NBI - Tarlac District Office

PRESS RELEASE
February 19, 2026

NBI Assures Continuity of Service Amid Leadership Transition

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) expresses its profound gratitude to outgoing Director Atty. Angelito “Lito” Magno for his steadfast and principled leadership. Throughout his tenure, Director Magno guided the Bureau with integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering dedication to public service, reinforcing the NBI’s role as a cornerstone of justice and accountability.

As the Bureau moves forward, Atty. Melvin Matibag takes the helm of the NBI, marking a new chapter in the institution’s continuing mission of service. The organization stands united in ensuring a seamless and dignified transition of leadership.

In his message to the men and women of the Bureau, Director Magno stated:

“Serving as Director of the National Bureau of Investigation has been both an honor and a profound responsibility. I am deeply grateful to the dedicated agents and personnel who stood with me in upholding our mandate. I have full confidence that the Bureau will continue to carry out its mission with integrity, courage, and commitment under its new leadership.”

The NBI assures Director Matibag of its full cooperation and steadfast support. The Bureau remains unwavering in its commitment to deliver justice without fear or favor and to serve the Filipino people with utmost dedication — regardless of who leads the institution.

Media Contact:
HA Palmer Mallari
NBI Spokesperson

📢 PUBLIC ADVISORY

Please be advised of the temporary suspension of NBI Clearance processing in Tarlac District Office Main on January 20, 2026 in line with Malacañang Proclamation No. 1142 , s. 2026 a special non-working day in Tarlac City to celebrate and participate in the annual fiesta. To those clearance applicants, you may opt to proceed at NBI Capas Satellite Clearance Office and Paniqui Clerance Satellite Office. Kindly see the details below for guidance.

𝗜𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗼. 𝟴𝟭𝟱𝟭 𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝘆𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟳 𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗰.

Sa araw na ito, ipinagdiriwang natin ang Ninoy Aquino Day bilang pagkilala sa hindi matatawarang tapang, sakripisyo, at malasakit sa bayan ni Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.

Ito ay pagkakataon para balikan ang kanyang ambag sa pagtataguyod ng kalayaan at demokrasya ng ating bansa, at upang sama-sama nating pahalagahan ang mga aral na iniwan niya para sa susunod na henerasyon ng mga Tarlaqueño.