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)

Jan 15, 2018

2. SEC Identification Number

CEO2536

3. BIR Tax Identification No.

003-828-269-V

4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter

ABOITIZ EQUITY VENTURES, INC.

5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation

Philippines

6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)

7. Address of principal office

32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines Postal Code 1634

8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code

(02) 886-2800

9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report

N/A

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 Stock P1 Par Value	5,633,792,557
Amount of Debt Outstanding (September 30, 2017)	272,128,645,062.00

11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein

9

The Exchange does not warrant and holds no responsibility for the veracity of the facts and representations contained in all corporate disclosures, including financial reports. All data contained herein are prepared and submitted by the disclosing party to the Exchange, and are disseminated solely for purposes of information. Any questions on the data contained herein should be addressed directly to the Corporate Information Officer of the disclosing party.

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.AEV

PSE Disclosure Form 4-13 - Clarification of News Reports References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure
Clarification to the January 15, 2018 philSTAR.com News Article

Source	philSTAR.com
Subject of News Report	“Super Consortium in NAIA bid eyes Changi as partner"
Date of Publication	Jan 15, 2018

Clarification of News Report
Dear Mr. Zuño: This refers to the letter from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) requesting Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) to confirm the veracity of the information contained in philSTAR.com news article dated January 15, 2018 entitled “Super consortium in NAIA bid eyes Changi as partner” a portion of which are quoted hereunder: ………………….. “MANILA, Philippines — The super consortium of conglomerates seeking to develop the congested Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is planning to partner with Changi Airports International (CAI), the group behind Singapore Changi Airport, touted as one of the world’s best. . . . . Industry sources said the super consortium of mammoth conglomerates is getting Changi as its technical partner. Members of this consortium are the Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Ayala Corp., Alliance Global Inc., Lucio Tan Group, Filinvest Land Inc., JG Summit Holdings Inc. and Metro Pacific Investments Corp. The super consortium is looking to submit its unsolicited proposal within the first quarter, sources said. The group is seeking to develop NAIA into a world-class airport that is at par with the world’s best gateways. . . . .” ………………….. AEV confirms that the proposed NAIA consortium is in discussions with potential airport partners with proven track records in airport operations, in line with the aim to give the Philippines the best possible gateway airport at the soonest possible time. AEV wishes to clarify that the proposed consortium is in discussions with several airport operators for potential partnership in the planned unsolicited proposal, but no definitive agreements has been executed to date. Very truly yours, ABOITIZ EQUITY VENTURES, INC. By: (SGD.) MAILENE M. DE LA TORRE Assistant Corporate Secretary Cc: MS. VINA VANESSA S. SALONGA Head, Disclosure Department Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. Market Regulatory Services Group 37/F Tower 1, The Enterprise Center 6766 Ayala Avenue corner Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
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