PLDT (NYSE: PHI) director reports initial 44,743-share holding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PLDT Inc. director Ray Celis Espinosa filed an initial Form 3 disclosing his ownership of 44,743 shares of Common Stock. This filing establishes his baseline equity position as a company insider. PLDT’s common shares trade in Manila under TEL, and corresponding American Depositary Shares trade on the NYSE under PHI.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

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

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Espinosa Ray Celis

(Last) (First) (Middle)

RAMON COJUANGCO BUILDING

MAKATI AVENUE

(Street)

MAKATI CITY, METRO MANILA R6 0721

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/17/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PLDT Inc. [ PHI ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock(1)	44,743	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares of common capital stock of the Company are listed on the Philippines Stock Exchange under the symbol, TEL, and its American Depositary Shares, evidenced by American Depositary Receipts, each representing one share of common capital stock, are listed on the NYSE under the symbol, PHI.

	/s/ Ray C. Espinosa	02/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What does Ray Celis Espinosa’s Form 3 filing for PLDT (PHI) show?

The filing shows Ray Celis Espinosa, a director of PLDT Inc., initially reporting ownership of 44,743 shares of Common Stock. Form 3 establishes his baseline holdings as an insider, without indicating any recent purchase or sale transactions.

How many PLDT (PHI) shares does director Ray Celis Espinosa report on Form 3?

Ray Celis Espinosa reports direct ownership of 44,743 shares of PLDT Inc. Common Stock. This figure reflects his total shares following the reported position and serves as his starting ownership disclosure under insider reporting rules.

Does the PLDT (PHI) Form 3 indicate recent insider buying or selling?

No specific buy or sell transaction is identified in the data. The Form 3 functions as an initial ownership statement, listing 44,743 Common Stock shares held directly, rather than recording a new acquisition or disposition event.

On which exchanges are PLDT’s shares and ADSs referenced in the Form 3 traded?

PLDT’s common capital stock is listed on the Philippines Stock Exchange under TEL, while its American Depositary Shares, each representing one common share, are listed on the NYSE under PHI, according to the Form 3 footnote.

What is the significance of a Form 3 filing for PLDT (PHI) investors?

Form 3 identifies the initial share ownership of new insiders such as directors. For PLDT, Ray Celis Espinosa’s filing confirms his 44,743-share position, giving investors transparency into insider equity stakes without implying any recent trading activity.