Philippines' largest telco slumps over 19% after US$866 mil in budget overrun revealed

The Philippines' Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an inquiry into the 48 billion pesos (RM3.83 billion or US$866.32 million) capital spending budget overrun at PLDT Inc that triggered a record plunge in the stock amid questions over its corporate governance and fiscal control.

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