Reference is made to the closure order on Smart Communications, Inc.’s Head Office located in Ayala Avenue, Makati City, issued on 23rd February 2023 and served today, 27th February, by the Makati LGU in respect of outstanding local taxation issues.

 Smart remains committed to complying with Makati City’s local tax ordinances, and with relevant national laws, applicable in respect of local taxation.

 Smart has filed the appropriate cases to resolve outstanding legal issues; these cases remain pending. Our legal and tax teams continue to be in touch with the Makati LGU on the matters at hand.

We assure the public that our services will remain available and accessible to our subscribers. [END]