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Andre Perez Dizon | |
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| Born | Sorsogon, Philippines |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine National Police |
| Years of service | 1994–present |
| Rank | Police Brigadier General |
| Commands | PNP Aviation Security Group Philippine National Police Academy Samar Police Provincial Office |
| Battles / wars | Operations against Abu Sayyaf |
| Awards | Various PNP service medals [citation needed] |
Andre Perez Dizon is a Filipino police officer and educator who currently serves as a brigadier general in the Philippine National Police (PNP). A member of the PNPA Sandigan Class of 1994, he has held various command and staff positions, including Director of the PNP Aviation Security Group, and Regional Director of Police Regional Office 5 (Bicol).[1][2]
Career
[edit]Dizon graduated from the Philippine National Police Academy in 1994 as part of the "Sandigan" class. He was first assigned to the Special Action Force in Basilan, where he participated in operations against the Abu Sayyaf Group.[citation needed]
From 1997 he served under the National Capital Region Police Office, including a posting at the Manila Police District. He later held assignments in Cebu and other regions, with responsibilities in intelligence, operations, and comptrollership.[citation needed]
- Manila Police District & PRBS
By October 2023, Dizon had served as District Director of the Manila Police District (MPD). On October 18, 2023, he was reassigned from MPD Director to become Director of the PNP Retirement and Benefits Administration Service (PRBS).[3][4][5]
In December 2023, Dizon was reassigned from his post at PRBS to become Regional Director of Police Regional Office 5 (Bicol).[6][7]
In 2005, Dizon joined the United Nations Mission in Kosovo as a member of its Close Protection Unit.[2]
Leadership roles
[edit]In 2019, Dizon became Provincial Director of the Samar Police Provincial Office. During his tenure, police operations in the province resulted in the confiscation of 88 kilograms of shabu and the arrest of suspects.[8] He also supervised local pandemic response efforts during the COVID-19 outbreak.[9]
Dizon was later designated Chief Regional Staff and Deputy Regional Director for Operations of Police Regional Office 1. In 2021, he was appointed Senior Executive Assistant to PNP Chief Dionardo Carlos. Carlos later appointed him Director of the PNP Aviation Security Group.[2]
In December 2023, Dizon assumed command of Police Regional Office 5 (Bicol).[1] Under his leadership, the region reported a drop in crime volume in early 2024,[10] and the seizure of multi-million peso illegal drugs in separate operations.[11][12]
As of July 2025, he was serving as Director of the Philippine National Police Academy.[13]
Education
[edit]Dizon earned a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Santo Tomas–Legazpi (formerly Aquinas University of Legazpi) in 1991 and passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers the same year. He later obtained graduate degrees in Criminology and Public Administration, and also holds a degree in Public Safety.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Dizon is new Bicol police chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ a b c "Full-blooded Bicolano is region's new top cop". Philippine News Agency. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "3 ranking cops get new posts in latest PNP revamp". Philippine News Agency. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Newly assigned MPD chief assumes office". Manila Bulletin. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "PNP reshuffles 4 ranking officials". GMA News. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Dizon is new Bicol police chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Full-blooded Bicolano is region's new top cop". Philippine News Agency. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "88 kilos of shabu seized in Samar". Journal News Online. 15 March 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Samar cops lead Covid-19 checkpoints". Journal News Online. 2 May 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Crime volume in Bicol drops in first half of 2024". Journal News Online. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Police seize P5.6M worth of drugs in Bicol". Philippine News Agency. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Bicol police confiscate P4.59M worth of drugs". Philippine News Agency. 15 June 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "PNPA command group welcomes top PNP officials". Philippine National Police Academy. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
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