Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has endorsed a one-year extension of service for Police Regional Office 4A (Calabarzon) Director Brig. Gen. Hansel Marantan, citing the need to sustain ongoing high-impact operations.

“There is great merit in his service. We still need his specialized skill set for one more year,” Remulla said.

He said the extension would ensure continuity in critical operations being led by Marantan.

Philippine National Police spokesperson Col. Allen Rae Co said the request is unusual, adding he could not immediately recall a similar extension having been granted within the police organization.

“Right off the bat, I can’t think of any, but we will have to research if there is a precedent for this kind of request,” Co said during a press briefing at Camp Crame.

Co said the recommendation appeared to be based on Marantan’s role as Calabarzon regional director and the confidential nature of the operations he is overseeing.

He added that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will decide whether to approve the request.

Marantan is scheduled to retire from the police service on 10 July upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 56.

He thanked the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Philippine National Police leadership for the recommendation but said he would respect whatever decision the proper authorities make.

“For now, my focus remains unchanged — to faithfully perform my duties, uphold the rule of law, strengthen peace and public safety in CALABARZON, and serve our people with integrity, professionalism and accountability,” Marantan said.