‘I was forced to resign’: Ex-NBI chief Jaime Santiago says on sudden exit
MANILA, Philippines — Newly resigned National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago said he was forced to step down.
Santiago made the revelation during the turnover ceremony of the NBI administration on Monday, November 3.
He did not, however, provide details on how or why he was compelled to resign.
"Pero 'yung aking effort mukhang kulang or hindi nagustuhan ng nakararami. So I was forced to resign," Santiago said.
(But it seems my efforts were either insufficient or not appreciated by the majority. So, I was forced to resign.)
On October 27, Malacañang accepted the "irrevocable resignation" that he filed on August 15.
Santiago previously said he resigned due to individuals who made moves to besmirch his reputation.
Following Santiago's resignation, the Palace designated former NBI deputy director Lito Magno as officer-in-charge (OIC).
During the turnover ceremony, Santiago said he entrusted the bureau to Magno and urged him to lead "objectively."
"Let us lead the NBI, the bureau, objectively. Ako, I have never been subjective. Kahit galit ako sa tao, kailangang ma-promote," Santiago said.
(Let us lead the NBI, the bureau, objectively. As for me, I have never been subjective. Even if I am angry at someone, they must still be promoted.)
"Kahit naman kakampi ko, kahit naman paborito ko, kahit na, well, kailangang kastiguhin, kastiguhin. That is all for the bureau," he added.
(Even if they are my ally, even if they are my favorites, if they need to be disciplined, discipline them. That is all for the bureau.)
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