Malacañang rejects service extension for retiring Calabarzon top cop Marantan
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has denied a service extension for retiring Calabarzon police chief Hansel Marantan. Despite a request from Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla for continuity in high-impact operations, the administration maintained the standard retirement age policy.
Why it matters
The decision highlights the administration's stance on police leadership transitions and the rare use of presidential discretion for service extensions.
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