Philippine telecom PLDT claims 'no fraud' in $880m capex 'overrun'

Company says talks with network suppliers have yielded smaller bills

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PLDT of the Philippines says competition from newcomer Dito and other pressures led to overspending on telecommunication equipment. 

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- The Philippines' largest telecom company PLDT said on Thursday it has "substantially" completed an investigation into a 48 billion peso ($880 million) capital spending "overrun" that triggered a sharp stock sell-off and threats of U.S. lawsuits.

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