AGE: 60
CITIZENSHIP: Filipino
FIRST ELECTED DIRECTOR: August 16, 2015
LAST RE-ELECTED DIRECTOR: July 8, 2024
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Mr. Carlos obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of the Philippines (1984) and holds a Master of Science degree in Petroleum Geoscience from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology or NTNU (2002). He also has a Diploma in Petroleum Exploration and Reservoir Evaluation from the University of Trondheim, now NTNU (1988). He is a licensed Geologist and placed 3rd in the 1985 Geologist Licensure Examination.
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND/ EXPERIENCE
Mr. Carlos is the President of the Company. He was with the Department of Energy (1985–1991), Basic Energy Corporation, PNOC Exploration Corporation, Forum Pacific, Inc., and CGG Multiwave. In February 2007, he joined FEPC as Vice President for Exploration and was appointed President in July 2013. He is the Resident Agent of Forum (GSEC 101) Limited – Philippine Branch, which operates SC 72 or Recto Bank. He is the Chairman and President of Forum Exploration, Inc., which operates SC 40 or North Cebu Block. He is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of FEC Resources, Inc., a Canadian public company and a 78.39% subsidiary of PXP.