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Zyann Ambrosio

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<p>MANILA (<strong>UPDATED</strong>) — Following the <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/8/16/nbi-director-santiago-resigns-citing-orchestrated-moves-to-discredit-him-0914">resignation </a>of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime “Jimmy” Santiago, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said it was recommending its undersecretary Jesse Andres, head of the Law Enforcement Cluster, as acting NBI director. </p><p>“We can’t have a gap or interruption in what we’re doing in the NBI, especially now that we’re fighting against the inshore gaming operators. We need the NBI to be in its top form,” DOJ spokesperson Mico Clavano said, adding that continuity is crucial. </p><p>Clavano said they were “surprised” by Santiago’s decision to quit, noting his strong track record.</p><p>&quot;He was once a police officer, he was also a judge, and now that he’s a director, (Justice) Secretary (Jesus Crispin) Remulla liked what he was doing, especially the raids that they were doing. However, he has her own personal reasons why he resigned irrevocably,” said Clavano.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/29/nbi-confirms-identity-of-new-chinese-national-posing-as-filipino-1409">NBI confirms identity of &#x27;Alice Guo-like&#x27; Chinese national posing as Filipino</a></div><p>On internal differences, Clavano explained: “You cannot discount the fact na baka meron siyang ginawa na hindi nagustuhan ng mga dati pang nandyan. And it’s a matter of fixing sana, kaso dumating sa punto na hindi na nila maayos sa isa’t isa. On that note, the director found it prudent to resign to protect his name.”</p><p>Clavano also cautioned against unfounded accusations.</p><p>“Mere allegations and mere statements that are uncorroborated and unsubstantiated cannot be acted on because that will only open the floodgates and it is subject to abuse,” he said.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/24/nbi-vows-to-go-after-individuals-spreading-fake-news-2147">NBI vows to go after individuals spreading fake news</a></div><p>Despite the resignation, Clavano praised Santiago’s leadership.</p><p>“He was a man of principle… a man that executed the instructions of the President and the Secretary. That’s why we will truly miss Director Jimmy Santiago,” Clavano said.  </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/4/30/sara-duterte-says-prosecutor-summoned-her-over-nbi-complaint-1100">Sara Duterte says prosecutor summoned her over NBI complaint</a></div><p>Remulla, meanwhile, said there is no need appoint an Officer-In-Charge (OIC) at the NBI in the wake of Santiago&#x27;s resignation.</p><p>&quot;Ang kanyang request sa resignation is that he will stay on until the appointment of his successor so the thought of an OIC does not cross my mind now, has not crossed my mind,&quot; said Remulla.</p><p>Asked about the reasons for Santiago&#x27;s resignation, Remulla said he already felt uncomfortable with his working environment.</p><p>&quot;Wala naman threats, wala, nothing,&quot; Remulla said.</p><p>Remulla admitted that he was surprised by Santiago&#x27;s decision, but noted that they &quot;cannot avoid that.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Maganda ang flow ng lahat, kaya lang nangyayari talaga,&quot; he said. -- <strong>with a report from Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xomc9NGnbrE?si=-Si3JIwcgS4UcsVd" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div>

<p>The Department of Justice has endorsed Usec. Jesse Andres, head of the Law Enforcement Cluster, as acting NBI director.</p>

The Department of Justice has endorsed Usec. Jesse Andres, head of the Law Enforcement Cluster, as acting NBI director.

DOJ endorses Usec. Andres as acting NBI chief following Santiago resignation

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DOJ endorses Usec. Andres as acting NBI chief following Santiago resignation

Zyann Ambrosio,

ABS-CBN News

Published August 18, 2025 01:37 PM PHT

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Updated August 18, 2025 07:10 PM PHT

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