The resignation of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago is for President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s acceptance, Malacañang said.

This was according to a Palace Press Officer. She did not elaborate.

”We are informed. NBI Director, his resignation? For acceptance,” the officer said.

(We are informed that the NBI director’s resignation is for acceptance.)

The officer ensured that despite this development, the probe being conducted by the NBI regarding various cases would not be affected.

”There are still a lot of individuals in the agency who have credibility and are trustworthy. They will continue the work,” she said.

To recall, Santiago filed on August 15 his resignation, saying that there were “detractors and those who have sinister interest” in his position have “incessantly” made moves to besmirch his reputation.

Santiago was contacted for comment.

The Justice Secretary has said he will not appoint anyone to be the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the NBI following Santiago’s resignation.

This as Santiago said he would remain in his post until a permanent director has been appointed.

National Bureau of Investigation

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is the primary investigative law enforcement agency of the Philippines, established in 1936. It was originally created to handle high-profile cases and support the Philippine justice system, evolving from its predecessor, the Division of Investigation. Today, it is renowned for its forensic services, intelligence work, and combating major crimes like corruption and cybercrime.

Malacañang

Malacañang Palace is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the Philippines. Originally built in 1750 as a private summer home for a Spanish aristocrat, it was later seized by the colonial government and became the residence of the Spanish and later American Governors-General. It has served as the symbolic seat of political power in the country for over two centuries.