National Bureau of Investigation

Also known as NBI

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is actively combating the spread of fake news by filing charges against individuals who manipulate videos and spread false information online. NBI Director Jaime Santiago has targeted vloggers and social media users for their role in disseminating disinformation, particularly those critical of government officials or policies. The bureau also investigates espionage activities involving foreign surveillance of Philippine naval operations in the West Philippine Sea.

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Last updated at April 24, 2025.

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Rep Rodriguez calls for treason charges against Infinitus over pro-China narratives

Rep. Rufus Rodriguez called for legal action against officers and board members of Infinitus Marketing Solutions, a Makati firm allegedly contracted by China to spread pro-China narratives during the West Philippine Sea dispute.
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PTFOMS investigates threats against journalists ahead of elections

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) is investigating threats and violence against journalists ahead of the May 12 midterm elections.
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Teodoro accuses China of fostering Sinophobia

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro blamed the Chinese government for fostering Sinophobia in the Philippines, citing China's travel advisory warning its citizens about possible harassment following a crackdown on alleged Chinese spies.
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SC charges ex-CA justice Dicdican over Wee murder

The Supreme Court has charged retired Court of Appeals Associate Justice Isaias Dicdican with gross misconduct for his alleged involvement in the 2020 murder of Atty. Joey Luis Wee in Cebu City.
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SC warns public about fake court documents

The Supreme Court (SC) issued a fresh warning to the public about fake orders, notices, and advisories falsely attributed to courts and their offices.
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NBI files complaints against 4 vloggers for spreading false info about OFW arrests

On Tuesday, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed additional complaints against four more Cebu-based vloggers at the Department of Justice for spreading false information and manipulating videos of government officials.
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DFA helps families submit DNA for missing quake victims in Myanmar

Relatives of two missing Filipinos from the March 28 magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar submitted their DNA samples to authorities last week.
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NBI charges 'Maharlika' Claire Contreras, Harry Roque with sedition, cyber libel

NBI Director Jaime Santiago confirmed on Tuesday that vlogger Claire Contreras, known as 'Maharlika,' and former presidential spokesman Atty. Harry Roque have been charged with multiple offenses related to a controversial video posted online during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 2024 State of the Nation Address.
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NBI files complaint against Lambino and Cardema for false info on Duterte TRO

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed complaints against senatorial aspirant Raul Lambino and former Duterte Youth party-list Rep. Ronald Cardema for allegedly spreading false information about former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest.
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Garma seeks US political asylum amid murder, drug war killing charges

Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager and retired police colonel Royima Garma remains in detention in the United States after applying for political asylum, her lawyer Atty. Emerito Quilang confirmed on Monday.
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