New NBI Regional Office and Training Center Opens in Legazpi City, Albay
New NBI office, training center open in Albay
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has inaugurated a new regional office and training center in Rawis village, Legazpi City, Albay. The facility, funded by the national government at a cost of ₱250 million (approximately $4.5 million USD), aims to enhance the agency's operations and training capabilities in the Bicol Region.
- 01The inauguration was attended by NBI Director Lawyer Melvin Matibag, Bicol Regional Director Atty. Yehlen Agus, Legazpi Mayor Hisham Ismail, and Alfredo Garbin Jr. of Ako Bicol party-list.
- 02Director Agus emphasized the facility's role in fostering trust between NBI officers and the community.
- 03The new building is expected to serve as an NBI academy, replacing the existing training facility in Baguio City.
- 04Matibag mentioned that the new office will enhance the processing of NBI clearances and overall service delivery.
- 05There are plans to establish additional NBI offices in Caraga and Region 3 to address the lack of facilities in those areas.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) inaugurated its new regional office and training center on Thursday in Rawis village, Legazpi City, Albay. This ₱250 million (approximately $4.5 million USD) facility, funded by the national government, aims to bolster the NBI's operational and training capabilities in the Bicol Region. The inauguration ceremony was led by NBI Director Lawyer Melvin Matibag, alongside Bicol Regional Director Atty. Yehlen Agus, Legazpi Mayor Hisham Ismail, and Alfredo Garbin Jr. of the Ako Bicol party-list. Director Agus highlighted the facility as a symbol of trust and commitment to justice and safety in the region. Matibag noted that the new center will eventually function as an NBI academy, with the next batch of trainees set to begin their training there. He expressed optimism about improving service delivery, particularly in processing NBI clearances. Furthermore, Matibag acknowledged the need for more NBI offices across the country, specifically mentioning plans for new facilities in Caraga and Region 3.
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The new NBI facility is expected to improve the agency's efficiency in processing clearances and enhance public safety in the Bicol Region.
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