reported to the Commission within thirty (30) calendar days from the occurrence thereof with information and complete contact details of the new contact person designated.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17 OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE AND SRC RULE 17.1

1.March 31, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

2.SEC Identification Number: PW-55

3.BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793

4.PLDT Inc.

Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter

5.Philippines 6. (SEC Use Only)

Province, country or other jurisdiction Industry Classification Code of Incorporation

7.Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City 1200

Address of principal office Postal Code

8.(632) 8250-0254

Issuer'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 and Sections 4 and 8 of the Revised Securities Act

Title of Each Class Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding

11.Item 4 (Resignation, Removal or Election of Directors or Officers)

We disclose the separation from service of Mr. Branden B. Dean, a Vice President of PLDT Inc. (the “Company”), effective April 1, 2026, due to his voluntary retirement.

This event is not expected to have any significant impact on the Company’s current or future operations, financial position, or results of operations.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Regulation Code, the Company has duly authorized and caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.

PLDT Inc.

By:

/s/Mark David P. Martinez

Mark David P. Martinez

Assistant Corporate Secretary

March 31, 2026

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly authorized and caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.

PLDT Inc.

By : /s/Mark David P. Martinez

Name : Mark David P. Martinez

Title : Assistant Corporate Secretary

Date : April 1, 2026

FAQ

What did PLDT Inc. (PHI) announce in its April 2026 Form 6-K?

PLDT Inc. announced the separation from service of Vice President Branden B. Dean, effective April 1, 2026, due to his voluntary retirement. The company furnished this information to U.S. investors via a Form 6-K, attaching its Philippine SEC Form 17-C disclosure letter.

Who is the PLDT Inc. (PHI) officer retiring and when is it effective?

Vice President Branden B. Dean of PLDT Inc. is retiring from the company. His separation from service is effective April 1, 2026, and is described as a voluntary retirement under Item 4 of SEC Form 17-C covering director and officer changes.

How does PLDT Inc. (PHI) expect the VP retirement to affect operations?

PLDT Inc. states that the voluntary retirement of Vice President Branden B. Dean is not expected to have any significant impact on the company’s current or future operations, financial position, or results of operations, suggesting this is a routine leadership transition rather than a disruptive event.

Which local regulatory filing did PLDT Inc. (PHI) reference in the Form 6-K?

PLDT referenced its SEC Form 17-C filed with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission. That form reports material events such as the resignation, removal, or election of directors or officers, and in this case covers the voluntary retirement of Vice President Branden B. Dean.

Why did PLDT Inc. (PHI) submit a disclosure about the officer’s retirement?

PLDT submitted the disclosure to comply with Section 17.1(b) of the Philippine Securities Regulation Code and related rules. Because PLDT has U.S.-listed securities, it also furnished the same information to the SEC on Form 6-K to keep international investors informed of the officer change.

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