NBI chief Santiago's resignation 'for acceptance' —Palace

The resignation of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago is for President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr.'s acceptance, Malacañang said on Wednesday.

This was according to Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro. She did not elaborate. 

''Mayroon po sa ating pinabatid. NBI Director, iyong resignation po niya? For acceptance,'' Castro said. 

(We are informed that the NBI director's resignation is for acceptance.) 

Castro ensured that despite this development, the probe being conducted by the NBI as regards various cases would not be affected. 

''Marami pa rin naman pong mga tao pa rin po na may kredibilidad at maaasahan at mapagkakatiwalaan. Sila pa rin po ay patuloy na nagtatrabaho para dito,'' she said. 

(There's a lot of individuals in the agency who have credibility and they are also trustworthy. They will continue the work.) 

To recall, Santiago filed on August 15 his irrevocable resignation, saying that there were "detractors and those who have sinister interest" in his position have "incessantly" made moves to besmirch his reputation.

GMA News Online contacted Santiago for comment and will update this story if he issues a statement.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin ''Boying'' Remulla has said he will not appoint anyone to be the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the NBI following Santiago's resignation.

This as Santiago said he would stay in his post until a permanent director has been appointed. —with a report from Joahna Lei Casilao/KG, GMA Integrated News