C06069-2016

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC FORM 17-C

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.2(c) THEREUNDER

1. Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Oct 27, 2016
2. SEC Identification Number
34001
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
000-708-174-000
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
BDO Unibank, Inc.
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Metro Manila
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
BDO Corporate Center, 7899 Makati Ave., Makati City Postal Code 0726
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(632)840-7000/702-6000
9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA
Title of Each Class Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding
Common 3,649,017,298
Preferred 515,000,000
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item 9 - Other Events

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BDO Unibank, Inc.BDO

PSE Disclosure Form 4-31 - Press Release References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C)
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

Press Release - BDO Gets Best Bank Award From Global Finance

Background/Description of the Disclosure

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Please be informed that BDO Unibank, Inc. is releasing to the press the attached statement regarding being awarded the Best Bank in the Philippines in the Global Finance World Best Bank Awards 2016.

Thank you.

Other Relevant Information

Please see attachment.

Filed on behalf by:
Name Elmer Serrano
Designation Corporate Information Officer