MANILA, Philippines - PLDT was named Best Managed Company in the Philippines by FinanceAsia, a leading financial publication in Asia. The telecommunications company topped four of the five categories in which it won awards. Apart from being the Best Managed Company in the country, it also ranked number one for Most Committed to a Strong Dividend Policy, Best Corporate Governance, and Best Investor Relations.
It was also recognized as one of the top companies in the Best Corporate Social Responsibility category. PLDT president and CEO Napoleon L. Nazareno ranked second runner-up among the top CEOs of companies in the country.
The awards are the results of an annual poll, conducted by FinanceAsia, covering large market capitalization companies and based on the results of tallied votes from more than 300 investors and analysts across the region.
In his acceptance speech, read by Smart chief wireless advisor Orlando Vea during the awarding ceremonies, PLDT chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said: “In a world that keeps adding layer upon layer of complexity, we are constantly reminded that success – and the recognition that it brings – is always a work in progress. It is with that spirit of humility that we accept these awards. Rest assured that these awards will inspire us to keep serving our shareholders, customers, our communities and our country to the best of our abilities.”
Shown in photo are (from left) ATR Kim Eng Capital Partners, Inc. president and CEO Manuel Tordesillas, PLDT chief financial advisor Christopher Young, PLDT and Smart Public Affairs head Ramon R. Isberto, Smart chief wireless advisor Orlando Vea, PLDT Investor Relations head Melissa Vergel de Dios, ATR Kim Eng Capital Partners, Inc. chairman Ramon Arnaiz, PLDT Corporate Governance executive Amormio Santiago, and ATR Kim Eng Securities, Inc. chairman and president Lorenzo Roxas.