Closing of transfer books of Philtrust Bank (PHILIPPINE TRUST COMPANY)

March 23, 2000PSE CIRCULAR FOR BROKERS NO. 756-00March 22, 2000PHILIPPINE STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.Disclosure DepartmentListings and Disclosure Group4/F Philippine Stock Exchange CenterExchange Road, Ortigas CenterPasig City Attention: Mr. Reynold P. OngVice PresidentListing and Disclosure GroupRE:Closing of transfer books  of Philtrust Bank  (PHILIPPINE TRUST COMPANY) Gentlemen :Please be informed that the transfer books of PHILTRUST BANK shall be closed on April 5, 2000, twenty (20) days before the scheduled date of the annual stockholders meeting on April 25, 2000. Very truly yours, (SGD.) RAMON V. JEAsst. Corporate Secretary