MANILA, Philippines, March 1, 2023 – On February 28, 2023, officials of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) submitted to the Makati City Office of the City Treasurer the documents requested by the local government unit (LGU) pertaining to outstanding local taxation issues. Smart, headquartered in Makati City, is a wholly-owned unit of PLDT Inc.

The submission of the documents is part of ongoing discussions between the company and the Makati City LGU who both aim to arrive at a resolution to the matter at hand.

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

The company continues to assure the public and its customers that services remain available and accessible. [END]