MANILA (June 23) -- After 13 years of trial, Police Colonel Hansel Marantan and 12 co-accused have been cleared of all charges in connection with the deadly Atimonan shootout. In a decision handed down on Monday, the court cited insufficient evidence to convict the officers over the 2013 incident that sparked national debate on police operations and alleged … [Read more...] about Court acquits Marantan, 12 others in controversial Atimonan shootout case
Colonel Hansel Marantan
Precision, power, and purpose: How Colonel Marantan transformed policing in Davao City
DAVAO CITY (June 18) – When Colonel Hansel Marantan assumed command of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) on July 14, 2024, he walked into a city gripped by suspicion. His appointment came at the height of police operations against controversial pastor Apollo Quiboloy, a figure revered by many in the region. To some, Marantan was an outsider, a symbol of intrusion, even … [Read more...] about Precision, power, and purpose: How Colonel Marantan transformed policing in Davao City
Police probe private storage of election equipment in Davao City
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
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
