Company Presentation Table of Contents Quiz

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When was PLDT given the franchise to establish and operate telephone services?

October 15, 1925

November 28, 1928 (correct)

December 1, 1930

August 12, 1932

What was the main goal of the law that gave birth to PLDT?

To create separate networks for each city

To interconnect disconnected phone systems into a nationwide network (correct)

To disconnect towns from each other

To limit communication within small cities

Who was the first president of PLDT?

Theodore Vail Halsey (correct)

General Manager

GTE Representative

Major J.E. Hamilton Stevenot

What was the state of phone networks before PLDT's establishment?

Like disconnected intercom systems Signup and view all the answers

Why did the need for a nationwide network become crucial?

To facilitate communication amongst loved ones and across the country Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key goals of establishing PLDT according to the text?

To spur economic development in the countryside Signup and view all the answers

What was the country's first landline texting service introduced by PLDT?

Text 135 Signup and view all the answers

In which year did PLDT introduce a pioneering prepaid landline service allowing subscribers to load up their phones with a P500-load?

2002 Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed as Chairman of the Board of PLDT in 2004?

Manuel V. Pangilinan Signup and view all the answers

What problem is mentioned as a regular issue faced by PLDT in everyday life?

Complaints about loss of internet and internet speed Signup and view all the answers

What did PLDT invest in extensively to ensure the employment of a large number of skilled and motivated employees?

Training of employees Signup and view all the answers

How does PLDT benefit from having a diversified workforce?

Bringing in diverse ideas and methodologies Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the Company's internal control system?

COSO Framework Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls according to the text?

Management Signup and view all the answers

What does the Audit Committee assist the Board with regarding internal controls?

Fulfilling oversight responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What does the COSO Framework define internal control as?

A process effected by the Board, Management, and personnel Signup and view all the answers

When does the Company disclose its assessment of internal control over financial reporting?

Annually Signup and view all the answers

What are the three categories that the internal control system aims to provide reasonable assurance in?

Effectiveness, Compliance, Financial Reporting Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the self-assessment questionnaires mentioned in the text?

To assess the performance and compliance of the Board and Board Committees Signup and view all the answers

What criteria are included in the Board Self-Assessment Questionnaire?

Leadership, Independence, Reporting and Disclosure Signup and view all the answers

How often are the Company's CG policies, including the Code of Ethics, reviewed?

Once every two years Signup and view all the answers

Which criteria are included in the Board Committee Self-Assessment Questionnaire?

Performance & Compliance Signup and view all the answers

Why are the results of the assessment process reported to the Board?

To discuss as necessary Signup and view all the answers

What specific duties and responsibilities are examined in the self-assessment questionnaires for individual Directors?

Specific duties and responsibilities of a director Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the special features of PLDT's product range?

Volume based plans Signup and view all the answers

Which subsidiary organization of PLDT operates in wireless cellular service?

Smart Signup and view all the answers

What is PLDT's pricing strategy based on?

Competitor offerings analysis Signup and view all the answers

What does PLDT believe in providing to its customers?

Premium packages Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT offered by PLDT in its smart home plans?

Gaming consoles Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes PLDT's packages from some competitors?

Limited data capping Signup and view all the answers