DAVAO CITY (April 7, 2025) — The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has launched an investigation into the controversial storage of election paraphernalia in a private residence in Barangay Dumanlas, Buhangin, following reports from concerned residents and netizens who raised alarms over possible election irregularities. DCPO Director Col. Hansel Marantan confirmed the … [Read more...] about Police probe private storage of election equipment in Davao City
Colonel Hansel Marantan
150 additional police officers deployed to Davao City for Araw ng Davao security
DAVAO CITY – An additional 150 police officers from the Caraga Region Police Regional Office (PRO XIII) and newly graduated Special Action Force (SAF) personnel arrived in Davao City on March 10, 2025, to support security operations during the Araw ng Davao celebration and assist in the ongoing anti-criminality campaign. Acting Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Director … [Read more...] about 150 additional police officers deployed to Davao City for Araw ng Davao security
“I will never be cowed by politicians; I’m here to protect Davao” – Marantan
DAVAO CITY — Acting City Police Director Colonel Hansel Marantan debunked speculations that his assignment in Davao is politically motivated during a Thursday press conference, emphasizing his long record of pursuing criminals. Marantan firmly stated “Hindi ako mapupolitika Kailan man at hindi ako tao ng kung sinu-sino, na masama ang hangarin, ako ay tao ng mamamayang … [Read more...] about “I will never be cowed by politicians; I’m here to protect Davao” – Marantan
DCPO offers ₱100k per suspect for info on Ilustre pawnshop robbery
𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐎 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO), in coordination with the Police Regional Office 11 (PRO-11), has announced a PHP 100,000 reward per suspect for credible information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the five remaining suspects involved in the pawnshop robbery along Ilustre Street, Davao City, on February 26, 2025. PROXI Director PBGen Leon … [Read more...] about DCPO offers ₱100k per suspect for info on Ilustre pawnshop robbery
Marantan vows to close more illegal quarries as over a hundred remain non-compliant with environmental laws in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Police Director Hansel Marantan has vowed to continue closing illegal quarries in the city, citing over a hundred quarries that remain non-compliant with environmental laws. Despite some quarries having quarry permits, Marantan emphasized that any operation not adhering to the law will face closure. “There are still many, hundreds in fact. We will … [Read more...] about Marantan vows to close more illegal quarries as over a hundred remain non-compliant with environmental laws in Davao City
