Misconduct has no place at NBI, says acting chief

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) acting director Angelito Magno vowed swift action and full accountability Thursday following news reports that several NBI agents were involved in a bar fight in Quezon City over the weekend.

In a statement, Magno strongly condemned the incident, emphasizing that misconduct has no place in the bureau.

“Immediately after these incidents, the Internal Affairs Division has conducted initial and thorough investigations to ascertain their accountability for any violations of law,” Magno said.

“Misconduct has no place in this Bureau. Due process will be observed, but those who dishonor the badge will be held fully accountable. When formal charges are filed, preventive suspension will immediately follow,” he added.

The statement was issued in connection with an altercation that broke out late Saturday night at a Quezon City bar, which reportedly left at least one agent bloodied and unconscious.

Initial investigation suggests the confrontation stemmed from long-running personal tensions involving NBI agents Erwyn Marasigan, Manny Bocaling — the son of NBI assistant director Noel Bocaling — and another individual identified as Ara, with disagreements reportedly dating back to their academy days.