DAVAO CITY – The Ilustre Pawnshop heist, now considered one of the biggest robberies in Mindanao—was executed with military-like precision in just 1 minute and 40 seconds, according to sworn affidavits of the pawnshop employees. Investigators are now probing links to the notorious “Martilyo Gang”, a group known for swift, well-coordinated smash-and-grab robberies. The … [Read more...] about Botched Davao Pawnshop heist exposes ‘Martilyo Gang’ links; Police close in on suspects
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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
Securing the Hinterlands: Rosete and Marantan praise Paquibato troops
BrigGen Victor Rosete (center, in a black jacket) listens to Col. Hansel Marantan's briefing at the Paquibato Police Precinct on Tuesday. Photo: Pio Emmanuel. DAVAO CITY –— On a rainy Tuesday, February 25, Police Regional Director Victor Rosete, accompanied by Davao City Police Director Colonel Hansel Marantan, visited the troops stationed in the hinterlands of Paquibato … [Read more...] about Securing the Hinterlands: Rosete and Marantan praise Paquibato troops
Poverty drives teenage dad to steal baby stroller in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – A 16-year-old father, driven by poverty, was caught stealing a baby stroller in GSIS Subdivision around 11:00 PM on February 23, 2025. The complainant, identified as "Mona," 30, reported to Talomo Police Station 3 that an unknown individual had broken into their house and stolen a child's stroller. Responding authorities later found the minor hiding on the … [Read more...] about Poverty drives teenage dad to steal baby stroller in Davao City
Report on transfer of 238 Davao Police fake news – Marantan
DAVAO CITY – City Police Director Colonel Hansel Marantan dismissed a local news report claiming that 238 police officers from the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) were being sent to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). On Monday, February 17, a local news agency reported: “BREAKING: Two hundred thirty-eight police personnel from the Davao City Police … [Read more...] about Report on transfer of 238 Davao Police fake news – Marantan
