Leading telecoms company PLDT continues to excel in corporate governance practices among listed-companies having been one of the Top Five Companies in Corporate Governance at the PSE Bell Awards. Aimed at recognizing listed companies and trading participants adhering to the highest CG standards in the country, the PSE Bell Awards for Corporate Governance sets to raise CG standards in the Philippine market and improve the country's image and standing as an investment destination. “We thank the PSE for recognizing our efforts in upholding sound corporate governance in PLDT, and shall continue to strive and adhere to best practices in compliance with PSE and global standards,” said PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan. This year, PLDT received a Platinum Award for Excellence in Management and Corporate Governance by leading regional corporate finance publication The Asset, and was included in the top 10 Philippine companies with the Best Corporate Governance in the Finance Asia Awards. PLDT was also recognized for being an Icon on Corporate Governance in the Corporate Governance Asia Awards. In photo: PLDT SVP and Corporate Treasurer Anabelle L. Chua, extreme right, received the Bell Awards trophy from this year’s judges (from left) PAG-IBIG Fund President Darlene Berberabe, PSE Chairman Jose Pardo, and Securities and Exchange Commission Chairperson Teresita Herbosa.