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Palace Confirms Resignation of NBI Chief Jaime Santiago
Jaime Santiago resigned citing efforts by detractors to damage his reputation after initiating anti-corruption reforms at the National Bureau of Investigation, officials confirmed.
- On Saturday, August 16, 2025, National Bureau of Investigation Director Jaime Santiago submitted his irrevocable resignation to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., presenting a letter dated August 15, 2025.
- Amid an alleged smear campaign, Santiago explained his resignation was due to covert moves by detractors and those with sinister interests after his courtesy resignation earlier this year.
- During his tenure, Santiago removed personnel guilty of serious infractions and launched investigations into irregularities, following his June last year appointment succeeding Medardo de Lemos.
- Santiago routed the letter through Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, stating his resignation will take effect immediately upon the appointment of his reliever, and he pledged continued support to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- Amid a broader performance review, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for courtesy resignations from Cabinet secretaries, with several immediately submitting theirs, and Marcos has yet to comment on Santiago’s departure.
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Palace confirms resignation of NBI chief Jaime Santiago
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace has confirmed the resignation of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago from the agency. “Confirmed. He submitted his resignation,” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a message to reporters on Saturday, without providing reasons for Santiago’s resignation. READ: NBI chief resigns, blames ‘orchestrated move to blacken reputation’ Castro, meanwhile, mentioned that President Ferdinand…
NBI chief Jaime Santiago resigns, cites 'orchestrated move' to taint his reputation
MANILA, Philippines – National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago has resigned from his post, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla confirmed to Rappler on Saturday, August 16. The NBI is an attached agency of the Department of Justice (DOJ). In his resignation letter addressed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Santiago cited “detractors” and “those who have sinister interests” in his position as among the reasons …
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