ITEM 5.02 (b) & (c) DEPARTURE OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

On October 28, 2008, The Procter & Gamble Company (the "Company") announced that Clayton C. Daley, Jr., Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, will retire effective September 16, 2009. The Company also announced that Jon R. Moeller
(44), currently Vice President & Treasurer, has been elected to succeed Mr. Daley as Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2009.

During the past five years, Mr. Moeller held the following positions at the Company: Vice President & Treasurer (July 2007-present), Vice President - Finance & Accounting, P&G Beauty & Health (June 2006-June 2007), Vice President
- Finance & Accounting, P&G Beauty (June 2005-June 2006), Manager - Finance, Global Beauty Care (July 2004-June 2005), and Manager - Finance & Accounting, Global Beauty & Feminine Care and Global Health Care (February 2003-June 2004).

In addition, Mr. Moeller's wife, Lisa Sauer, is a long-tenured employee of the Company who currently holds the position of Manager in our Oral Care business. Her total compensation in the last year was approximately $750,000, consisting of salary, bonus, equity grants and retirement benefits. Her compensation is consistent with the Company's overall compensation principles based on her years of experience and position within the Company.

The Company is filing this 8-K pursuant to Item 5.02(b) and (c), "Departure of Certain Officers; Appointment of Certain Officers."