The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday officially announced that Angelito DLP Magno has taken over as officer in charge (OIC) of the government's lead agency for criminal investigation.
President Ferdinand R. Mr. Magno, appointed by Marcos, Jr., was succeeded by former NBI Director Jaime B. He succeeded Santiago, whose irrevocable resignation was accepted by Malacañang earlier this week.
A career officer with more than three decades of service, Mr. Magno began his NBI career as a project worker in 1991 and rose to become Assistant Director, holding key positions in the Bureau's legal, investigative, and information and communications technology services.
He previously served as Regional Director in the Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, Calabarzon and Northern Mindanao, overseeing major operations in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
High-profile cases under his leadership included the P3.8 billion drug bust in Pampanga, the investigation into the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel R. MT Princess Maharani oil spill, and dismantling the Socorro Bayanihan child exploitation network.
In a statement, the NBI said Mr. Magno aims to strengthen the bureau's investigative capacity and institutional integrity, urging personnel to maintain ethical conduct and public trust.
Mr. Magno holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of San Carlos and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Santo Tomas.
In his resignation letter to the President dated August 15, former NBI Director Santiago said he decided to step down because of the “continuous moves” of “criticisms and those who have a sinister interest in my position” to discredit him.
He said his tenure was focused on ridding the bureau of delinquent personnel and investigating irregularities, including dismantling a unit suspected of alleged misconduct. Mr. Santiago said he resigned to prevent controversies related to his leadership from hampering NBI operations. , Erica Mae P. Sinaking
