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PLDT Announces January 2026 Exit of Two First Vice Presidents, Sees No Material Operational Impact

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  • PLDT disclosed that two First Vice Presidents will leave effective January 1, 2026.
  • The company expects these officer separations will not significantly affect operations or finances.
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PLDT Announces January 2026 Exit of Two First Vice Presidents, Sees No Material Operational Impact

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The latest announcement is out from PLDT ( (PHI) ).

On December 29, 2025, PLDT Inc. reported to regulators in the Philippines and the United States that two First Vice Presidents, Katrina L. Abelarde and Albert Mitchell L. Locsin, will separate from the company effective January 1, 2026—Abelarde through the firm’s Manpower Reduction Program and Locsin via voluntary retirement. PLDT stated that these leadership changes are not expected to materially affect its current or future operations, financial position or results, suggesting the moves are part of routine manpower management rather than a strategic shift, and signaling limited immediate impact for shareholders and other stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (PHI) stock is a Buy with a $25.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on PLDT stock, see the PHI Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on PHI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, PHI is a Outperform.

PLDT’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and attractive valuation. The company’s robust revenue growth and profitability are key strengths, although high leverage poses a risk. Technical analysis indicates bullish momentum, but overbought conditions warrant caution. The earnings call provided positive insights into revenue growth and cost control, despite some challenges in core income and increased costs.

To see Spark’s full report on PHI stock, click here.

More about PLDT

PLDT Inc. is a Philippines-based telecommunications and digital services provider offering fixed-line, wireless, and data services to consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in Makati City, it is one of the country’s largest telcos, with its shares registered with both Philippine and U.S. regulators, and operates in a highly competitive communications and connectivity market.

Average Trading Volume: 94,742

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $4.63B

For detailed information about PHI stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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