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Mr. Benigno B. Aquino

SEC Opinion • Securities and Exchange Commission • Opinions • Apr 13, 1989

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April 13, 1989 Mr. Benigno B. Aquino Phil. Oki Company of Manila, Inc. Suite 602 NIDC Building Gil Puyat Ave.,Makati Metro Manila Sir : This refers to your letter, dated March 7, 1989, informing this Commission of the transfer of office of Phil. Oki Company of Manila, Inc. from No. 5 Potsdam St.,Cubao, Quezon City to Suite 602 NIDC Bldg.,Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave.,Makati, Metro Manila. prcd In connection therewith, please be advised that in order to legally effect a change in the place of your principal office, compliance with Section 16 of the Corporation Code is necessary. The law provides, thus: SECTION 16. Amendment of articles of incorporation . Unless otherwise prescribed by this Code or by special law, and for legitimate purposes, any provision or matter stated in the articles of incorporation may be amended by a majority vote of the board of directors or trustees and the vote or written assent of the stockholders representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital stock; without prejudice to the appraisal right of dissenting stockholders in accordance with the provisions of this Code, or the vote or written assent of two thirds (2/3) of the members if it be a non-stock corporation. The original and amended articles together shall contain all provisions required by law to be set out in the articles of incorporation. Such articles, as amended, shall be indicated by underscoring the change or changes made and a copy thereof duly certified under oath by the corporate secretary and a majority of the directors or trustees stating the fact that said amendment or amendments have been duly approved by the required vote of the stockholders or members shall be submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The amendments shall take effect upon its approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or from the date of filing with the said Commission if not acted upon within six (6) months from the date of filing for a cause not attributable to the corporation. Please be advised accordingly. Very truly yours, (SGD.) CORAZON I. MORANDO Director Corporate and Legal Department

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