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Pldt

All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired PLDT American Depository Shares (ADS) during the class period January 1, 2019 through December 21, 2022.

⛔ This settlement is closed. The claim deadline was June 25, 2024. It’s listed here for reference — the claim window has closed. Browse settlements open for claims →
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Who may qualify

All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired PLDT American Depository Shares (ADS) during the class period January 1, 2019 through December 21, 2022.

This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.

New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.

Important dates

Claim deadline
June 25, 2024 (closed)
Exclusion deadline
July 19, 2024 (passed)
Objection deadline
July 19, 2024 (passed)

Proof requirements

Proof requirement is currently marked as Yes.

Review the official claim form before submitting any information.

How to file this claim

To receive a payment from this securities class action settlement, you must have filed a Proof of Claim and Release Form by the claims deadline. No automatic payment is issued — only those who submitted a timely claim are eligible.

  1. Confirm you purchased or acquired PLDT American Depository Shares during the class period January 1, 2019 through December 21, 2022
  2. Download the Proof of Claim and Release Form from the case page at Strategic Claims Services
  3. Gather documentation of your ADS transactions during the class period (trade confirmations, brokerage statements)
  4. Complete and submit the Proof of Claim and Release Form before the claims filing deadline
  5. Contact Strategic Claims Services by phone at 866.274.4004 (toll free) or by email at info@strategicclaims.net with any questions

Watch out for

  • The claims filing deadline has passed — the settlement is in final distribution phase; contact the administrator to confirm whether late claims are accepted
  • Only purchasers or acquirers of PLDT American Depository Shares (ADS) during the class period are eligible — holders of ordinary shares or other instruments are not covered
  • The Final Report has already been submitted, indicating the claims review process is complete or near-complete

We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.

How do I file a claim for this settlement?

This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.

  1. Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
  2. Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Yes.
  3. Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Strategic Claims Services.
  4. Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before June 25, 2024.
  5. Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.

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How we verified this record

Verification in progress 7 / 8 fields checked
  • Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
  • Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
  • Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
  • Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
  • Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
  • Court case the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
  • Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
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  • Claim deadline

    June 25, 2024

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Eligibility summary

    All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired PLDT American Depository Shares (ADS) during the class period January 1, 2019 through December 21, 2022.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired PLDT American Depository Shares during the period from January 1, 2019, through December 21, 2022, inclusive.
  • Proof requirement

    Yes

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Payment status

    Distribution complete

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    The Final Report has been submitted.
  • Estimated payout

    $3,000,000 settlement fund available for distribution

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    Settlement Fund: $3,000,000 available for distribution.
  • Administrator

    Strategic Claims Services

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

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  • Objection deadline

    July 19, 2024

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Opt-out deadline

    July 19, 2024

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Class period start

    January 1, 2019

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    Class Period: January 1, 2019 through December 21, 2022, inclusive.
  • Class period end

    December 21, 2022

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    Class Period: January 1, 2019 through December 21, 2022, inclusive.
  • Court

    United States District Court for the Central District of California

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Court case number

    2:23-CV-00885-CJC-MAA

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Case name

    Douglas v. PLDT Inc. et al.

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    Douglas v. PLDT Inc. et al.

Common questions

Is the Pldt settlement legitimate?

Yes — the Pldt settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Strategic Claims Services under case 2:23-CV-00885-CJC-MAA in United States District Court for the Central District of California. File only through the official settlement website (www.strategicclaims.net); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 19, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.

Who may qualify for this settlement?

All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired PLDT American Depository Shares (ADS) during the class period January 1, 2019 through December 21, 2022.

What is the claim deadline?

The claim deadline is June 25, 2024. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.

Do I need proof to claim?

Proof requirement: Yes. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.

What is the current payment status?

Current payment status: Distribution complete. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.

When will Pldt pay out?

Current payment status: Distribution complete. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.

Where is the official Pldt claim form?

No claim form is needed — The claim deadline (Jun 25, 2024) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.

Where to act

When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.

No public claim form

The claim deadline (Jun 25, 2024) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.

Listed on the official settlement website (Strategic Claims Services).

Disclaimer

This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.

Change log

  • June 20, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
  • June 19, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.
  • June 18, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.