Michael Defensor

Chief Executive Officer at

Pax Libera Mining, Inc.

55 year

24 connections

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Non-Energy Minerals

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Michael Tan Defensor is currently Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Pax Libera Mining, Inc., Chairman of the Philippine National Railways, and Chairman of the Manila Integrated Cargo Terminal.
Former positions include Chairman at IPM Holdings, Inc. (2008-2012), Chairman at NiHAO Mineral Resources International, Inc. (2008-2012), Chairman at Natural Resources Development Corp.
(2006), Chairman at GEO Management HK Ltd., Chairman at Housing & Urban Development Coordinating Council (2001-2004), Chairman at Philippine Mining Development Corp., Director at National Power Corp.
(Philippines), Director at Petron Corp., Director at GEOGRACE Resources Philippines, Inc. (2008-2011), Non-Executive Director at NiHAO Mineral Resources International, Inc., Non-Executive Director at Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd. (2026), Chief of Staff for the Government of the Philippines (2006-2007), and Secretary of the Philippines Department of Environment & Natural Resources (2004-2006).
Education includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of the Philippines.

Michael Defensor active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Pax Libera Mining, Inc. Pax Libera Mining, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration and development of mining claims	Chief Executive Officer	-
Manila Integrated Cargo Terminal	Chairman	-
Philippine National Railways	Chairman	-

All active positions of Michael Defensor

Former positions of Michael Defensor

Companies	Position	End
CENTURY ENTERTAINMENT INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED	Director/Board Member	2026-06-02
NIHAO MINERAL RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.	Chairman	2012-08-28
IPM HOLDINGS, INC.	Chairman	2012-07-10
Government of the Philippines Government of the Philippines SovereignGovernment Functions as a sovereign level government authority	Human Resources Officer	2007-01-31
Philippines Department of Environment & Natural Resources Philippines Department of Environment & Natural Resources General GovernmentGovernment Administers conservation programs	Corporate Secretary	2006-01-31

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Private companies	16
Government of the Philippines Government of the Philippines SovereignGovernment Functions as a sovereign level government authority	Government
National Power Corp. (Philippines) National Power Corp. (Philippines) Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates, transmits and supplies electricity	Utilities
Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd. Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates as an investment holding company with interest in the gaming business	Consumer Services
IPM Holdings, Inc. IPM Holdings, Inc. TruckingTransportation Operates as a holding company whose subsidiary provides waste collection and disposal services	Transportation
Petron Corp. Petron Corp. Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Engages in oil refinery and distribution business	Energy Minerals
GEOGRACE Resources Philippines, Inc. GEOGRACE Resources Philippines, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the business of exploration, exploitation and development of mineral resources, including nickel, gold, copper and chromite	Non-Energy Minerals
NiHAO Mineral Resources International, Inc. NiHAO Mineral Resources International, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration, development, and operation of nickel properties	Non-Energy Minerals
University of the Philippines University of the Philippines Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Natural Resources Development Corp.
GEO Management HK Ltd.
Philippines Department of Environment & Natural Resources Philippines Department of Environment & Natural Resources General GovernmentGovernment Administers conservation programs	Government
Housing & Urban Development Coordinating Council Housing & Urban Development Coordinating Council General GovernmentGovernment Coordinates the activities of the government housing agencies to ensure affordable housing opportunities	Government
Philippine Mining Development Corp.
Philippine National Railways	Government
Pax Libera Mining, Inc. Pax Libera Mining, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration and development of mining claims	Non-Energy Minerals
Manila Integrated Cargo Terminal