PLDT appoints Isla Lipana & Co. as external auditor

The appointee’s assurance partners have experience across Philippine, international, U.S. accounting and PCAOB standards.

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PLDT Inc. appointed Isla Lipana & Co., the Philippine member firm of the PwC network, as its independent external auditor for financial statements prepared in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards, effective November 2, 2026. Under its former name, Joaquin Cunanan & Co., the firm served as principal external auditor of the PLDT Group for the 1999 to 2001 financial years. Its assurance partners have experience with PFRS, IFRS, U.S. GAAP and PCAOB standards.

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Auditor appointment effective date: November 2, 2026 Prior PLDT Group audit period: 1999 to 2001 financial years Firm founding date: June 22, 1922

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Auditor appointment effective date November 2, 2026 Appointment as independent external auditor for financial statements prepared in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards

Prior PLDT Group audit period 1999 to 2001 financial years Joaquin Cunanan & Co. served as principal external auditor

Firm founding date June 22, 1922 Founded as White, Page & Co.

Key Terms

Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), IFRS, PCAOB standards

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Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) technical

"financial statements prepared in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS)"

IFRS technical

"experience across Philippine Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS, U.S. GAAP"

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are a set of common accounting rules used by many companies worldwide to prepare financial statements, so numbers like revenue, profit and assets are measured in the same way across borders. For investors, IFRS matters because it makes it easier to compare the financial health and performance of different companies—like using the same ruler to measure different objects—reducing surprises and helping informed investment decisions.

PCAOB standards regulatory

"supported audits under PCAOB standards"

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Who is PHI's new auditor, and when does the appointment take effect?

PLDT appointed Isla Lipana & Co., the Philippine member firm of the PwC network, as its independent external auditor for financial statements prepared in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards, effective November 2, 2026.

In which countries have PHI's new auditor's telecommunications specialists supported PCAOB-standard audits?

The firm's telecommunications specialists have supported audits under PCAOB standards through secondments with PwC firms in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan and Finland.

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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 November 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, 2025. 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 filed by PLDT Inc. with the Philippine Stock Exchange and Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2026 in connection with the press release entitled “PwC appointed as PLDT’s new auditor.”	5

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/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Name : Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Title : Corporate Secretary

Date : November 3, 2026

EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number		Page
	Copy of the disclosure letter filed by PLDT Inc. with the Philippine Stock Exchange and Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2026 in connection with the press release entitled “PwC appointed as PLDT’s new auditor.”	5

November 3, 2026

The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.

6/F Philippine Stock Exchange Tower

28th Street corner 5th Avenue

Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Attention: Atty. Marigel B. Garcia

Head – Issuer Regulation Division

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:

Further to the PSE Form 4-9 and SEC Form 17-C that PLDT Inc. (“PLDT” or the “Company”) filed on November 2, 2026, we submit herewith the Company’s press release entitled “PwC appointed as PLDT’s new auditor.”

This submission shall serve as our compliance with the PSE Disclosure Rules and Section 17.1 of the Securities Regulation Code regarding the filing of reports on significant developments.

Very truly yours,

/s/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Corporate Secretary

PLDT Inc.

COVER SHEET

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P	W	-	5	5

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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
	11,316 As of September 30, 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.November 3, 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

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11. Item 9 (Other events)

Further to the PSE Form 4-9 and SEC Form 17-C that PLDT Inc. (“PLDT” or the “Company”) filed on November 2, 2026, we submit herewith the Company’s press release entitled “PwC appointed as PLDT’s new auditor.”

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

PLDT INC.

By:

/s/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Corporate Secretary

November 3, 2026

PLDT pressrelease

PwC appointed as PLDT's new auditor

MANILA, Philippines, 3rd November 2026 – PLDT Inc. ("PLDT") (PSE: TEL) (NYSE: PHI) today announced the appointment of Isla Lipana & Co., the Philippine member firm of the PwC network ("PwC Philippines"), as its independent external auditor for financial statements prepared in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), effective November 2, 2026.

PwC Philippines is the country's oldest operating professional services firm. It was founded on 22nd June 1922 as White, Page & Co. and has operated as Isla Lipana & Co. since 2005. Its affiliation with PriceWaterhouse dates back to 1958, the longest of any audit firm in the Philippines.

The firm's assurance partners bring experience across Philippine Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards. They include telecommunications specialists who have supported audits under PCAOB standards through secondments with PwC firms in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, and Finland.

PwC Philippines also has familiarity with PLDT. Under its former name, Joaquin Cunanan & Co., the firm was principal external auditor of the PLDT Group for the 1999 to 2001 financial years.

PLDT Investor Relations:

Jinggay Nograles

Email: PLDT_IR_Center@pldt.com.ph

About PLDT

PLDT is the Philippines’ largest integrated telco company. Through its principal business groups – from fixed line to wireless – PLDT offers a wide range of telecommunications and digital services across the Philippines’ most extensive fiber optic backbone, and fixed line and cellular networks.

PLDT is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE: TEL) and its American Depositary Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PHI). PLDT has one of the largest market capitalizations among Philippine-listed companies.

Further information can be obtained by visiting https://www.pldt.com/.

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/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Name : Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Title : Corporate Secretary

Date : November 3, 2026

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