Anglo Philippine Holdings Corporation (APO) was originally incorporated in 1958 as an oil and mineral exploration company under the name of Anglo Philippine Oil Corporation. In 1996, the company amended its primary purpose to that of an investment holding firm focused on natural resources, property development and infrastructure activities, and changed its corporate name to the present one. APO is an investments holding firm focused on and maintaining investments in natural resources, property development and infrastructure activities. The company also maintains minor investments in diversified pioneer projects with attractive economic returns. APO has core investments in Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Corporation, United Paragon Mining Corporation, North Triangle Depot Commercial Corporation, Shang Properties, Inc., MRT Development Corporation, and MRT Holdings, Inc. The company also has minority interests Philippine Seven Corporation, Batangas Assets Corporation and The Philodrill Corporation. APC's wholly owned subsidiary, Filipinas Energy Corporation, has not undertaken any business operation since its incorporation due to the deferment of the transfer of APC's petroleum and mineral assets. Source: SEC Form 17-A (2008)