Leading telecoms and multimedia services provider PLDT was cited in 5 out of 8 award categories at the FinanceAsia Asia’s Best Companies Awards, including the top spot in the Most Committed to paying good dividends among Philippine companies for its seventh consecutive year. PLDT was also cited among the ranks of the Best Managed Public Companies, Best Corporate Governance and Best Investor Relations. PLDT President and CEO Napoleon Nazareno also received one of the Best CEO awards after topping the Philippine poll last year. “We are grateful for these recognitions that affirm our efforts in creating greater value for our shareholders and our customers,” said Nazareno. The annual investor poll is conducted by Hong Kong-based regional publication FinanceAsia which identifies the best companies in the region based on responses from investors and analysts who specialize in the region. In photo, PLDT Group Controller and Smart CFO Chaye Cabal-Revilla, second from left, receives PLDT’s plaque during the awarding night held in Makati. Handing her the award were, from left, ATR KimEng Financial Corp. President Manuel Tordesillas, ATR KimEng Financial Corp. Chairman Ramon Arnaiz, and ATR KimEng Securities President Lorenzo Roxas.