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‘No one is above the law’ — NBI Dir. Santiago
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) denies harassing Vice President Sara Duterte, stating that the criminal cases filed against her for inciting sedition and grave threat are due to alleged violations of the law, not her position.
NBI Director Jaime Santiago emphasized that "no one is above the law" and that accountability applies to everyone who violates it.
Santiago clarified that the charges were filed because VP Duterte allegedly committed a crime, asserting that the NBI's actions are impartial and apolitical.
These statements come after former Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo accused the NBI of harassing the Vice President through these complaints.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges of inciting to sedition and grave threats against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio before the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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Former presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo advised NBI Director Jaime Santiago to return to law school, asserting that the criminal charges recommended against Vice President Sara Duterte lacked factual and legal grounds.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) hopes that Vice President Sara Duterte will view the criminal complaints filed against her as an opportunity to clear her name.
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Administration lawmakers are hopeful that the National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) recommendation to file charges against Vice President Sara Duterte for inciting sedition and grave threats will strengthen her impeachment case.
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Malacañang announced it will not intervene in the grave threats and inciting to sedition charges filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, assuring the Department of Justice (DOJ) will have the "fullest autonomy" in the criminal investigation.
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