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)

Apr 27, 2018

2. SEC Identification Number

80118

3. BIR Tax Identification No.

000480869

4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter

NATIONAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation

Manila, Philippines

6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)

7. Address of principal office

31st Floor, BPI-Philam Life Makati, 6811 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Postal Code 1227

8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code

(632) 988-7400

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 SHARES	2,123,605,600

11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein

Item 9 - Other Events

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.

National Reinsurance Corporation of the PhilippinesNRCP

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
AM Best Rating for National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines
Background/Description of the Disclosure
A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” of National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (NRCP) (Philippines). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is negative.
Other Relevant Information
n/a