DAVAO CITY – Authorities arrested the appointed Mayor of Nabalawag Special Geographic Area (SGA) in BARMM, along with his three bodyguards, for illegal possession of firearms at a COMELEC gun ban checkpoint in Sirawan, Toril District, Davao City, around 10 p.m. on January 4, 2025. Davao City Police Director Colonel Hansel Marantan identified the mayor as Anwar Saluwang, who … [Read more...] about Mayor and three bodyguards arrested at Davao City for gun ban violation
Colonel Hansel Marantan
INC delegates now 175K, many Mindanao areas suspend classes for the Peace Rally
DAVAO CITY — Local government units across Mindanao have suspended classes and work on Monday in preparation for the national peace rally organized by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). Through Proclamation No. 1 Series of 2025, the city government of Davao declared the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels of public and private schools . A skeleton workforce … [Read more...] about INC delegates now 175K, many Mindanao areas suspend classes for the Peace Rally
Davao Police searching for driver who almost ran over traffic enforcer
DAVAO CITY — City Police Director Colonel Hansel Marantan has ordered all units of the police force to search for the driver who ignored and almost ran over a traffic enforcer on Saturday morning inside the vicinity of a local mall here. Marantan told Newsline, "We got his license plate number, but unfortunately, the system of the Land Transportation Office is closed. … [Read more...] about Davao Police searching for driver who almost ran over traffic enforcer
Davao City police officers receive stern spiritual reprimand from Colonel Marantan
Marantan delivered a lecture on spirituality to the members of the Davao City Police Office.-Contributed photo DAVAO CITY – The usual solemnity of the Friday morning Mass at the Camp Domingo Leonor chapel was followed by a stirring sermon from City Police Director Colonel Hansel Marantan, who took the opportunity to address his subordinates with a mix of disappointment and … [Read more...] about Davao City police officers receive stern spiritual reprimand from Colonel Marantan
Firecracker ban flouted in Davao on New Year’s Eve, Police launch crackdown
DAVAO CITY – Authorities actively search for individuals who violated the city's strict firecracker ban during New Year's Eve celebrations. Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Director Colonel Hansel Marantan emphasized the importance of enforcing the law, stating, "We are looking for them now, and they need to face the law." A video posted by Patrick Niel Gallardo shows … [Read more...] about Firecracker ban flouted in Davao on New Year’s Eve, Police launch crackdown
