Col. Hansel Marantan tells his story in new docu

A controversial figure in Philippine law enforcement is stepping into the spotlight - this time to tell his side of the story.

- By ANNALYN JUSAY

Police Colonel Hansel Marantan, who was put under public scrutiny due to high-profile armed operations, is the central character in his official documentary titled “Sa Likod ng Tsapa” (Behind the Badge). The film, which will be shown in theaters on Aug. 13, promises an unflinching look at the man behind the uniform and the "storms" that have followed him throughout his career.

Describing the film as “50 percent archival, 50 percent reenactment,” Marantan said the documentary combines news coverage with real footage from past operations, which will humanize and contextualize the controversies that hounded him, ultimately leading to his successful overcoming of them.

“The movie is not 100 percent about me. It’s a representation of the countless law enforcers who sacrifice their lives on the frontline every day in the fulfillment of their duties,” said the bemedalled colonel, who recently stepped down as the chief of the Davao City Police.