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Palace confirms resignation of NBI director Santiago
Manila Bulletin
|August 17 2025
Malacañang has confirmed the resignation of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago, who cited an "orchestrated move" to tarnish his reputation as his reason for stepping down.
In a text message to reporters, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed reports that Santiago had filed his resignation, but did not disclose other details.
"Confirmed. He submitted his resignation," she said Saturday morning, Aug. 16.
"Wala pa po comment mula sa Pangulo, as of now (There is no comment from the President as of now)," she added.
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