EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 612-A

Overview: This Executive Order amends Executive Order No. 612, which reorganized the Department of Foreign Affairs-Maritime and Ocean Affairs Center into the Commission on Maritime and Ocean Affairs (CMOA).
Purpose: To integrate the Department of Energy (DOE) into the CMOA to enhance its contribution to maritime and ocean affairs, particularly in scientific and technical areas essential for national claims regarding the continental shelf.

Amendment to Section 3: The composition of the CMOA is redefined to include specific government officials and departments.
Key Definitions:
- CMOA: Commission on Maritime and Ocean Affairs, tasked with overseeing maritime and ocean-related matters under the Office of the President.
Members of the CMOA:
- Chair: Executive Secretary
- Vice-Chairs: Secretary of Justice and Secretary of Foreign Affairs
- Members:
  - Department of National Defense (DND)
  - National Security Council
  - Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
  - Department of Energy (DOE)
  - Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
  - Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC)
  - Department of Tourism (DOT)
  - Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
  - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
  - Solicitor General (SolGen)
  - Chief Presidential Legal Counsel (CPLC)
  - National Mapping and Resources Information Authority (NAMRIA)
  - Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)

Executive Order No. 612-A updates the structure and membership of the CMOA to include the DOE, enhancing its scientific and technical input in maritime affairs.
The CMOA now comprises a diverse range of government departments essential for addressing maritime and ocean issues.
The Order is effective immediately, reflecting the urgency of integrating the DOE’s expertise into the CMOA’s operations.