PHInterior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has asked the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to extend the active service of Calabarzon police chief Brig. Gen. Hansel Marantan for one additional year. The request aims to maintain continuity in critical operations led by Marantan, who was scheduled to retire on July 10 due to reaching the mandatory retirement age of 56 for Philippine National Police officers. According to Republic Act No. 6975, Napolcom has the authority to retain senior-ranking officers like Marantan for up to one year beyond their retirement date. The letter from Remulla does not specify when the request was formally submitted.
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