Frances Damazo

Officer | Global Maritime Crime Programme, UNODC | #SouthEastAsia | RTs are not endorsements & all views are my own | 🇵🇭

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP, supported by a Japan Coast Guard secondee from @JCG_koho_en, is conducting VBSS training on hazardous materials identification and safe handling for boarding officers from Indonesia 🇮🇩, Malaysia 🇲🇾 & the Philippines 🇵🇭 Strengthening regional maritime safety together!

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

🚢🌱 With support from @JapanGov, @UNODC_MCP hosted the 2nd Regional Workshop on #Decarbonisation of Coast Guard Fleets in Manila.

Maritime stakeholders from 🇵🇭🇲🇾🇮🇩 gathered to explore strategies to reduce carbon intensity and spark initiatives for greener government vessels.

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP supported the 4th ASEAN Coast Guard Forum in Pattaya, opened by PM Paetongtarn @ingshin, Director of @Thai_mecc. ASEAN states continue to build mechanisms for trust-based maritime cooperation and coordination. #ACF2025

[UN Office on Drugs & Crime @UNODC]

What is maritime crime?

From high-seas hijackings to illegal fishing to the illicit trafficking of drugs and weapons, it threatens economies, security and marine ecosystems.

Learn how we are turning the tide to #SaveOurOceans: https://t.co/22PzoK1EjL

[UN Philippines @UNPhilippines]

In 2024, the @UN and the Philippine 🇵🇭Government delivered programs advancing human development, inclusive growth, and sustainability under the 2024-2028 Cooperation Framework. Read progress highlights in the 2024 Annual Results Report ⤵️ https://t.co/wo3gGflH66

[UNODC South-East Asia & the Pacific @UNODC_SEAP]

What does justice look like in the Philippines? 🇵🇭

From early release and prison healthcare to tackling cybercrime and corruption, UNODC is helping transform systems - with justice that’s humane, inclusive, and accountable.

Read the latest report: https://t.co/J8QhA2fGGn #SDG16

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

🇵🇭 Happening Today! With @UNODC_MCP facilitation & Norway 🇳🇴 funding, PNG MLE officials visit @NMCenter_ to enhance #MaritimeSecurity cooperation through briefings on #MDA, analysis & inter-agency collaboration, supporting PNG’s ongoing #MaritimeGovernance efforts.

[National Maritime Center @NMCenter_]

17 March 2025 – Manila – Delegation from Papua New Guinea’s Department of Justice Visits the National Maritime Center

#NationalMaritimeCenter
#NMCenter
#PapuaNewGuinea
#UNODC
#OPGovPH
#Maritime
#MaritimePH
#MaritimeSecurity
#MaritimeDomainAwareness

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

Today in 🇲🇾 @UNODC_MCP in collaboration with the 🇯🇵 Coast Guard commenced training on incorporating aviation reconnaissance sensors into MDA for personnel from 🇮🇩🇲🇾 and 🇵🇭. The Embassy of Japan Deputy Chief of Mission inaugurated the event. Funded by #🇯🇵@JCG_koho @JapaninMalaysia

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

Final day of @UNODC_MCP Aviation Reconnaissance Sensor training course receives @JCG_koho Vice Admiral Hiroaki Kanosue as guest of honour at the opening ceremony before participants from 🇮🇩, 🇲🇾 and 🇵🇭 board a JCG aircraft for the practical segment. Funded by 🇯🇵#JapaninMalaysia

[Ghada Fathi Waly @GhadaFathiWaly]

A highlight of my visit to Thailand was meeting the incredible @UNODC staff of our Southeast Asia office.

I was inspired learning about their successes and discussing how to jointly overcome challenges.

I’m grateful for their hard work and dedication.

[Frances Damazo @DamazoFrances]

3rd International Liaison Officers’ Assembly convened by the Philippine Coast Guard

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[Daniele Marchesi @DaniMarchesi80]

Impactful
conference in Manila on Women Peace and Security!UNODC and UNWomen showcased women leading efforts to prevent and respond to crime, with #Philippines serving as a powerful model of women's leadership to enhance safety and justice.
#EmpowerHer

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP provided the Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) with an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) to enhance MDA data collection and MDA training. The official handover ceremony was held today at PCG HQ in Manila 🇵🇭
Read more👉https://t.co/nQKe4wMr2J

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP commenced VBSS Training on Detection and Handling of Hazardous Material at Sea at the Regional VBSS Training Facility in Batam. Vessel Boarding teams from 🇮🇩Indonesia, 🇲🇾Malaysia, 🇵🇭Philippines and 🇻🇳Viet Nam attended the training.

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP was recognized by 🇵🇭 @bfarph for support & contribution to strengthening maritime enforcement capacity. The award was given at the 61st #FishCon week.

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP convenes the Zamboanga Maritime Law Enforcement Forum for maritime stakeholders in the 🇵🇭 to present the current #maritime security trends in the Sulu Sea 🌊 and introduce existing #MDA platforms available to improve detection & #monitoring capabilities

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP delivers #MDA Analytical Training in Batangas for 🇵🇭 maritime law enforcement personnel
to improve analytical skills & enhance detection capabilities.

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

The first ever Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) 🚤 for a Coast Guard Agency in Southeast Asia 1️⃣. GMCP completed the Harbour Acceptance Test (HAT) and Sea Acceptance Trial (SAT) at Subic, Zambales of the USV for Philippines Coast Guard 🇵🇭.
@Maritime_SEAsia @DamazoFrances

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP Head, Siri Bjune paid a courtesy visit to @coastguardph Commandant CG ADM Ronnie Gil Gavan in Manila 🇵🇭 to discuss ongoing partnerships and discuss other areas of support to strengthen #maritime security in the region.