WHEN PBGen. Hansel Marantan took command of Police Regional Office 4A, he immediately confronted one of CALABARZON’s most alarming public safety concerns — the rising incidents of rape.
His directive to police commanders was simple yet uncompromising: produce results or step aside.
That hardline order quickly reshaped the atmosphere within the regional police force.
Accountability became non-negotiable, while the protection of women and vulnerable sectors moved to the forefront of operational priorities.
Across Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon, police visibility noticeably intensified.
Patrols were strengthened, night operations expanded, and officers were deployed in areas considered vulnerable to crimes against women.
In some areas, police personnel even escorted women heading home late at night to ensure their safety.
At the same time, PRO4A sustained aggressive operations against illegal drugs, loose firearms, wanted persons, gambling activities and violent offenders — including suspects linked to rape cases.
The regional command’s official social media platforms regularly showed operations happening on the ground, reflecting a police organization under pressure to deliver measurable results.
The impact is now becoming evident.
Recent monitoring reports showed no new rape incidents recorded during the latest reporting period in CALABARZON — a rare development that highlights the effect of stricter enforcement, stronger field presence and leadership-driven discipline.
While public safety challenges remain, the direction under Marantan is becoming increasingly clear.
PRO4A has shifted from reactive policing to a more preventive and proactive strategy.
In a region long burdened by crime pressures, Marantan’s approach shows that firm leadership, backed by consistent action on the ground, can produce real and measurable gains in public safety.
