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
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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
Paquibato police arest alleged NPA commander with multiple cases
DAVAO CITY – Police on Sunday arrested Larry Cabunilas, a suspected commander of the New People's Army (NPA), also known as "Ka Larry," who faces multiple charges including murder, homicide, arson, and grave threats. Major Janus Macli-ing, station chief of Paquibato identified the suspect as Cabunilas, a resident of Paquibato District, Davao City, has an outstanding warrant … [Read more...] about Paquibato police arest alleged NPA commander with multiple cases
Malacañang clears Col. Marantan of administrative charges over Atimonan shootout
DAVAO CITY --- After more than eleven years, the Office of the President has dismissed grave misconduct and serious irregularity in the performance of duty charges against Police Colonel Hansel Marantan, now the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) chief, in connection with the controversial Atimonan Shootout in 2013. In a decision issued on February 5, 2025, and released … [Read more...] about Malacañang clears Col. Marantan of administrative charges over Atimonan shootout
