TABLE-Manila's Petron Corp 9-mth net profit up 21 pct

MANILA, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Nine months ending Sept 30,
2009.

(in billion pesos unless stated)

Net income 3.37 vs 2.78

Sales revenue 123.64 vs 216.43

Note: Petron Corp (PCOR.PS) is the Philippines' largest oil
refiner in which food-to-power conglomerate San Miguel Corp
(SMC.PS) (SMCB.PS) has an option to acquire a majority stake.

Petron said its expects to post a net loss more than 1
billion pesos ($21 million) in the fourth quarter after the
government imposed a cap on fuel prices.

($1 = 46.72 pesos) (Reporting by Karen Lema)