Sto. Tomas Police Station, Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte

SPO2 Andamon’s current assignment with the Police Community Relations Section of the Sto. Tomas Police Station gives him the opportunity to become not just an effective police officer, but a valuable spokesman and community liaison officer of the PNP as well.

A 15-year veteran, SPO2 Andamon was involved in a number of successful operations in the province that resulted in the reduction of criminal incidents and the apprehension of lawless elements. Among his significant accomplishments are in the area of counter-insurgency operations, such as Oplan Black Pearl in 2001 and Oplan Ultimax last year, with the latter leading to the surrender of an armed regular of the CPP-NPA. SPO2 Andamon likewise figured in the campaign against illegal drugs in the locality as well as check the proliferation of loose firearms.

More importantly, he has effectively enganged the community in the PNP’s effort to secure and maintain peace and order. His achievements in this respect include the establishment of at least eight different socio-civic organizations that now play a crucial role in the partnership between th police and the different sectors of the community in law enforcement, crime prevention, alternative livelihood, disaster relief, and communications. These organizations are Shining 2000 of Tagum City, composed of news, carwash and shoeshine boys, as well as street children; Kababayan Riders Association for a New Cultural Harmony and Order or Karancho, which is made up of motorcycle enthusiasts; the Radio Emergency Communication Assistance Network or Recan for radio handsets and cellular phone owners; the Barangay at Pulisya Laban sa Krimen (BPLK), which now includes a cooperative and the BPLK Helping Hands Association; Civilian Volunteer Organizations or CVOs, among others. He also acts as adviser to various youth organizations, serves as a lecturer for Parish Leadership seminars of the San Miguel Parish in his native Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte, and Parish Director of Samarian, a religious organization.

A BS in Commerce graduate of the University of Mindanao, SPO2 Andamon is married to the former Elizabeth Dawal, with whom he has three children.