Batangas cop chief relieved for misconduct, harassment

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April 9, 2026 | 12:00am

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna , Philippines — The chief of the Batangas police has been removed from his post after a policewoman filed an administrative complaint against him for alleged misconduct and harassment.

Brig. Gen. Hansel Marantan, Calabarzon police director, ordered the relief of Col. Marlon Rufo after the policewoman filed the complaint before the National Police Commission.

Col. Meliton Salvadora Jr., former chief of the Calabarzon police operation division, was designated as officer-in-charge of the Batangas police.

Marantan said a relief order is administrative in nature and will not preempt or influence the result of investigation.

Rufo, who was transferred to the Regional Personnel Holding and Accounting Service,  said he has yet to receive a copy of the complaint.

He said he is ready to answer any accusation  against him in a proper forum.

Marantan said Salvadora is expected to sustain the momentum of police operations, particularly in maintaining peace and order, strengthening community relations and intensifying law enforcement efforts.