In 2023, Dr. Aurelio was re-elected for a second term as Chair of the Training sub-group of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). Under this subgroup, the training programs conducted are part of the obligations of exploration contractors as stipulated in their plans of work. The LTC officially opened its meetings on 4 March 2024 in Kingston, Jamaica.
The current LTC consists of 41 members from 41 different countries from all regions of the world, elected in 2022 for a five-year term starting in January 2023.
ISA Secretary-General H.E. Michael Lodge (UK), flanked by LTC Chair Erasmo Cabrera (Mexico) and Training Subgroup Chair Mario Aurelio (Philippines), together with LTC commissioners and ISA Secretariat. ISA HQ, Kingston, Jamaica. Photo from the Philippine Mission to the United Nations in New York Facebook page.