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NAPOLCOM honors retired general—then turns around and investigates his old unit’s ‘buta’ scandal…

A retired police general gets a NAPOLCOM award for public service, but the commission is also probing his old unit for alleged corruption.

By YouScoop Desk · · 1 min read

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Photo: Daily Tribune, from its report on this story (linked in the sources below)

The gist

  • NAPOLCOM honored retired police general Hansel Marantan for his public service contributions.
  • The same commission is currently investigating his former unit for alleged ‘buta’ (corruption) in a separate case.
  • This creates a tense situation where NAPOLCOM is both rewarding and scrutinizing Marantan’s past work.

Why it matters

This raises questions about NAPOLCOM’s transparency and fairness in handling cases involving high-ranking officials. Filipinos will be watching closely to see how the commission resolves this conflict of interest—if at all.

Retired police general Hansel Marantan got a well-deserved nod from NAPOLCOM for his years of public service—but his old unit is now under the microscope for alleged corruption. The commission’s double move is leaving netizens scratching their heads: *How can you honor someone while also investigating their past team for shady dealings? Ang lakas, this feels like a case of ‘one step forward, two steps back.’* NAPOLCOM’s decision to award Marantan while simultaneously probing his former unit for ‘buta’ (corruption) in a separate case has sparked confusion. Was this a coincidence, or is there more to the story? The commission’s move could signal a deeper issue with how they handle high-profile cases, especially when they involve former top brass. The public is left wondering: Will NAPOLCOM’s actions lead to clearer accountability, or will this just add to the confusion? What’s next for Marantan and his former unit? Will the investigation proceed without bias, or will this award cloud the process? The answer could set a precedent for how NAPOLCOM handles future cases involving retired officials. What do *you* think—should NAPOLCOM have honored Marantan while also investigating his unit?

Sources

This story is written in our own words from reports by Daily Tribune and Police Files! Tonite. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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