Palace accepts resignation of NBI chief Santiago

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has accepted the “irrevocable resignation” of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago.

Santiago announced this during the NBI flag ceremony on Monday, October 27, two months after submitting his resignation.

“Today I was informed that the President has finally accepted my irrevocable resignation,” Santiago said.

“So within the day or these days to come, lalabas na ang order. Magkakaroon na kayo ng panibagong leader,” he added. 

(So within the day or these days to come, the order will come out. You will have a new leader.)

He did not disclose who will succeed him, but Santiago said the replacement will be announced later this week.

Santiago submitted his “irrevocable resignation” on August 15, citing ongoing efforts by certain individuals to damage his reputation.

He specifically addressed what he described as “malicious” and false reports alleging that he acted as a “bagman” for illegal online cockfighting (e-sabong) and Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), firmly denying the claims.